As the Poker and Texas Hold ‘Em craze continue to run rampant on television and in celebrity events, the internet has allowed online gambling enthusiasts the ability to experience “the games” that have created this hype at their leisure. The online casino is experiencing explosive growth rates because of this and it is reflected in […]
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Industry giant International Game Technology, acknowledging that it is operating during a challenging time for slot makers, told Wall Street on Thursday it was able to beat all second-quarter expectations.The Reno-based gaming equipment provider reported quarterly earnings of $124 million for the three-month period ending March 31, a 32 percent increase from $93.9 million for […]
As reported by the Clarion Ledger: “Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Biloxi moved a step closer toward rebuilding Thursday when the Mississippi Gaming Commission approved a deal by a New York holding company to buy into the casino. “The $235 million Hard Rock Casino & Hotel was three days away from opening when Hurricane […]
As reported by the Des Moines Register: “Terrible’s Lakeside Casino in Osceola has rebounded sharply the past three months after losing droves of customers last year when Altoona’s gambling operation introduced casino table games. “Between January and March, Lakeside drew 284,000 patrons, up 29.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Gross gambling […]
As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer: “OK, class, repeat after me: ‘More quarters, sir?’ “Philadelphia City Council plans to study whether lessons like that could become a staple of future job-training classes once slot-machine parlors set up shop in Philadelphia. “Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, who has called for hearings on job opportunities in the gambling […]
As reported by the Macau Hub: “Revenue at Portuguese casinos rose by 10.6 percent in the first quarter of 2006, against the same year-ago period, to 83 million euros, thus changing eth downward trend that had been felt over the last few quarters, figures from Portugal’s Gaming general-Inspectorate showed Thursday. “The figures, quoted by Portuguese […]
As reported by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: “Two of the bidders competing for the Pittsburgh slot machine license are going after the same plot of publicly owned land above Mellon Arena as part of their projects. “Both Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. and Detroit businessman Don Barden want options on the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s nine-acre […]
As reported by Reuters:” At Wynn Resorts Ltd. it isn’t just the casino patrons who are hoping to hit it big. “Investors have bid up shares of the company some 41 percent this year, enthused by the company’s plans in the booming Chinese gambling resort of Macau and its prospects in Las Vegas, where it […]
As reported by the Itar-Tass: “- North Ossetia has been re-opening gambling houses earlier banned by a decree issued by the North Ossetian president after a series of terrorist acts staged at Vladikavkaz gambling clubs, spokeswoman for the North Ossetian Interior Ministry Ala Akhpolova said on Friday. A resolution in favor of re-opening several casinos […]
As reported by the New Jersey Express-Times: “Borough council on Monday night decided it will remain neutral on the issue of whether a casino should be built in neighboring Bethlehem. “Council unanimously approved a motion to steer clear of an opinion on the matter. The motion also calls for officials to be proactive in minimizing […]
Spectrum Gaming Group, responding to the rapidly growing demand for its suite of industry-related services, has expanded its professional staff and established new headquarters for its worldwide operations in Northfield, a suburb of Atlantic City. The office complex serves as Spectrum’s center for regulatory services, investigations, economic studies, professional services, conference production, and publication of […]
Forest City Enterprises and Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. today presented their plan for investing more than $1 billion at Station Square to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board during public hearings held in Pittsburgh. The two industry leaders reiterated their commitment and ability to generate the most revenues for the state, Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh, and […]
As reported by the California Press-Enterprise: “The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Monday unveiled its final design for a 16-story hotel near Rancho Mirage, amid continued negotiation with city and county officials. “In 18 months, the tribe expects its high-rise hotel will emerge from the Coachella Valley’s desert landscape along Interstate 10 and join […]