As reported by the Fort Smith Arkansas: “A Texas businessman pushing a new gambling amendment said Monday that the timing may be right for approval of a statewide lottery and casinos in Arkansas. “The Legislature’s endorsement last year of a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize bingo for nonprofit groups and the voter-approved expansion of […]
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As reported by the Oakland Tribune: “An East Bay city staunchly defended its tribal card room in a letter sent Tuesday to a U.S. senator who’s trying to shut it down, predicting fiscal doom should that happen and offering the tribe’s written vow not to expand. “San Pablo City Manager Brock Arner’s letter was in […]
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 […]
Casino took another step forward Tuesday night, as the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the preliminary land development plan for the first phase of a $360 million plan to redevelop the site of the former Mt. Airy Lodge. “This action keeps us moving ahead as we seek to secure a gaming […]
Southwest Casino Corporation announced that on June 6, 2006 the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the Ramsey County District Court granting summary judgment in favor of the Minnesota Racing Commission and North Metro Harness Initiative, LLC. The Court of Appeals upheld the District Court’s decision to dismiss claims that the Racing Commission […]
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 […]
The most prestigious symbol in all of poker will have a new look in 2006. For more than 36 years, winning a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker(R) has stood as the game’s ultimate accomplishment. The 37th annual World Series of Poker, which runs from June 25 to August 10 at the Rio […]
As reported by the Charlotte Observer: “State senators voted Monday to end video poker gambling throughout most of North Carolina next year, ending a seven-year battle to rid the state of a form of gambling that opponents have described as a scourge. “‘If you have a cause you believe in, stick with it,’ said Sen. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thunderbird Resorts, Inc. (“Thunderbird”) announces: In Chile, Thunderbirdis participating in public bids to secure new casino licenses. Under the newChilean casino law, up to 17 new licenses are in the process of beingawarded in 2006. The Company has had a very active business developmentpresence in Chile since July 2003, with the objective of securing 2 […]
As reported by the CJOB News: “Manitoba Lotteries has laid-off 16 casinoinvestigators. “Vice President of Corporation Security Gerry Boose tellsCJOB the move will save MLC around one million dollars annually. “.He saysthose responsibilities will now be covered by security guards at the casinosand corporate investigators.”
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 […]
Black Oak Casino and the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk are pleased to announcetheir two-year commitment as presenting sponsor of the 2006 NorthernCalifornia Open Championship. This prestigious three-day event set forSeptember 25 – 27, includes a Senior Open Championship to be played atDiablo Grande Resort (Patterson, CA) with the NCO Pro-Am and NorthernCalifornia Open Championship to […]