CasinosNew Hampshire Gaming
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LETTER: With N.H. casino killed, beware of more taxes (5/25/2013)
(New Hampshire) -- To the Editor: Your recent editorial, "Casino loss is N.H. gain," contained the following sentence: "Imagine that, a budget surplus...
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POLL: Was Gambling Bill's Failure 'A Major Defeat' for Gov. Hassan? (5/25/2013)
(New Hampshire) -- In the wake of the House killing the casino gambling bill on Wednesday, some attempted to pin the bill's failure on Gov. Maggie Hassan, who...
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Casino angst haunts halls of N.H. power (5/24/2013)
(New Hampshire) -- A casino is not what Seacoast residents believe is in the best interests of the state, according to local lawmakers who voted against expanded...
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EDITORIAL: The casino vote: The House did its duty (5/24/2013)
(New Hampshire) -- This was to be the year that a casino passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives. The governor campaigned on expanded gambling, included it in...
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Gaming experts: N.H. will roll dice again on casino (5/24/2013)
(New Hampshire) -- Hub gaming officials and developers are breathing a sigh of relief after New Hampshire lawmakers shot down the latest bid to legalize casinos, but the...
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N.H. wins big with rejection of casino (5/24/2013)
(New Hampshire) -- The New Hampshire House's rejection of a bill that would have opened casino gambling in the state was a triumph of responsibility and reason over...
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Casino vote stirs emotions on both sides (5/23/2013)
(New Hampshire) -- The organization representing construction workers in New Hampshire decried the 199-164 vote by the House on Wednesday to kill casino gambling, while...
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New York Gaming
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Bonacic: Casino Locations Should Be Identified (5/25/2013)
(New York) -- This fall, voters could decide whether to legalize gambling. At least one state senator thinks voters should know where those casinos would be located.
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Bonacic proposes two casinos in Sullivan, one in Ulster (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- State Senator John Bonacic (R- Mt. Hope), chairman of the Senate’s Gaming, Racing and Wagering Committee has introduced legislation allowing two...
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Bonacic: Casino Locations Should Be Identified (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- This fall, voters could decide whether to legalize gambling. At least one state senator thinks voters should know where those casinos would be located....
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GOP gambling bill: 5 upstate casinos, LI OTB video slots (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- Countering a proposal by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Republicans put their weight behind a bill to authorize up to five new upstate casinos over the next...
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Hudson Valley State Senator Wants Three Casinos In The Catskills (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- A state senator from the Hudson Valley has introduced legislation that would allow for up to seven casino licenses, three of which would be for the...
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Senator offers casino timetable (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- State Sen. John Bonacic, a Republican from the Catskills, introduced a bill Thursday that gave his conceptual framework for the siting of potential new...
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Ottawa Casino
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Exactly when did the city approve asking for two casinos? (5/25/2013)
(Ottawa) -- Tim Tierney thinks enough has changed on the casino file since council first approved the idea back in October that he’s going to try to convince his...
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Delaware Gaming
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Dover Downs threatens layoffs if casino taxes aren't lowered (5/24/2013)
(Delaware) -- Dover Downs, the casino operator and one of Dover’s largest employers, said it is considering laying off hundreds of its workers and shuttering...
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Echo Entertainment
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Packer exposes Echo downside after stake sell-off (5/24/2013)
(Australia) -- JAMES Packer has emerged triumphant on day one of life outside Echo, with the target's price slumping to a record closing low of $3.03 and returning...
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Echo shares plunge after Crown pull-out (5/23/2013)
(Australia) -- SHARES in Echo Entertainment have plunged to a record low after Crown sold its stake in its casino-operating rival.
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James Packer Gambles with $254 Million Echo Stake Sale (5/23/2013)
(Australia) -- James Packer has just cashed in his chips with regard to Echo Entertainment Ltd., but the billionaire remains firmly at the table in the race to offer...
