Fri, May 29, 2009
In wake of a New Jersey report calling MGM Mirage partner Pansy Ho “unsuitable,” Malaysian-based Genting buys $100 million in MGM bonds and is showing interest in buying the MGM Grand Macau (l.).
Fri, May 29, 2009
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.
Fri, May 29, 2009
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.
Fri, May 29, 2009
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.
Fri, May 29, 2009
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.
Fri, May 29, 2009
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.
Fri, May 29, 2009
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.).
Fri, May 29, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment will launch an online poker venture in Europe.
Fri, May 29, 2009
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.
Sat, May 30, 2009
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.
Sat, May 30, 2009
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.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The government of Taiwan will be looking for a consultant shortly to advise on the planning of a casino resort on one of its off-shore islands.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Already under a $58 million judgment in relation to its acquisition of the Macau gaming license, another group has come forward with a suit claiming assistance getting the license.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The experienced operator of shipboard casinos gets to test its expertise with the first of three such venues on board three brand new cruise ships.
Fri, May 29, 2009
With a long summer recess ahead of them, some of Mexico’s legislators are spending their time telling mayors why they should not grant gaming licenses.
Fri, May 29, 2009
With an eye to preventing gambling problems in the young, Nicaragua is studying legislation that would influence where casinos can be located. Other gaming sectors are being examined as well.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Tender processes for gaming licenses for casinos, a sports book and online gaming are due to be scheduled by the Paraguayan gaming commission sometime in the next several weeks.
Fri, May 29, 2009
High roller wants Crown Casino in Melbourne to return more than $20 million he lost after being re-admitted to the casino.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Head of Cash is King ATM admits to long history of stealing; Saskatchewan Indians seek restitution.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Sun International is not about to surrender its existing casino license to a newcomer without a fight—even if it means bending the rules a little.
Fri, May 29, 2009
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank has introduced legislation that would create a system to license and regulate online casinos in the U.S., but many companies fear they will be locked out of market.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The Online Players Association announced it will launch four new websites in Spanish, French, German and Italian
Fri, May 29, 2009
The Courier-Mail in Australia reports that payment processor Intabill owes $30 Million to online poker sites
Fri, May 29, 2009
Microgaming is dropping Intertops after the online casino announced it would re-enter the U.S. market
Fri, May 29, 2009
French gaming operator Francaise des Jeux is planning to launch a play-money casino online in anticipation of the opening of the French internet gaming market next year
Fri, May 29, 2009
Poker players flooded a White House website demanding that the administration overturn a ban on online gaming
Fri, May 29, 2009
A California-based developer of mobile games is waiting to see if online gambling will be legalized in the U.S. before releasing an application to play real-time casino-style games.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The Shinnecock Indian Nation is considering a casino if the federal government officially recognizes the tribe.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The governor of New York is asking the federal Department of the Interior to reverse a rule issued by his predecessor that severely restricts off-reservation gaming for New York tribes.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Oklahoma City racetrack already has slot machines, but has failed to compete strongly with tribal casinos.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Both sides of the aisle agree the proposed deal does not address critical issues including future revenues, sales taxes.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Kentucky’s horse industry is putting increasing pressure on lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow video lottery terminals at its seven racetracks. They say the Bluegrass State could lose its cognomen “horse capitol of the world.”
Fri, May 29, 2009
A collection of strange bedfellows that includes the usual religious gaming opponents, plus the current governor, the Ohio owner of several casinos in nearby states, and politicians of both Democratic and Republican stripes in Mahoning County, which includes Youngstown—are coalescing to fight an initiative that would allow casino in four cities: Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo.
Fri, May 29, 2009
A state senator is introducing a bill that would ban the electronic versions of table games now legal in the state’s eight slot casinos.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Baltimore City Entertainment Group wants to double the size of its casino project near the city’s sports stadium in a plan that would permit offering 3,750 slots immediately.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The new Pennsylvania property opened May 22 by Las Vegas Sands Corporation set a new record for opening-day wagers among Pennsylvania casinos.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Las Vegas Sands officials, led by Chairman Sheldon Adelson, have asked through court filings that three lawsuits filed by shareholders alleging mismanagement be dismissed.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Foxwoods Philadelphia has petitioned the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for an extension of its existing gaming license, while City Council unanimously approves a zoning change for the SugarHouse casino.
Fri, May 29, 2009
New Hampshire’s Senate Finance Committee will vote this week on whether to forward a bill to the floor that would legalize slot machines at the state’s racetracks. If it passes there it would face longer odds in the House and against a skeptical Governor John Lynch.
Sat, May 30, 2009
A group controlled by Carl Icahn appears to be the winner in a bidding process to acquire the Tropicana in Atlantic City.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The commissioner of the Pennsylvania state police says legalizing video poker and other video lottery terminals in bars would relieve his agency of an enforcement headache.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Maverick West Virginian outsmarts Marriott to acquire historic resort; now plans $20 million casino with slots and tables.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Operators with Illinois licensure would get first dibs on the right to run up to 1,000 slot machines at Springfield facility.
Sat, May 30, 2009
Transformation to “Margaritaville” will have to wait as financing doesn’t come through; future of deal in doubt.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Last week Kansas’s Sumner County added a third endorsement for a casino in Mulvane to the others that it had made two weeks previously. It endorsed a proposal by South Central Gaming Partners for its Prairie Sky casino, which, like the other two, includes a hotel as part of phase one.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Construction on CityCenter progresses toward an opening later this year, even though problems continue.
Fri, May 29, 2009
A proposed smoking ban in Louisiana would prohibit smoking in casinos and bars
Fri, May 29, 2009
Lawmakers consider plan to allow more off-reservation gambling to help balance budget
Fri, May 29, 2009
Commissioner says pomp needed to put bracelet in proper light
Fri, May 29, 2009
The Michigan House voted to ban smoking statewide, but exempted casinos, cigar bars and smoke shops, setting up a confrontation with the Senate, which voted last year for a ban without exemption.
Fri, May 29, 2009
One of the top casino regulators in New Jersey is leaving his position after 10 years, leaving the state Casino Control Commission short two members.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Konami Gaming obtained a temporary certification to sell slot machines in the newly expanded Kansas gaming industry, becoming the first slot vendor to receive the nod to supply the state’s new casinos.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Led by slot suppliers, gaming equipment manufacturers logged a sales increase last year, despite the international economic downturn affecting other market segments.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Suzo Happ and Trade Game have partnered to provide the Portuguese market with Suzo Happ products.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The California-based supplier of the 3D technology appearing in new IGT slot machines is expanding its reach to include other display applications, including mobile gaming.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The two technology companies have signed a worldwide agreement to offer a virtual football game for operation on fixed-odds betting terminals.
Fri, May 29, 2009
Lottery organizations and NFL teams have the go-ahead to form relationships on football-style lottery games.
Fri, May 29, 2009
The Nevada Resort Association is supporting a domestic partnership bill vetoed by the governor.
Fri, May 29, 2009
President Barack Obama visits Las Vegas but doesn’t mention his comment about staying away from the Strip.
Fri, May 29, 2009
George Maloof disputes the valuation of the Palms by minority partner Station Casinos.
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