As reported by the Associated Press: “Police in Great Falls are searching for a man who robbed a casino at gunpoint early yesterday. “It happened around 8:15 a-m. Police say a man walked into the Player’s Casino with a handgun and demanded money from one of the workers. “The man fled on foot with an […]
As reported by the Xinhua: “The Executive Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), hoping to combat rampant illegal gambling on horse races while maintaining stable revenue from betting, approved here on Friday proposals to reform horse race betting’s duty system. “The Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2006 will be presented to the Legislative Council […]
As reported by the Denver Business Journal: “The largest shareholder of Riviera Holdings Corp. is refusing to back the company’s merger plan. “The parent of Riviera Black Hawk Casino, Riviera Holdings of Las Vegas has agreed to be acquired through a merger with Riv Acquisition Holdings Inc., a concern of real estate developers and investors. […]
The Las Vegas building boom under way will usher in a slew of new luxury properties over the next five years, continuing a transformation from Middle America playground to the desert version of Southern California and Miami Beach resort enclaves. It is the biggest development binge in Las Vegas history, and it is based on […]
As reported by the BBC News: “Gamblers will be put under the microscope in a study of betting habits by the University of Glasgow. “Researchers will talk to gamblers in casinos, betting shops, arcades and bingo halls, those who play the lottery and internet gamblers. “The three-year project announced on the weekend of the Grand […]
Chet Nichols hears a lot of talk about the demand for high-rise luxury condos as second homes for people coming to Las Vegas. “How many people can really afford to buy a $750,000 home that they use six weeks out of the year? When someone does that, they’re really investing,” said Nichols, executive vice president […]
The UK facing online casino and poker operator, 32Red Plc (“32Red” or “the Company”) has reached conditional agreement to be the new official club sponsor of Premiership football club Aston Villa. The two year sponsorship deal includes a logo on the home and away shirts and comes into effect for the 2006/2007 Premiership season. Under […]
As reported by the Chambersburg Public Opinion: “Executives from Penn National Race Course tried to sell state gaming regulators Thursday on their plans for a Hollywood-themed slots parlor at the Dauphin County racetrack. “Peter Carlino, chairman and CEO of Penn National Gaming Inc., told the state Gaming Control Board that a casino at the 34-year-old […]
Everest Casino has launched its April spring tournament, featuring its Faerie Tale video slot machine. Registration is free – all players need to do is enter coupon code FATE5 with any deposit and start playing any of the Faerie Tale machines – Faerie Tale 1, Faerie Tale 2, Faerie Tale 5, Faerie Tale 10 or […]
As reported by the Albert Lea Tribune: “Diamond Jo Casino doubled down Thursday when paperwork came through for its purchase of the Arrowhead Golf Course here on the same day its new casino opened its doors seven miles west of Northwood, Iowa. “Carrie Tedore, director of public relations for Diamond Jo’s locations in Northwood and […]
As reported by Canton Repository: “A casino resort project’s future could rest with the voters. “The Eastern Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma and local businessman Steve DiPietro have proposed a casino resort development to city officials. “Council members voted 7-2 to show interest in the project Monday night but calls to have voters make the final […]
As reported by the UK Herald: “Major property developer is hoping to steal a march on Glasgow’s big three would-be super-casino operators by locating a new gambling and leisure complex in the centre of the city. “The firm yesterday divulged details of their rival bid for the sole UK regional casino if Glasgow wins the […]
As reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: “Without a doubt, the thirst for gambling is growing in the St. Louis area. “Bets are up. Revenue is rising. And St. Louis is moving up on the list of the nation’s top gambling markets. Slot parlors are under construction on the banks of the Mississippi River. Two […]
As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: “Grand Casino Biloxi opening by Aug. 17 “Harrah’s Entertainment plans to spend $85 million to $90 million to reopen the Grand Casino Biloxi on or before Aug. 17. “That’s the word from Thomas E. O’Donnell, president of the Gulf Coast region for Harrah’s, who appeared before the Biloxi […]