Canada: Melnyk giving no ground in suit over gambling debt James Bagnall, Ottawa Citizen · November 14, 2019 at 8:26 pm Four months after a Connecticut casino launched a suit to reclaim $1 million in gambling debts from Eugene Melnyk, it seems the Ottawa Senators owner is digging in for a lengthy battle. This much can be gleaned from recent filings… [continue reading]
Chicago casino bill fails in Springfield Craig Wall, ABC7 Chicago · November 14, 2019 at 8:20 pm The Illinois House adjourned Thursday afternoon, ending any hope Mayor Lightfoot had of getting the Chicago casino bill passed this fall veto session. The House did pass a separate bill that would require fingerprinting for operators of casinos and sports… [continue reading]
Negotiations over sale of land for Hard Rock Casino still open in Spain Phil, G3 Newswire · November 14, 2019 at 8:08 pm The government of Catalonia has assured lawmakers that the negotiations for Hard Rock to acquire the land in of Vila-seca and Salou are still open. The government was responding to a question put forward by members of the Comú Podem… [continue reading]
Imperial Pacific summonsed to grand jury as authorities investigate dealings with CNMI Governor Inside Asian Gaming · November 14, 2019 at 8:02 pm Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been summonsed to testify before a grand jury in January and ordered to supply all communications between any of its owners, executive or employees and Governor Ralph Torres. The summons, received by… [continue reading]
No clarity on Tokyo’s IR policy expected before gubernatorial election Asia Gaming Brief · November 14, 2019 at 7:55 pm With Tokyo gubernatorial elections now scheduled for July 5 of next year, political observers are predicting that Governor Yuriko Koike will not clarify her stance on an IR bid for at least the next nine months or so. As has… [continue reading]
Italy seeks to shrink its online gambling field by 2023 Ted Menmuir, SBC News · November 14, 2019 at 7:53 pm Tightening control of Italy’s online gambling marketplace, the 5Star-DP coalition government seeks to reduce the number of incumbents participating in the market by 2023. Attached to 5Star-DP’s first Budget Law decree, the coalition government seeks to reduce the total number… [continue reading]
Twin River slot machine dispute with Rhode Island may fall into 2020 Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports · November 14, 2019 at 7:53 pm Twin River Holdings executives told investors Thursday’s the casino operator’s dispute over a slot machine deal with its home state of Rhode Island may not be resolved until next year. CEO George Papanier said on a quarterly conference call with… [continue reading]
OpenSports hits 35,000 bets per minute high for Melbourne Cup Luke Massey, SBC News · November 14, 2019 at 7:52 pm OpenSports hit a peak of 35,000 bets per minute for a single operator during last week’s Melbourne Cup – Australia’s most famous annual thoroughbred horse race. At peak betting times, the maximum number of bets per minute was 35 per… [continue reading]
Spectrum Gaming Group wins bid to conduct New York mobile betting study Matt Rybaltowski, SportsHandle · November 14, 2019 at 6:59 pm The New York State Gaming Commission awarded a bid to Spectrum Gaming Group Thursday to conduct a comprehensive study focused on the potential implementation of mobile sports betting by the state’s private casinos. Pending contract approval by the Office of… [continue reading]
Golden shares jump more than 6% after stock purchase by company director Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports · November 14, 2019 at 6:57 pm A stock purchase Thursday by one of the directors in Golden Entertainment gave the casino operator another boost in its share value following last week’s lift from third quarter earnings. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Golden… [continue reading]
Arkansas: Pope County casino moves to outflank Russellville opposition Max Brantley, Arkansas Times · November 14, 2019 at 6:38 pm The fight to finish the contest over who’ll win a casino permit to operate a news casino in Pope County intensified yesterday, with the county taking moves to solidify its control of the process over the city of Russellville. County… [continue reading]
Chicago hopes to land casino ‘compromise’ in waning hours of veto session Tina Sfondeles and Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times · November 14, 2019 at 6:22 pm Mayor Lori Lightfoot has signed off on changes to a Chicago casino “compromise” measure she hopes lawmakers will approve in the waning hours of the veto session Thursday. The revised structure mostly aligns with the proposal put forward Wednesday by… [continue reading]
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s October revenue shows drop from 2018 Michael R. Wickline, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · November 14, 2019 at 6:17 pm The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s revenue and amount raised for college scholarships fell sharply in October from the same month a year ago, when the lottery’s finances were bolstered by a $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot and $700 million Powerball jackpot…. [continue reading]
