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What makes for a great Blackjack Player?

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:36:06 +0100

Become a better blackjack player, knowing the basic rules and wich strategies can help you win more often. Don't give up when times get tough, you should expect to lose. Hope you get experience and eventually reach all your goals.

Detroit casinos flourishing in tough times

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:41 +0100

Detroit has shed jobs, many residents and too much of its car industry. But its casino business is doing very, very well.

Congress may legalize Internet casinos to pay for health care reform

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:22:24 +0100

A year after taking political power in Washington D.C., the Democrats have finally figured out a how to end the pay on online gambling. Legalize it and tax it to pay for their pet project -- government-run health care.

Promise of New Jobs Attracts Support for Ohio Gambling

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:25:53 +0100

The promise of new jobs is raising interest in passing a plan to expand gambling in Ohio.

Chicago wants to launch new downtown casino

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:45:00 +0100

Chicago Mayor Daley and the City Council may have finally found the "next big revenue source" to finance city government -- casino gambling.

Petition to allow gambling at horse-racing tracks in Michigan approved

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:59:52 +0100

A petition drive to allow gambling at horse-racing tracks in Michigan this week won approval from a state elections panel.

Online Horse Racing Comes to Midwest

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:16:44 +0100

Gamers can now play the ponies without leaving home in the Midwest. The Illinois Racing Board passed a new resolution yesterday, giving three companies leave to host online horse race betting.

Senator: Massachusetts Casinos �Inevitable�

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:14 +0100

Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray says it is "inevitable” that casinos will open in the state soon.
"We’re seeing hundreds of millions of dollars spent by our residents going to Connecticut and Rhode Island," Murray said. "So I think it definitely is inevitable."

Online Gambling Growing in Russia

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:29:21 +0100

Russian government officials said there is a rise of "surrogate" gambling technologies, such as lottery machines and Internet gambling, three months after some restrictions were imposed on the industry.

New Casino Ready To Open in West Va.

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:49:13 +0100

A new casino at The Greenbrier resort is slated to open this week in West Va. The casino will feature “three-card poker, and memorabilia of former NBA star Jerry West.

New study promotes electronic gambling for North Dakota

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:37:08 +0100

A new report is giving North Dakota non-profits the opportunity to persuade politicians they should be allowed to engage in electronic gambling.

China relaxes visa rules, increases flow of tourists to Macau

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:17:57 +0100

China has eased restrictions on its citizens traveling to Macau, sending casino stocks soaring today as industry executives bet on record October earnings in the world's fastest-growing gambling market.

Poll shows Ohio voters support expanded gambling

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:43:02 +0100

Voters are enthusiastically embracing Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's latest casino expansion plan, according to a new Quinnipiac poll.

August revenues soar at Kansas City, St. Louis casinos

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:12:07 +0100

Kansas City’s casinos reported a good month, topping $61 million in revenue. Many leading casinos, including The Argosy and Isle of Capri, even took in more revenue last month than they did a year ago.

Arkansas Race Track Reports Revenues Jump 65 Percent

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:14:35 +0100

A horse racing track in Hot Springs, Arkansas – hometown of former President Bill Clinton -- is reporting a 65 percent jump in revenues from wagers on video poker, blackjack and other electronic games.

New Hampshire Moving Forward With Expanded Gambling Plans

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:53:22 +0100

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch said this week that he had appointed 14 appointed members of the Gambling Study Commission, which he created through an executive order in July, and has charged them with reviewing various ways of expanding gaming in New Hampshire.

Missouri casinos report four percent revenue growth for the quarter

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:12:28 +0100

The Kansas City casino market took in nearly $61.47 million in July, as gamblers continued to increase the amount of money they spend, individually, on each casino visit.

New Baltimore casino revenues set to grow

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:18:54 +0100

A renovated Baltimore casino on downtown Russell Street is, experts say, poised to boost its project's profits, and infuse new momentum into the state's slots program.

As prosperity returns, Macau casino operator plans share offering

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:42:14 +0100

As the fortunes of casino operators show signs of rebounding after a poor start in June, a leading Macau casino proprietor Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. is moving forward with big plans to raise up to $220 million by issuing American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

GOP Endorses Expanded Gambling in Ohio

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:18:24 +0100

Republican John Kasich said that, if elected governor of Ohio, he is open to gambling expansion in Ohio.

Poker players lobby Washington D.C. this week

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:59:50 +0100

Poker fans are arriving en masse to Washington D.C. this week to lobby lawmakers that online gaming can be regulated effectively and should no longer be banned.

Gambling booming in Connecticut

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:38:59 +0100

A new state-ordered report indicates that legalized gambling is helpful to the Connecticut economy, but the state has done a poor job of regulating the industry.

Indiana may expand gambling

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:17:39 +0100

Worried about new competition from Kentucky and Ohio, Indiana politicians are studying the state's gambling industry to see how best to position the casinos and preserve state revenue.

Washington state moves forward with new tribal gambling pact

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:44:19 +0100

A forthcoming hearing will examine a number of proposed changes in the Tulalip Tribes' gambling compact with the state of Washington.

