A 65-year-old retiree visiting the Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi hit a $12.4 million statewide MegaJackpot(R) while playing a popular Wheel of Fortune(R) $1 slot machine Thursday evening, and in doing so, the winner — who wishes to remain anonymous — set a world record for this particular slot system. “This is the first […]
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A California legislative committee late Wednesday dealt a blow to the prospects of side-by-side tribal casinos opening in Barstow, but proponents of the venture some 120 miles from the Nevada border aren’t ready to fold. The Assembly Governmental Organizational Committee, after a daylong hearing in Sacramento, rejected a bid by two Indian tribes to operate […]
Mohegan Sun announced today that Lisa Stevens has been appointed Vice President of Casino Marketing. In this position, she will be responsible for the implementation and operation of Mohegan Sun’s Player Development and Executive Host departments and their marketing programs. Stevens brings over 20 years of experience in casino player development. She joins Mohegan Sun […]
Gulfport will witness the return of gaming with a sensational new view – the Island View Casino Resort. Gulfside Casino Partnership acquired the Grand Casino Gulfport property from Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. in March, 2006. Extensive construction for Phase I is currently underway and the doors are set to open September, 2006 to unveil a grander, […]
As reported by the Providence Journal: “The battle over the November casino referendum has begun. “Since late May, the debate has been dominated by the Las Vegas-based Harrah’s Entertainment and Harrah’s-affiliated advocacy groups with names such as ‘CompeteRI’ and most recently, ‘Rhode Islanders for Jobs and Tax Relief Inc.’ “Yesterday, an anti-casino coalition group that […]
As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune: “Just weeks after extending an olive branch to the state’s most powerful Indian tribes, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to try to shut down six of their casinos – including two of the largest in San Diego County – in a dispute over how their slot machine […]
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune: “Indian gaming in San Diego’s North County is about to get a whole lot bigger. “Confirming rumors that have swirled for months, the Pauma Indian band and Connecticut’s Mashantucket Pequot tribe, operator of the world’s largest casino, Foxwoods, are to announce today a development partnership that will build […]
As reported by the Gold County Press-Tribute: “A new legal wrangle unfolded Tuesday in a Placer County Superior Court harassment and discrimination case filed by seven former female Thunder Valley Casino employees. “Casino manager Station Casinos is asking that Commissioner Margaret Wells be replaced with a judge. “The move by Station Casino attorneys comes after […]
As reported by icLiverpool: “Stanley Leisure’s headquarters will remain in Liverpool even if a proposed merger with a rival London-based casino operator goes ahead, the Daily Post can reveal. “Stanley this week confirmed it was in talks with London Clubs International (LCI) over a possible tie-up that could be worth more than £700m. “.A merger […]
Venture Catalyst Incorporated, announced today that the Hannahville Indian Community, dba Island Resort & Casino, has licensed Mariposa, VCAT’s customer relationship management (CRM), marketing and business intelligence software system for use at its Island Resort & Casino located in Harris, Michigan. “We are excited to add the Hannahville Indian Community and Island Resort & Casino […]
As reported by the Las Vegas Business Press: “Outdoor enthusiast David Bert is working seven days a week on a new venture and he couldn’t be more excited. Since March, he’s been building and operating Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa’s ‘Adventure Spa,’ and he says it’s the fulfillment of a dream he’s been pushing […]
As reported by the Kansas City Star: “Spending by gamblers in Kansas City and elsewhere flattened out in May. ” ‘We are seeing a bit of a slowdown’ industrywide, Merrill Lynch gaming analyst David Anders warned investors last week. “Locally, riverboat revenues were up just 1.2 percent from May 2005, at $57.8 million. Though modest, […]
As reported by the Albany Times Herald-Record: “Long-shot legislation to give two Wisconsin-based Indian tribes casinos in the Catskills and settle land claim lawsuits the tribes have against the state, died in the Legislature just days after it was introduced. “Senate leaders who introduced the bill early this week decided late Wednesday it wouldn’t even […]
The Stardust no longer is accepting hotel reservations past Nov. 1, and some industry observers expect that to move up to Oct. 1. Industry observers say the Riviera, Circus Circus and Palace Station can expect to see a bump in hotel reservations as regular guests at the Stardust look for similarly priced accommodations on the […]