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New poll shows support for a casino in Massachusetts growing

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:12:45 +0100

A new poll shows that residents of New Bedford, Mass. "strongly support" location of a casino there, according to a new poll the UMass-Dartmouth Center for Policy and Analysis. The poll was released on Monday.

Gambling rules eased for high-rollers in Indiana

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:58:19 +0100

State officials are easing gambling rules for high-rollers in Indiana. Regulators last week approved a rule change that will spur more group trips that usually include free meals or rooms for gamblers.

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.

Online Gaming Expanding Rapidly in Europe

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:03:37 +0100

Swedish-controlled online gambling company Unibet Group Plc announced on Monday that it will acquire Maria Holdings Ltd from the Swedish investment company Maria Invest AB. The purchase price is SEK705 million, or approximately $100 million, in cash.

Ladbrokes spending $150 million to expand online gambling in Italy

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:08:46 +0100

The U.K.'s leading bookmaker Ladbrokes this week said it has started taking Internet bets from Italian gamblers, the latest step in its European expansion.

EU Calls on U.S. to 'Change' Gambling Laws Now

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:48:14 +0100

European Union trade chief Peter Mandelson said on Tuesday the U.S. should not compensate Europe for a move that closed online gaming markets to European companies, but rather "change its laws" to open the markets.

U.S. Close to Resolving Internet Gambling Battle with Antigua?

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:10:01 +0100

Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer, is "hopeful" that meetings last weekend with members of the U.S. Congress will help solve a trade battle with the U.S. over Internet gambling.

Republicans fight Indian gambling expansion in Florida

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:59:47 +0100

Two of the Florida's most reactionary Republican politicians are fighting Gov. Charlie Crist -- and federal officials -- over expanded gambling at casinos operated by the Seminole Tribe.

EU Opens Talks with France over Online Gambling

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:08:25 +0100

The European Union and France this week reopened talks in an effort to end a long-standing dispute over gambling. The EU is seeking to end state monopolies on gambling in several European countries --

Gambling Expansion to Finance Road Construction in Illinois

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:53:21 +0100

House Speaker Michael Madigan (D) said he will call this week for a second vote on a measure that will finance road construction, and public transportation, through an expansion of gambling in Illinois.

Australian State Planning to Legalize Online Gambling

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:35:05 +0100

The government in one of Australia's largest states, New South Wales, is moving forward with plans to legalize online gambling within the coming months, experts said.

Europeans Give America More Time to Settle Gambling

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:00:16 +0100

The European Union has agreed to give the United States "more time" to complete negotiations for a package of trade concessions to compensate for U.S. restrictions on Internet gambling.

Delaware Considers Expanding Gambling Locations

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:32:02 +0100

The government of the state of Delaware is considering expanding casino gambling -- and sports betting.

Casino Gambling Revenues Grow in Macau

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:33:53 +0100

Casino gambling revenues in Macau rose in the third quarter by 46% to $2.55 billion, according to a report issued by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Thursday.

New Hampshire Considers Legalizing Table Games, Slot Machines

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:00:50 +0100

Inspired by the success of charitable gaming, legislators in the state of New Hampshire are considering a proposal to legalize table games and slot machines.

New Hampshire Dog Racing Track Eyes Expansion, Video Gaming

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:42:34 +0100

Seabrook's Yankee Greyhound is planning to add video gaming machines to its offerings, and the local government is supportive of the move.

Rhode Island Proposes 24/7 Gambling

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:44:09 +0100

A state legislator in Rhode Island -- in the northeastern U.S. -- is proposing to allow the state's two gambling facilities open around the clock, seven days a week.

Growth for Gaming Companies

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:46:15 +0100

A Goldman Sachs research report, released Wednesday, expressed optimism about opportunities for slot machines to grow, and projected that 2008 and 2009 earnings estimates for three companies will grow more than earlier expected.

Betfair Reports 30 Percent Sales Growth

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:14:05 +0100

In another sign of the international surge of interest in cyber-gaming, London-based Betfair, a leading Internet betting exchange, reported a 30 percent increase in year-to-years sales growth in the year to end April, bolstered by last year's World Cup, experts said.

Three New Casinos Planned for Chicago, Illinois

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:58:25 +0100

A new plan to expand gambling in Illinois will provide funds for an array of projects, including more than $200 million in funds to finance public transportation in Chicago, experts said.

Internet Gambling Grew Six-Fold

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:28:43 +0100

An official report released on Wednesday found that 3.5 million people are now regularly betting online in the U.K., a figure that represents a six-fold increase in mere five years.

Gambling Growing Dramatically in Colorado

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:27:19 +0100

Gambling revenues in Colorado are growing dramatically, as "gaming towns," including Central City, Cripple Creek and Black Hawk, reported $148 million in gaming revenue for the first two months of the 2007-2008 fiscal year,

Super Heroes Come to Internet Gambling

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:20:47 +0100

Marvel Super heroes � including The Fantastic Four and Spider-man � are now coming to online casinos. Online gambling software developer CryptoLogic Ltd.,

Feds Plan to Expand in Florida

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:29:56 +0100

U.S. government officials are saying that they will give the Florida-based Seminole Indian Tribe "expanded casino gambling," an attorney for the tribe said.

Online Casino 888.com Reports Revenues Rising

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:59:03 +0100

Gibraltar-based online gambling firm, 888.com this week reported positive results for the first six months of the year, indicating that the U.S. gaming laws are not harming revenues.

Casino Gambling Coming to Boston?

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:10:11 +0100

The new governor of Massachusetts, Democrat Deval Patrick, is mulling the legalization of casino gambling in Boston. Returning from summer vacation, Patrick,

MGM Mirage Signs $5 Billion Deal with Dubai

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:51:53 +0100

MGM Mirage, the entertainment firm, has reached a deal with investors from Dubai World, giving the government-funded group a nearly 10 percent stake in the Las Vegas firm.

