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Vol. 7 • No. 20 • June 1, 2009, Featured Articles, GLOBAL GAMING
Details Of Crown-Victoria Tax Deal Emerge
Victoria Premier John Brumby and Gaming Minister Tony Robinson (l.) defend deal that raises tax on pokie machines but allows Crown to add 150 tables to its gaming floor.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Illinois: They’re Baaackkk!
Lawmakers in Illinois are looking at a plan to expand gambling in order to address a state budget shortfall, even though House Speaker Michael Madigan (l.) says it’s dead.
Congress Looks For Solution To Carcieri Decision
Tribes and members of Congress are getting together to see how legislation can solve some of the issues brought up by the recent Carcieri decision that would limit off-reservation casinos. A hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Byron Dorgon (l.) met last week.
Casinos Austria Sells Gold Reef Stake To Allan Gray
Gaming concern Casinos Austria is out to expand its field of operations this year, with moves into areas of gaming other than its traditional casino product and a renewed focus on businesses in which it holds a majority stake. This sale of a minority interest in an African company, whose flagship is Gold Reef City in Johannesburg (l.), gives the operator extra cash and time to spend on its new goals.
Massachusetts Senate Vetoes Racetrack Slots
Current talks show the conversation has begun about one or more casinos; in New England, Massachusetts is the only gaming holdout. George Carney (l.), who owns Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Park, is apparently out in the cold.
Ukraine Heading For A Fall
The temporary shutdown of all casinos and slot halls in Ukraine following a deadly fire in one business may prove to be somewhat more than a temporary situation.
Delaware Supreme Court OKs Sports Betting Plan
The Delaware Supreme Court’s advisory opinion OK’d traditional sports wagering at the state’s three racetrack casinos, including Wilmington’s Delaware Park (l.).
Harrah's To Launch Online Poker In Europe
Harrah's Entertainment will launch an online poker venture in Europe.
FANTINI'S FINANCE: Crossing Our Fingers
Ups and downs will continue, but improvement might need to wait until the fall, as we mark time in what might be a somnolent summer.
Schaeffer exits Fontainebleau Resorts
Troubled company takes another hit as respected leader bids adieu. The departure of Glenn Schaeffer, the former president of the Mandalay Resort Group, can only mean worse things for Fontainebleau.