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Speculation rife as Packer ditches Echo 'insurance policy' (5/23/2013)
(Australia) -- James Packer's strategy for establishing a casino in Sydney is again the subject of intense speculation after the billionaire's company, Crown...
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Foxwoods
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Foxwoods MA Promises 3,000 Jobs, Hiring Preference for Milford Region (5/24/2013)
(Massachusetts) -- The Foxwoods Massachusetts casino would bring 3,000 permanent jobs to Milford, the developer said Thursday, a number that would make the proposed...
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Illinois Gaming
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Five Reasons a Casino in Chicago Is Such a Gamble (5/24/2013)
(Illinois) -- As Illinois’s state lawmakers wrap up their spring session with a last-minute flurry of activity and negotiation, it’s a fairly sure bet that a...
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Giveaways to Big Gambling make Illinois budget crisis worse (5/23/2013)
(Illinois) -- If, during the last 23 years, Illinois had taxed Big Gambling at rates comparable to other states, then Illinois would have had an additional $35 billion...
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Rita, New Chief Sponsor of Gaming Expansion Bill, Says South Suburban Casino Is “Non-Negotiable” (5/23/2013)
(Illinois) -- The new chief sponsor of gaming expansion legislation being considered in Springfield says a casino license for Chicago’s suburbs is “non-...
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Sponsor: Gambling talks bill in final negotiations (5/23/2013)
(Illinois) -- The new sponsor of a plan to expand Illinois' gambling says legislation proposing five new casinos is in final negotiations.
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Labor & Unions
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Woodbine Slots employees set Monday strike deadline (5/24/2013)
(Ontario) -- More than 400 Ontario Lottery and Gaming employees are poised to walk off the job at the Woodbine Slots if a deal is not reached by 12:01 p.m. Monday.
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Maryland casino boom a boon to union membership (5/24/2013)
(Maryland) -- Maryland’s booming casino industry is providing a boost for organized labor in the state, the Baltimore Business Journal reports in this week's...
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Unite Here, Horseshoe Casino nearing labor peace agreement (5/24/2013)
(Maryland) -- In this week’s BBJ, I wrote about how the expansion of casino gaming in Maryland offers labor unions a huge opportunity to expand their membership...
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Ohio casino workers in Toledo agree to unionize (5/24/2013)
(Ohio) -- Casino employees in Toledo have voted to unionize, joining two other Ohio casinos that have taken steps to organize.
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Toledo casino workers easily agree to unionize (5/23/2013)
(Ohio) -- Workers at Hollywood Casino Toledo have voted to unionize and could begin negotiating their first contract within the next month.
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Maryland Gaming
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Rocky Gap Casino Resort flush with visitors; 1,000 estimated on first day (5/24/2013)
(Maryland) -- Nearly 300 people were waiting outside and in the lobby Wednesday when Rocky Gap Casino Resort officials emerged at about 4 p.m. to announce they had...
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A New Casino Opens in Maryland, With More to Come (5/23/2013)
(Maryland) -- A new 24/7 gambling casino has opened its doors in western Maryland, bringing the number of casinos operating in the state to four. A fifth is scheduled to...
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Rocky Gap Casino Resort flush with visitors; 1,000 estimated on first day (5/23/2013)
(Maryland) -- Nearly 300 people were waiting outside and in the lobby Wednesday when Rocky Gap Casino Resort officials emerged at about 4 p.m. to announce they had...
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Gambling commissioner wants close look at Penn National’s corporate plans (5/23/2013)
(Maryland) -- The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission plans to take a closer look at Penn National Gaming Inc.’s plan to split into two companies.
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Maryland gaming commission to examine Penn National's spin off plans (5/23/2013)
(Maryland) -- A member of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission said Thursday he wants the commission to take a closer look at plans by Penn National Gaming...
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Mohegan Sun
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Margaritaville complex opens in Atlantic City (5/24/2013)
(Atlantic City) -- Mitchell Etess thinks he knows the biggest thing that was wrong with New Jersey's oldest casino. "There weren't a whole lot of people...
