Indiana Casino Proposal Adamantly Opposed
Local government and Hoosier Park officials say they are adamantly opposed to a state legislator's plan to put a casino in downtown Indianapolis to generate tax revenue for a debt-plagued Indianapolis sports board.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Delaware Government Hooked on Gambling
Delaware is hooked on gambling. The State cannot pay its bills without the money legalized gambling pours into the state treasury, about $203 million this year.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Dubai World Pressing CityCenter Partner for Commitment
Dubai World, which owns half of the financially troubled CityCenter project on the Strip, is pressing CityCenter partner MGM Mirage and CityCenter's bank lenders for a commitment that would allow the project to be completed without fear that the project would be thrown into bankruptcy, according to a source familiar with the plan.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Atlantic City Penny Slots Attractive to Budget-conscious Gamblers
In these difficult economic times, budget-conscious gamblers have been pinching their pennies — except for when it comes to playing the penny slot machines.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Las Vegas Visitation Down 8 Percent
Deep discounts helped attract tourists to Las Vegas resorts but not enough to offset a lousy economy, according to tourism figures showing local visitation fell 8 percent in February to about 2.8 million people.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Racino Representatives Oppose Delaware Casino Bill
Removing the threat of new casinos and betting parlors isn't enough to win their support of the governor's gambling proposal, representatives of the state's three existing racinos say.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Retired Wisconsin Woman Turns a Penny Into $1 Million
A retired Wisconsin woman vacationing in Laughlin, Nev., will take home quite an impressive souvenir from her trip – a check for $1,115,540.81! The woman became a millionaire playing Aristocrat Technologies' Millioni$er™ multi-site progressive penny slot at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Florida Senate Steams Ahead with Gambling Package
With gambling a central debate in the Legislature's budget battle, the Senate steamed ahead with its casino gambling package Tuesday, setting up a three-week cliffhanger on whether Republican legislative leaders can cut a deal on a sensitive political issue.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
High Heels Poker Tour Offering All Women's Academy
The High Heels Poker Tour and Academy will be offering a 1-day all women's poker academy with poker pro Susie Isaacs who will offer her insight, expertise and experiences as a professionally ranked poker player.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Deleware Looking to Sports and Other Gambling-related Legislation
The Markell administration in Delaware has eyes on sports betting and other gambling-related legislation.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
After Rejecting Gaming Expansion, Florida Passes Scaled-back Gambling Bill
Amid warnings that expanding gambling is not a good bet for the state this year, a House committee passed a scaled-back Indian gaming bill Friday.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Massachusetts Survey Supports Casinos
Bay State residents support the authorization of two or more resort casinos in the commonwealth by a wide margin, according to a survey out today.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Arizona Allowing Poker Parlor Expansion
Amid confusion about the legal status of a game that has emerged as one of America's favored pastimes, Arizona's Poker Parlors are expanding rapidly.
Monday, April 06, 2009
MGM Mirage stock jumps at CityCenter news
A day after reports that Los Angeles-based Colony Capital might be the financial savior of the $8.7 billion CityCenter development, the project's partners remained relatively quiet. Investors and Wall Street, however, answered loudly.
Friday, April 03, 2009
NBC Heads-Up Championship Airs Sunday
Celebrity Apprentice star Annie Duke, comedian Brad Garrett, actor Don Cheadle and the world's best poker pros are the featured participants in NBC's 5th Annual National Heads-Up Poker Championship, which premieres Sunday, April 12 at Noon - 2PM ET (Check local listings for PT) and airs for six consecutive weeks in that time slot.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Florida House Says 'No No No' to Gambling Expansion
Talk in the state Legislature about expanding gambling in Broward and Miami-Dade counties can conjure up a thrilling James Bond-like scenario.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Kentucky Budget Issues Makes Gambling Proposals More Attractive
House Speaker Greg Stumbo's proposal for video lottery terminals at racetracks was quashed in the General Assembly session that ended last week -- but it may not be gone for long.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
LA-based Investor May Help Financially Troubled CityCenter
Los Angeles-based Colony Capital, which owns the Las Vegas Hilton and 75.9 percent of Station Casinos, could be bringing some much-needed cash to the troubled $8.7 billion CityCenter development, news reports say.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Ohio Horse Racing Authority Pushing Slot Proposal
Ohio's horse racing authority is pushing state lawmakers to allow slot machines at Ohio's seven tracks, including Northfield Park, without having to go to the ballot, where voters have shot down gambling numerous times in recent years.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Police Investigate Counterfeit Chips at Indiana Casino
Police were called twice Sunday regarding allegedly counterfeit chips. The second call, at 5:50 p.m., led to about a dozen people being detained by several police officers at the establishment at 4608-10 Parnell Ave.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Montreal Casino to Catch up to North American Competition with $305M Renovation
Loto-Québec will spend $305 million to fix up the Expo '67-era Montreal Casino building to help the casino keep up with its North American competition.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Trump Plaza in Atlantic City Removes Electronic Poker Tables
They were fast, mistake-proof and didn't need to be tipped. But they had no personality. So now they're gone. Atlantic City's experiment with electronic poker tables proved to be a resounding failure because it seems humans prefer other humans when it comes to dealing the cards.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Florida Seeking To Lower Gambling Age
At 18, Floridians can vote, join the armed forces and buy a pack of cigarettes. Should they be able to play blackjack or slots?
Monday, March 30, 2009
Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel Presents Third Annual Poker Classic
The advent of Summer brings more poker to Las Vegas than any other time of year. Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, with an unmatched poker lineage in both years and reputation, will usher in the season with the 3rd Annual Binion's Poker Classic.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Once Again Harrah's Extends Bond Tender Offer
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. extended its bond tender offer again Thursday, as the company struggles to reduce its debt load.
Friday, March 27, 2009