As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer: “OK, class, repeat after me: ‘More quarters, sir?’ “Philadelphia City Council plans to study whether lessons like that could become a staple of future job-training classes once slot-machine parlors set up shop in Philadelphia. “Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, who has called for hearings on job opportunities in the gambling […]
As reported by the Macau Hub: “Revenue at Portuguese casinos rose by 10.6 percent in the first quarter of 2006, against the same year-ago period, to 83 million euros, thus changing eth downward trend that had been felt over the last few quarters, figures from Portugal’s Gaming general-Inspectorate showed Thursday. “The figures, quoted by Portuguese […]
As reported by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: “Two of the bidders competing for the Pittsburgh slot machine license are going after the same plot of publicly owned land above Mellon Arena as part of their projects. “Both Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. and Detroit businessman Don Barden want options on the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s nine-acre […]
As reported by Reuters:” At Wynn Resorts Ltd. it isn’t just the casino patrons who are hoping to hit it big. “Investors have bid up shares of the company some 41 percent this year, enthused by the company’s plans in the booming Chinese gambling resort of Macau and its prospects in Las Vegas, where it […]
As reported by the Itar-Tass: “- North Ossetia has been re-opening gambling houses earlier banned by a decree issued by the North Ossetian president after a series of terrorist acts staged at Vladikavkaz gambling clubs, spokeswoman for the North Ossetian Interior Ministry Ala Akhpolova said on Friday. A resolution in favor of re-opening several casinos […]
As reported by the Advocate: “House committee Wednesday challenged Gov. Kathleen Blanco by unanimously passing legislation she opposes. “‘It’s personal now that the governor has tried to force the issue,’ said Rep. Warren Triche of his House Bill 1149, which would make clear that “Texas Hold ‘Em” poker tournaments, popular with some bars, are legal […]
As reported by the Australian: “Racing Victoria chairman Graham Duff insists he is not angry with departing chief executive Robert Nason. The expletive which rang out on Tuesday when Nason announced he had taken a job with Tabcorp was, Duff says, an honest outpouring of frustration because this was the very worst time for the […]
As reported by the New Jersey Express-Times: “Borough council on Monday night decided it will remain neutral on the issue of whether a casino should be built in neighboring Bethlehem. “Council unanimously approved a motion to steer clear of an opinion on the matter. The motion also calls for officials to be proactive in minimizing […]
Spectrum Gaming Group, responding to the rapidly growing demand for its suite of industry-related services, has expanded its professional staff and established new headquarters for its worldwide operations in Northfield, a suburb of Atlantic City. The office complex serves as Spectrum’s center for regulatory services, investigations, economic studies, professional services, conference production, and publication of […]
Forest City Enterprises and Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. today presented their plan for investing more than $1 billion at Station Square to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board during public hearings held in Pittsburgh. The two industry leaders reiterated their commitment and ability to generate the most revenues for the state, Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh, and […]
As reported by the California Press-Enterprise: “The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Monday unveiled its final design for a 16-story hotel near Rancho Mirage, amid continued negotiation with city and county officials. “In 18 months, the tribe expects its high-rise hotel will emerge from the Coachella Valley’s desert landscape along Interstate 10 and join […]
As reported by the Columbian: “Federal officials are crafting regulations that could derail the Cowlitz Tribe’s chances for winning federal approval of its $510 million casino complex near La Center. “The regulations, which still are in the preliminary stage, would require at least half of tribal members to live within 50 miles of the casino […]
As reported by the Baxter Bulletin: “Arkansans don’t mind betting on fast horses. They don’t seem to have a problem making wagers on fast dogs. When it comes to casinos, however, they draw the line. “Arkansas voters repeatedly have drawn the line on attempts to legalize casino gambling, most recently in 2000. This November, if […]
Shuffle Master, Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shuffle Up Productions, Inc., today announced that the two one-hour television programs chronicling the 2005 Three Card Poker National Championship will air on GSN, the Network for Games, later this month. The first episode will premiere on Friday, April 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT; the second episode will […]