Republicans eye plan for gambling expansion in Ohio

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:16:33 +0100

The leader of the Republican-controlled Ohio Senate has agreed to host public hearings this week to discuss Gov.

Former Super Bowl Champs Partner With Lottery

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:52:20 +0100

Working with the Massachusetts State Lottery, The Patriots, based in Boston, on Thursday unveiled their plans.

Stimulus package for Kentucky horse racing industry

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:39:55 +0100

Kentucky's horse racing industry is getting its very own stimulus package. Gov.

N.H. considers legalizing slot machines

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:05:48 +0100

Committee members said the plan for new "racinos" can clear the panel, but its fate is uncertain in the full state Senate, where key senators remain on the fence.

Gambling revenues soaring in Pennsylvania

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:54:51 +0100

Nationwide, casino revenues dropped by five percent, primarily due to the massive economic recession, which caused such social turmoil in the U.S. that the voters there elected the first openly socialist candidate for U.S. president, ever, Barack Hussein Obama, Jr.

Gambling grew by 10 percent in recent months in Italy

Thu, 14 May 2009 22:22:19 +0100

"Wagers for April, including slot machines, sports betting, scratch cards and lotteries, were more than $4 billion," according to a statement from AAMS.

New plan to expand gambling in Illinois emerges

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:52:04 +0100

The Illinois State Senate is honing a plan to expand gambling for building and construction projects. The changes may become law next year, experts are saying.

Sports Network ESPN allows online gambling adverts

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:51:33 +0100

America's most popular sports news website and network ESPN is now allowing the online gambling operator Youbet.com to advertise online.

Harrah's Entertainment Eyes Online Gaming

Mon, 04 May 2009 19:47:06 +0100

Harrah’s Entertainment last week hired the former CEO of Partygaming as the company hopes for a change in the U.S. Internet gambling law.

Betting site takes wagers on fate of former Illinois governor

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:03:51 +0100

You can now bet on the future of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich -- ousted from office after trying to market Barack Obama's old senate seat to the highest bidder.

Stock in MGM Mirage soaring on Wall Street

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:42:47 +0100

Las Vegas-based firms is in negotiations to sell two prime resort-style properties in Detroit and Biloxi, Miss.

Casinos cutting blackjack minimum bets, luring new gamblers

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:35:33 +0100

The minimum blackjack table at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls used to be $10 -- but is now $5. That's 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

Delaware planning 'Las Vegas-style' destination city

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:18:44 +0100

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South Carolina mulls gambling plans

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:07:28 +0100

The state Senate Judiciary panel is holding public hearings March 23 at North Charleston City Hall and March 30 in Greenville County Council chambers. The meetings start at 5:30 p.m.

Indian tribes in Texas move to reopen casinos

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:45:10 +0100

Indian tribes in Texas are moving to reopen their casinos with legislation filed this week which will furnish a defense to prosecution for tribes that operate casinos and gambling facilities.

Judge in South Carolina Rules that Texas Hold'em is a Game of Skill

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:13:18 +0100

Mount Pleasant Municipal Judge Larry Duffy last week decided that Texas "Hold 'em" is a game of skill, not of chance, and is thus not covered under the laws of the state of South Carolina.

More than 50 percent of Floridians approve of gambling expansion

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:04:45 +0100

More than 50 percent of Florida residents support the gambling expansion reached recently between the state and Seminole Tribe, according to a Quinnipiac Poll released this week.

Million increase in revenues seen at West Virginia casinos

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:25:16 +0100

As for table gambling, the two tracks earned $87.6 million in revenue in 2008 with Wheeling Island taking $35.6 million and Mountaineer winning $52 million.

Ohio mulling a $600 million gambling expansion, officials say

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:52:05 +0100

The newly elected Speaker of the Ohio State House of Representatives said he is willing to consider casino gambling as a tactic to increase state revenue.

Wall Street keen on gambling industry prospects

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:56:20 +0100

Wall Street analysts are poised to share their perspectives on the growth of the gambling industry at next month's Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & MidAtlantic Racing Forum.

Casinos see revenues grow 1.2 percent in 2008, report indicates

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:25:01 +0100

Casinos owned by American Indian tribes reported that sales increased by 1.2 percent in 2008, according to just released statistics from state gambling officials.

Czech Republic looks to legalize Internet gambling in 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:37:45 +0100

Bahnik claimed that local betting companies could be losing out on "several hundred million" dollars a year to foreign companies offering Internet gambling from outside the Czech Republic, but making no contribution to taxes or employment within the Republic.

New York expands gambling to bars, restaurants, racetracks

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:46:10 +0100

New York Governor David A. Paterson is planning to expand gambling to bars, restaurants and racetracks, dramatically expanding the number of locales in the state where gamers can place wagers. Paterson expects another $500 million in revenues next year.

Tribal gaming revenues soaring by $1 billion a year, industry reports

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:06:36 +0100

Tribal gaming revenues in the U.S. may exceed those of the 12 leading commercial gambling states, including Nevada, in the short-term, according to industry experts.

