Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Governor Steve Beshear, backed by Kentucky Derby winning jockey Calvin Borel (l.), is proposing casino gaming to be considered in an upcoming special legislative session, as a way to save 100,000 jobs in Kentucky’s racing industry.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
New Hampshire’s two legislative chambers are at odds over whether to allow racetracks to become racinos and whether two casinos can be built. The issue must be resolved in conference.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Calder has broken ground on a 104,000-square-foot slot and racing facility that will open with 1,225 machines in time for the Super Bowl in February.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Sheldon Adelson has big plans for future of Sands Bethlehem, already setting records in the Northeast corridor.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Ohio’s petition gathering campaign to get 400,000 signatures to put an initiative on the November ballot to allow four regional casinos is nearing its goals—despite a temporary restraining order that stopped the process for a few days.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Governor M. Jodi Rell considers legalizing keno, which counselors say is more addictive than other forms of gaming.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
After cutting for nine months, 11 properties hire more than 600 new workers for busy summer season.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
New York Racing Association says online streaming of races violates regulations; OTB claims it’s all a big misunderstanding.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Both sides of contract dispute take their case to the public in media and advertising blitz.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Legislators said no to expanded gaming last year, but new budget woes could change their minds.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Without a leg up, casino that provides 8 percent of state revenue could file for bankruptcy protection within weeks.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
The New Jersey governor is backing a lawsuit filed in March to end the federal ban on sports betting, which would allow Atlantic City casinos to add sports books to their facilities.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Baltimore City council has voted to change the city zoning code to permit a slot facility as its applicant pursues rights to a larger parcel of land.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Report says that demand may be slow to come, but it will eventually return
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Parish council votes 13-1 in favor of a ban on electronic video bingo in unincorporated areas
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Officials of Magna Entertainment’s Laurel Racing subsidiary argued before Maryland’s highest court that the slot bid for Laurel Park racetrack should be reinstated.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Five years after the last casino licenses were issued in Iowa the Racing & Gaming Commission is holding hearings as to whether it ought to issue more. Five counties are interested. The decision will be made in July.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Kansas’s Wyandotte County is on the verge of voting on endorsing two casino proposals, one by Kansas Entertainment LLC, and the other by Penn National Inc.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
The Lucky Chances Casino in Colma, in California’s Bay Area, is bucking the statewide trend and asking to add ten more card tables.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Bankruptcy still possible as losses, debt mounts for Las Vegas company.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Governor Bob Riley alleges “judge shopping” as Covington County debates gambling.
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