Revenues Soar at 888 Holdings, Company To Expand

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:02:42 +0100

Online gaming company 888 Holdings this week posted a significant rise in profits, weathering the storm in American Internet gambling with panache.

Republican Presidential Candidate Supports Internet Gambling

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:58:51 +0100

Republican Congressman Ron Paul is running for president of the U.S. He's a favorite of the Internet crowd, particularly young people.

Online Gambling Advertising Expanding in U.K.

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:36:05 +0100

An online poker group that operates under the radar in the U.S., PokerStars.com, is advertising on British TV and radio.

Online Gambling Backers Push for 'Age Verification' Software

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:13:53 +0100

Internet gambling backers said that developments in "age verification" software -- now extensively deployed by cyber-casinos in Europe -- make it safe to repeal anti-Internet gaming legislation in the U.S.

South Africa Legalizing Gambling

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:06:10 +0100

Legislators in South Africa are preparing a measure which would legalize, and regulate, Internet gaming there. The bill is now under consideration in the National Assembly.

MGM's Reports Increased Revenues

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:22:20 +0100

The world's second-largest casino company, MGM Mirage said profit increased more than Wall Street analysts expected on "higher spending" at its Las Vegas resorts.

California Considering Internet Gambling

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:29:33 +0100

As California goes, so goes the U.S. That's an old political maxim. But now it has 21st century, cyberspace relevance. A proposal has been floated to create a state-owned Internet poker game.

Proposed Online Gambling Rules

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:12:38 +0100

New online gambling technologies and rules that are emerging will enable Internet casino operators to create an environment that is safer and more secure than even the best venues in Las Vegas, according to the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative.

Legalized Poker, Blackjack Finally Coming to West Virginia

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:46:02 +0100

The West Virginia Lottery Commission is still training new government employees to regulate poker and other table games, but it may take until the late fall or early winter of this year for the workers to learn all the new rules and regulations, government officials said.

Troubled Stratosphere Sold

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:04:31 +0100

The always troubled Stratosphere was sold this week along with three other casino resorts. The $1.3 billion deal gets billionaire investor Carl Icahn out of the casino business...

Gaming Revenues Soaring in Macau -- Again

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:38:46 +0100

Revenues had set records during 2006 there, and seem set to do so once again this year, experts said.

Italy to Emerge as Internet Gambling Center in Europe

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:30:25 +0100

A new report by the Dublin-based firm, Research and Markets, indicates that Italy is going to emerge as a major gambling center in Europe in the coming years.

Court Overturns Online Betting Ban in France

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:02:36 +0100

The top court of France last week overturned a decision that prohibited a Maltese company from offering online betting on horse races in France.

California Triples the Number of Indian-Owned Casinos

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:49:54 +0100

California Indian tribes will be allowed to triple the size of their casino operations -- as long as they pay the state hundreds of millions of dollars annually in taxes under new legislation Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed this week.

Federal Judge Rules That 'Fantasy Sports' Leagues Not Covered by Gambling Laws

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:55:42 +0100

In the case of Humprey v. Viacom, the plaintiff sued the CBS Corporation, and others, alleging that the defendants operated fantasy sports sites in violation of various state gambling laws.

Gambling Revenues Soaring in Midwest

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:24:51 +0100

The revenues surpassed the previous record, from last year, by about $171 million, fueled partially by the continued expansion of Iowa's riverboat casino industry.

Connecticut Eyes Impact of Legal Gambling

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:32:54 +0100

The forthcoming study will examine not only the lottery system, but the Indian-run casinos in southeastern Connecticut, near New York City, state officials said.

'Czar' To Lead Gambling Expansion in Kansas

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:15:09 +0100

The governor of the state of Kansas, Democrat Kathleen Sebelius, hoping to increase the profitability of state-owned resort casinos and slot machines at racetracks, is creating a new position in her cabinet -- gambling 'czar.'

Indian Reservation Casino Gambling

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:35:46 +0100

For the last 10 years, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation�s Kansas casino has been run by Harrah's Entertainment. But now, the Indian tribe is coming into its own,

Hollywood Eyes Internet Gambling Legalization

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:45:59 +0100

A bill before Congress that would legalize Internet gambling has U.S. companies -- including many of the biggest brands in Hollywood -- all riled up about the possible profit opportunities.

Poker Gambling in West Virginia

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:42:39 +0100

Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort President Ted Arneault strode across the hall at the resort�s convention center, and announced a "massive" victory in the table gambling...

Isle Casino & Hotel Opens this Week in Iowa

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:52:46 +0100

The Isle Casino & Hotel, located in Waterloo, Iowa, built for $175 million, will finally open this Saturday at 7 p.m., debuting one of the biggest and most lavish gambling operations in the Midwest.

European Union to Sue U.S.

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:05:41 +0100

The U.S. has been exporting its popular culture for decades overseas -- primarily through Hollywood films and big brands like Coca Cola. Now, America's fastest growing industry, litigation, seems to have taken root overseas.

MGM Mirage and South African Casino Magnate

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:32:59 +0100

Las Vegas-based MGM Mirage said today that it has entered into �talks� to build and operate a �multibillion dollar casino resort� on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip with the company owned by South African casino magnate Sol Kerzner.

Big Victory for Turning Stone Casino

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:45:54 +0100

The U.S. Department of the Interior upheld the legality of the Turning Stone casino's 14-year-old gambling compact with the state of New York, and the Oneida Indian Nation, according to Oneida spokesman Mark Emery. Chief Ray Halbritter scheduled a news brief talk about the decision.

New Competitors Cut into Atlantic City's Revenues

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:44:44 +0100

Gambling is growing on the East Coast. But that's not the best news casino owners in Atlantic City have heard in a while.

