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Rhode Island Readies For Final Verdict On New Casino
The upcoming US election on Nov. 8 will decide if the state of Rhode Island will be getting a new casino facility. The current proposal seeks to build a casino in the town of Tiverton which is a quiet historical
Read MoreMacau Tourism Increase Attributed To The $2bn Casinos In Cotai
The opening of two integrated casino resorts in Macau’s Cotai district has been labelled as the primary reason for an increase in tourist arrivals to Macau. Tourist arrivals in September to Macau were at 2.4 million, an increase of 0.5
Read MorePhil Ivey Convicted Of Casino Contract Breach In New Jersey
Poker legend Phil Ivey received a mixed verdict in a court case filed against him by the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa of Atlantic City for gambling fraud according to media reports. The verdict by a federal judge has declared
Read MoreTwo More Cities Join Bidding Process For Connecticut’s Third Casino
MMCT Venture, the joint venture entity comprising two of Connecticut’s Native American tribes has agreed to consider proposals from two more towns as it works towards finalizing the site for the state’s third tribal casino. East Windsor and South Windsor
Read MoreMaryland Casinos Show Strong Performance With Revenues Up 11%
Maryland’s five casinos have shown a strong performance in the month of September, with revenue rising for the 10th consecutive month, according to data released by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. Cumulative revenue was $97 million, which was
Read MoreMGM National Harbor, Maryland To Open On Dec 8, 2016
MGM Resorts recently announced that one of its major casino development projects which is the $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor being constructed in Maryland will have its official opening on Dec. 8, ahead of the key holiday season. Announcements regarding
Read MoreWynn And MGM Resorts Cut Ties With NV Energy
Starting this week, two of the biggest casino operators in Nevada are shifting to an alternate power source and reducing their reliability on NV Energy, the local power utility. Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts which control over 15 properties on
Read MoreNew Bill To Legalize Gambling in Japan To Be Introduced
A group of lawmakers cutting across party lines are introducing a bill in Japan that will allow the development of integrated casino resorts. The legislators aim to get the bill passed in the current session of the Japanese parliament Diet.
Read MoreElk Grove, California In Final Stages Of Approving A Tribal Casino
The city council of Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California has tentatively agreed to the development of a casino by a local Native American tribe which will be located next to an upcoming mall on Highway 99. The council is scheduled
Read MoreVegas Casinos Introduce New Video Game-Style Betting Game
Three Atlantic City casinos announced that they are trialling a first-person shooter game called ‘Danger Arena’ that mimics video games. This is yet another attempt by casinos in Atlantic City to come up with new and innovative gaming offerings that
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