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 […]
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Macau Casino Revenue Growth Slows Down in February
After an impressive growth of 36.4 per cent in January, gambling revenue in Asia’s bustling casino centre Macau rose only 5.7 per cent in February. The rate is lower than analysts’ 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. Gateway’s 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 […]
US Authorities Yet to Decide the Future of the Mashpee Wampanoag Casino
After decade-long efforts for establishing Indian gaming, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts is still no closer to receiving an approval for their casino project in Taunton. The US authorities are now reviewing documents and deciding whether taking Mashpee tribal land into trust is lawful or the tribal claims are […]
Caesars Windsor Casino Cancels Canadian Band Performance Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino in Ontario canceled the performance of the Canadian pop-rock band Hedley following allegations of sexual misconduct. The band was scheduled to entertain Caesars Windsor’s customers on 11th March. Caesars has apologized to its guests who have already bought tickets, compensating the fans with ticket refunds. […]
Supreme Court Upholds Congress’ Decision to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Michigan Tribal Casino
The Supreme Court ruled this Tuesday that the Congress had rightfully dismissed a lawsuit over a Native American tribe’s Michigan casino. The ruling came in relation to a legal motion filed by a Michigan resident against the government and an American Indian tribe. The man challenged the tribe’s casino expansion […]
Canadian Online Gambling Giant The Stars Group Embarks on Acquisition Voyage with CrownBet
The hottest news for today came from the backyard of the Canadian gambling giant The Stars Group (formerly known as Amaya). In a press release from earlier today, the company made a bombshell revelation that it has acquired a 62% equity interest in the Australia-based bookmaker CrownBet Holdings Pty Limited […]
Gateway Sells Three Vancouver-Area Gambling Properties to American Investors
One of Canada’s largest and most diversified casino operator Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) officially announced that it inked a sale-lease-back agreement for up to three Vancouver properties worth over C$500 million with American investors. Under the “Sale-Leaseback” agreement, Mesirow Realty Sale-Leaseback will be the new landlord of the […]
Opening of Macau’s Luxury Casino Resort The 13 Postponed for 2019
The ultra-luxurious casino hotel in Macau, dubbed The 13, will not launch before March 2019, a recent financial filing of its developing company reveals. The top-tier property was intended as a first-class resort targeting VIPs and high-rollers but an avalanche of setbacks have postponed its opening multiple times, with a […]
Cap on Rideau Carleton Raceway’s Allowable Number of Slot Machines – Myth or Reality?
Hard Rock International and the owners of Rideau Carleton Raceway in Ottawa, Ontario are partnering in a joint venture to renovate and expand the horse track. Earlier this month, the new operators of the raceway have unveiled more details about their plans to modernize the gambling property and transform it […]