Presidential Candidates Bet on Las Vegas for Campaign Cash

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:09:10 +0100

Right next to the craps and roulette tables on the MGM Grand casino floor, in Las Vegas, stands the Tabu Ultra Lounge. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) recently visited -- and left with approximately $400,000 for his presidential campaign.

Industry Sues to Stop Enforcement of Internet Gambling Ban

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:07:04 +0100

Like all contested political issues in the U.S. these days, the future of Internet gambling is now going to be decided in the federal district courts.

New Legislation Exempts Online Poker from Gambling Law

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:41:22 +0100

A Florida congressman introduced legislation on Thursday which exempts poker and some other games from the Internet gambling ban passed by Congress last year, according to Congressional insiders.

Sportsbook.com, Others Take Wagers on 'Spelling Bee' Contest

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:43:46 +0100

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been the star of movies and books, and last week the final rounds of this year's championship were broadcast on network television in the U.S.

Yahoo! Poker Gaining Momentum

Mon, 28 May 2007 20:19:05 +0100

The new Yahoo! poker site, launched earlier this month, is gaining momentum, and is poised to be competitive with PartyPoker and PokerStars, according to industry experts.

Gibraltar Casino Approves New Testing

Tue, 22 May 2007 22:06:19 +0100

The government of the island of Gibraltar, a British overseas territory, and this week approved a London-based gaming auditor as an authority for testing and certifying online gambling equipment used by Internet casinos there.

Kansas Lottery Back on Growth Track

Mon, 21 May 2007 22:51:53 +0100

Ed Van Petten has put the Kansas Lottery back on a growth track, as the agency is now owning and operating racetrack slot operations and destination casinos.

New Hollywood Slots Casino in Maine

Wed, 16 May 2007 22:17:06 +0100

After a brief break last week, construction crews are back at work on the new Hollywood Slots facility in Bangor, Maine. Developer Penn National said it could take about a week to get everything up and running again with the contractor on the downtown site.

Revenues Up By 57 Percent at Online Casino Operator

Tue, 15 May 2007 21:10:51 +0100

Vienna, Austria-based Bwin Interactive Entertainment Group (BWIN.VI), a leading online casino operator, today posted a 57 percent increase in first-quarter core earnings, according to company spokesman Konrad Sveceny.

U.K. Government Reviving Plan for Casinos in Manchester

Mon, 14 May 2007 17:39:11 +0100

Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his presumptive replacement Gordon Brown are pledging to revive plans to build 17 casinos in Manchester, an ailing industrial town in northern England.

Neteller Launches New Pre-Paid Debit Card

Fri, 11 May 2007 16:55:55 +0100

London-based Neteller Plc, the global online payments company, is debuting the first product in a new suite of "prepaid, reloadable debit and remittance cards" for customers throughout Europe and Asia.

Repeal U.S. Internet Gambling Law Growing

Mon, 07 May 2007 22:02:57 +0100

Just two weeks after Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) introduced legislation to repeal the prohibition on Internet gambling in the U.S., more support for revising the controversial law is emerging in Washington D.C.

Texas Tigua Tribe May Open Casino in New Mexico

Mon, 07 May 2007 16:58:38 +0100

The Tigua tribe, a native American Indian band in Texas, recently indicated it wants to build a casino on 10 acres in nearby southern New Mexico.

Asian Gambling Market Forecast

Fri, 04 May 2007 19:48:12 +0100

A report released by international consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts that revenue from casinos and other gambling venues in Asia will grow by 14% a year by 2010 � making it the fastest-growing gaming market in the world.

March Madness

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:13:40 +0100

March is the greatest time of the year for college basketball fans. This is when the best 65 NCAA Division I teams compete for the right to win the national championship.

Gambling Growing in Canada

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:54:51 +0100

The Canadian gambling industry generated $15.4 billion last year, including profits of $10.6 billion, according to a national study released this week.

License Internet Casinos in U.S

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:42:01 +0100

Rolling back a ban on online gambling just six months after it was approved by President Bush and Republican reactionaries on Capitol Hill...

Legalize Gambling in Bars

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:19:22 +0100

Legislators in the Midwestern state of Indiana are mulling a move to let bars and restaurants sell small-wager paper gambling cards, as non-profit clubs there are already allowed to do, experts are telling Onlinecasinocrawler.com.

Pennsylvania Expanding Gambling for Private Clubs

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:26:27 +0100

A new bill introduced this month by State Rep. Ron Marscio (R-Lower Paxton Township) proposes to raise the payout limit on small games of chance from $5,000 a week to $20,000 a week

Iowa Expanding Gambling

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:20:10 +0100

The House of Representatives of the Midwestern state of Iowa this week passed a new law that will allow non-profit organizations that hold annual "casino nights" for fundraising to offer up to $10,000 in cash prizes to gamblers.

Macau Outstrips Vegas in Total Gambling Revenues

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:09:53 +0100

The tiny island of Macau has overtaken Las Vegas as the world's biggest earner of gambling revenue, according to the government of the Chinese province.

Congressman Prepares Bill to Repeal Online Gambling Ban in U.S.

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:16:09 +0100

A new bill to end a ban on online gambling in America will be presented to the U.S. Congress in just over a week by Representative Barney Frank. Internet gambling in America was banned...

Wynn in NY Horse Race

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:52:22 +0100

The race is on for chance to secure the contract to manage three of New York State�s most prestigious racetracks, and it looks like casino luminary Steve Wynn is throwing his hat into the competition.

Poland to License, Regulate Online Gambling

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:26:36 +0100

The Eastern European nation of Poland this week said it is moving forward with plans to license and regulate online gambling.

