As reported by the Arkansas News Bureau: “Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, said Wednesday they oppose a proposal to build an American Indian tribal casino on the downtown riverfront in Fort Smith. “Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., said she was undecided on the idea. “The effort by the United Keetoowah Band would […]
As reported by the Branson Daily News: “On Monday, the city of Rockaway Beach took a step toward building a ‘mixed-use facility that would include a casino,’ while preserving the resources the city already has on the lakefront. “The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution to send letters to developers with the intent to entice […]
As reported by the Lowell Sun: “If Massachusetts legislators legalize slot machines, experts say, it’s not a question of whether an Indian tribe will seek to open a casino. It’s a matter of when. “A nod to Class III gaming, as slots are classified, is the first of several required steps outlined in the federal […]
ReBrand 100, an international awards competition established to recognize the world’s 100 most effective rebranding campaigns, recently presented Object 9 with a Merit award for identity work the firm produced for Casino Rouge. Rebrand 100 acknowledges organizations and their branding partners that have successfully repositioned, revitalized and/or redesigned some or all of an existing brand’s […]
As reported by the Associated Press: “Officials at a new problem gambling center in Reno said demand for treatment is high and there’s already a waiting list of people seeking help. “The center that officially began taking patients earlier this month said its intensive outpatient program is filled. Operators hope to raise $250,000 to offer […]
College basketball fans have been getting their brackets busted at an alarming rate ? and Las Vegas has been cleaning up. That’s because an astounding 68.3% of the underdogs have covered the points spread according to PicksPal.com, the free online sports picking contest that lets fans pick the game with point spreads, over/under and hundreds […]
As reported by the Norwich Bulletin: “William Sherlock, president and chief executive officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino for the last six years, has announced he will retire at the end of the year. “Under Sherlock’s tenure, Foxwoods has added more than $300 million in value through expansions and upgrades. The casino also broke ground in […]
As reported by the One Bakersfield: “For the first time since the G.O. Committee took on the role of vetting tribal gaming compacts negotiated by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the governor’s lead negotiator on this issue, attorney Daniel Kolkey, will appear to answer senators’ questions about the deal, including whether or not the proposal is in […]
As reported by the Heise: “In 2005, Germans spent around 3.3 billion euros gambling and betting online, 35 percent more than the previous year. Their neighbors in Austria spent 1.3 billion euros, while the Swiss only spent 0.3 billion euros according to a study conducted by consulting firm Goldmedia on the market potential of lotteries, […]
As reported by the New Mexican: “The question of whether patrons of tribal casinos can file personal-injury lawsuits in state courts was argued Monday in the New Mexico Supreme Court. “Attorneys for plaintiffs injured at Santa Clara Pueblo’s Big Rock Casino Bowl and at San Felipe Pueblo’s Casino Hollywood argued that a provision in gambling […]
BingoTek (www.bingotek.com) has consolidated its position as the leading provider of online bingo after securing its first licensing deal in the UK with RAL Interactive Limited, operators of Cyberslotz Bingo (www.cyberslotz.co.uk). The UK bingo game utilises advanced technology to provide a game specifically designed to replicate the atmosphere of the traditional bingo club experience. Realistic […]
As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “Senate Democrats moved quickly yesterday to fill a vacancy on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, a powerful new agency that will license 14 slot machine casinos in the state. “Lackawanna College President Ray Angeli, 62, was named to fill the seat on the seven-member board that opened when former […]
As reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal: “Skagit Valley Casino Resort said it will open a new luxury hotel near its existing 103-room hotel and casino in late July. “?The new hotel — The Skagit Ridge Hotel — will have 4,000 square feet of meeting space. “‘The addition of The Skagit Ridge Hotel expands […]
Swedish Games Corp. (Svenska Spel AB) is the first among government-owned licensed gaming companies worldwide with a poker site, which is being launched on March 30. Boss Media provided the development work and system delivery. The next step on the market is expected to be that many government-owned licensed gaming companies follow in Svenska Spel’s […]