One of Canada’s largest and most diversified gambling company Gateway Casinos & Entertainment announced that the company inked an agreement with Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society (the owner of an unfinished banquet hall at Hanover Raceway) to take over the place. The company unveiled plans to invest into the […]
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David Baazov and the Stars Group Face Lawsuit Over Pay Dispute
The Stars Group, the Canadian gambling giant that has been making the headlines because of its involvement in Canada’s biggest insider-trading case, is now challenged to overcome yet another. Earlier today, the media agency Thr Globe and Mail found out that Gideon Van Kessel from Florida has filed an $8-million […]
Lawrence County Commissioners to Fight Tooth and Nail to Attract Mini-Casino
Last Thursday, the operator of Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County won a casino bidding process for the construction of Pennsylvania’s third mini-casino. The operator unveiled its plans to build the gambling facility in Lawrence County, announcing New Castle as the preferred location. This Tuesday, Lawrence County Commissioner Chairman […]
Nebraska Municipalities Oppose Property Tax Relief Through Gambling Expansion
This Monday, Nebraska Legislature’s General Affairs Committee took testimony on two bills aimed at reducing property tax bills by using gambling proceeds. Nebraska municipalities, spearheaded by the City of Omaha opposed a measure that would use gambling expansion to lower the property taxes. Opponents that took an anti-gambling stance on […]
Virtual Reality Casinos Cure Gambling Addiction, Canadian Researchers Say
Virtual Reality (VR) games have been touted as the “technology of the future” that is to revolutionize the Internet gaming industry. In fact, VR games are the latest technological breakthrough that gives realistic casino experience to the players, while enjoying the comfort of their homes. VR was firstly introduced in […]
Florida’s Jagged Road to New Seminole Gaming Compact
The unprecedented growth of the gambling industry is triggered by multiple factors, the most important of which is associated with economic benefits. Many states have approved commercial casino gambling because they see it as a driving power for economic growth. The greatest benefits are lower unemployment rate, an additional source […]
Florida Advances Constitutional Amendment on Gambling
Florida Politics reported that the majority of Florida voters voted in favor of a proposed state constitutional amendment on gambling. According to poll results publicized this Thursday, 76% of the voters said “yes” to the proposed constitutional amendment, that is to allow locals to have their say on casino gambling […]
Delta Second Casino Consultation Meeting Hears Mixed Public Input
Last year, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. submitted its application to the city of Delta, seeking approval for the construction of a premier casino at the Delta Town and Country Inn site in Ladner. Local residents and officials were tasked with weighing the pros and cons of hosting a casino. […]
Gateway Soon to Sign Agreement of Purchase for Preferred North Bay Casino Site
This Tuesday, one of the largest gaming company in Canada, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway), announced that the operator has made a conditional offer to buy a plot of land across from the North Bay Regional Health Centre. The property is Gateway’s preferred site for the construction of its […]
Hard Rock Ends Monopoly on Gaming Tables in Ottawa
The construction of a full-fledged casino in the Ottawa has been a slog for quite some time. After lengthy debates, it became clear that the Rideau Carleton Raceway will undergo a C$320 million expansion that includes a hotel, a music venue and 140,000 square feet of gaming space for slot […]