As reported by the Bangor Daily News: “The project budget for Penn NationalGaming Inc.’s permanent gaming complex has grown from $72 million to $90million, members of the company’s development team said Wednesday during abriefing for city officials. “‘That’s not driven by our developmentagreement with the city; that’s our commitment to Bangor,’ Penn Nationalspokesman Eric Schippers […]
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Traditionally the US has been the trail blazer when it comes to both on andoffline gaming and gambling, but with the recent Betonsports saga theEuropean market has become more important than ever for companies looking tocontinue aggressive growth strategies and increase market share. And withthe merger of both on and offline activity becoming ever more […]
Forget any ideas of staying in and huddling round the fire while rain andleaves fall from the sky. Bowman International, the name to trust inwagering since 1985, is making sure that this September will be one toremember. Firstly, Bowmans will be exhibiting on stand 21 at the CasinoAffiliate Convention in Las Vegas, which runs from […]
As reported by the Kansas City Star: “The Justice Department said Tuesdaythat it would appeal a federal judge’s ruling that appeared to permit atribal casino to resume operating in downtown Kansas City, Kan. “In July,U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson overturned a 2004 decision by theNational Indian Gaming Commission that disqualified the land for tribalgambling. “While […]
As reported by the Herald: “A supercasino in Glasgow would create 2500 jobsand attract more than half a million extra visitors each year, it wasclaimed yesterday. “Glasgow City Council quoted the figures in the third ofa series of meetings on the merits of the seven venues competing to host theUK’s sole supercasino. “The public hearing, […]
In the days following Hurricane Katrina, state officials and gamingauthorities assessed the damage the storm inflicted on the Gulf Coast’slucrative casino industry. It became clear to many that a controversial stephad to be taken; moving the casinos away from the shoreline onto land toprotect the multimillion-dollar investments should another storm hit here.What wasn’t anticipated, however, […]
New national surveys seem to show Americans’ fascination with Las Vegascould be waning. Americans still name the city as a top vacationdestination, but they say security at airports will keep them closer tohome. The cost of living has them looking for ways to save. Also, gaming maybe losing its luster. On the other hand, the […]
As reported by the Detroit News: “Casino Windsor will begin offering sportsbetting next Friday — marking the first time Metro Detroiters will haveaccess to live sports wagering. “Looking to tap the sports and gamblingpassions of its American neighbors, the riverfront casino is opening amultimillion-dollar, 170-seat sports lounge, where gamblers can wager on profootball, basketball, hockey […]
As reported by the Des Moines Register: “Pressure is building for stateregulators to issue more casino licenses, even before construction isfinished on Iowa’s newest riverboat gambling operations. “The Iowa Racingand Gaming Commission, which met Thursday in Johnston, agreed to meet inMarch to discuss whether it should award additional casino licenses. Theissue has become a topic […]
As reported by the BBC News: “A hearing to put forward Cardiff’s bid to sitethe UK’s first super-casino has heard all bidders still have a chance. “TheCasino Advisory Panel chairman said it was ‘wide open’ between the sevenlocations hoping to win the licence to run a 24-hour Las Vegas-style venue.“Only one super-casino is initially being […]
As reported by the Des Moines Register: “Pressure is building for stateregulators to issue more casino licenses, even before construction isfinished on Iowa’s newest riverboat gambling operations. “The Iowa Racingand Gaming Commission, which met Thursday in Johnston, agreed to meet inMarch to discuss whether it should award additional casino licenses. Theissue has become a topic […]
As reported by the Detroit News: “Casino Windsor will begin offering sportsbetting next Friday — marking the first time Metro Detroiters will haveaccess to live sports wagering. “Looking to tap the sports and gamblingpassions of its American neighbors, the riverfront casino is opening amultimillion-dollar, 170-seat sports lounge, where gamblers can wager on profootball, basketball, hockey […]
As reported by UPI: “Prosecutors in South Korea have arrested a comedian-turned-entrepreneur who they believe is a central figure in a recent nationwide gambling scandal. “Kim Min-seok, 41, allegedly bribed government officials for business favors on behalf of the gaming industry, The Korea Herald reports. “.Min-seok burst onto the videogame scene in the late 1990s, […]
As reported by the Amador Ledger Dispatch : “With the potential of an Indian casino impacting the city, two assembly bills affecting California American Indian tribes were also discussed by the Plymouth City Council. “Assembly Bill 2399 is a new compact formed Aug. 8 with the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians in Palm Springs. […]