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Atlantic City expanding with new casinos Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:10:11 +0100
To survive emerging competition from Pennsylvania and New York slots parlors, the Atlantic City is poised to expand casino gambling into areas that were never imagined when gambling was approved here in the 1970s.

Gambling growth overseas is strong Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:07:17 +0100
Gambling is growing overseas -- both online and at casinos. A massive surge in Macau's population is bringing increasing growing pains to the Chinese territory, government officials said.

Gambling Profits Increase in South Africa Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:17:52 +0100
Gambling in Sun International's casinos is growing. New figures emerged today from the leisure group's results for the year ending June 30, 2008.

Indian Gaming Commission in favor of a new casino in New York Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:01:07 +0100
A federal judge refused to rule -- as opponents had wanted -- that a casino already operating on Indian land in New York state should be shuttered.

Nevada approves new operating plan for Tropicana Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:30:53 +0100
Government gambling officials in Nevada voted this week to approve a management restructuring for Tropicana Entertainment LLC, which owns 11 casinos in America.

New slot machines for U.K. pubs a hot idea Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:52:00 +0100
Pub owners in the U.K. may start installing slot machines as part of an industry plan to attract new customers. The plan has been proposed by industry leaders who think installing "one-armed bandits" outside pubs could help invigorate sales.

Voters favor new casino in Ohio, new poll shows Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:16:46 +0100
A poll from the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute discovered that 60 percent of 1,342 surveyed likely Ohio voters support an initiative to approve the state’s first gambling casino. Only 35 percent oppose the concept.

Gambling revenues soaring in Missouri Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:58:13 +0100
Missouri's casinos are growing. The most recent report from the Missouri Gaming Commission show that overall casino gambling revenue rose 7 percent in July to $146.9 million, up from $136.9 million last year at this time.

Plans for new Pennsylvania casino changing Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:32:42 +0100
The businessmen, led by Don Barden, of Detroit, are seeking to transfer their slots license to a new group headed by Chicago billionaire Neil Bluhm. Barden would keep a minority stake in the project.

Record year for slots in British Columbia Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:57:07 +0100
A new report indicates that the British Columbia Lottery Corp. had record revenues last year of $2.6 billion. The revenues were $64 million more than experts had anticipated,...

South Africa legalizes online gambling Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:48:21 +0100
South African President Thabo Mbeki has signed a National Gambling Amendment Bill into law, just a few months after the bill was approved by the Parliament.

Indian tribe moving forward with new financing for California casino Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:05:56 +0100
The American Indian tribe which plans to build a casino resort complex at the old Point Molate Naval Base near San Jose, Calif. has found a new partner — another tribe that runs a popular Cache Creek casino resort in Yolo County.

Baccarat driving casino revenue growth in Macau Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:12:19 +0100
Baccarat is driving Macau's casino revenue growth. Sales in the former Portugese colony rose 48 percent in the second-quarter, according to a government report.

New casino for Illinois soon Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:43:31 +0100
The Illinois Gaming Board is planning to sell the state's last available casino license by the end of the year. The goal is to finally get revenue out of the long-unsold license by next summer.

Casino donations used to feed the needy in Indiana Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:48:52 +0100
A new, fully outfitted cargo van is being donated by Ameristar Casinos to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana during a celebration marking the rebranding of its East Chicago, Ind., casino this weekend.

New poll shows support for a casino in Massachusetts growing Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:12:45 +0100
A new poll shows that residents of New Bedford, Mass. "strongly support" location of a casino there, according to a new poll the UMass-Dartmouth Center for Policy and Analysis. The poll was released on Monday.

Gambling rules eased for high-rollers in Indiana Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:58:19 +0100
State officials are easing gambling rules for high-rollers in Indiana. Regulators last week approved a rule change that will spur more group trips that usually include free meals or rooms for gamblers.

New casino planned for Reno area Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:04:23 +0100
Government officials are this week planning hearing for a special use permit request for a proposed new casino and hotel in Dayton, Nevada.

Harrah's seeking to open 16 new casinos in the U.K. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:04:05 +0100
Entertainment conglomerate Harrah's is lobbying the U.K. government to get approval for an increase in the number of casinos there.

Louisiana casinos report 10.4 percent in revenues Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:27:14 +0100
Powered by the local delivery of federal tax rebate checks, Louisiana's casinos reported a 10.4 percent increase in revenue from gambling in May.

Bermuda to allow gambling on cruise ships Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:21:28 +0100
Bermuda is making some major changes to the rules controlling cruise ships visiting the country. The nation's legislature this week approved a plan to let ships operate shops, bars, casinos and other entertainment venues...

New casino begins operations near Indianapolis Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:22:23 +0100
The Indiana Live Casino, near Indianapolis, received approved from the state Gaming Commission to operate, and will officially open today.

Asia now set to surpass U.S. in total gambling revenues, study says Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:09:31 +0100
The thriving gambling resorts in Asia are set to supplant the U.S. in casino gaming revenue by 2012, according to a global industry survey released this week.

New Michigan casino attracting tourists from around U.S. Fri, 30 May 2008 19:23:24 +0100
Southern Michigan's first new casino is remarking its region into a vacation destination. Many Chicagoans have enjoyed holiday weekends and summertime vacations in or near the quaint harbor town of

Billionaire Sponsors Trip to Vegas for Wounded Warriors Mon, 26 May 2008 20:46:04 +0100
Several dozen wounded American soldiers and sailors this weekend were treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas, the nation's gambling capital.

Canadian firm invests $4.2 billion to build new casino resort in Vietnam Thu, 22 May 2008 22:56:08 +0100
A company from Canada is investing $4.2 billion to build a new casino and a massive beach resort in southern Vietnam.

