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October tourism numbers tick upward

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Laura Carroll, LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL October was a solid month overall for Las Vegas visitation. Month-over-month, visitation was up 2.9 percent to 3.5 million over October 2011’s total of 3.4 million. Year-to-date, Las Vegas visitation rose 1.9 percent, bringing the… [continue reading]

Pro leagues make case to stop NJ sports betting

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – The four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA have filed legal papers calling New Jersey’s effort to allow sports gambling an “unlawful scheme” and a “blatant violation” of federal law. The leagues sued Gov. Chris… [continue reading]

New Reno-Sparks slogan: All seasons, 1,000 reasons

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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL SPARKS – The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority has unveiled its third promotional slogan in three years: “All seasons, 1,000 reasons.” RSCVA CEO Chris Baum announced the change Wednesday at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at John… [continue reading]

Florida voters won’t decide fate of big casinos

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Gary Fineout, ASSOCIATED PRESS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s gambling future, including the fate of its horse and dog tracks, Internet cafes and tribal-run casinos, appears likely to be decided by the Republican-controlled Legislature. After spending nearly $1 million on… [continue reading]

Zynga moves to enter US gambling market

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NEW YORK (AP) – Online games company Zynga said it has asked Nevada gambling regulators for a decision that could pave the way for it to enter the U.S. gambling market. This follows Zynga’s October disclosure that it has signed… [continue reading]

Rodeo draws big, diverse crowd with spending kick

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Laura Carroll, LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL The horse trailer pulls in to the South Point and a barn bellman walks outside to greet the guests. Tack and saddles are collected, along with luggage, while you simultaneously check-in to your hotel… [continue reading]

‘Temp’ Super Bowl casino may get more permanent

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Wayne Parry, ASSOCIATED PRESS TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Plans for a temporary casino in the Meadowlands may get more permanent. Backers of a temporary “pop-up” casino at New Jersey’s Meadowlands Sports complex in the week leading up to the 2014… [continue reading]

Judge allows electronic poker at Madison casino

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ASSOCIATED PRESS MADISON (AP) — A federal judge says the Ho-Chunk tribe can continue to offer electronic poker at its Madison casino. U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb ruled an arbitrator exceeded his power and did not have authority to ban… [continue reading]

Expert: Swift firing of Tulsa AD correct move

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Justin Juozapavicius, ASSOCIATED PRESS TULSA, Okla. (AP) – The swift dismissal of Tulsa’s athletic director shortly after he was named in an Oklahoma City gambling investigation last month could be looked on favorably by the NCAA as the agency investigates… [continue reading]

Democrats take aim at bid to privatize Pa. lottery

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MARC LEVY, Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democratic lawmakers are taking aim at GOP Gov. Tom Corbett administration’s move to privatize the Pennsylvania Lottery’s management, saying it is shrouded in secrecy and will result in a corporate giveaway that… [continue reading]

Forecast: Stadium-bound gambling revenues lagging

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gambling revenues intended to help pay the state’s share of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium are coming in slower than expected. That tidbit is tucked away in the new economic forecast from the state Wednesday…. [continue reading]

Interest groups clash over online poker

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Peter Urban, LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL WASHINGTON – State lottery directors are urging Congress to block online gambling legislation that they say would unnecessarily steer money to Nevada. Meanwhile Catholic activists and conservatives offered their support for the bill that would… [continue reading]

Ohio moves toward virtual ban on Internet cafes

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John Seewer, ASSOCIATED PRESS TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Ohio is moving toward shutting down hundreds of storefront gambling operations that have sprouted up in strip malls and vacant stores, offering computer games that operate like slot machines with cash prizes…. [continue reading]

Committee debates issues over privatizing lottery

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Bruce Shipkowski, ASSOCIATED PRESS TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – A state Assembly panel appeared divided Wednesday on whether a private company should take over management of the New Jersey Lottery, with Democrats urging officials to move cautiously and Republicans viewing the… [continue reading]

Pa. slots revenue up slightly over Nov. 2011

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) – State gaming officials say Pennsylvania casinos saw a slight rise in gross slots revenue last month, compared to November 2011. But the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says the increase was less than a half a percent, up… [continue reading]

Maryland casino revenues $43.1M in November

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BALTIMORE (AP) – Maryland’s three casinos pulled in $43.1 million in November, led by the new Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced Wednesday that Maryland Live, which opened in June, accounted… [continue reading]

SE Mass. gambling bidding could expand

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ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON (AP) – The head of the state gambling board says the race for a casino in southeastern Massachusetts could open up to commercial interests if the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian tribe’s efforts to open a casino fall through…. [continue reading]