November 30th, 2010 – by Glen Farmer The smoking ban in Illinois casinos was heavily protested by casinos and smokers alike, and the issue has come to a point where smoking gamblers are actually leaving the state in order to partake in the games while enjoying their vice. Revenue figures before the ban and over … Read more
November 29th, 2010 – by Glen Farmer Pinnacle Entertainment has announced that they will be acquiring River Downs Racetrack in Ohio. A sum of $45 million will be paid for the Ohioan racetrack. Pinnacle’s purchase has given them an opportunity to diversify their properties. The possibility of video lottery terminals in the state’s racetracks could … Read more
November 28th, 2010 – by Glen Farmer The Tropicana Casino recently managed to receive re-licensing by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, but trouble seems to not be over for the casino. A fire on Saturday caused the casino to evacuate gamblers from the gaming floor, causing damage to part of the casino. The conflagration … Read more
November 27th, 2010 – by Glen Farmer In 2008, revenue in Mississippi’s casinos had been on a steady decline. Come 2010, Mississippi’s casino gaming industry is set to rise. Though Mississippi’s casinos only generated $1.83 billion dollars in the first three quarters of 2010, which represents a 12.9 percent drop from the first nine months … Read more
November 26th, 2010 – by Glen Farmer Rapid City, South Dakota has recently been contending with a slew of crimes related to casinos. In six days time, four casinos had been robbed by men with blades, ranging from knives to a sword. Two men have now been arrested in conjunction with these robberies. Further charges … Read more
November 25th, 2010 – by Glen Farmer The Missouri Gaming Commission said Wednesday that December 1st will be the date of decision surrounding the future of the state’s last casino license. The developer who will receive the license, if there is one, will be named on December 1st. Currently, Isle of Capri, Casino Celebration, and … Read more
November 24th, 2010 – by Danny Kirk Rumors have been almost completely confirmed, and it seems that authorities In the United States have served this deposit method with a federal warrant. Seizures have, according to sources, already begun. One of the most famous e-wallets in the online gambling community, eWalletXpress has long served United States … Read more
November 23rd, 2010 – by Brittney Johnson Last week, dealers at Caesers Atlantic City voted for the adoption of an employment contract that would last five years. The dealers have approved of a contract that would protect dealers and increase wages. The contract would raise the minimum wager dealers can receive from the casino. Up … Read more
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released revenue figures for the month of October. These figures show the gross revenue and taxes collected on the table games in each casino. A total of $40,897,115 had been generated by table games in the casinos in Pennsylvania. The $40M resulted in a total of $6,543,538 in tax … Read more
November 21st, 2010 – by Glen Farmer The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved two grants to law enforcement agencies in the state. Totaling at $177,488, the grants will be distributed in order to help combat illegal gambling operations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board has approved grants to the Armstrong County District Attorney … Read more