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Legislation Calling For Voter Approval To Expand Gambling In Rhode Island Approved By Lawmakers

June 13th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The House and the Senate in the state of Rhode Island wrapped up the 2010 legislative session by approving legislation on expanded gambling in the state in the last hours before the session came to a close, with the measure clearing the Senate just hours after it passed the House.

Gov. Rell Vetoes Bill Allowing Off-Track Betting In Three Restaurants; Owners Disappointed

June 12th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed on Friday a bill that would have allowed three more restaurants in Connecticut to offer off-track betting programs in their business establishments.

Conference Organizers File Suit Against Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

June 11th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

In answer to a legal case filed by a casino in Singapore for unpaid bills, organizers of a conference held in Marina Bay Sands filed a suit against the casino for a number of disasters during the four-day forum and for exercising pressure, coercion and threat.

Nearly $50M Approved By Maryland Board To Buy Slot Machines For State’s First Casino

June 11th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The Board of Public Works, in a 2-1 vote Wednesday, gave its approval to a contract worth $49 million to buy 1,062 slot machines from six different manufacturers for a casino that’s going to be the first in Maryland.

Gambling Pros and Cons Permeate Senate Gambling Bill Hearing

June 10th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Hundreds of people, composing of supporters and opponents of expanded gambling, filled the Gardner Auditorium to express their sentiments on a new Senate gambling bill in a Senate Ways and Means Committee public hearing.

Speller Gives Up Foxwoods Position

June 10th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises which owns Foxwoods, including MGM Grand at Foxwoods announced Monday that the President of Foxwoods Resort Casino, Michael Speller, stepped down from his top post “effective immediately.”

Pennsylvania Aiming To Be The Gaming Centre Of The East Coast

June 9th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Before the economic recession hit the United States and the entire world, Atlantic City reigned supreme in the world of gambling in the Northeast.

After Casinos, Ohio Considering Putting Slots At Tracks

June 9th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

After rejecting several attempts in the past years to legalize casino gambling in the state, voters in Ohio finally approved last November a constitutional amendment authorizing four new casinos, one each in the cities of Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo, thanks to an efficient campaign effort carried out to promote the issue.

More Details Of Senate Gambling Proposal Bared

June 8th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Last week, the Massachusetts Senate presented in a caucus their own version of a gambling proposal which would authorize three casinos spread out geographically across the state.

Slight Increase In Slots Revenue Cannot Keep Up With Increased Tax Relief Participants

June 7th, 2010 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

In Pennsylvania, tax revenues from slot machines go into the property tax relief program. In Alle-Kiski Valley, the school districts levy the taxes on personal property, which in Pennsylvania law apply only to land and building.