New casino for New York's Long Island eyed

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:07:29 +0100

Suffolk County politicians William Lindsay and Wayne Horsley are saying they have seen estimates that a gambling establishment could generate millions in revenues. They say it's also possible 10,200 new jobs would be created, producing $445 million in salaries.

Government of Taiwan moving forward with plans for expanded gambling

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:22:01 +0100

Following up on a campaign promise of President Ma Ying-jeou, the Taiwanese government last week set up a committee for the gambling industry which is charged with collecting and studying gaming trends.

Kansas nears approval for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:06:39 +0100

Officials of the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commissioners (KRGC) are poised to approve a $705 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino proposal at the Kansas Speedway next Friday during a meeting in Topeka.

Gambling making a comeback in mainland China

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:59:26 +0100

Gambling is returning to mainland China for the first time since the Communist Party came to power in 1949.
Right now, the only betting available has been a state-run sports lottery, which has proved especially popular throughout China.

Atlanta mulls the idea of opening a new casino

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:00:42 +0100

Government officials in Atlanta are asking state lawmakers to support the idea of casino gambling in the southern city, reckoning it will garner millions of dollars to the region.

Penn National Gaming Eyes Wichita for New Casino Project

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:18:20 +0100

Penn National Gaming is mulling once again whether it will build and operate a state-owned casino south of Wichita, Kansas. “We’re going to take a look at it,” Chief Financial Officer William J. Clifford said.

Obama to take free market approach to state, Internet gambling, association predicts

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:40:18 +0100

The American Gaming Association (AGA) expects that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will adopt laissez-faire, or anything goes, approach to gambling expansion when he takes office in two months, something of a contrast to his reported plans for the rest of the U.S. economy.

Shares for bookmakers rise as earnings meet forecasts

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:10:46 +0100

The U.K.'s biggest bookmaker Ladbrokes said this week it expects 2008 earnings to fall within the range of analysts' forecasts. Shares in Ladbrokes rose 4 percent, and Paddy Power's shares rose even higher, at 8.5 percent. Increased taxes in Ireland may impact earnings for both firms, next year, however, experts said.

Millions in revenues expected from new West Virginia casino

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:19:52 +0100

A study by West Virginia University indicates The Greenbrier resort hotel may reap more than $6 million in profits a year and $34 million may be infused into the local economy. What's more, up to 76 jobs may be created by table games being offered as an amenity at the four-star resort.

Expanded gambling coming to Churchill Downs

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:20:40 +0100

Churchill Downs Inc. President Bob Evans said he is poised to pursue expanded gambling next year in Kentucky, citing the approval of voters of slot machines in Maryland, another horse racing state.

Mobile phone gaming to be $27.5 billion business in five years

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:46:23 +0100

A number of trends are converging which are expected to push total annual wagers via mobile phones to more than $27.5 billion by 2013, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

Casino stocks surged this week on good news from MGM Mirage

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:01:36 +0100

Casino stocks soared this week as the MGM Mirage reported new funding for its CityCenter project. Investors are jumping back into the niche as the Federal Reserve slashed a key interest rate by half a point.

NBA votes to approve betting on games at Las Vegas Casino

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:30:14 +0100

The National Basketball Association's governing body yesterday voted to allow the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to accept bets on league games.

Gambling ads now allowed on Google

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:35:03 +0100

A decision to allow gambling advertising on search engines in the U.K. is increasing spending by gambling firms on Yahoo, Microsoft, and Google.

Missouri gambling initiative still on the November ballot

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:04:00 +0100

A Cape Girardeau businessman, a state lawmaker and gambling critics contended the proposal illegally mixed multiple subjects in an attempt to "logroll" voters and was unfairly summarized on the ballot.

First licensed, online casino launched in the U.K.

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:03:24 +0100

The casino went live just last week and further expands the leisure offering includes sports spread betting, sports binary betting and fixed-odds sports betting.

New report details economic impact of new casino in Maine

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:34:15 +0100

A consulting firm called the Olympia Group this week released a study outlining the projected economic impact of the proposed Oxford Highlands Resort-Spa-Casino in Oxford County, Maine.

Major economic benefits expected from legalization of online gambling in Ireland

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:47:32 +0100

The government-appointed committee has recommended that casinos, which currently operate as private clubs in Ireland, be licensed and supervised by a regulator.

Adelson invests half a billion dollars in Las Vegas Sands

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:41:06 +0100

The billionaire CEO of Las Vegas Sands, Sheldon Adelson, this week invested $475 million in the casino company to strengthen its capital.

New casino planned for Miami Beach

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:17:34 +0100

In a bold move, the developer of a major real estate project in downtown Miami is conducting a campaign to amend Florida's Constitution to allow Las Vegas-style casinos in the city and pave the way for a new casino at Miami Beach's famed Fontainebleau Hotel.

California casino expands looks to hire new staff

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:18:53 +0100

A new, California casino is looking to hire staff and has been overwhelmed with applicants.
The Red Hawk Casino is set to open later this year, but has already opened a hiring office in El Dorado Hills.

