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New casino planned for Reno area

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:04:23 +0100

Government officials are this week planning hearing for a special use permit request for a proposed new casino and hotel in Dayton, Nevada.

Harrah's seeking to open 16 new casinos in the U.K.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:04:05 +0100

Entertainment conglomerate Harrah's is lobbying the U.K. government to get approval for an increase in the number of casinos there.

Louisiana casinos report 10.4 percent in revenues

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:27:14 +0100

Powered by the local delivery of federal tax rebate checks, Louisiana's casinos reported a 10.4 percent increase in revenue from gambling in May.

Bermuda to allow gambling on cruise ships

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:21:28 +0100

Bermuda is making some major changes to the rules controlling cruise ships visiting the country. The nation's legislature this week approved a plan to let ships operate shops, bars, casinos and other entertainment venues...

New casino begins operations near Indianapolis

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:22:23 +0100

The Indiana Live Casino, near Indianapolis, received approved from the state Gaming Commission to operate, and will officially open today.

Asia now set to surpass U.S. in total gambling revenues, study says

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:09:31 +0100

The thriving gambling resorts in Asia are set to supplant the U.S. in casino gaming revenue by 2012, according to a global industry survey released this week.

New Michigan casino attracting tourists from around U.S.

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:23:24 +0100

Southern Michigan's first new casino is remarking its region into a vacation destination. Many Chicagoans have enjoyed holiday weekends and summertime vacations in or near the quaint harbor town of

Billionaire Sponsors Trip to Vegas for Wounded Warriors

Mon, 26 May 2008 20:46:04 +0100

Several dozen wounded American soldiers and sailors this weekend were treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas, the nation's gambling capital.

Canadian firm invests $4.2 billion to build new casino resort in Vietnam

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:56:08 +0100

A company from Canada is investing $4.2 billion to build a new casino and a massive beach resort in southern Vietnam.

Celebrities help launch new casino in suburban New York City

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:46:30 +0100

A bevy of Hollywood celebrities helped usher in the grand opening of the $700 million Foxwoods Casino in suburban Connecticut, near New York City.

Judge gives California governor, Indian tribes’ time to make a deal

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:12:40 +0100

A federal judge has delayed implementation of an order that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a California Indian tribe reach an agreement on a gambling expansion.

Kansas moving forward with new casino project

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:49:38 +0100

The Lottery Commission of Kansas has approved its first contract with a developer for a casino in the state, a significant step in getting four state-owned and operated gambling facilities operating.

Rhode Island expanding gambling hours

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:57:40 +0100

Lawmakers this week voted to allow Rhode Island's two slot parlors to operate around-the-clock on weekends and holidays, a step that could raise more revenue for the state.

Casino funding $1 million in development grants in Minnesota, Iowa

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:26:05 +0100

Most of the money, being disbursed by the Worth County Development Authority (WCDA), will benefit projects within Worth County, but almost $50,000 of it is going to organizations in surrounding communities.

Harrah's Horseshoe casino finishing $500 million expansion

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:35:21 +0100

Dramatic changes to the shoreline of Hammond, Ind., are already appearing, brought about by the $485 million expansion of the Horseshoe casino. A revitalized Hammond Marina will open May 1.

Glamorous new casino debuts in Detroit

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:53:48 +0100

Detroit is trying to remake itself as a tourist destination -- and the new MGM Grand Detroit casino is the cornerstone of the new strategy.

Atlantic City considers total smoking ban in casinos

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:51:32 +0100

A controversial proposal to completely ban smoking in Atlantic City is being considered by the health-conscious city council -- and if passed, would be the first total smoking in ban for all casino floors here in the seaside resort's history.

Girlfriend tipped off police about casino heist

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:48:10 +0100

It sounds like something out of George Clooney's "Ocean's 11" movie. An ex-girlfriend provided a tip to police that her boyfriend robbed the Golden West Casino and was planning another heist, according to court records.

New casino construction plan on target in Iowa

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:43:10 +0100

The Wild Rose Casino and Resort -- a new hotel and casino being built in Iowa -- is on schedule to open this summer. Eight weeks hence, the casino should be completely up and running,

Alabama moving forward with bingo expansion

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:54:28 +0100

Alabama's Macon and Greene counties are moving forward with plans for expansion of bingo, but Indian tribes there are worried.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania orders city to approve new casino plan

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:07:54 +0100

The state of Pennsylvania's high court this week ruled that the city of Philadelphia "must approve" the proposed construction of the Foxwoods Casino.

Success in the cards for Kevin Spacey's movie 21

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:24:27 +0100

Kevin Spacey's gambling movie -- /21 /-- topped the Hollywood box office sales list last weekend, selling $23.7 million in tickets. The film overtook the Dr. Suess movie, /Horton Hears A Who!/ to claim the number one slot in sales.

New study highly critical of U.S. Internet gambling ban

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:52:32 +0100

A new study by a leading think tank in Washington D.C. indicates that the current laws restraining Internet gambling have had "damaging, unintended consequences."

Tax breaks for casinos in Mississippi proposed

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:25:26 +0100

A bill giving tax breaks to casinos to build non-gambling amenities passed the Mississippi state Senate this week, essentially assuring that it will become law soon.

Navajo Indian tribe begins construction on new casino

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:03:43 +0100

Based in Window Rock, the tribe is funding the project through a $35 million loan provided by the tribe's Land Acquisition Trust Fund.

Governor moving forward with negotiations for gambling in Kentucky

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:10:42 +0100

House Democrats in Kentucky are this week negotiating with Gov. Steve Beshear on a proposed casino gambling bill, and revenue raising measures to prevent cuts in health and human services.

