February 2nd, 2011 – by Glen Farmer Macau has become the world’s largest collection of gambling centers in the world, and the success of the region has driven revenue through the roof. Gambling revenue in Macau has continued to drive far beyond the total revenue in the same time period from the previous year. Macau’s … Read more
February 1st, 2011 – by Glen Farmer Though the debate has lasted for some time, the possibility of slots casinos in Massachusetts has once again come to the table. House Speaker Robert DeLeo has renewed his desire to create legislation that would legalize slot parlors in the state. The gambling debate in Massachusetts ended last … Read more
January 31st, 2011 – by Glen Farmer House Republican Ron Hubert on Friday introduced a bill to the Vermont Statehouse that would allow one casino to be established in Vermont in order to bring in revenue for the state. His decision to introduce the legislation came about due to Vermont residents having to travel to … Read more
January 30th, 2011 – by Glen Farmer A few weeks ago, a pair of gamblers won more than $4 million dollars in separate slots jackpots. Now, for the third time in under two weeks, a gambler has won a mammoth jackpot in an Atlantic City casino. A man from Ocean County won a jackpot of … Read more
January 29th, 2011 – by Glen Farmer New Jersey’s gambling industry is set to undergo some changes due to legislation that has recently been passed. The last step in the legislative process requires signing by Governor Christ, and Christ may soon be announcing his plans for the Atlantic City gambling industry. Governor Christ Christie is … Read more
January 28th, 2011 – by Glen Farmer The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway is, according to International Speedway Corp., “well under way on schedule and on budget.” The first phase of the Hollywood Casino, which will cost a projected $396 million, includes an enormous 82,000 square foot casino, with 2,000 slot machines and 52 table … Read more
January 27th, 2011 – by Glen Farmer The Rivers Casino has been given the right to expand table games in their casino. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has given their approval to bring more table games to their casino, as well as add a 15,000 square foot ballroom into the facility. Rivers Casino issued a … Read more
January 26th, 2011 – by Glen Farmer There was some confusion surrounding the transference of Stanley Ho’s casino empire, but the casino magnate has laid the issue to rest. The aging billionaire said today that he has transferred ownership of his stake in the largest casino company in the east to family members. The dispute … Read more
January 25th, 2011 – by Glen Farmer Though Atlantic City has been on a decline over the past four years, some expected the market to rebound in the upcoming years. Unfortunately, analysts are predicting that Atlantic City is once again slated to falter through the upcoming year. The Spectrum Gaming Group, a group of major … Read more
January 24th, 2011 – by Glen Farmer According to reports issued by the Associated Press, a federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit that challenges the establishment of a new casino in the southwestern part of Michigan. The announcement that the case would be heard coincided with the date the tribe announced would be the … Read more