New casino deal for Wisconsin

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:56:42 +0100

The Ho-Chunk Indian tribe of Wisconsin agreed to pay the state $60 million to solve a gambling compact dispute that left a gaping hole in the state budget.

Developer spearheads effort to open new casino in Maine

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:18:47 +0100

A Las Vegas developer announced this week it will spearhead a referendum drive for a casino in Oxford County, Maine. The developer pledged to spend $100 million to make it a reality if state voters give their approval in seven weeks.

New location possible for new Philadelphia casino

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:22:18 +0100

One of the two casinos proposed for downtown Philadelphia could be built at the Gallery at Market East mall, according to a spokesman for City Councilman Frank DiCicco.

Atlantic City expanding with new casinos

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:10:11 +0100

To survive emerging competition from Pennsylvania and New York slots parlors, the Atlantic City is poised to expand casino gambling into areas that were never imagined when gambling was approved here in the 1970s.

Gambling growth overseas is strong

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:07:17 +0100

Gambling is growing overseas -- both online and at casinos. A massive surge in Macau's population is bringing increasing growing pains to the Chinese territory, government officials said.

Gambling Profits Increase in South Africa

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:17:52 +0100

Gambling in Sun International's casinos is growing. New figures emerged today from the leisure group's results for the year ending June 30, 2008.

Indian Gaming Commission in favor of a new casino in New York

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:01:07 +0100

A federal judge refused to rule -- as opponents had wanted -- that a casino already operating on Indian land in New York state should be shuttered.

Nevada approves new operating plan for Tropicana

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:30:53 +0100

Government gambling officials in Nevada voted this week to approve a management restructuring for Tropicana Entertainment LLC, which owns 11 casinos in America.

New slot machines for U.K. pubs a hot idea

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:52:00 +0100

Pub owners in the U.K. may start installing slot machines as part of an industry plan to attract new customers. The plan has been proposed by industry leaders who think installing "one-armed bandits" outside pubs could help invigorate sales.

Voters favor new casino in Ohio, new poll shows

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:16:46 +0100

A poll from the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute discovered that 60 percent of 1,342 surveyed likely Ohio voters support an initiative to approve the state’s first gambling casino. Only 35 percent oppose the concept.

Gambling revenues soaring in Missouri

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:58:13 +0100

Missouri's casinos are growing. The most recent report from the Missouri Gaming Commission show that overall casino gambling revenue rose 7 percent in July to $146.9 million, up from $136.9 million last year at this time.

Plans for new Pennsylvania casino changing

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:32:42 +0100

The businessmen, led by Don Barden, of Detroit, are seeking to transfer their slots license to a new group headed by Chicago billionaire Neil Bluhm. Barden would keep a minority stake in the project.

Record year for slots in British Columbia

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:57:07 +0100

A new report indicates that the British Columbia Lottery Corp. had record revenues last year of $2.6 billion. The revenues were $64 million more than experts had anticipated,...

South Africa legalizes online gambling

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:48:21 +0100

South African President Thabo Mbeki has signed a National Gambling Amendment Bill into law, just a few months after the bill was approved by the Parliament.

Indian tribe moving forward with new financing for California casino

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:05:56 +0100

The American Indian tribe which plans to build a casino resort complex at the old Point Molate Naval Base near San Jose, Calif. has found a new partner � another tribe that runs a popular Cache Creek casino resort in Yolo County.

Baccarat driving casino revenue growth in Macau

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:12:19 +0100

Baccarat is driving Macau's casino revenue growth. Sales in the former Portugese colony rose 48 percent in the second-quarter, according to a government report.

New casino for Illinois soon

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:43:31 +0100

The Illinois Gaming Board is planning to sell the state's last available casino license by the end of the year. The goal is to finally get revenue out of the long-unsold license by next summer.

Casino donations used to feed the needy in Indiana

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:48:52 +0100

A new, fully outfitted cargo van is being donated by Ameristar Casinos to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana during a celebration marking the rebranding of its East Chicago, Ind., casino this weekend.

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.

Gambling Revenues in Las Vegas

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:51:04 +0100

Casino revenue in Nevada increased by an astounding 8.4 percent during July from the same time period last year, the state Gaming Control Board said this week.

Genting got UK's Stanley Leisure Casino

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:20:20 +0100

Stanley Leisure Plc is the largest casino operator in the UK with 45 casinos and this purchase by Genting gets the company into an emerging gaming market.

Wynn Opens $1 Billion Macau Casino Resort

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:22:30 +0100

The world�s most renowned casino mogul is at it again. Steve Wynn opened his newest luxury resort in Macau, a former Portuguese colony which was returned to Chinese stewardship in 1999.

Aztar Seeks To Settle Legal Disputes

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:19:19 +0100

Aztar Corporation executives are looking to settle a series of lawsuits filed against the gaming corporation in response to a cancelled merger deal with Pinnacle Entertainment and its wholly owned subsidiary, PNK Development 1.

Global Gambling Policies On The Table

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:51:52 +0100

This ongoing research is being funded by SkyCity, a major casino operator, with projects in Australia and elsewhere, and other industry leaders are participating in it too.

