As reported by the Evening Times (UK): “But Harrah, one of the world’s largest gaming companies, can only go-ahead can if the government allows several supercasinos to be built across Britain. “The Las Vegas casino group today announced its plans to turn Bowling in Dunbartonshire into a gambling mecca for international high-rollers. “. the US […]
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As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: “When a state Tax Court judge ruled last week that the resort owes Sands Casino Hotel about $3.29 million for excess taxes charged over four years in the late 1990s, the city avoided owing most of the $15 million in claims that were under appeal. “In his […]
Riviera Holdings Corporation announced today that Ronald P. Johnson, Executive Vice President of Gaming Operations of Riviera Operating Corporation and President of Riviera Black Hawk, Inc., has resigned for personal reasons effective May 16, 2006. The Company also announced that Chief Executive Officer William L. Westerman has been appointed to Mr. Johnson’s position as President […]
As reported by the Advocate: “Evangeline Downs race track in St. Landry Parish could become Louisiana’s second state-regulated land casino if a bill headed to the Senate floor becomes law. “The Senate Judiciary B Committee reported the legislation without action Tuesday. That means the Senate will have to decide whether to consider expanding the gambling […]
Casino City CEO Michael Corfman and his wife Sylvia are under observation at Mass General Hospital on Wednesday morning after a bizarre series of events left the couple locked together in Velcro in their offices in Newton, Mass. Corfman is scheduled to battle Ken Dreifach, formerly of the New York State Attorney General’s Office, in […]
The VIP Lounge in conjunction with the Jackpot Factory, a leading online casino group known for a large array of games and player satisfaction, is sending an All Jackpots Casino VIP on a magical trip to Ireland, casino officials confirmed. Longtime player Vicky C., a dance teacher, won the VIP Lounge’s exclusive Emerald Isle promotion […]
As reported by the North Western Indiana Times: “Casino owner Don Barden put plans on ice this week for a hotel, condominiums and other lakefront attractions after Mayor Rudy Clay criticized a deal brokered by Barden and former Mayor Scott King. “‘Everything is on hold,’ Barden said. ‘I’m not going to be investing tens of […]
Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino and Youbet.com, Inc. are joining forces to help build the online segment of the track’s pari-mutuel wagering business. The unique multi-year marketing partnership breaks new ground for both companies as a major thoroughbred race track will begin using an independent online wagering source to pro-actively and aggressively build a […]
As reported by the Associated Press: “Mayor Rudy Clay said he and city attorneys will review a casino deal former mayor Scott King renegotiated just months before he resigned and went to work for the casino developer. “‘Mayor Scott King went behind closed doors to shortchange the taxpayers of $1.2 million. And before the ink […]
As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: “Never gambled in a casino? Atlantic City’s gaming halls want to change that. “And some of them are offering sweet deals to any new customer who walks in the door. “Billboards on the major highways into town blare with offers. First-time players at the Sands Casino Hotel […]
As reported by the Times: “Alan Goodenough, the former chairman of London Clubs International (LCI), has become a director of Les Ambassadeurs, the London casino, after its sale by LCI to an Indonesian cigarette billionaire. “It has emerged that the £115 million deal, which was announced in February, was brokered by Mr Goodenough. The buyer, […]
As reported by ABS-CBN Interactive (Philippines):”Legenda Casino CEO Khoo Boo Boon hit back at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) for what he calls a “mobsterlike takeover” of its facilities last Friday. “‘.They were very rude and they forcibly entered the casino and harassed our security staff, casino personnel and other guests,’ Boon told […]
As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Tribune: “Daily attendance at The Meadows harness-racing track could grow 10 times larger after its prospective buyers add 3,000 slot machines and build a 250,000-square-foot entertainment complex, backers said Wednesday. “Visitors to the Washington County racino — a race track with a casino — could top 4,200 people a day […]
As reported by the Jakarta Post: “Former president Habibie has suggested the government consider opening a casino on Batam to draw visitors to the island. “He made the suggestion Tuesday during a gathering on Batam of local figures and representatives of the Riau Island provincial administration. “Habibie, who is also a former chairman of the […]