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New Englanders Prefer Smoke-Free Casinos, Survey Says

April 18th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The result of a new survey in New England is turning conventional wisdom on smoking bans in public places on its head. Until very recently, most casinos blamed a combination of the weak economy and the strengthening of anti-smoking laws in public places as the primary reason for their earning malaise.

Vernon Downs Opens 2011 Racing Season with Resounding Success

April 17th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Despite widespread debate about many racetracks facing financial issues to start the year, Vernon Downs stayed through the course to open the 2011 racing season with a bang.

Closure Likely for Embattled Meadowlands Racetrack

April 17th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

A proposal aimed at keeping the Meadowlands Racing Facility operational is instead giving more headaches for owners, patrons, and employees alike; this after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie threatened to close down the troubled racing facility should union officials not act to vote on the proposal to put it into effect.

Unclaimed Vouchers Bill Moves to Assembly Floor for Full Vote

April 16th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The state has finally won out in its bid to acquire paper vouchers that are unclaimed by winners who do not bother, given the meager value of their winning tickets.

Gaming Control Board awards Second State Gaming License to Nemacolin Woodlands

April 16th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The search for Pennsylvania’s second gaming license is finally over. After months of hearings, reviews, testimonies, analysis, lobbying and arguments, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has decided to award the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort located in Fayette County the state’s second casino license.

Atlantic City needs a Re-Invention, experts say

April 15th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Not many towns and cities find themselves in some sort of identity crisis, especially those who have been around the block for quite a while and have developed a reputation for specializing on one or two things.

MGM to Gain Controlling Stake in Macau Facility

April 15th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

MGM Resorts International is hard at work looking to gain a larger, if not a dominant, stake in one of the most well-known gaming facilities in the biggest gambling market in the world.

Foxwoods Submits Appeal to Regain License

April 15th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The search for the state’s second casino takes a new turn as original license owner Foxwoods Casino appealed to the Commonwealth Court on Monday to have its revoked $50 million license reinstated and that the company be allowed to build a casino in South Philadelphia as originally proposed.

Paragon Cuts Down Slots Proposal, Still Eyes Luxurious Marriott in Downtown Vancouver

April 14th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The final hurdle to opening the joint casino project by Paragon Development and Marriott International rests on the hands of the Vancouver City Council, this after Paragon and Marriott completed a public hearing that took longer than usual.

Penn National to Own and Operate Texas Pari-Mutuel Facilities

April 14th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The most recent ruling by the Texas Gaming Commission to approve the application by Penn National Gaming and Sam Houston Race Park for a joint investment regarding the ownership and operation of three pari-mutuel facilities in Texas is heralding the beginning of new era in gambling in the lone star state.