Online Casino with Elimination Blackjack

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:53:06 +0100

New York City-based UltimateBet.net is this week debuting what it hopes will become the next trend in online gambling � Elimination Blackjack. This game is for skilled players � very skilled players.

Global Online Gambler Survey

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:12:55 +0100

The London-based player protection and standards authority for the online gambling industry, eCommerce and Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance (eCogra) this week began its much heralded global online gambler survey, the largest research initiative ever undertaken into the behaviors and beliefs of online gamblers

Mississippi Casino Market

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:34:35 +0100

The casinos of Mississippi are finally on the rebound. With properties reopening a year after Hurricane Katrina and the promise of new development, the market is set for a major transformation.

Republicans Hold Field Hearing on Online Gambling Bill

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:52:52 +0100

Republicans last week held a �field hearing� in rural Iowa to gather feedback from voters on the proposed online gambling ban that passed the House of Representatives this summer, but is on hold in the U.S. Senate.

Pinnacle Buys Sands to Implode and Build New Property

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:04:40 +0100

Pinnacle Entertainment is breaking into the Atlantic City market in a big way. The Las Vegas based gaming company announced a deal today to buy the underperforming Sands Casino Hotel...

Mobile Gambling Now a Major Growth Sector

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:53:45 +0100

Mobile phones are emerging as a new platform for the online casino industry, and are expected to be an $8.8 billion business during the next four years, according to a new research report by a leading IT consulting company.

Harrah�s Plans London Clubs Purchase

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:48:57 +0100

Harrah�s is looking across the pond for its latest acquisition. With a burgeoning casino market in the United Kingdom, the purchase of an existing casino operator will give the ubiquitous gaming company a leg-up on the competition.

Governor Schwarzenegger Expands CA Gaming

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 22:11:02 +0100

In a deal signed this week, the Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger is giving several Native American tribes permission to expand California casino gaming. The new deals with two tribes will quadruple the number of slot machines are each allowed to operate while also upping the state�s share of the profits.

Bankers Fighting Against Online Gambling Bill

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:12:12 +0100

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), a leading trade group in Washington D.C., is fighting against the proposed law that would block electronic transfers between U.S. gamblers and Internet casinos, Onlinecasinocrawler.com has learned.

Winners of Reality TV Shows on Wagering

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:01:19 +0100

Online sports gaming is no longer limited to picking the winner of the NCAA tournament, or the probable champions of the NFL and NBA.

Kerzner International (NYSE:KZL) Private

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:27:34 +0100

Luxury hotel and casino company Kerzner International (NYSE:KZL) is going private. In a deal approved this week by shareholders, the acquisition of the company is going to an investor group led by the Company's Chairman of the Board, and Butch Kerzner, the Company's Chief Executive Officer.

Merger Online Casino Entrepreneurs

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:02:32 +0100

Merger frenzy is emerging in the online casino industry, analysts said, as online casinos acquire European operations to diversify their sources of revenue, and reduce their reliance on U.S. revenues.

Vegas Building Boom

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:21:26 +0100

LAS VEGAS -- Casino resort developers are continuing to ratchet up the stakes in a furious game of one-upsmanship with a bevy of new projects that will bring the most expensive resorts ever conceived to the Strip. There is more than $30 billion in projects under construction right now and dozens more on the drawing board.

Playing with Online Casinos??

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:56:59 +0100

With the implosion of Betonsports.com (BOS) for American customers almost complete, lots of online gamblers are wondering if they should continue playing with online casinos.

Player Protection for Online Gambling

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:06:31 +0100

The Interactive Gaming Council (IRC), a leading industry group, is working with an Ontario-based pollster to examine problem online gambling in Canada, as part of a strategy to develop �player protection� measures for the Internet gambling industry.

Boyd Gaming cancel or not?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:55:06 +0100

Rumors are swirling that Boyd Gaming is looking to scale back or cancel its multi-billion dollar project Echelon Place. However, reports coming from the company deny the $4 billion mega-resort complex on the Las Vegas Strip is in jeopardy.

Online Gambling Industry in shock

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:05:08 +0100

A new survey, released this week, by the Munich-based consulting company, MECN, indicates that the recent woes afflicting the online gaming industry are likely to be short-term to medium-term threats, not long-term woes.

Online Gambling Stocks

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:52:55 +0100

Investors around the world continue to clamor for shares in online gambling companies � shaking off the news of an indictment against the former chief executive officer of BetOnSports.com,

Grand Biloxi Casino Reopening

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:23:20 +0100

Biloxi is officially back. Last week Harrah�s Entertainment announced the reopening of the Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel and Spa while MGM Mirage has set August 29 as the date it will reopen its Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Online Gaming Success in Gibraltar

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:34:12 +0100

The online gambling community in Gibraltar, a small island near Spain with close ties to Britain � is booming, with upwards of 12 percent of the territory�s workers being employed by online casinos, sources are telling OnlineCasinocrawler.com.

BetOnSports & Former CEO

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:01:03 +0100

BetOnSports former CEO David Carruthers was released from prison Wednesday after posting a $1 million bond. Carruthers has been locked up for the last month on nearly two dozen racketeering and fraud charges.

