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New casino planned for Reno area
Posted:2008/07/02
Government officials are this week planning hearing for a special use permit request for a proposed new casino and hotel in Dayton, Nevada. By Gene Koprowski
Harrah's seeking to open 16 new casinos in the U.K.
Posted:2008/06/26
Entertainment conglomerate Harrah's is lobbying the U.K. government to get approval for an increase in the number of casinos there. By Gene Koprowski
Louisiana casinos report 10.4 percent in revenues
Posted:2008/06/18
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. By Gene Koprowski
Bermuda to allow gambling on cruise ships
Posted:2008/06/11
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... By Gene Koprowski
New casino begins operations near Indianapolis
Posted:2008/06/09
The Indiana Live Casino, near Indianapolis, received approved from the state Gaming Commission to operate, and will officially open today. By Gene Koprowski
Asia now set to surpass U.S. in total gambling revenues, study says
Posted:2008/06/03
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. By Gene Koprowski
New Michigan casino attracting tourists from around U.S.
Posted:2008/05/30
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 By Gene Koprowski
Billionaire Sponsors Trip to Vegas for Wounded Warriors
Posted:2008/05/26
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. By Gene Koprowski
Canadian firm invests $4.2 billion to build new casino resort in Vietnam
Posted:2008/05/22
A company from Canada is investing $4.2 billion to build a new casino and a massive beach resort in southern Vietnam. By Gene Koprowski
Celebrities help launch new casino in suburban New York City
Posted:2008/05/19
A bevy of Hollywood celebrities helped usher in the grand opening of the $700 million Foxwoods Casino in suburban Connecticut, near New York City. By Gene Koprowski
Judge gives California governor, Indian tribes’ time to make a deal
Posted:2008/05/14
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. By Gene Koprowski
Kansas moving forward with new casino project
Posted:2008/05/07
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. By Gene Koprowski
Rhode Island expanding gambling hours
Posted:2008/05/05
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. By Gene Koprowski
Casino funding $1 million in development grants in Minnesota, Iowa
Posted:2008/04/25
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. By Gene Koprowski
Harrah's Horseshoe casino finishing $500 million expansion
Industry News. / Posted:2008/04/21
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. By Gene Koprowski
Glamorous new casino debuts in Detroit
Posted:2008/04/14
Detroit is trying to remake itself as a tourist destination -- and the new MGM Grand Detroit casino is the cornerstone of the new strategy. By Gene Koprowski
Atlantic City considers total smoking ban in casinos
Posted:2008/04/14
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. By Gene Koprowski
Girlfriend tipped off police about casino heist
Posted:2008/04/09
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. By Gene Koprowski
New casino construction plan on target in Iowa
Posted:2008/04/07
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, By Gene Koprowski
Alabama moving forward with bingo expansion
Posted:2008/04/04
Alabama's Macon and Greene counties are moving forward with plans for expansion of bingo, but Indian tribes there are worried. By Gene Koprowski
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania orders city to approve new casino plan
Posted:2008/04/04
The state of Pennsylvania's high court this week ruled that the city of Philadelphia "must approve" the proposed construction of the Foxwoods Casino. By Gene Koprowski
Success in the cards for Kevin Spacey's movie 21
Industry News. / Posted:2008/04/01
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. By Gene Koprowski
New study highly critical of U.S. Internet gambling ban
Posted:2008/03/28
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." By Gene Koprowski
Tax breaks for casinos in Mississippi proposed
Industry News. / Posted:2008/03/27
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. By Gene Koprowski
Navajo Indian tribe begins construction on new casino
Industry News. / Posted:2008/03/25
Based in Window Rock, the tribe is funding the project through a $35 million loan provided by the tribe's Land Acquisition Trust Fund. By Gene Koprowski
Governor moving forward with negotiations for gambling in Kentucky
Posted:2008/03/25
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. By Gene Koprowski
Massive ad revenue increases drive opening of new online casinos
Posted:2008/03/14
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. By Gene Koprowski
Kansas City casinos rolling in a river of revenues
Posted:2008/03/13
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. By Gene Koprowski
Indian tribes lobby to expand gambling beyond reservations
Posted:2008/03/11
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. By Gene Koprowski