As reported by the Kansas City Star: “As March Madness and the inevitable gambling it inspires approaches, the NCAA is looking for help from an unlikely, if entirely logical, ally ? Las Vegas casino bookmakers. “A longtime foe of college sports wagering, the NCAA is sending an observer to Las Vegas over the next two […]
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As reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: “The state’s top gambling regulator is stepping down. “Kevin Mullally, executive director of the Missouri Gaming Commission for the last five years, will leave next month to become general counsel and government affairs director for Gaming Laboratories International Inc. “?Mullally, 42, announced his resignation at the commission’s meeting […]
As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: “Rick Carter and Terry Green now own the Grand Casino Gulfport property. “Their company, Gulfside Casino Partnership, closed on the purchase of the property from Harrah’s Entertainment this morning in a ceremony on the seventh floor of the old Hancock Bank building. They plan to open a casino […]
As reported by the Kansas City Star: “A bill authorizing two casinos and slot machines at dog and horse tracks, including the Woodlands, could be debated in the Senate as early as Thursday. “The bill earmarks 75 percent of the state’s share of gambling revenue for schools and 25 percent for local property tax relief. […]
As reported by the Westfall Weekly News: “A U.S. House committee on Wednesday approved a bill aimed at stamping out the $12 billion Internet gambling industry by stopping businesses from accepting credit cards and other forms of payment. “The bill, cleared by voice vote in the House Financial Services Committee, would prohibit a gambling business […]
As reported by the CBC News: “Saskatchewan-born billionaire whose Costa Rican mansion was raided by police on the weekend is calling the raid a ‘golden opportunity’ to promote his internet gambling business. “Calvin Ayre was on the cover of Forbes’ ‘world’s wealthiest people’ issue last week and the business magazine says he’s worth in excess […]
As reported by the Des Moines Register: “Iowa’s casino industry is in the midst of a $742 million expansion boom. “Four new riverboat casinos will open over the next 14 months, and 10 existing casinos are undergoing major face-lifts or expansions to add more gambling space, fancy restaurants, plush hotels and parking garages. “About 18 […]
When race car driver Robby Gordon rolls his yellow and purple No. 7 Chevrolet onto the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this afternoon’s UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400, the expected 150,000 NASCAR fans in attendance may think speed. Jeffrey Pollack is gambling that they will also think Harrah’s. Pollack, vice president of sports and entertainment marketing for casino […]
As reported by the UK Times: “Stanley Leisure has sold back its 50 per cent stake in Maxims, the upmarket casino, to Genting, the Malaysian gaming group, for £8.5 million. “The deal comes 14 months after Stanley purchased the holding in the Kensington, West London, casino from Genting for £6.45 million as part of a […]
As reported by the 24 Dash News: “Proposed rules on how to govern Britain’s gambling industry in the future are being published today. “The draft rules aim to keep crime out of the industry, ensure gambling is fair and protect vulnerable people, including children, from harm. “The draft Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice also […]
As reported by the Radio New Zealand: “The racing industry is to receive a $30 million package of tax-breaks. Details were announced today at the conclusion of Auckland’s Racing Carnival Week. “A key change will see the duty on gambling profits cut from 17.9% to 4%. “Racing Minister, Winston Peters, says that means gaming duty […]
As reported by the Norwich Evening News: “City Hall leaders are planning to turn down a unique opportunity for Norwich to become the new Las Vegas of the East and be the location for one of the country’s new casinos. “Under last year’s Gambling Act, three new types of casino will be allowed to operate. […]
As reported by the China Standard: “Shares of Melco International Development, controlled by the family of casino tycoon Stanley Ho, soared by more than a quarter to a record HK$14.60, after the company said it has clinched the last available gambling subconcession in Macau. “The stock rose as much as 27.7 percent to HK$14.75 during […]
With “Cinderella” stories and buzzer beaters capturing the imagination of basketball fans everywhere, the NCAA tournament has become one of the biggest sporting events of the year. With Selection Sunday taking place this weekend to announce the 65 participants in the 2006 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, it’s safe to say that the popularity of “March […]