More Online Gaming Less TV

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:27:57 +0100

A new study released this week shows that a �substantial� number of American adults would rather play casual online games -- online fare like Bingo --than watch television during their free time.

AC Casinos A Record Year!

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:29:51 +0100

Owners of Atlantic City casinos took a big hit in July according to the official figures released this week by New Jersey�s Casino Control Commission. The city�s 12 casinos reported $480.5 million in casino win last month, which was a 4.8 percent drop compared to July 2005.

Jamie Gold takes gold home

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:08:17 +0100

The jackpot, which was the largest poker tournament payout of all time was won after a grueling 236 hands that stretched nearly 14 hours into the wee hours of the next morning.

Offshore Protect Online Gambling Industry

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:07:09 +0100

Though Curruthers was quite a vocal advocate for the legalization and regulation of online gaming, more than a billion dollars in value of online gaming stocks on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) were lost after his legal hassle emerged.

Macau Casinos could soon outdraw Las Vegas

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:48:46 +0100

This year the Macau Special Administration Region is predicted to bring in about $6.8 billion. To put it into perspective, the Las Vegas Strip�s mega resorts generated $6 billion in revenue last year.

Binion Joins Wynn Resorts & Casino

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 19:50:54 +0100

With less than a month away from opening his newest mega resort -- this time in the Chinese Province of Macau -- Steve Wynn has hired renowned industry veteran Jack Binion to run Wynn Resorts� Asian operations and development.

Online Gambling - Lowest Priority

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:27:56 +0100

Listing the accomplishments of the Senate thus far this year, and the goals for the September session, before Congress adjourns in October to campaign for re-election, Sen.

Trump Hotels & Casinos

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 20:38:18 +0100

Trump Entertainment Resorts (NASDAQ: TRMP) is transforming itself after freeing itself from the brink of bankruptcy. Now, the company is expanding the casino brand into new markets and reinventing its Atlantic City properties.

Casinos Closed Sued Companies

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 19:16:21 +0100

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) is suing a trio of its insurance carriers refusing to pony up what the gaming company thinks its owed due to damages to its Casino Magic Biloxi property.

Congress Eyes Study of Online Gambling

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 17:45:56 +0100

The U.S. Congress should postpone all legislation planned for online gambling until a study is conducted to examine the impact of the $12 billion industry on the American economy, leading legislators on Capitol Hill are now telling OnlineCasinoCrawler.com.

Playboy Enterprises & Online Gambling

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:41:52 +0100

Online gaming grows more interesting week by week -- as site producers around the world react to the unprecedented legal hassles of the U.S. government.

Mohegan Casino Profits Record

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:02:16 +0100

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) and its Mohegan Sun casino -- the world�s largest -- is riding high after reporting a record third quarter earnings this week.

Singapore Bids Second Casino

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 23:03:56 +0100

Singapore has closed bidding for its second major casino gaming integrated resort, and it looks like it will be a four way race to see which consortium is picked to build the next multi-billion casino and entertainment project.

Growth Alternative for Gaming Industry

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:34:33 +0100

A new report by the Munich-based consulting firm, MECN, GmbH, indicates that the online gaming industry is passing through its toughest challenges ever, and is eyeing "casual gaming," including online bingo, fantasy sports and skill gaming as future growth opportunities.

New Gaming Devices at the Casinos

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:40:43 +0100

Because gambling on the casino floor isn�t nearly enough, Las Vegas Sands Corporation is rolling out at a portable gaming system that will allow its guests the opportunity to play their favorite casino games at the pool, while eating and even in the lobby bathroom.

French prepares legalize Online Gambling

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:48:01 +0100

The French Parliament is considering the legalization -- and regulation -- of online gambling, making a move to help the nascent Internet industry there compete with the cyber-casinos across the English Channel in London, experts are telling OnlineCasinoCrawler.com.

Unique Nightclub Experience

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:53:17 +0100

Resorts Atlantic City is out to shake up the traditional nightclub with the introduction of an entertainment experience that infuses a theatrical element featuring up and coming artists.

Online Gambling Prohibition?

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:49:00 +0100

Even though the U.S. House earlier this month passed legislation that would prohibit use of credit cards to settle online gaming debts in the U.S., the Senate is unlikely to follow-up, at least any time soon.

Slot Machine Maker Beats Analysts

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:34:28 +0100

Reno-based International Game Technology (IGT) this week beat Wall Street analysts� expectations, increasing sales by six percent and gross profit by eight percent year-over-year, analysts told OnlineCasinoCrawler.com.

Online Gaming Competition

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:40:52 +0100

A new report by a leading, European market research firm reports that growth in U.K. consumer spending on online gambling is being driven by �leisure gamblers,� as the trend goes mass market.

Gaming Losses Reports

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:49:52 +0100

Aztar Corporation held is first financial resorts conference call since the company�s announcement it would merge with Wimar Tahoe Corporation d/b/a Columbia Entertainment, the gaming affiliate of Columbia Sussex Corporation.