Online Gambling Growing in Czech Republic

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:28:05 +0100

The online betting market in the Czech Republic is growing, with revenues reaching $190 million last year. The Czech wagering market is dominated by firms like Tipsport, Fortuna, Chance and Synot,

Macau Officially Tops Vegas

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:59:47 +0100

It�s official. Macau is now the world�s biggest casino market, putting Las Vegas into second place. And it�s expected as the Macau market continues to mature Sin City will fade fast in revenues...NOW

NY Welcomes New $160 Million Casino

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:43:20 +0100

The New York gaming scene is getting bigger. After 18 months of construction, the Seneca Nation of Indians has opened a glittering new $160 million casino resort featuring a luxury hotel and more than 65,000 square feet of gaming space.

Kansas Gets Into Casino Biz

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:28:23 +0100

It looks like Dorothy and Toto are going to get a chance to roll the dice. This week the Kansas legislature authorized legalized casinos outside Native American reservations

Online Gaming Advertising Soaring

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:02:17 +0100

Online poker and casino gambling advertising is expected to soar substantially this fall in the U.K. -- as deregulation of gambling moves forward there.

WVA Table Games a Go

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:41:38 +0100

After an abbreviated debate, the West Virginia legislature has signed into law an option for individual counties with existing racetrack casino facilities to permit table games.

Repeal of U.S. Gambling Ban

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:19:52 +0100

A leading liberal Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), is indicating he will give details "in the coming weeks" on possible legislation...

Beautiful Bellagio

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:06:34 +0100

When the Bellagio opened in October 1998, it immediately became the most sought after property on the Las Vegas Strip. Built for $1.6 billion it was the most expensive casino resort ever constructed at that time.

Texas Eyes Casino Legalization

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:14:11 +0100

A proposed law introduced this week in the Texas State Senate will let voters determine whether 12 new casinos should be built across the Lone Star state.

Sportingbet in Takeover Talks

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 22:23:55 +0100

Internet gambling site operator BWIN Interactive Entertainment AG said this week it has made a �preliminary� takeover bid for famous rival Sportingbet PLC.

NCAA Basketball Increasing Online Gaming

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:42:43 +0100

A San Diego-based company has issued a report indicating that corporate computer networks are likely to be severely slow this month

EU More Online Gambling Competition

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:22:47 +0100

Government-run online gambling sites in the European Union no longer have a monopoly -- as a court this week overruled a law Italy used to keep out foreign Internet gaming firms.

Table Gaming Coming to WV

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:53:43 +0100

Racetracks in West Virginia will pay an additional on percent of net profits for the privilege of offering table gambling under legislation passed by the state's Senate Finance Committee.

Bodog.com Relocates to Antigua

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:17:20 +0100

Calvin Ayre and company have finalized the move to Antigua. Bodog.com purchased Antigua-based BetCorp PLC's in November 2006, and in just a few months has relocated the leading online gambling firm from Costa Rica.

Online Gambling Soaring in Spain

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:35:08 +0100

The online gambling market in Spain is expanding rapidly, and experts anticipate that it will surge to around $5 billion by 2010, according to a new industry report.

U.K. Encourage Online Gambling

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:45:39 +0100

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown -- his country's secretary of the treasury --is poised to reveal a plan in his budget next month to encourage the online gambling industry, according to experts.

Gov Spitzer �All-In� on Catskills Casino

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:14:19 +0100

There was a time when the Catskills in upstate New York was teeming with all-inclusive resorts. Places such as the Concord, Kutscher�s and Grossinger�s were frequented for long weekends,

Alberta Provincial Government Eyeing Online Gambling?

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:48:03 +0100

The provincial government of Alberta may be on the verge of embracing Internet gambling, according to experts. An Indian tribe, the Alexander First Nation, located just north of the city of Edmonton,

Revenues Rise for Online Casino

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:20:18 +0100

A British Internet gambling company, 888 Holdings PLC, said last week that full-year net gaming revenue rose seven percent after clients gambled more and the company won new customers

West Virginia Seeks Table Games

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:10:59 +0100

In a move to protect itself from the emerging Philadelphia gaming market, West Virginia looks like it will approve table games as early as later this week.

Playboy's Online Casino Goes Live

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:22:48 +0100

Major new online gambling sites launched last week, including one owned and operated by Playboy Magazine, demonstrating that the online gambling industry, far from being crippled by the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) continues to grow.

Online Gambling Disputes Filed

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:05:09 +0100

The online gambling standards and player protection authority -- London-based eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) group

Las Vegas Sands Turns in Record 2006

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:00:50 +0100

Macau is continuing to be magic for the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. The company that successfully brought a touch of Italy with its massive Venetian casino complex to Las Vegas...

Sports Betting Soar Super Bowl Week

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:19:03 +0100

Visits to online gambling Web sites by employees of ScanSafe's U.S. customers -- major corporations -- were up 77 percent in the week between Jan. 23 and 31.

WTO Rules Against U.S.

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:41:43 +0100

The ruling has not been made public yet, but a spokesperson for the U.S. Trade Representative's office confirmed that the decision was against the U.S.

Wager Online on the Oscar's

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:47:54 +0100

"The popularity of entertainment odds has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years and award shows have always been a big draw," said Calvin Ayre, Bodog.com founder,

Brain is 'Turned On' by Online Gambling

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:44:48 +0100

An article in this week's issue of Science magazine reports that UCLA psychologists have discovered how the brain evaluates the possibility of winning versus losing when making gambling decisions.

Hooters Looks to be Bust

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:27:25 +0100

Hooters� is turning out to be anything but a hoot for its investors. The casino, which opened just nine months ago on the site of the former San Remo, has had profits skimpier than its staff�s uniforms and has lost millions since its opening.

Macau Casino Billion Deal

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:41:54 +0100

Virgin Group guru Richard Branson has his eyes set on getting a piece of the rapidly expanding Macau gaming market. Reports say that the entrepreneur is set to acquire a 50 acre (20-hectare) site in order to build a $3 billion casino resort complex.

Processors Step into the Void Left by Neteller

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:34:52 +0100

Neteller's position as a publicly traded British company forced it to stop handling U.S. betting transfers as of the end of last week.

