December 2nd, 2010 – by Glen Farmer Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. on Wednesday laid of nearly 250 employees. The layoffs come as part of their restructuring plan after the bankruptcy that the company had suffered. Last month, Bob Griffin took charge as the CEO of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Layoffs in both executive positions and hourly … Read more
December 1st, 2010 – by Glen Farmer The Tropicana Las Vegas Casino has launched a brand new VIP program, dubbed the Trop Plus Players Club. This new program rivals that which is offered at even the best online casinos. This new program includes an enormous set of features, ranging from cash back to free hotel … Read more
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