As reported by the Gary Post-Tribune: “After a state attorney general’s report condemned the company, the Indiana Gaming Commission tossed out the deal that gave a politically connected East Chicago firm a share of the city’s casino revenue. “It was the first time the commission rejected part of a local agreement between a casino and […]
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On May 22, 2006 the Seminole Tribe of FL (the tribe) filed a claim in Broward County, FL court stating that the financial services agreement (FSA) between the tribe and Power Plant Entertainment, LLC. (PPE) originally executed in 2000, is illegal. Under the terms of the FSA the tribe pays PPE 30% of net revenues […]
As reported by the Everett Herald: “The downtown’s only minicasino has closed temporarily as the business changes ownership, but off-track betting facilities, a nightclub and restaurant at the landmark building on Everett Avenue remain open. “The Big Apple Casino shut down after Saturday night, said Allen Hemmat, who owns the 85-year-old building housing the enterprise […]
As reported by the New Jersey Courier Post: “The Casino Control Commission Wednesday approved the expansion of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The $200 million addition, a mix of fine dining and casual restaurants, lounges, and casino space, opens to the public June 30.”The highlights include Bobby Flay Steak; Michael Mina’s Seablue, which will […]
Casino companies are starting to hedge their bets in case rising fuel prices start keeping some visitors away. To keep them coming, some Las Vegas casinos are offering gasoline giveaways and discounts. Circus Circus, for example, sent out an electronic blast Monday announcing a free $25 gasoline card, featuring colorful pictures of young drivers. The […]
Andy Bloch wasn’t the only member of the MIT Blackjack Team that took casinos around the world for millions of dollars in the 90’s, but the title of the novel that chronicles that incredible run – “Bringing Down the House,” – could easily be assigned just to him. Since graduating from high school, Bloch has […]
As reported by Wisc News: “Though the new off-track betting parlor at the Ho-Chunk Casino has only been open a month, it’s already earned a following of old-timers who wager on horse and greyhound races – and get a little bantering in on the side. “‘This is first class – probably the best in Wisconsin […]
Drawing on the soaring popularity of poker, The Tug McGraw Foundation is gathering an all-star team of entertainment and sports celebrities to challenge their guests playing Texas Hold ‘Em at the Foundation’s annual gala event, “An Evening with Tim McGraw & Friends: Honoring Those Who Make a Difference,” on November 3rd, 2006, at The Crystal […]
The match-up is set and the odds are up! According to Sportsbook.com, the largest sportsbook and casino in the world, the Larry O’Brien Trophy will be awarded to the Dallas Mavericks in seven games. Current odds for game one have the Mavs favored as a -205 bet with the Heat sitting at +125. The last […]
As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal: “The 25-acre Las Ramblasproject on Harmon Avenue has been sold to Las Vegas-based developer EdgeResorts for $202 million, an executive said Sunday. “Las Ramblas, a jointventure between Las Vegas-based Centra Properties and The Related Cos. ofFlorida, was announced in early 2005 as a $3 billion mixed-use project thatwould […]
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has secured a $2.5 billion financing package to fundits gaming projects in Macau. Analysts consider the loan, which comes fromsix different banks, to be the largest single credit facility ever given toa nongovernment entity in China. The loaned money will be used to fund anexpansion of the casino at the existing […]
Unibet, the international online gambling operator, will launch GTS’ World Cup-themed Football HiLo game as a part of their massive promotion for Germany 2006. As a fantastically attractive centrepiece, all players that stake at least ?1 and score at least one goal in the game during a specified week will be entered into a draw […]
Two thumbs up at the movies could mean a fistful of dollars for bettors. This week, Bodog.com has started to offer wagers on whether Chicago Sun-Times film critics Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper will give favorable, mixed or unfavorable reviews during their weekly syndicated television show. “In providing a narrative critique, filled with lively debate […]
Coming off a 4-3 series win over the never-say-die Buffalo Sabres, the Eastern Conference champion Carolina Hurricanes are -135 favorites to win the Stanley Cup, according to odds makers at Sportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino. The Hurricanes, making their second trip in four seasons to the Stanley Cup final, will be looking […]