Online Gambling for Japanese Market

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:07:39 +0100

According to Amy Gomez, 777.com's marketing director, following requests from Japanese gamblers, who vocalized a need for a Japanese version of the gambling site.

Casino Enhances Online Offerings

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:54:45 +0100

Next week, interXgaming will host a special forum Freeroll challenge to honor the winners of 2006, and set the tone for the New Year.

Growth in Online Gaming Sector

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:13:05 +0100

According to GigaMedia, the company will buy up to 18.3 million shares of T2CN, which is approximately 40 percent of the shares outstanding, subject, of course, to adjustment based on T2CN's performance in the first half of 2007.

Seminoles Talks with U.S. Goverment

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:09:30 +0100

The Seminole Indians of Florida, fresh off their historic purchase of Hard Rock International, are camping up their efforts to operate true Las-Vegas style slot machines at the casinos they own throughout the state.

Indiana Considers Expanding Horse Racing

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:26:57 +0100

Legislators in Indiana are moving forward with new proposals to expand horse racing and slot machines throughout the Midwestern state.

Expanding Slot Machine Gambling

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:44:13 +0100

The State Legislature in Maine is poised to decide whether slot machines should be allowed in places other than the Hollywood Slots parlor that opened in Bangor, the state capitol, in 2005, experts are telling Onlinecasinocrawler.com.

New Hampshire Gambling Compromise

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:41:23 +0100

Gambling foes fear legalization will harm the state's image and drain money from low-income residents, not out-of-state vacationers.

AC With Record 2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:48:29 +0100

Atlantic City reaped its biggest rewards ever at the gaming tables and slot machines during 2006, but a potential no smoking law on the casino floor could put a damper on 2007 revenues.

Credit Card Rates for Online Gambling

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:23:04 +0100

The bank is planning to charge customers the cash advance rate of interest -- up to 27.8 percent -- rather than the normal purchase rate (up to 22.9 percent).

Casino Windsor to Become Caesars

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:37:12 +0100

Now, a new agreement between Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) � which is the agency responsible for province-wide lottery and gaming operations -- and Caesars World, Inc. --a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrah�s Operating Company

Regulation Gaming & Tribe's Reservations

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:35:22 +0100

The Washington State Gambling Commission and the Spokane Tribe of American Indians last week reached an agreement that will regulate gaming on the tribe's reservations, but on a limited basis.

Technology Developed for Macau Casinos

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:26:37 +0100

According to executives at Titanium Group, the company will now provide its patented facial recognition products, systems, and IT solutions in gaming to the largest gaming concession holders in Macau.

Spanish-Language Poker Site

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:36:49 +0100

Toronto-based gaming software developer CryptoLogic Inc. this week disclosed that its wholly-owned subsidiary WagerLogic Limited has executed a final contract with William Hill, one of the best-known names in European gambling...

Florida Open New Casinos

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:45:08 +0100

Florida opened its first casino to feature Las Vegas style slot machines this week and it�s potentially poised to change gaming rules within the state.

Partnership Between Wynn & Trump

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 23:15:21 +0100

The rumor mill is getting more grist regarding a potential partnership between Steve Wynn and Donald Trump to build a $3 billion casino resort in Atlantic City.

Online Gambling Grew by 17 Percent

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 22:02:02 +0100

A new study indicates that online gaming sites are continuing to grow -- and the attempt to ban Internet gambling by the U.S. Congress may be a major motivator that is powering the trend.

Privately Owned Internet Casinos

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:35:28 +0100

The fear of to the U.S. has prompted some, publicly traded firms to sell their U.S. operations, and their Caribbean counterparts now are grabbing them up.

Russia Moves to Create Las Vegas

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 21:46:28 +0100

The gaming industry has grown dramatically in Russia since the collapse of communism more than a decade ago. With casinos and slot-machine halls in Moscow and St. Petersburg, the industry generates $6 billion in revenues a year.

PA Names Casino License Winners

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:43:10 +0100

After more than two years of planning and deliberations, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has given the green light to 11 companies seeking to obtain a permanent casino gaming license in the state.

Harrah�s Casino Sold

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:37:01 +0100

Harrah�s Entertainment (NYSE: HET) is going private. In an astounding $27.8 billion deal (including debt), the world�s largest gaming company has agreed to a takeover by Texas Pacific Group (TPG) and Apollo Management, L.P.

Ceasars Renames Windsor Casino

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:11:19 +0100

At a news briefing, reporters were told that the casino will officially change its name to Ceasars Windsor, as it aims to increase the odds of attracting customers from across the lake in Detroit.

Melco Major Success

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:29:13 +0100

International gaming company Melco PBL Entertainment (Macau) limited minted money with its initial public offering (IPO) on America�s NASDAQ stock exchange this week.

Hyperlinks to New Internet Casinos

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 02:00:10 +0100

An online gambling review board of online casinos, poker rooms, and sportsbooks, based in Wachtung, N.J., this week launched an online gambling "Link Exchange" program,

Casino Fast Revenue Expansion

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:19:09 +0100

The Macau market is unyielding in its incredible expansion and the most recent figures available show that the market�s gross gaming revenue grew by 43.9% in October alone, according to the Macau Gaming Bureau.

Online Gaming Friendships

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:20:42 +0100

A study conducted by the University of Wisconsin indicates that video gaming is not just pursued by "introverted adolescents," isolated in darkened rooms, causing their parents concern for their social development.

Gambling Stocks Soaring

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:46:05 +0100

Prices of the stock of Melco International Development, which trades in Hong Kong, have doubled this year and another Hong Kong stock, Galaxy Entertainment Group, has gone up by 80 percent.

New Online Gambling Sites Approved

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:24:09 +0100

Four new online gambling sites have received regulatory approval from the London-based regulatory agency, eCommerce and Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance, bringing to 111 the total number of firms that have received the "Play It Safe" seal from eCOGRA.

