Seminole Tribe Not Likely to Approve Florida Gambling Deal
The Seminole Tribe is not likely to approve a gambling deal under terms set by the Florida Legislature, the tribe's attorney said Thursday, citing provisions that could increase costs and competition.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Golden Nugget Las Vegas $100,000 Cash 'n' Camaro Promotion
The Golden Nugget will begin its newest promotion June 28, giving away $69,000 in cash and a brand-new 2010 Chevy Camaro SS over 10 weeks, tying in with the Fremont Street Experience’s Summer of ’69: Vegas of Bust celebration,.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Fake Chips, Heroin and Gambling Addiction Involved in Crown Lawsuit
The gambler suing Crown for his losses stormed out of court yesterday after a witness gave evidence that he discussed accessing heroin and providing counterfeit notes.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Macua's Latest Supercasino More Than Just Dreams
The City of Dreams casino complex opened in Macau last Monday, complete with giant crowds and fireworks. Two scions of the gambling industry in Asia, Lawrence Ho and James Packer, set the rock groove by smashing a guitar each in front of the Hard Rock Hotel.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Bethlehem Sands Casino Official Grand Opening
The Las Vegas Sands' newest casino will be officially unveiled today in a lavish grand opening ceremony.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
16 Months of Loss for Las Vegas Strip Casinos
For the 16th straight month, gambling win on the Las Vegas Strip tumbled, falling 15.7 percent in April with only penny and $100 slot machines showing a gain.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Greektown Casino Player Drives off with 2010 Camaro
Greektown Casino-Hotel officials announce Gail Abke of Warren, Mich. is the first of four lucky players to win a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, the top prize among this month's "Play American" promotions.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Foxwoods' Philadelphia Casino Project Facing Delays
Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia is set to transform a 16.5-acre vacant parcel of blighted, commercial land along the Delaware River into an entertainment conglomerate, with restaurants, entertainment venues, a casino, a public riverfront walkway, a hotel and more, at a potential cost of $1 billion. Unfortunately for Foxwoods, the journey has been anything but smooth.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Mohegan Sun July Poker Tournaments Offer Gigantic Prize Pools
Poker players have a million reasons to play in July with Mohegan Sun's Summer Showdown Poker Tournament featuring a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Churchill Downs Gaming Facility Breaks Ground
Miami-Dade County horse racing fans will soon be able to expand their gambling beyond betting on horses, as ground was broken for the county's first casino.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Phil Ivey Takes Home Sixth World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet
Ivey is one of the world's best-known and most-respected poker players. This was his sixth WSOP gold bracelet, moving him into a five-player tie for seventh place on the all-time wins list.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Club Fortune in Henderson, NV Improved Rewards Club
Club Fortune Casino now offers exclusive prizes for all of its loyal Players Club members through the Fortune PLUS Points program. Fortune PLUS Points is a unique loyalty program for Players Club members to earn special points beyond standard casino comp points.
Friday, June 05, 2009
City of Dreams Grand Opening in Macau
Mr Packer, accompanied by his wife Erica Baxter, today led celebrations for the opening of the opulent, $US2.4 billion ($3 billion) City of Dreams casino in Macau.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Vegas Continues to Offer Amazing Promotions to Draw In Tourism
It’s back to the buffet, bargains and customer bonuses for Las Vegas casinos as they prepare for prime tourist season under a hard travel economy.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Greektown in Detroit Offering Great June Promotions
Greektown Casino-Hotel announced the addition of four major promotions for the month of June, which will encourage Detroit-area gamers to keep jobs and tax dollars in America and extra money in their wallets.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Michael Jackson to Open His Own Casino?
Over the past week rumors across the Internet have surfaced that the king of pop himself, Michael Jackson, is looking to open a casino either online or on the Las Vegas strip. So far everything from "Thriller" themed zombie casinos on the strip to off-shore financed online casinos of his own image have surfaced.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
LV Sands Corp Takes Advantage of Improving Capital Markets
Las Vegas Sands Corp., controlled by billionaire Sheldon Adelson, plans to raise funds to restart its $12 billion casino-resort project in Macau after the freeze in credit markets eased.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Pennsylvania Considering Adding Table Games to Gaming Expansion
Given the rousing success of Pennsylvania's fledgling slots-only casinos, it is no stretch to wonder what the added benefits might be if the full array of table games - blackjack, poker, roulette, and others - were available.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Mohegan Sun and Other Casinos Increase Low-limit Tables to Draw More Visitors
With the economy tightening faster than your belt at the casino buffet, savvy gaming establishments are stepping up their efforts to draw visitors to the gambling floor. Many Casinos are increasing low-limit tables on the floor to increase casino patrons.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Carl Icahn and Other Investors Win Tropicana Auction
Billionaire Carl Icahn and other investors won an auction for the bankrupt Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a lawyer involved in the sale said.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Indian Tribe Sues Governor Schwarzenegger Over Slot Licenses
The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians filed a $550 million claim against the state Monday for lost profits resulting from the governor's refusal to allow certain casinos more licenses for slot machines.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
LV Sands Civil Trial Delayed
The start of a civil trial concerning how Las Vegas Sands Corp. earned a Macau gaming license has been delayed until Thursday amid reports the sides may be in settlement talks.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Citizens Strongly Oppose Recent IL Slot Expansion Legislation
Des Plaines 3rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz urged the city council Monday night to strongly oppose video gambling machines in town because they would hurt the city's planned casino.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Station Casinos Gain Fourth Extension to Avoid Bankruptcy
Station Casinos on Friday was able to put off a bankruptcy filing until another day after getting a fourth extension so it can continue negotiating a restructuring plan, the company said.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Two New Casinos Gain Illinois Senate Approval
The Democratic-led Senate voted late tonight to expand the state's casino industry into Chicago and three other cities, though the idea is far from becoming reality.
Monday, June 01, 2009