As reported by the Minneapolis Business Journal: “Seven of the most famous poker players in the country, including Phil Gordon and Howard Lederer, will file a lawsuit against WPT Enterprises in Los Angeles federal court today, alleging the parent company of the World Poker Tour violated antitrust laws, the poker players’ attorney said. “The lawsuit […]
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Harrah’s Entertainment has realized that building a worldwide casino operation is going to play havoc on earnings. The gaming industry’s largest casino operator said Thursday its second-quarter earnings were affected by development costs and other factors related to growing a company with both domestic and international interests. Revenue for Harrah’s rose 67 percent in the […]
As reported by the Times-Mail: “The deeper Indiana gets into the gambling business, the more it will need top-notch security officers in casinos. “Gov. Mitch Daniels has taken a good first step in taking Indiana State Police troopers out of the gambling houses and putting them back into communities and on highways, where they best […]
As reported by the Arizona Republic: “An Indian gaming reform bill sponsored by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., that would bar tribes from establishing casinos off of their reservations has hit a snag, with more than a half-dozen senators putting a “hold” on the legislation. “McCain’s bill (SB 2078) was a response to the scandals involving […]
At the World Series of Poker tournament at the Rio, operators of Internet gambling sites are hosting swank hospitality suites to promote online poker games. Potential customers are invited to learn the ropes by playing free games where no money changes hands. But promotions can no longer be found for online sports betting, which is […]
Nevada gaming regulators need to get tough, in a hurry. The state’s Gaming Control Board takes great pride in being strict enforcers of the rules that govern Nevada gambling. And they are – for the most part. But the meteoric growth of the poker business has blinded the gaming industry’s cops, and they seem unable […]
As reported by the Register Guard: “Governors wield what amounts to a veto pen when it comes to off-reservation casinos. “Just ask the Arapaho and Cheyenne tribes, which tried in 2004 to win the approval of Colorado Gov. Bill Owens for an off-reservation casino near Denver’s airport. Owens said no, and that was that. “In […]
As reported by the Buffalo News: “The Seneca Nation of Indians is shielding its members from paying millions of dollars in federal income taxes on their personal share of tribal casino profits. “The nation claims no taxes are due because the money is tied to a tax-free lease settlement the tribe struck in Salamanca 12 […]
The Beach nightclub on Paradise Road would be razed and a 600-room high-rise tower and casino would be squeezed onto its 1.25-acre site under a development plan that won initial approval from county officials this week. With hotel rooms for tourists and condominiums for homebuyers, the as yet unnamed mixed-use project would meld the traditional […]
As reported by the Scotsman: “Stanley Leisure, Britain’s biggest casino operator, said today that its business in Scotland had not been affected by the smoking ban. “As the company posted a near doubling in annual profit, it said the ban on smoking in enclosed public places, introduced in March, ‘has not had a material effect […]
Harrah’s Entertainment isn’t saying much about its plans to redevelop its center Strip properties. Details are expected this fall. In the meantime, Strip watchers have some free advice. For starters: Don’t mess with Caesars Palace, arguably the world’s best-known casino. It makes sense for Harrah’s to tear down its time-warped, low-rent Imperial Palace, but elegantly […]
As reported by the Pittsburgh Business Times: “Two applicants for Pittsburgh’s lone casino license joined Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. in committing in writing to contribute to building a new arena for the Penguins, Allegheny County chief executive Dan Onorato said Thursday. “Forest City Enterprises, which wants to build a casino at Station Square on […]
As reported by the Wandsworth Guardian: “Las Vegas will not be coming to Wandsworth after licensing bosses agreed to ban casinos. “The Gambling Act 2005 has produced the possibility of allowing casinos to open, creating more jobs, trade, tourism and presumably more gambling. “But Wandsworth Council’s licensing committee has banned casinos a decision rubber-stamped by […]
As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: “The Crescent City School of Gaming & Bartending has reopened to train workers as the Coast rebuilds with a bigger casino industry than it had before Hurricane Katrina. “The storm left 17,000 resort workers without jobs, including card dealers, but the number of employment opportunities could potentially double […]