After the introduction of the so-called mini-casinos late last year, the state of Pennsylvania is already seeing increased revenues, with $200 million expected to come in this fiscal year. The state gambling regulator has informed Pennsylvania lawmakers that the latest expansion is so far meeting its initial task of plugging […]
Author: Daniel Thompson
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Reports 8% Spike in Annual Revenue
Mere hours ago, Canadaās leading entertainment provider Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (“Great Canadian”) posted information about the revenue generated by its gambling operations for the three month period ended on 31st December 2017 as well as its financial results for the full calendar year ended on 31st December 2017. The […]
Native American-Run Carter Lake Casino Expansion Proposal Springs to Life Despite Legal Hurdle
Ponca tribeās hopes to build a full-fledged gambling center in Carter Lake might finally become reality despite Council Bluffsā efforts to thwart the project. Late last year, the City of Council Bluffs filed a lawsuit in the Federal Court for the Southern District of Iowa, claiming that the Ponca grounds […]
Uncertain Future for Ajax Downs Sparks War Over Durham Live Casino in Pickering
The majority of voters and city officials in Pickering support a casino project that includes the construction of a new full-fledged gambling center in Pickering. Despite the Conservativesā negative opinion on the matter, Pickeringās mayor threw his support behind Great Canadian Gaming Corporationās casino and entertainment complex, that is to […]
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Lays the Groundwork for Sports Betting in New White Paper
Gambling regulators and legislators across the United States are looking into the potential of sports betting in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision expected in the coming few months. In a new White Paper, released Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is also considering the future of this lucrative […]
Paul Burns Named President and CEO of Canadian Gaming Association
Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), a gambling industry trade group, has appointed a new board member. Yesterday, Paul Burns was introduced as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the CGA. Mr. Burns has a vast experience in the gambling industry for approximately 20 years. The change will help the […]
Casino Jamul-San Diego Plans Re-Branding as Company Eyes Divorce from Penn National
The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC) has revealed in a press release from yesterday that the company plans to rebrand to Jamul Casino and introduce a new management team at the Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego. The news came shortly after Penn National Gaming Inc. announced its decision to terminate […]
Virginia Senate Okays Bill to Allow Slots-Like Horse Racing Terminals
The U.S. economy can always use any help it can get, especially when it comes to small communities that are suffering economically. Facing a drop in gambling revenue, states add new games in an attempt to keep their cut of the profits rolling in. Gambling expansion may produce certain pitfalls […]
Macau Casino Revenue Growth Slows Down in February
After an impressive growth of 36.4 per cent in January, gambling revenue in Asiaās bustling casino centre Macau rose only 5.7 per cent in February. The rate is lower than analystsā forecast for the month, showing a decline in the sector despite the expected rise in visitors numbers for the […]
Western Fair District Struggles to Protect Its Tradition and Legacy as Casino Expansion Looms
Typically, gambling has been frowned upon by society. Even nowadays, residents usually have mixed feelings about every new casino project. Gatewayās casino project at Western Fairground made no exception to the rule. The casino expansion project turned into a hot-button topic for London officials and residents. Despite the clashing opinions […]