Hard Rockâs $500 million reconstruction project of the iconic now-defunct Taj Mahal casino hotel, formerly owned by Americaâs current President Donald Trump, is in process. The multi-million revamp project involves a complete change of Taj Mahalâs look, erasing every single vestige from its past. According to the latest updates, the […]
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River Rock Files Legal Motion to Seal Documents Released to Postmedia
Local media Vancouver Sun revealed that on 9th November this year, Richmondâs River Rock Casino filed a petition in British Columbia Supreme Court seeking to block any further release of documents related to allegations of money laundering at the River Rock Casino Resort. Postmedia News was the media to obtain […]
The Stars Group Plans to Invest Billions in Future Acquisition Deals
Consolidation within the gambling industry has become a leading trend among the industry-involved companies. By joining powers, companies can easily endure unfavorable conditions. Canadian online gambling company The Stars Group (formerly called Amaya) may turn into an important consolidation driver this year. In an interview with Reuters this Monday, Chief […]
City Councilors Give Opinion on Gatewayâs Casino Expansion Project at Sudbury Downs
Sudburyâs casino expansion dispute got a little more on and off last week. The Star polled city councilors whether they are to throw their weight behind Gatewayâs $60 million gambling expansion project, which aims at turning the 18-year old slots at Sudbury Downs into a full-blown gambling complex, including a […]
Ritz-Carlton to Open First Hotel on Philippine Soil at Resorts World Manila
This week, Philippine casino magnate Andrew Tan revealed more information about its latest endeavor to open one of the worldâs finest hotels, and more precisely Ritz-Carlton. According to a reliable source, the casino mogul is to rebrand its existing Maxims Hotel and turn it into a luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotel complex. […]
Canada-Based Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Seeks Casino Expansion at Expense of Harness Racing at Fairgrounds
Harness racingâs future at Western Fair District, London, remains blurred as OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming) has selected Vancouver-based Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. to take over the day-to-day operations of North and Southwest Gaming Bundles. The private operator unveiled plans to transform OLGâs modest raceway slots venue at Londonâs […]
Pennsylvania Police Bust Illegal Video Gambling Terminals
This Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Police brought the long arm of the law after raiding a number of sites in Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties as part of an ongoing illegal gambling investigation. According to the reports, the police confiscated a number of gambling machines and more than $400,000 in cash. […]
Florida Lawmakers Make Another Push for Long-Coveted Gambling Expansion
The legality of gambling in America is a subject to a complex cluster of laws. The multi-faceted nature of the industry makes it hard to give a definitive answer when it comes to gambling. Every state is governed by different rules as the courts decided that each state could determine […]
Connecticutâs Tribal Gaming Compacts Updates Still Pending Approval, Obstructing East Windsor Casino Expansion
Three Connecticut Congressmen asked federal regulators to present more clarity on tribal gaming compacts with the state, paving the way for the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes to jointly establish the first tribal-owned casino on a non-tribal plot of land. The officials should present their final decision regarding the revenue-sharing […]
Caesars Windsorâs Decision to Close The Artist Cafe Expected to Erase Jobs
Caesars Windsor, one of four casinos in Windsor area, announced on Wednesday that it is shutting its The Artist Cafe as part of a âproperty enhancement planâ, which includes a multi-million renovation project of all hotel rooms in the Forum Tower. The closure became effective immediately after the company made […]