Online Gaming Companies Worries

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:10:37 +0100

Shares of a number of online gaming companies -- including PartyGaming PLC -- are slumping due to the legal woes at Betonsports PLC.

Casinos On Fire!

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:48:36 +0100

Riviera Holdings Corporation is up against the ropes as one of its largest stockholders -- D.E. Shaw & Co. LLC -- plans to veto the deal in an upcoming shareholder vote. The vote is scheduled for August 8, 2006.

Poker Finance College

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:47:27 +0100

The spiraling prices may, in fact, be the reason that online poker is becoming the favorite pastime in dormitory rooms at college campuses across the U.S.

Seminoles Casino Theme

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:45:41 +0100

The company that built a pair of extremely successful casinos for Florida�s Seminole Indians are claiming they are being cut out of their fair share of profits.

Online Gambling Leadership

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:54:09 +0100

The leading online gaming sites, meeting last week in Gibraltar, agreed to work together to standardize their accounting methods, so the industry will have one global set of key performance indicators (KPIs), giving investors better insight into their respective revenues.

AC Casinos Back In Action

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:42:20 +0100

The casinos in Atlantic City were back in business early Saturday after a week long New Jersey state government standoff. The standoff pitted the state�s Republican governor against the state�s Democratic legislature in a battle of wills over its 2007 budget.

Rhode Island Casino Battle Update

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:17:36 +0100

Bowing to political pressure, the Narragansett Indian Tribe finally let out some details on its financial agreement with Harrah�s Entertainment, which will have the two entities partnering on a proposed casino in West Warwick Rhode Island.

Online Gambling vs U.S. Congress

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:57:00 +0100

The U.S. House of Representatives is this week putting its cards on the table � holding hearings on the issue of online gaming, experts are telling OnlineCasinoCrawler.com.

Online Gambling Banned

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:07:25 +0100

It�s now nearly a month since legislators in Washington State enacted a new law that bans online gambling, and many legal experts there are now raising pointed questions as to whether the inflammatory law will hold up in court.

Foxwoods Tribe Strikes Deal With Other Tribe

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:23:47 +0100

On the heels of its landscape altering deal with MGM Mirage Corporation, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has signed and agreement to advise a California tribe on its own emerging casino operations.

A.C. Casinos Closed Till Further Notice

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:40:32 +0100

It�s no dice for Atlantic City casinos. Though legislators engaged in an extremely rare 4th of July legislative session, New Jersey politicos were unable to work through a budget impasse which has caused the state to shut down all non essential expenses until the 2007 budget is hammered out.

Borgata Opens $200 Million Expansion

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 20:59:57 +0100

ATLANTIC CITY � The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa debuted the first phase of a two part $525 million expansion project with the addition of a $200 million expansion of its gaming floor which included more than 36,000 square feet of casino floor space including 36 table games, approximately 500 slot machines, an 85-table poker room (the city�s largest) and a new race book.

Atlantic City Casinos

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:35:05 +0100

The news dropped harder than sevening out with a full slate of come bets as casinos operators headed to court to stave off the closure.

Indian Gaming for 10th Straight Year

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:17:32 +0100

Indian Gaming continues to be on the warpath as the country�s 420 operations raked in nearly $23 billion in 2005, an increase of 15.6 percent.

Latest Online Gambling Trend

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:36:58 +0100

Will another hurricane, as powerful as last year�s Katrina, batter the U.S. Gulf Coast again this summer? You can watch the weatherman on TV to find out.

Pinnacle at the Pinnacle of Growth

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:58:35 +0100

When the books are closed on 2006, Pinnacle Entertainment (NYSE: PNK) is sure to be considered one of the gaming industry�s biggest deal makers.

Harrah�s Survey Examines the Casino Gambler

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:10:52 +0100

Americans can't get enough of their casinos. From Las Vegas to Atlantic City to the hundreds of smaller venues throughout the United States, more people than ever are enjoying spending their leisure time tempting lady luck.

Mohegan Sun 10th Anniversary Plans

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:00:20 +0100

It looks like Mohegan Sun, which is getting set to celebrate its 10th Anniversary this fall will expand again in the near future, The world's second largest casino has also laid out plans for a star-studded celebration this fall to celebrate a decade in business.

Partnership Trump-Mississippi

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:32:56 +0100

The Donald is heading to Mississippi. Atlantic City mogul, real estate Kingpin and television reality show star has his sights set on opening a casino on the shores of the Old Miss. The reported $300 million project is his first land-based venture outside of New Jersey.

Detroit Casinos Taking Shape

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:14:51 +0100

Ten years after the legalization of non-Indian gaming in Detroit, the last of three permanent casinos is finally under construction. The Greektown Casino broke ground last week on its facility after multiple delays, putting the property at a disadvantage when going...

Forges Series of Revolutionary Deals

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:00:53 +0100

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) made a flurry of deals this week, including extending its coverage on sports broadcasting leader ESPN through 2010 and the largest sponsorship deal in poker history.

Slot Maker WMS Buys Orion Gaming

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 22:11:09 +0100

The gaming industry is reeling with anticipation after the announcement that slot machine and video lottery terminal maker WMS Industries (NYSE: WMS) has scooped up Orion Gaming for about $30.5 million (EUR 24 million). Orion Gaming is a privately owned company based out of the Netherlands...

