Vol. 8 • No. 34 • August 30, 2010 - Print This Issue
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Vol. 8 • No. 34 • August 30, 2010, Featured Articles, UNITED STATES GAMING
Developer Buys Land for Cleveland Temp Casino
The development company that has the right to build a casino in Cleveland has agreed to buy 16 acres near the city’s Tower City Center (l.) that would be used for the permanent casino. He has also purchased another building to serve as a temporary casino while the permanent one is built.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: House of Cards in Saipan
The latest push to establish casino gaming on Saipan came in the form of a House bill, which passed last week. However, the Senate once again appears ready to oppose casinos.
Worker Shortage Hurts Macau Development
A shortage of construction workers due to the Macau government’s restrictions on foreign employees has delayed the completion of a Las Vegas Sands project (parcels 5 and 6, l.) and threatens Galaxy Entertainment’s Cotai Strip development.
Reid’s Lead
Harry Reid says he’s considering permitting an online poker bill to move through Congress, but his Nevada constituents aren’t happy about it.
Cosmopolitan Joins Team Marriott
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, the newest luxury casino resort set to open mid-December on the Strip, has partnered with Marriott’s Autograph Collection, solving one of its big problems: the lack of a hotel reservation service.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: China: A Bubble To Burst?
The Macau casinos are doing tremendous business because of the positive economic situation in China. But what happens when things turn south or the government decides enough is enough? Can you base your business on this relative uncertainty?
Barbados Association Opposed to Casinos
The subject of casino gaming was recently re-introduced into the discussion on Barbados. The leadership of the island’s hotel and tourism association believes the local product doesn’t need casino gambling to compete. The Barbados Hilton at left.
Aristocrat Names New Chairman
Dr. Ian Blackburne will take over as chairman of Australia’s Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. effective December 1, replacing the retiring David Simpson.
Gaming Working for Singapore
Visitation to Singapore continues to increase as both casinos (Marina Bay Sands at left) start operating on all cylinders.
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Reese Palley, Former Atlantic City Businessman
This week the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Reese Palley, an early businessman in Atlantic City who left to sail the world after selling a hotel to Bally Manufacturing where the Bally’s Atlantic City hotel and casino is located today.