As reported by the Pennsylvania Times-Leader: “The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is likely to decide in the next several weeks whether to proceed with its Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs slot machine casino project. “Pulling the plug on the planned $505 million complex could allow the Mohegans to exercise a clause in their purchase agreement […]
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As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: “According to the project manager for the redevelopment of the Broadwater Hotel site, Foxwoods Development Co. has not pulled out of its deal to build a casino there. “Mark Calvert, of investment banking firm Cascade Capital, said Foxwoods’ 60-day exclusive window to conduct due diligence ran out within […]
Andrew Beveridge, CEO of online gambling standards and player protection body eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance, has announced the appointment of Anders Lantz to the eCOGRA board of directors. Lantz is Chief Security Officer at turnkey online poker and casino provider Ongame e-Solutions AB in Sweden, one of the industry leading software companies […]
You’re probably not sharp enough to qualify for the World Series of Poker final championship event as a player, but Nevada is considering allowing you to get a piece of the action anyway – by betting on the players. Step up to the window, folks, and buy a $2 ticket for Chris Moneymaker to win, […]
It’s the thick of summer in Las Vegas, which means pool parties amid bikini-clad servers, afternoon boozing at extended happy hours and ¦ free kiddie movies and video games at the Four Seasons? Bucking the Sin City image, the upscale, nongaming hotel has entered its fourth year of a family promotion that includes reduced rates […]
As reported by the Goldstream Gazette: “.Plugging the slots while downing a beer is still a no-go at Victoria’s only casino after View Royal refused to support its bid for a new liquor licence Tuesday. “View Royal council lauded Great Canadian Casinos as a good corporate citizen, but unanimously denied its application to sell and […]
As reported by the Clarion Ledger: “The Mississippi Gaming Commission is expected to approve a site for a casino in D’Iberville today during a called meeting. “West D’Iberville Development LLC has requested approval of a site that is west of the I-10 bridge and on the Back Bay of Biloxi. ‘I’m recommending approval,’ said Larry […]
As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: “New Jersey’s budget stalemate finally ended Thursday, giving hope that casinos and state services would reopen by Saturday. “On the sixth day of a state government shutdown, Assembly Democrats relented on their opposition to Gov. Jon S. Corzine’s 1 percent sales-tax increase on the condition that at […]
As reported by the Las Vegas Business Press: “Las Vegas’ casino industry sets the pace for people’s entertainment dollars, but when it comes to supporting symphony orchestras, it may be trailing the pack. “When J.L. Nave III was executive director of the orchestra in Baton Rouge, La., he was able to count on the city’s […]
As reported by the Ontario Business Edge: “The Manitoba government is looking at whether there should be more Aboriginal casinos in the province. “The province’s gaming control commission is going to hire a company to conduct a market study, to see whether the idea is feasible. “.Commission spokeswoman Liz Stephenson says the study will examine […]
As reported by the Louisville Courier-Journal: “One little-noticed detail of the deal to bring a Honda assembly plant to Greensburg could have significant implications for Harrison County and other places that get money from riverboat casinos. “The city of Lawrenceburg, home of the Argosy Casino, has agreed to provide $10 million of its gambling proceeds […]
Zendex Corporation announces a special purpose single board computer aimed specifically at the gaming market. The ZXE-855 is a full-function dedicated gaming platform that can deliver the rich visual gaming experience that people now expect in casinos. At the same time, it allows the system manufacturer to configure the board in order to optimize speed, […]
As reported by the Desert Dispatch: “An Assembly committee Wednesday rejected a bid by two Indian tribes with reservations far from Barstow to open casinos in that economically depressed town after representatives from several Inland gaming tribes testified against the proposal. “The vote by the Assembly Governmental Organizational Committee marked the latest instance of lawmakers […]
In recognition of their outstanding contributions and accomplishments in the hospitality industry, especially at The Venetian’s exclusive Paiza Club, Chef Simon To and Ken Wong were inducted into Les Amis d’Escoffier Society of China. Known for their professionalism and excellent reputation within the Asian and American Hospitality field, the Society selected Chef To as Honorary […]