Maxim Magazine Set To Conquer Vegas Strip

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 19:21:23 +0100

Maxim is returning to Las Vegas. But this time it is a casino resort based on the edgy, flesh revealing magazine. The magazine�s parent company, Dennis Publishing, has struck a deal with Concord Wilshire Partners to create a $1.2 billion project with a theme based on the leading men�s magazine.

Top Internet Casinos Promoting

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:42:36 +0100

A few years ago, there was alarm that underage individuals, some as young as 11 years old, were signing up for online gaming accounts. But experts tell Onlinecasinocrawler.com that is not the case today, as the industry has embraced �effective measures� to promote responsible gambling.

U.S. to legalize Online Gaming?

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:09:20 +0100

Momentum is building in the U.S. Congress for a measure to legalize online gaming, after an industry study highlighted the popularity of the entertainment form among millions of ordinary Americans, and the revenues gaming generates for governments overseas sources are telling...

Harrah�s Hopes Hinge On RI Referendum

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:58:50 +0100

It�s up to Rhode Island voters now. After a more than two hour debate in the state Senate, state politicos gave the thumbs up for a November referendum that could set the stage for the state�s first casino to include table games.If passed, voters will say it�s OK for...

Singapore Gives LVS 1st Ever Casino

Wed, 31 May 2006 20:52:49 +0100

Sheldon Adelson has done it again. The creator of The Venetian in Las Vegas has won the right the build Singapore�s first ever casino, Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort, through his Las Vegas Sands Corporation (NYSE: LVS). It beat out such venerable operators as Keppel Land, ...

Anti-Internet Gaming Law

Tue, 30 May 2006 17:31:48 +0100

Harrah�s Entertainment and MGM Mirage are looking to arm twist Congress into legalizing Internet gaming in the hopes of gaining control of this multi-billion dollar business. However, the House of Representatives seems bullish to effectively squelch American�s ability to wager...

Life�s a Beach This Summer in AC

Fri, 26 May 2006 16:31:55 +0100

Now that it�s reemerged as a premier resort getaway, people are finding more reasons than ever to flock to Atlantic City. During sun drenched summer days, four miles of pristine white sandy beaches woo sun worshippers while the city�s beach bars entertain and delight into the wee hours of the night.

MGM�s $7 Billion Gamble

Wed, 24 May 2006 17:33:49 +0100

In Las Vegas, it�s all about bigger is better. And it�s hard to believe anything will be bigger than Project CityCenter, a colossal $7 billion resort complex set to open in 2009 smack dab in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Project CityCenter is the largest privately financed in the US.

Money Managment

Tue, 23 May 2006 15:51:04 +0100

Most gamblers have heard plenty about the concept of money management. The problem comes when these same gamblers try to apply someone else�s money management concepts to their play. The fact is money management is really a personal set of guidelines which won't work...

War Ends in Aztar Sale

Mon, 22 May 2006 20:18:33 +0100

After more than two months in a heated bidding war that upped the purchase price by more than $600 million, the gaming company which owns the Tropicana moniker has entered into a definitive agreement to be purchased with Kentucky based Columbia Entertainment...

Hard Rock Vegas Sold!!

Wed, 17 May 2006 14:08:08 +0100

Rampant speculation turned to deal-making fruition as owner Peter Morton has sold his Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas plus an additional 23 acres of land on the same parcel for $770 million in cash to the Morgan Hotel group Co., an owner of boutique hotels.

Steve �Wynns� Timely Honor

Tue, 16 May 2006 16:07:39 +0100

The man who invented (and continues to reinvent) modern Las Vegas was honored by Time Magazine last week as one of the World's Most Influential People. And for good reason too: Steve Wynn�s far reaching influence is felt in almost every corner of modern casino design.

Canadians Embracing Online Gaming

Mon, 15 May 2006 19:09:38 +0100

A new poll, released by the Canadian Gaming Association, indicates that most Canadians today see gaming, including online gaming, as an acceptable way to spend their entertainment dollars. The survey was conducted by PMG Consulting, based in Waterloo, Ontario...

Foxwoods and MGM MIRAGE Sign Revolutionary Pact

Fri, 12 May 2006 21:02:17 +0100

This incredible deal between The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) and MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) will bring the MGM Grand casino brand to the woods in Connecticut while giving Foxwoods Resort Casino the ability to leverage the venerable MGM brand name.

Online Casino gaming, a $25 billion business

Fri, 12 May 2006 01:03:07 +0100

Major gaming companies, like Wynn Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: WYNN) and MGM Mirage (Nasdaq: MGM), have moved into online gaming, in a major way, as the business begins to bustle, and is projected to reach $25.2 billion by 2010, experts tell Onlinecasinocrawler.com.

NBA Hall of Famer admits to gambling losses

Thu, 04 May 2006 20:34:13 +0100

Retired NBA superstar and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley told ESPN in an interview that he has a gambling problem and estimates his losses to be close to $10 million.