Genting Wins Singapore Bid

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:03:46 +0100

That�s right; the consortium led by Malaysian based Genting International has been awarded the right to build its integrated resort on Singapore�s Sentosa Island by the country�s government.

Hard Rock International Sold

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:50:40 +0100

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is not just getting another piece of the Rock; it�s getting the entire thing. In a major announcement made this morning,

Anti-Gambling Law

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 22:43:57 +0100

The U.S. banking system is not designed to track every transaction -- the source of all wire transfers, or the companies whose bills are paid by consumer credit cards -

Sands Casino Going Online in U.K.

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:49:44 +0100

The world's leading casino company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., said this week it is working with Cantor Gaming to launch an Internet casino, initially targeted at the U.K. market, where legalized cyber-gaming has been enthusiastically embraced by consumers.

Riverboat Casinos Rebuild Small Towns

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:45:02 +0100

�The riverboat casino project was designed to jump-start distressed river city downtowns,� said Susan Vos, executive director of the Aurora Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Isle of Capri Casinos Revenue Up

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:34:28 +0100

While it is one of the smaller U.S. based casino operators and still not profitable, the company has been working on a long term strategic plan to increase their share of the gaming market, while upping their revenue and slicing their financial losses.

Melco Casino To Go Public

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:19:07 +0100

Called Melco International Development Ltd, the company is a partnership between Lawrence Ho and James Packer's Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd. Its division Melco PBL Entertainment (Macau) Ltd. will sell 53 million American depositary shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange and hopes to get between $16 and $18 per share.

Iowa Gambling Revenues Growing

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:17:18 +0100

Gambling revenues are growing so quickly in Iowa that business leaders there think the funds could be used to pay for an array of "major attractions," including entertainment venues, all over the state.

Study Shows Anti-Gambling Bill

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:32:41 +0100

A new study, released this week by a free market think tank in Chicago, said that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), signed by President Bush last month, is harmful to consumers in the U.S.

Penn in Potential Harrah�s Bid?

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:56:33 +0100

Though Penn National has only the fraction of value of Harrah�s at a little more than $3 billion compared to Harrah�s more than $14 billion, the inside scoop is Penn is ready to make a play and enter the casino gaming big leagues.

Downtown Pittsburgh Casino

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:47:15 +0100

The proposed Station Square casino in downtown Pittsburgh is being backed by gaming giant Harrah's Entertainment and former Pittsburgh Steelers football star Franco Harris, among other, wealthy luminaries.

Genting Having Record Year

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:14:20 +0100

He also added that its operations in its home country of Malaysia will not be affected if the company is fortunate enough to be selected to build and operate Singapore�s second integrated casino resort.

U.K. Open for Poker Players

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:05:30 +0100

The U.K. government is removing restrictions on playing card games -- including poker for money -- in pubs and taverns. New gambling laws, to be introduced by the government of Prime Minister Tony Blair, next year

U.K. Approves New Casinos

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 19:27:38 +0100

The U.K. Gambling Commission said this week that "about half" of the casino owners who have finished applications for new venues before new regulations take effect in April have already been approved.

Gambling Stocks Up by 35 % this Year

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:13:34 +0100

Though there was a temporary dip in gambling stocks on Wall Street -- due some political doings in Washington D.C. -- investors continue their torrid love affair with these latest dot-com darlings.

Chicago Bears, Premier Team of the NFC

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:53:08 +0100

The early Las Vegas consensus favors The Chicago Bears (9-1) in their match up against the New England Patriots (7-3) by 3 points -- a mere field goal. But I think the Nov. 26 game may be even closer than that.

Mohegan Pocono downs Debuts

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:57:52 +0100

Pennsylvania started the holiday season early with the debut of its first casino last week. The slot parlor owned and operated by the folks who run Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, the glittering new Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is already raking in big bucks for the state.

Mohegan Sun with Project Horizon

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:36:16 +0100

Mohegan Sun is setting its sights on Project Horizon, a new $740 million expansion project set to add a new 1,000 rooms, an over arching House of Blues experience plus more retail, dining and gaming space.

Smoking Banned in NV

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:19:36 +0100

As the United States continues its slow march toward going smoke free in public, it looks as if Nevada -- home to Las Vegas -- and possibly Atlantic City could be going snuffing out smoking.

Major Online Gaming Sites Continue to Grow

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 23:17:00 +0100

Research by Nielsen//NetRatings, a leading name in Internet market research, disclosed this week that Web traffic to several popular online gambling sites increased dramatically during the month of October.

Democrats Will Change U.S. Gambling Law

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:34:53 +0100

According to Centrebet's Chairman and CEO Graham Kelly told shareholders, at the company's annual meeting, that online gambling revenues will continue to rise now that the Republicans are out of power in Washington D.C.

Costner Keeps His Casino

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:15:53 +0100

The Supreme Court said he does not have to sell his 93.5 percent stake of the Midnight Star Casino in Deadwood, SD to sever ties with Carla and Francis Caneva. He had hired them to manage the casino but fired them in 2004, offering to buy them out.

New Internet Gambling Legalization

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:37:51 +0100

The government of the Caribbean nation of Guyana may enact legislation similar to that in the Bahamas, which will allow casino gambling, and Internet gambling, President Bharrat Jagdeo said.

Louisville Area Legalize Gambling

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:30:50 +0100

In Clark County, Indiana voters approved the referendum by "a wide margin" yesterday, after having previously defeated a similar ballot measure in both 1993 and 1995, said Jeffersonville City Council member John Perkins.

No to Harrah�s Casino Scheme

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:33:39 +0100

The proposal to build a casino from Harrah�s and the Narragansett Indians was resoundingly rejected by Rhode Island voters in the November 7 ballot initiative proving that throwing money and sketchy promises to voters can�t buy them off.

