As reported by the Bellingham Herald (Washington): “The Nooksack Tribe plans to open a casino in March near the Canadian border between the Lynden and Sumas crossings. “The 35,800-square-foot Northwood Crossing Casino is expected to create 250 jobs with a $6 million payroll. Anyone can apply for jobs, although Nooksack tribal members would get preference..”The […]
Monthly Archives: May 2006
As reported by the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer: “Radio host Bruce Drennan’s gravelly voice was a barely audible whisper Tuesday when he pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to not paying taxes on his gambling winnings. “The longtime broadcaster on Cleveland sports radio stations will probably serve five months in prison and five months of house […]
As reported by The Post-Tribune (Michigan):”.the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will break ground on its casino in New Buffalo, Mich., on June 3… “…the tribe will begin construction on the 144,000-square-foot Four Winds Casino Resort, which it plans to open sometime in mid-2007… “…the $160 million casino plans call for 3,000 slot machines, 100 […]
As reported by Stabroek News (Guyana): “The time to claim $112,640,940, the largest jackpot prize of the Guyana Lottery Company, has run out and the company disclosed yesterday how the money would be utilised. “General Manager, Tracy Lewis, told reporters.that a countrywide “fantastic promotion” will be launched in June. “The promotion will have 108 prizes, […]
Endemol Gaming plans to build on the UK group’s strategic relationships with key players in the gaming industry to bring mass-market entertainment to the sector. Brian Macsweeney and Sarah Bellamy have been respectively promoted to Creative Director and Managing Director of the new division. Through its digital media arm Victoria Real, Endemol UK has already […]
As Reported by the Inquirer :”The gambling subsidiary of Morgan Stanley has acquired 20 acres on the Boardwalk to develop what will be Atlantic City’s 13th casino. “The Wall Street firm confirmed it paid about $74 million for the land, which had been controlled by a group of developers and the Atlantic City Housing Authority. […]
As reported by the Tribune-Review (Pennsylvania): “The former kingpin of Western Pennsylvania’s largest video poker empire was sent back to federal prison Wednesday for returning to his old ways — running an illegal gambling operation and associating with known felons. “John Francis ‘Duffy’ Conley, 43, of the South Side, was sentenced to four years by […]
After last night’s elimination of Elliott Yamin, the fifth edition of American Idol has reached the grand finale with two remaining contestants vying for a major recording contract and the adoration of millions. While the hit reality series has drawn nearly 30 million viewers each week it’s also become the most popular entertainment event for […]
Las Vegas-based Herbst Gaming pushed into Northern Nevada’s casino market Wednesday, agreeing to a $148 million purchase of Sands Regent, which operates four casinos including the Sands Regency in Reno. The transaction, in which privately held Herbst Gaming would buy the outstanding shares of publicly-traded Sands Regent for $15 a share, is subject to approval […]
Hollywood studios are lining up to cash in on the anticipated popularity of summer films featuring comic book heroes such as the X-Men mutants and Superman. Far away from Krypton, local travel leaders are counting on a few lesser-known heroes to steer some big bucks in Las Vegas’ direction. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors […]
Michael Casseli, editor of Bluff magazine and I-Gaming Review remained under care at the psychological ward of the Montreal General Hospital after being apprehended at the ACME Velcro Co. in Montreal for trespassing and minor property damage. “The damage was minimal,” said a spokesperson from Acme. “It turns out the guy had broken in and […]
Fuel prices are nearing a ‘tipping point’ that could deter Americans from taking summer vacations, the head of one of the nation’s largest travel trade groups said Thursday. “I am concerned about a number of economic indicators with gasoline prices and the pocket-book impact they’re having,” said Suzanne Cook, senior vice president of research for […]
As reported by Indianz.com: “Tribes will have to certify every year that their casinos are operating within the law as part of a new rule developed by the National Indian Gaming Commission. “Last Friday, NIGC Chairman Phil Hogen released a working draft of the proposed facility licensing regulations. He said tribes have until June 30 […]
Networked gaming specialist Octavian has expanded its team with the appointment of Helen Hedgeland as Head of Marketing. Hedgeland joins Octavian’s corporate team having already worked for Octavian for three years in a senior role at Octavian’s lead marketing agency. Prior to this she was an account director at Nettec (now LB Icon), where she […]