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 […]
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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 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 […]
As reported by Xinhua: “Three of Macao’s 19 casinos are ranked among 13 ‘hottest casinos’ by the famed business magazine Forbes, local media reported Monday. “The Forbes list ranked the Hotel Lisboa, the Mandarin Oriental and the Sands Macao as the No. 6, No. 7 and No. 9 respectively. “The magazine dubbed the Hotel Lisboa […]
Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that 27-year gaming industry veteran Tommy Florio has been named Director, Multi-Station Gaming to lead the Company’s emerging multi-station gaming device business in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Florio will develop and execute strategic sales plans and initiatives for Aristocrat’s new multi-station gaming business, focusing initially on Aristocrat’s […]
Just seconds away from being cast into the fire of a wood-burning stove, a chunk of firewood bearing the image of the Virgin Mary was saved only to be sold on eBay to online casino GoldenPalace.com for $99. The seller of the item, coincidentally named Faith, never considered herself a religious person, but was astonished […]
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. today announced that it has retained Libra Securities, LLC (“Libra’) as its financial advisor to review potential initiatives intended to enhance long-term shareholder value. Libra is expected to assist the Company in reviewing possible acquisitions and asset divestitures among other initiatives. The Company indicated that it was premature to estimate when […]
As reported by AFX: “Bidding for Singapore’s second casino project on Sentosa island will open on April 28 and close on October 10, the Singapore Tourism Board said. “The winning bidder is expected to be announced by the end of the year, the board said in a statement. “Contenders for the Sentosa project — expected […]