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Navajo Casino
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1st Navajo casino in Arizona opens / $230 mil venue expected to draw residents, tourists (5/24/2013)
(Arizona) -- With a traditional invocation in its tribal language and the snip of oversized golden scissors, the Navajo Nation on Friday officially joined Arizona’...
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Navajo Nation officially opens Twin Arrows Casino (5/24/2013)
(Arizona) -- On a bright Friday morning, the Navajo Nation officially kicked off their new Casino resort in northern Arizona. Navajo Gaming Enterprise CEO Derrick...
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Officials: Twin Arrows to offer four-star experience (5/23/2013)
(Arizona) -- As officials for the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise prepared for the grand opening of the new Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort tomorrow, May 24, members of...
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Twin Arrows Casino to have a $429 Presidential suite (5/23/2013)
(Arizona) -- The new Casino boss, Derrick Watchman said the Navajo Nation spent $200 Million on the 4 star style luxury resort in northern Arizona.
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Oneida Nation
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Cayuga Nation blasts Cuomo’s casino plan (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- News of an agreement giving the Oneida Indian Nation exclusive casino gaming rights to 10 counties, including Cayuga County, has aroused the ire of the...
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Halbritter looks forward to brighter era after deal with state (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter is looking forward to doing business in Central New York, free of the shadow cast by the conflicts between the...
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Resorts AC
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It's officially 'Five O'Clock Somewhere' as Margaritaville opens in Atlantic City (5/24/2013)
(Atlantic City) -- A big, new tropical-themed sign on the Boardwalk facade of Resorts Casino Hotel makes it clear what has just arrived. “Jimmy Buffett’s...
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Margaritaville just the start as Atlantic City ramps up for summer (5/24/2013)
(Atlantic City) -- While the Margaritaville complex has been one of the most visible efforts to attract new visitors to Atlantic City, it's hardly the only one.
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Revel Casino
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Revel Casino Now Fighting For Its Life (5/24/2013)
(Atlantic City) -- One year ago, Atlantic City’s recovery hopes were pinned on a new, $2-billion resort on the north end of the boardwalk. Today, that resort has...
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Seneca Nation
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Sencas, Cuomo continue casino deal talks (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- Over the last week the Oneida Nation and the Mohawk Native have reached settlements with the Cuomo administration giving them exclusive rights to operate...
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St. Regis Mohawk
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Gaming tribe seeks more / Reservation expansion, utility lease payments on Mohawk agenda (5/24/2013)
(New York) -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council wants to annex a few thousand acres to expand its northern New York reservation and receive at least $70 million from...
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Toronto Casino
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Will there ever be a casino built in the Toronto area? (5/24/2013)
(Toronto) -- The future of gambling in Toronto is extremely hazy after this week’s decisions by city lawmakers.
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T.O. casino vote no surprise: Diodati (5/24/2013)
(Ontario) -- Toronto City Council’s decision to give a thumbs down to the idea of a casino in the city’s downtown came as no real surprise to Mayor Jim...
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Aqueduct
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Resorts World says it has hit $1 billion (5/23/2013)
(New York) -- Resorts World Casino New York City has hit another big milestone. The casino, which opened in October, 2011, announced last week that it raked in $67...
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Massachusetts Gaming
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Gaming Commission Won’t Rush to Choose a Western Mass. Casino Proposal (5/23/2013)
(Massachusetts) -- Tonight the chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission talked about a timeline for a Western Mass. casino with the Economic Development Council...
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Other News
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River Spirit Casino could get naming rights for Expo Center (5/24/2013)
(Oklahoma) -- The fair board on Tuesday will consider a branding agreement with River Spirit Casino that would change the name of the Expo Center to River Spirit Expo.
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Tulalip resort, outlet mall owners scramble after I-5 bridge collapse (5/24/2013)
(Washington) -- The Tulalip Resort and Casino and The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington, two of the biggest tourism and retail destinations in northwestern Washington,...
