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Proposed Bill May Hamper Connecticut’s Third Casino Plans
A Connecticut lawmaker is planning to introduce a new bill could result in a delay for the third casino being planned by the Mohegan and Mashantucket tribes in order to counter competition from a proposed MGM casino in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Read MoreLawmakers Make Further Changes to Atlantic City Takeover Plans
Lawmakers in the state of New Jersey have announced a fresh set of changes to the terms of the agreement announced in January by which the state takes over the troubled finances of Atlantic City. Now referred to as an
Read MoreLas Vegas Receives Approval For DHS Funding Of $2.9 Million
The city of Las Vegas will now be eligible to receive $2.9 million as security funding from the federal government. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision after it determined that the city faced unique risks and it was
Read MoreCrown Resorts Hit With $362 Million Tax Payment
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently sent in a notice that requires Crown Resorts to pay $362 million in back taxes with relation to its failed casino venture in the United States. The failed development of the well known Cannery
Read MoreHead Of Chile’s Gaming Control Board Resigns Due To Controversy
The head of the Chile’s Gaming Control Board (SCJ) Renato Hamel has resigned according to local media reports. The reports attribute it to the ongoing controversy surrounding the issuance of a gambling licence for a new casino in the region
Read MoreCambodia Looks For Casino Investors From Las Vegas & Macau
The Cambodian government is hoping to attract major casino operators from Macao and Las Vegas to invest in Cambodia’s casino industry once the new legislation for regulating casinos is passed this year. The new law is expected to benefit the
Read MoreTribal Leaders Raise Concerns On California’s DFS Legislation
Two tribes from Southern California have raised concerns at the prospect of the daily fantasy sports legislation, currently in the approval process, legalizing games such as DraftKings that violate the state’s current gaming laws. The legislation has been so far
Read MoreNiagara Falls Council Warned Against Depending On Casino Money
Niagara Falls’ City Council has been issued a stern reprimand by The Niagara Falls Financial Advisory Panel for depending heavily on casino money for balancing its budget. The panel met the city council for a second time to reiterate the
Read MoreNJ Committee Approve Bill For Casino Expansion Referendum
Legislative committees in New Jersey have approved the bill to hold a referendum to allow two new casinos in northern region of the state despite essential details missing from it. Once approved in both houses of the state legislature, the
Read MoreCasinos In South Africa Leverage Technology For Customer Delight
A recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has highlighted a number of innovations being adopted by South Africa’s leading casinos which are aimed at delivering a superior customer experience. Some of these technology adoptions include mobile app services at the casino
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