Massive ad revenue increases drive opening of new online casinos

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:44:15 +0100

The success of IslandBlueCasino.net, a free, poker-only gaming site, is inspiring its owner to expand. Publicly-traded Diamond I, Inc. (OTCBB: DMOI) now aims to open additional online virtual casinos in the near future.

Kansas City casinos rolling in a river of revenues

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:52:56 +0100

Kansas City�s riverboat casinos are rolling in a river of money. Last month's revenues exceeded $61.7 million for the sixth most lucrative month ever for the casinos. For the first time since August 2007, casino revenues there exceeded $60 million.

Indian tribes lobby to expand gambling beyond reservations

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:39:46 +0100

Indian tribes all across the U.S. are lobbying the U.S. Department of the Interior to allow them to expand gambling offerings off of reservations.

Tribal gambling revenues soaring in Oklahoma

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:10:33 +0100

The government of the state of Oklahoma received a surprising $70.4 million last year from Indian gambling compacts; triple the revenues it received a year earlier, according to state officials.

Public opinion moving Jamaica to legalize blackjack, roulette

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:39:37 +0100

A new public opinion poll of Jamaicans suggests the populace there wants the government to legalize casino games, including roulette, blackjack, and other entertainments.

Illinois launches new lottery ticket to benefit HIV/AIDS victims

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:32:41 +0100

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich (D-Ill.) last week debuted the nation�s first "instant lottery ticket" in which 100% of net proceeds will support the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS.

Missouri planning to expand gambling at casinos

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:18:17 +0100

Politicians in Missouri this week restarted the debate over casino loss limits, currently set at $500 every two hours. Funds generated by the new policy...

Flying the friendly skies -- of Las Vegas Sands

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:08:39 +0100

One of Las Vegas's leading casino operators, The Sands, has procured two L-1011 airplanes and is retrofitting the passenger plan to serve as private jets that will chauffeur gamblers with large bankrolls to the company's two Strip resorts from Asia--

Macau gambling growing at faster rate than Las Vegas

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:04:00 +0100

China's gambling enclave, Macau, is growing much faster than Las Vegas, the U.S. gaming capital, according to new figures released by the government.

New video, Internet gaming projects planned for Canada

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:38:40 +0100

Canada's Atlantic Lottery Corp. (ALC) is working with video game producers, collaborating to create new games that involve gambling for the Internet.

Indian tribes split on expansion of California's billion gambling industry

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:43:13 +0100

California's Indian tribes are split over the issue of expansion of gambling there, experts are saying. Four wealthy tribes are supporting a significant gambling expansion, but two other tribes, also prosperous,

Mrs. Clinton makes gambling expansion an issue in presidential race

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:26:03 +0100

Hilary Clinton is making gambling expansion an issue in the Democratic presidential race -- seeking an edge over rival Barack Obama.

Australian Internet gambling firms expanding into U.K.

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:50:00 +0100

A leading Australian Internet gambling purveyor, Betfair Australia, is poised to pursue the U.K. market after it was granted permission by the government to advertise. Other Australian firms are expected to follow Betfair to the English market.

European Commission investigates German online gambling law

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:12:18 +0100

A lobbying group for European gambling organizations is asking the powerful European Commission to "overturn" a German law that prohibits some forms of Internet betting.

Nevada may legalize Internet gambling, avoid federal law

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:29:09 +0100

The Nevada Gaming Control board is examining the possibility of legalizing Internet gaming, as the regulators eye a study by UNLV that shows interest amongst Nevada residents in online gambling.

Investment bankers see billion market on Genting International Ltd.

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:37:54 +0100

A leading investment bank is touting the future of Malaysia-based Genting International Ltd., as the firm makes a foray into online gambling, a market expected to about $3.1 billion in the U.K. and its commonwealth countries alone, in the next two years.

Panel rules U.S. can be punished over unfair Internet gambling laws

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:09:44 +0100

A panel of impartial arbitrators has ruled that Antigua -- an island nation in the Caribbean -- may suspend its intellectual property obligations, including patents, trademarks and copyrights, to the U.S. in retaliation for the unlawful prohibition of Internet gambling.

MA Moving Closer to Building Casino

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:08:16 +0100

Massachusetts is finally getting serious about casino gaming. But just who will open the state�s first major mega resort is still up in the air. Right now it looks like the odds on favorite is...

Banks tell U.S. Treasury they cannot comply with online gambling restrictions

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:17:14 +0100

Banks are telling the U.S. Treasury that regulations proposed after last year's sweeping anti-gambling law will be "impossible" to comply with -- and that the laws must be changed.

U.S. to compensate Europe, Japan over Internet gambling losses

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:00:36 +0100

The U.S. government said today it will "compensate" the European Union, Japan and Canada over losses stemming the ban on imposed on online gambling last fall. A spokesman for the U.S. Trade Representative's office (USTR) confirmed

WTO ruling on Antigua gambling damages delayed

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:42:03 +0100

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said today that it expects the World Trade Organization to delay the (WTO) decision on the amount of retaliation that Antigua and Barbuda can impose on the U.S. in an Internet gambling trade dispute.

Sportingbet.com reports massive increase in profitability

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:07:27 +0100

A year after the U.S. government launched an assault on online gambling, Sportingbet.com, the Internet betting and gaming group, and proprietor of the Paradise brand, has revealed a 110% increase in profits, the company said today.

U.K. government backs repeal of U.S. anti-gambling laws

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:43:09 +0100

Support for legislation that will repeal the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act is growing. Potentially, the online gambling market is worth $100 billion a year, experts said.

�Ten million Americans wager online, despite 'ban,' Congress reports�

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:25:10 +0100

The House Judiciary Committee last week took testimony from both supporters, and opponents, of legalized online gambling in the U.S.