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Barona, Sycuan Award County $1.7M; Ramona Substation Gets Fingerprint Reader (5/24/2013)
(California) -- The San Diego County Sheriff's Department Ramona Substation gained a fingerprint reader after $1.7 million in grants from tribal money was awarded to...
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Cheating at Horseshoe Cincinnati Casino? Five people to be indicted (5/24/2013)
(Ohio) -- Accusations of cheating at the new Horseshoe Cincinnati Casino are going to be made public on Tuesday, 9 On Your Side has learned from sources.
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Palms introduces new website (5/23/2013)
(Las Vegas) -- The Palms on Thursday rolled out a new website, another upgrade made to the off-Strip property that has spent $50 million in the past year remodeling .
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Thrill ride between two Rio towers planned (5/23/2013)
(Las Vegas) -- A zip line-like thrill ride will connect the two towers of the Rio and send guests soaring more than 400 feet above the off-Strip hotel-casino. The...
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Boyd casinos drop the green flag on new NASCAR slot machine (5/23/2013)
(Las Vegas) -- Ladies and gentlemen, start your gaming engines: Bally Technology’s new NASCAR slot machine will make its Las Vegas debut at several Boyd Gaming...
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$35M Margaritaville to hold grand opening in Atlantic City today (5/23/2013)
(Atlantic City) -- Mitchell Etess thinks he knows the biggest thing that was wrong with New Jersey's oldest casino.
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Newest Pa. casino set to open July 1 at Nemacolin (5/23/2013)
(Pennsylvania) -- Pennsylvania's newest casino will open to gamblers in just over a month. Officials announced Thursday that the $60 million Lady Luck Casino outside...
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Maryland Casino To Hire 200 Poker Dealers And Managers (5/23/2013)
(Maryland) -- Maryland Live! Casino, the state’s largest casino currently, announced on Tuesday plans to hire more than 200 poker dealers (and managers) for a brand new...
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April revenue for Tunica casinos declines (5/23/2013)
(Mississippi) -- After two consecutive months of gross gaming revenue increases, the Mississippi River counties saw revenue decline, not only for the month of April, but...
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Macau provides lesson in supply and demand (5/23/2013)
(Macau) -- Some things you must see for yourself to appreciate their scale and grandeur: Mount Rushmore, the Palace of Versailles, Arlington National Cemetery, Jay Leno...
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I'm The Comic Who Was Fired Because 10 Men Heckled Me To Show My Breasts And Vagina -- And I'm Finally Speaking Out (5/23/2013)
(Ontario) -- I’m on stage. But on this particular night, about five minutes into my set, a table of 10 dudes starting chanting: “Show us your tits! Show us...
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Couple charged in casino pilfering (5/23/2013)
(Oklahoma) -- A wife and her husband face federal felony charges Tuesday following a grand jury indictment for the theft of over $150,000 from an Anadarko casino and an...
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Rio Las Vegas opening zip line on top of casino (5/22/2013)
(Las Vegas) -- The Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is bringing a new thrill ride to its property.
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Tropicana's Tony Rodio says Atlantic City still a draw (5/22/2013)
(Atlantic City) -- A top Atlantic City gambling executive lashed out Tuesday at casino competitors in surrounding states, ridiculing them as little more than “...
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Pa. board OKs charges to use new resort casino (5/22/2013)
(Pennsylvania) -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved charges that non-resort guests must pay to gamble at a soon-to-open casino at a southwestern...
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Cherokee Casino Employees and Sallisaw chamber help celebrate tourism week (5/22/2013)
(Oklahoma) -- Motorists entering the travel plaza just off I-40 between Roland and Sallisaw were recently met with unmistakable Cherokee hospitality.
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Kent City Council cuts casino gambling tax rate (5/22/2013)
(Washington) -- The Kent City Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to reduce the city's gambling tax rate on the Great American Casino from 11 percent to 7 percent on...
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Casino mass market easier for investors to track: analyst (5/22/2013)
(Macau) -- Praveen Choudhary of Morgan Stanley says casino VIP segment subject to more variables
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