NYC Casino at Risk

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:08:49 +0100

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) is seeking bankruptcy protection and it could throw a monkey wrench into MGM-Mirage�s plans to bring thousands of slot machines to Aqueduct Racetrack in New York City.

Internet Gambling Growing

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:34:32 +0100

Internet gambling continues its astounding growth pace, growing by 50 percent every year for the last eight years, and today constitutes 5 percent of all global gaming revenues, a new report indicates.

Casino Opens in Indiana

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:20:07 +0100

Indiana opened up its newest and final riverboat casino to much fanfare and celebration last week. For many in the town it�s been a nearly 20 year quest to bring gaming to the town of French Lick and therefore save the community from financial straights.

Expand Slots at Indian Reservations

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:41:45 +0100

Republican Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida is leaving office in three months -- due to term limits -- and gambling industry insiders are predicting that there will be a "significant expansion" of slot machines and off-track betting at Indian reservations throughout the state when the next governor comes into office.

Majority Support Legalized 'Table' Gaming

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:33:00 +0100

A new poll, sponsored by the Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort, shows that a majority of West Virginia residents support legalized "table gaming," including poker and blackjack throughout the state.

Singapore Casino To Be Revealed

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:09:53 +0100

Harry� Island, that�s the name of the proposed US $3.5 billion project that would be based on the fictional character Hurricane Harry.

Internet Gambling Revenues Increased

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:45:09 +0100

�Online gambling is on the rise, and there is a need to do something about this at a global level'' Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell told reporters, during a conference outside of London, at a famed, 300 year-old horse racing track.

Rhode Island Casino Decides

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 20:40:37 +0100

Voters are heading to the polls next week in Rhode Island to choose whether they want to permit Harrah�s Entertainment and the Narragansett Tribe to construct and operate a major casino resort development in West Warwick.

'International' Laws to Protect Online Gaming

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:27:15 +0100

The U.K.'s cultural secretary Tessa Jowell is this week calling for an "international agreement" on the regulation of online gaming, as leading industrialized powers seek a way around the draconian law against online gaming signed by U.S. President Bush earlier this month.

Gaming Crown for Macau

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:32:56 +0100

It�s happened. Though it�s only a fraction in size (less than 29 square km) compared to the world famous Las Vegas Strip, miniscule Macau has usurped the crown of Gaming Capital of the World.

Rumors of a Partnership at Wynn Resorts

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:54:39 +0100

Though an infamous 1998 New York magazine pegged the as mortal enemies, it looks as if Donald Trump and Steve Wynn might be hatching a scheme to do business together in Atlantic City.

Online Casinos Build Multi-Lingual Sites

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:54:59 +0100

A new software program debuted this week which helps online casinos more easily build multi-lingual sites, and settle gambling transactions in a variety of international currencies.

Boyd Failed with Borgata Bounce

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:06:50 +0100

Boyd failed to get a significant Borgata bounce in its financial results for the third quarter 2006, the company announced this week as revenues in all regions failed to excite analysts or stockholders.

Harrah�s Casino Deal Getting Extra Scrutiny

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:56:04 +0100

A shareholder lawsuit, a report of possible insider trading and the coincidental expiration of a Harrah�s poison pill; what�s the real story?

Nebraska with Legal Online Keno

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:20:09 +0100

The conservative Midwestern state of Nebraska -- birthplace of famed American comedian Johnny Carson -- is poised to legalize "Video Keno."

Gambling Revenues Soaring in Macau

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:38:08 +0100

Taxes collected from the city's six licensed operators rose to $1.77 billion during the first three quarters of the year, up from about $1 billion last year, according to statistics released on the Financial Services Bureau of Macau.

Stanley Ho Loses Macau Stranglehold

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:56:34 +0100

Not everyone is happy with the exploding Macau gaming market. While Macau is poised to become even bigger of a gambling haven than Las Vegas, one tycoon is being left out in the cold.

Odds on all 33 U.S. Senate Seats

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:33:54 +0100

Political betting is not only incredibly popular, but is also being seen by more and more observers as a new and highly accurate means of polling� said Calvin Ayre, founder and CEO of Bodog.com.

Aztar in Swansong Earnings Call

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:01:27 +0100

Aztar announced it�s shareholders have officially approved the May 19, 2006 Agreement and Plan of Merger with Wimar Tahoe Corporation d/b/a Columbia Entertainment, the gaming affiliate of Columbia Sussex Corporation.

Gambling Legalization in Ohio

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:05:34 +0100

Called "Issue 3," because it is the third voter initiative on the ballot, the new law allows slot machines at the state�s race tracks and at casinos in Cleveland.

Singapore Casino Reveals

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:18:47 +0100

This week two of the three gaming companies vying to be selected as the winning bid unveiled their proposals publicly for the first time. No matter who wins, the project is certain to be one of the world�s most expensive and extensive when complete.

Borgata's Casino Keeps Increasing

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:00:18 +0100

For the entire third quarter of the year, revenues were up 2.6 percent but could have been higher if not for a three day suspension of gaming due to a government budget impasse in early July.

Governors of Texas Supports Gambling

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:52:09 +0100

All of the candidates running for governor of the state of Texas, the second largest American state, support the expansion of gambling there, adding Las Vegas-style slot machine, their repective campaigns tell Onlinecasinocrawler.com.

Internet Gambling Expansion

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:36:05 +0100

A number of international Internet gaming companies are aggressively eyeing expansions in the U.S., including Brisbane, Australia-based Poker.com, which said the recent U.S. legislation concerning online gaming would "have little or no effect" on its U.S. operations.

Online Casinos Continue to be Safest Bet

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:57:55 +0100

An independent regulatory organization for the online casino industry, eCommerce and Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA), Ltd., is saying that regulated Internet casinos are as safe as ever, but that unscrupulous operators may emerge as a result of the U.S. Congress� attack on legitimate cyber-casinos.