Wisconsin: Potawatomi tests Lyft program to solve employee transportation issues Margaret Naczek, Milwaukee Business Journal · November 14, 2019 at 6:16 pm Employees at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, like those for many of its neighboring businesses, face difficulties in transportation to and from the Menomonee Valley. That difficulty prompted Potawatomi to launch a new pilot program with Lyft, which will begin Nov…. [continue reading]
Stadium district could drastically change area around Raiders home Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal · November 14, 2019 at 6:13 pm The massive $2 billion, 65,000 fan capacity stadium rising up just west of the Las Vegas Strip won’t be the only noticeable change in the long-standing industrial area off of Russell Road and Interstate 15. Clark County officials are in… [continue reading]
Oklahoma governor digs in on gambling showdown with tribes Sean Murphy, Associated Press · November 14, 2019 at 6:10 pm OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Oklahoma’s new Republican governor doubled down Thursday on his position that the state’s gambling compacts with Indian tribes expire at the end of the year, setting up a potential legal showdown with some of the state’s… [continue reading]
Another record month for sports betting in NJ: $487M in bets Wayne Parry, Associated Press · November 14, 2019 at 3:58 pm ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey’s sports betting industry set another monthly record in October for the amount bet as gamblers plunked down close to a half-billion dollars while baseball’s playoffs and World Series, football, basketball and hockey were… [continue reading]
Tribe eyes mobile wallet that could be ‘a gamechanger’ for the casino industry Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming Reports · November 14, 2019 at 3:45 pm NASHVILLE – A California tribal casino is looking to take the lead in Indian gaming with technology that allows customers to make electronic payments through their smartphones for slot play. The goal is to extend it to more players and… [continue reading]
Sports wagering expert offers ‘wait-and-see’ attitude on California ballot measure Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming Reports · November 14, 2019 at 3:20 pm NASHVILLE – An Oklahoma State University business professor who tracks the sports betting industry said at the TribalNet conference this week he expects several states to place measures on the ballot in 2020 to legalize the activity in their state…. [continue reading]
Pennsylvania: Frigid temperatures can’t cool enthusiasm for Hempfield mini casino Renatta Signorini, Trib Live · November 14, 2019 at 3:12 pm The gaming facility being built at Westmoreland Mall might be licensed as a so-called mini casino, but officials said there won’t be anything small about it. “Let us assure you, there is nothing that is second class about this facility,”… [continue reading]
Should New Jersey limit the number of Atlantic City casinos? Wayne Parry, Associated Press · November 14, 2019 at 1:22 pm TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Some New Jersey officials think the state should consider placing a limit on how many casinos would be allowed to operate in Atlantic City. There are currently nine casinos in the resort, and a Rutgers University… [continue reading]
Massive LED sign turns heads on Las Vegas Strip Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal · November 14, 2019 at 1:17 pm A massive LED sign promoting the Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. attraction has been turning heads since it debuted two weeks ago on the Las Vegas Strip. Cityneon Holdings, the parent company of the Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. at Treasure Island, unveiled the… [continue reading]
Indiana: Pro-casino PAC raised $162,500 for election effort Howard Greninger, Tribune-Star · November 14, 2019 at 1:14 pm A political action committee advocating for a new casino in Terre Haute raised $162,200, according to a pre-election finance report filed Oct. 14 with the Indiana Secretary of State. The largest single contribution during the reporting period, at $62,500, was… [continue reading]
Twin River, Rhode Island in talks on revenue shares, other issues Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal · November 14, 2019 at 1:10 pm But one of the two main combatants in the battle for the next $1-billion state gambling contract is quietly engaged in negotiations with the Raimondo administration over a new regulatory agreement. In fact, Wednesday was the mutually agreed-upon target date… [continue reading]
New Jersey the Test Case for Yahoo’s Sports Betting Entry John Brennan, NJ Online Gambling · November 14, 2019 at 1:03 pm The recent partnership reached between Yahoo and MGM Resorts for sports betting has intrigued many in the gaming industry who wonder exactly how this will work. On Thursday, we get a quick hint. Yahoo visitors in New Jersey will be… [continue reading]
