Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has approved an online gambling bill introduced by its chairman, Rep. Barney Frank (l.), that would legalize, tax and regulate online gaming in the United States. The bill favors U.S. land-based casino companies, as well as operators who have abided by the American ban on net wagering.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Massachusetts politicians reach a compromise on the proposed casino bill, but a measure to approve slots at two state racetracks likely dooms the bill to a veto. House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Governor Deval Patrick (forward) are the key players.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Two rival properties change leaders as competition heats up on the Cotai Strip. Greg Hawkins (l.) exits City of Dreams and Steve Jacobs gets fired from Sands China and its Macau properties.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Lawmakers call for a summit to assess Governor Chris Christie’s recently disclosed agenda, which would restrict gaming to Atlantic City and mandate state oversight of the island resort. At left, Christie addresses a press conference announcing his plans while the city’s movers and shakers look on.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Combination of two powerhouses will create online gaming’s largest company, dominating the poker, casino, sports betting and bingo spaces. Jim Ryan (l.), PartyGaming CEO, will share CEO duties in the new company with Bwin head Norbert Teufelberger.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Maybe the third time is the charm and Kansas receives three bids from prospective operators for a casino in the state’s south-central zone. Four years later, only one casino is operating in Kansas, the Boot Hill casino in Dodge City.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The long-awaited “fix” to the Supreme Court decision Carcieri v. Salazar was inserted into a appropriations by adopted by a House subcommittee last week. Even if passed in the House, Senate action is more questionable. Rep. Tom Cole (l.), the only Native American member of Congress, calls the move “significant.”
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Intercity Group wants to bring a major gaming operator in to run the casino, which will be located in the area of the Angor Wat temples (l.).
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford on the state of the city and how he’s planning to use all help necessary—including casino executives—to help the revitalization of the city.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The Fertittas come out of the bankruptcy in good shape as they own part of several of the spinoffs that come out of the final deal. In the end, the Fertitta brothers should remain in control of some of the major assets, including Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas (l.).
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Are older gamblers a market casinos can count on or will decreasing home values affect their disposable income?
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The E-Games program set up by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) apparently utilizes some mobile trucks with terminals in the back.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
BNP Paribas says Galaxy Entertainment will gain market share in 2011 at the expense of some of its competitors after the opening of Galaxy Macau (l.).
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A legislative panel says Goa’s floating casinos are dumping raw sewage into the Mandovi River, and has asked the state government to implement sanctions.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
There is no consensus on how to reducing smoking in the Macau casinos, despite calls for legislators and smoking opponents to phase in a total smoking ban for three years.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The annual report of the U.K. Gambling Commission is out and it recommends that the commission be merged with the National Lottery Commission to take advantage of efficiencies and cost-savings. CEO Jenny Williams (l.) says it provides synergies.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Moving the United Kingdom casinos from Genting Singapore to Genting Malaysia causes problems for the company as shares fall by largest margin in nine years.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A Chinese bank has agreed to finance and build a mega-resort in the Bahamas, reviving a project that has been a victim of the international economic downturn.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Glitches immediately after the opening of the British Columbia-owned and operated online casino have caused it to close down with no date set for re-opening. The situation is troubling for other governments looking to enter the field.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
France granted nine new licenses for online poker operations, including licenses for Full Tilt Poker and Ladbrokes.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Bond rating company says the only hope for Harrah’s Entertainment is to go public, just a week after Harrah’s suggested that’s exactly what is going to happen. Investor John Paulson (l.) is likely to benefit.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
As both sides gear up for a referendum campaign over slots at a mall in Maryland’s Anne Arundel County, the casino issue is hot in the gubernatorial race. Governor Martin O’Malley (l.) is supporting the local referendum.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Regulators gave MGM an ultimatum: choose AC or Pansy Ho. The casino giant chose its Chinese business partner, whose father has been linked to organized crime.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The former Aqueduct Entertainment Group claimed it was rightfully chosen to run a slot parlor at the historic racetrack in New York. A judge disagreed.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Company says it will add slots, but also continue “the long history of thoroughbred racing” at the Thistledown track, acquired for $43 million.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A complaint made by the state Gaming Control Board against Treasure Island involving a dispute with a casino player may lead to a fine by the state Gaming Commission.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The nine casinos of Pennsylvania paid more taxes last year than all 260 casinos in the state of Nevada.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A second lawsuit filed against Las Vegas Sands Corp raises questions of the damages caused to shareholders during a two-year period of economic downturn.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Horseracing supporters hope the new elections will favor the Texas gaming industry.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway has joined a citizen group in opposing a ballot question that would authorize a full-blown casino in Oxford County.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Wild Game LLC hopes bankruptcy will provide an opportunity for Siena Casino to pay back its debts—and retain its gaming license.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The group that originally was awarded the slot license for the city of Baltimore sued over the city’s cancellation of a land deal. The city has counter-sued.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A false sports betting scheme has cost investors almost $ 1 million, and its creator now faces jail time on charges of fraud and money laundering.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The Nevada Taxi Cab Authority sought to work with cab companies in finding a permanent solution for long-haul drivers last week.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
A planned third Choctaw tribal casino in Mississippi has caused complaints from some tribal members and many lawmakers. Attorney General Jim Hood (l.) is in a showdown with Governor Haley Barbour over the situation.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Controversial casino in Glendale gets BIA nod to take land into trust for a new casino, opposed by the community, the state and some other tribes.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The recently recognized Long Island tribe is fielding offers from dozens of landowners, all eager to sell them on a possible casino location.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The Mashantucket Pequot tribe insists that any vote for or against a union must be conducted under tribal, not federal, law.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Consistency ruled yet again as California’s Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians re-elected most of their council, with Mark Macarro leading as chairman.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Bally Technologies hires the longtime Progressive Gaming International executive Robert J. Parente as its new vice president of corporate accounts.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
The chief executive officer of casino operator Gala Coral follows the company chairman and other officers in stepping down amid investor losses.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Robert Victoria named to lead marketing department of the Connecticut casino resort, under interim president William Sherlock.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Aruze Gaming America has appointed gaming and hospitality veteran Bryan Coy as chief financial officer for the Americas.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
The prestigious international program, sponsored by the University of Nevada-Reno’s Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming, College of Business and Extended Studies and director Bill Eadington (l.), with world-renowned faculty has been educating industry leaders in up-to-the-minute issues since 1990.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Indian gaming is the focus of three webinars conducted by Global Gaming Expo in the run-up to gaming’s largest trade show and conference, in November.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
One of the industry’s leading consulting groups adds expertise for gaming floor optimization.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Bally Technologies has implemented its iVIEW Display Manager and in-slot display communication system at the StarWorld Casino in Macau.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
A new technology to deliver high-resolution video advertising and communications to slot machines has been certified by GLI.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Elixir Gaming Technologies, a leading supplier of slot machines on participation basis in Asian markets, has changed its name to Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
International Game Technology recorded a third-quarter increase in profits, despite a decline in revenues for the period.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Two bitter rivals in the labor movement bury the hatchet, which is good news for the gaming industry. Unite Here’s John Wilhelm (l.) is seen as the winner of the battle.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Will MGM Resorts consider suing BP for a loss of business due to the Gulf oil spill?
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