Celebrities help launch new casino in suburban New York City Tue, 20 May 2008 00:46:30 +0100
A bevy of Hollywood celebrities helped usher in the grand opening of the $700 million Foxwoods Casino in suburban Connecticut, near New York City.

Judge gives California governor, Indian tribes’ time to make a deal Wed, 14 May 2008 17:12:40 +0100
A federal judge has delayed implementation of an order that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a California Indian tribe reach an agreement on a gambling expansion.

Kansas moving forward with new casino project Wed, 07 May 2008 20:49:38 +0100
The Lottery Commission of Kansas has approved its first contract with a developer for a casino in the state, a significant step in getting four state-owned and operated gambling facilities operating.

Rhode Island expanding gambling hours Mon, 05 May 2008 20:57:40 +0100
Lawmakers this week voted to allow Rhode Island's two slot parlors to operate around-the-clock on weekends and holidays, a step that could raise more revenue for the state.

Casino funding $1 million in development grants in Minnesota, Iowa Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:26:05 +0100
Most of the money, being disbursed by the Worth County Development Authority (WCDA), will benefit projects within Worth County, but almost $50,000 of it is going to organizations in surrounding communities.

Harrah's Horseshoe casino finishing $500 million expansion Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:35:21 +0100
Dramatic changes to the shoreline of Hammond, Ind., are already appearing, brought about by the $485 million expansion of the Horseshoe casino. A revitalized Hammond Marina will open May 1.

Glamorous new casino debuts in Detroit Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:53:48 +0100
Detroit is trying to remake itself as a tourist destination -- and the new MGM Grand Detroit casino is the cornerstone of the new strategy.

Atlantic City considers total smoking ban in casinos Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:51:32 +0100
A controversial proposal to completely ban smoking in Atlantic City is being considered by the health-conscious city council -- and if passed, would be the first total smoking in ban for all casino floors here in the seaside resort's history.

Girlfriend tipped off police about casino heist Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:48:10 +0100
It sounds like something out of George Clooney's "Ocean's 11" movie. An ex-girlfriend provided a tip to police that her boyfriend robbed the Golden West Casino and was planning another heist, according to court records.

New casino construction plan on target in Iowa Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:43:10 +0100
The Wild Rose Casino and Resort -- a new hotel and casino being built in Iowa -- is on schedule to open this summer. Eight weeks hence, the casino should be completely up and running,

Alabama moving forward with bingo expansion Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:54:28 +0100
Alabama's Macon and Greene counties are moving forward with plans for expansion of bingo, but Indian tribes there are worried.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania orders city to approve new casino plan Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:07:54 +0100
The state of Pennsylvania's high court this week ruled that the city of Philadelphia "must approve" the proposed construction of the Foxwoods Casino.

Success in the cards for Kevin Spacey's movie 21 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:24:27 +0100
Kevin Spacey's gambling movie -- /21 /-- topped the Hollywood box office sales list last weekend, selling $23.7 million in tickets. The film overtook the Dr. Suess movie, /Horton Hears A Who!/ to claim the number one slot in sales.

New study highly critical of U.S. Internet gambling ban Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:52:32 +0100
A new study by a leading think tank in Washington D.C. indicates that the current laws restraining Internet gambling have had "damaging, unintended consequences."

Tax breaks for casinos in Mississippi proposed Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:25:26 +0100
A bill giving tax breaks to casinos to build non-gambling amenities passed the Mississippi state Senate this week, essentially assuring that it will become law soon.

Navajo Indian tribe begins construction on new casino Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:03:43 +0100
Based in Window Rock, the tribe is funding the project through a $35 million loan provided by the tribe's Land Acquisition Trust Fund.

Governor moving forward with negotiations for gambling in Kentucky Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:10:42 +0100
House Democrats in Kentucky are this week negotiating with Gov. Steve Beshear on a proposed casino gambling bill, and revenue raising measures to prevent cuts in health and human services.

Massive ad revenue increases drive opening of new online casinos Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:44:15 +0100
The success of IslandBlueCasino.net, a free, poker-only gaming site, is inspiring its owner to expand. Publicly-traded Diamond I, Inc. (OTCBB: DMOI) now aims to open additional online virtual casinos in the near future.

Kansas City casinos rolling in a river of revenues Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:52:56 +0100
Kansas City’s riverboat casinos are rolling in a river of money. Last month's revenues exceeded $61.7 million for the sixth most lucrative month ever for the casinos. For the first time since August 2007, casino revenues there exceeded $60 million.

Indian tribes lobby to expand gambling beyond reservations Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:39:46 +0100
Indian tribes all across the U.S. are lobbying the U.S. Department of the Interior to allow them to expand gambling offerings off of reservations.

Tribal gambling revenues soaring in Oklahoma Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:10:33 +0100
The government of the state of Oklahoma received a surprising $70.4 million last year from Indian gambling compacts; triple the revenues it received a year earlier, according to state officials.

Public opinion moving Jamaica to legalize blackjack, roulette Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:39:37 +0100
A new public opinion poll of Jamaicans suggests the populace there wants the government to legalize casino games, including roulette, blackjack, and other entertainments.

Illinois launches new lottery ticket to benefit HIV/AIDS victims Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:32:41 +0100
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich (D-Ill.) last week debuted the nation’s first "instant lottery ticket" in which 100% of net proceeds will support the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS.

Missouri planning to expand gambling at casinos Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:18:17 +0100
Politicians in Missouri this week restarted the debate over casino loss limits, currently set at $500 every two hours. Funds generated by the new policy...