Crackdown on Online Gaming.

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:49:00 +0100

The CEOs of two of the U.K.�s most important Internet gambling firms are suggesting that the industry faces �consolidation� in the aftermath of the U.S. crackdown on online gaming.

Vegas Strip Reaps Summer Rewards

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:43:05 +0100

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has finally released its reported revenues for August of this year and gaming revenues were up a colossal 14.3 percent during the month to $556.3 million on the Las Vegas Strip.

Harrah�s Pulls out of Singapore Casino

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:53:04 +0100

On the heels of its offer to be bought for $15.1 billion, Harrah�s Entertainment (NYSE:HET) is showing the first signs of having a chink in it�s heretofore thought to be impenetrable armor.

Online Gambling Companies to the U.K.

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 19:54:14 +0100

The Blair administration in the U.K. is moving forward with plans to make Britain the �world leader� in online gambling, and a safe haven for firms persecuted in the U.S., according to internal government documents.

Americans Support Regulation of Internet Gambling

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:36:12 +0100

A new poll by the leading outfit of Rasmussen Reports indicates that 52 percent of those polled say Internet gambling should be regulated, but not banned.

London�s Purple Lounge

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:49:27 +0100

According to Purple Lounge�s Chairman Chris Gorman, what has happened in America has �little or no effect� on his online casino. �The States accounted for a minimal amount of our business, in fact around 0.1 percent,� Gorman said.

VLT Casino Embroiled in More Delays

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:03:22 +0100

The long embattled relationship between the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and the New York state government is finding a new realm of contention over the installation of gaming machines in New York City�s Aqueduct racetrack.

Gambling Groups See Backlash from American Voters

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:41:17 +0100

Decrying "background deals" that "reek" of corruption, gaming enthusiasts are this week angered that the U.S. Congress ignored American public opinion polls and passed a bill that purports to ban online gambling.

Harrah�s Entertainment Inc. Go Private?

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 15:51:10 +0100

After spending most of the last decade gobbling up most of its competition, the hunter now looks like the hunted. Harrah�s Entertainment Inc. is considering a $15.1 billion buyout offer from private equity firms Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group.

Playboy Club is back at Las Vegas

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 19:47:29 +0100

Reaching back to its 1960s heyday, Playboy Enterprises has teamed with the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to bring back a bit of nostalgia for the 21st Century casino goer.

Watered Down Version of Anti-Gambling Bill

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:50:25 +0100

Right-wing Republicans, seeking to appease their religious conservative base, in the South and in the Midwest, weeks before the Nov. 7 general election, on early Sunday morning stealthily passed a bill that purports to ban all forms of online gaming,

Hard Rock Biloxi declares Bankruptcy

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:33:30 +0100

Thirteen days before its scheduled opening, Hard Rock Biloxi was completely and utterly destroyed by the powerful Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005.

London Casino Operator

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:21:57 +0100

Entrepreneur James Packer this week said he is poised to sell his private investment in the Aspinall's casinos in England and Wales for $91.8 million to Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd, a public company that he also owns.

New Player�s Casino Club Program

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:03:27 +0100

Resorts International is looking to create more loyal customers with the introduction of a new player�s club program that will unite all its properties in the United States with a single card so players can get better rewards, faster.

Bodog.com Expands with 'Reality' TV� Offering

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:34:40 +0100

Billionaire Internet gambling entrepreneur Calvin Ayre has pledged to stay out the U.S., physically. He doesn�t want to be a target for the feds, who covet more arrests of Internet gaming CEOs.

Harrah�s Opens New Orleans Hotel & Casino

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:10:02 +0100

The Bayou is welcoming its first all new hotel development since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Big Easy last year. Harrah�s New Orleans Hotel opened this week with much fanfare and symbolizing the city is back on its feet.

Borgata Poker Tourney Champ

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:03:47 +0100

Borgata gave away its biggest poker jackpot yet when North Carolina�s Mark Newhouse captured the title and a first-place prize of $1,519,020. At 21 years old Newhouse is the second youngest player to ever win a WPT Championship and beat Chris McCormack who was rewarded for his second place finish with $802,985 for his second place finish.

Support for Gambling in Midwest

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:15:27 +0100

A new poll, released this week, shows that a majority of West Virginians support legalization of casino-style gambling in their state, according to the West Virginia Racing Association (WVRA).

Internet Gambling Grows in Canada

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:26:40 +0100

A new survey, released this week, indicates that the popularity of online gambling is increasing spectacularly in Canada, OnlineCasinoCrawler.com has learned.

Erroneous Jackpot

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:02:44 +0100

A ruckus over a major casino jackpot has been resolved, and Freddy Howard is $260,000 richer. The dispute began on August 29 when Howard was at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in southern Florida and swiped his Player's Card in a "Swipe & Win" progressive jackpot promotional kiosk.

Anti-Gambling �Discrimination�

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:38:41 +0100

The European Commission said this week that it is investigating members of the European Union (EU) -- from France to Sweden -- for apparently interfering with the free market in the sports gambling sector, sources tell Onlinecasinocrawler.com.

Video Gambling Legalization in Indiana

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:27:43 +0100

Legislators in Indiana � a Midwestern state in the U.S. � are entertaining the idea of legalizing video gambling at clubs and halls for retired military veterans and other senior citizens, experts are telling Onlinecasinocrawler.com

Harrah�s Opens PA Horse Track

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:41:10 +0100

Harrah�s has opened a new harness horseracing track in Pennsylvania in anticipation of its getting full approval for operating slot machines early next year.

Wynn Vegas Dealers

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:58:46 +0100

The dealers at Wynn Las Vegas are in a tumult over a recent rule change on how the property distributes its tips and has led to more than 100 of them filing complaints with Nevada�s Labor Commission.