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MGM Mirage Making Moves

MGM Mirage Making Moves

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

Company looking to build non-gaming luxury hotel near the most popular pyramids in Egypt (l.) and partner with Genting in Macau, while continuing construction CityCenter in Las Vegas and efforts to reduce its massive debt.

Kentucky Speaker Uses Education as a Wedge

Kentucky Speaker Uses Education as a Wedge

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

As a bill to add slots to racetracks across the state is introduced to a special session of the legislature, politicians on both sides of the issue begin a public debate. House Speaker Greg Stumbo (l.) suggests that any legislator who doesn’t vote for the bill can forget about education funding.

Indiana Wants More Gaming?

Indiana Wants More Gaming?

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

Indiana legislature debates gambling, but partisan efforts hinder progress on budget, casinos and the splitting of the Gary license, where the Majestic Star (l.) wants to separate a license previously owned by the Trump organization, is tabled.

Massachusetts Pushing Up Gaming Discussion

Massachusetts Pushing Up Gaming Discussion

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

A Senate panel will begin hearings on gaming proposals, several months earlier than the fall schedule agreed to earlier this year by Governor Deval Patrick and the House and Senate’s top leaders. However, the chairman of the economic committee of the Senate doesn’t want to waste time. Meanwhile the Indian tribe that wants build a casino resort in Middleboro has repudiated its deal with its backers.

Table Game Legislation Introduced In Pennsylvania

Table Game Legislation Introduced In Pennsylvania

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

A state House representative introduced a bill to inaugurate several types of live table games in Pennsylvania casinos, and a state Senate bill is not far behind.

Billionaire Icahn and Company Pay $200 Million For Atlantic City Tropicana

Billionaire Icahn and Company Pay $200 Million For Atlantic City Tropicana

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

Boardwalk property, once valued at $1 billion, is swapped for debt forgiveness; new owners must get interim casino license

Kansas Casino Proposals Move Forward

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

Wyandotte County’s Unified Board of Commissioners last week endorsed two casinos proposals, one by Kansas Entertainment LLC and the other by Penn National Gaming Inc. The proposals were forwarded to the Kansas Lottery Commission, which began holding hearings prior to contract negotiations on June 17. The final decision about which developer will get the prize won’t be decided for several months.

Alabama Governor Continues Anti-Gambling Crusade

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

Former aide, now in prison, told Mississippi tribes that Bob Riley would guaranteed no gaming competition across state line

Revel Casino Could Mean Curtains For Weaker Atlantic City Casinos

Revel Casino Could Mean Curtains For Weaker Atlantic City Casinos

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

Mega-resort on the Boardwalk, due to open in 2010, could be ‘shot in the arm’ for city by eliminating underperformers

Phllly Casinos Move Forward

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

Philadelphia City Council unanimously approved a zoning change that will allow Foxwoods Philadelphia to build a casino in a former downtown department store. And the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected an appeal of a lawsuit that sought to block the SugarHouse casino from building on submerged land.

Illinois Video Gaming Bill Waits for Governor's OK

Illinois Video Gaming Bill Waits for Governor's OK

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

A bill that would allow bars, fraternal organizations and veterans halls to have as many as five video slot machines has passed in the Illinois legislature. The bill, part of an omnibus construction bill, awaits the signature of Governor Pat Quinn, who says he won’t sign anything until lawmakers give him a budget that he’s happy with.

Indiana Riverboat Casino To Expand, Change Names

Indiana Riverboat Casino To Expand, Change Names

by Staff

Sun, Jun 21, 2009

The former Argosy casino will re-emerge as a ‘Hollywood’ casino in late June when parent company Penn National Gaming opens a huge new expansion.