Ind. hairstylists say all agreed to share jackpots February 27, 2013 at 4:55 pm Charlie Wilson, Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Seven hairstylists who are fighting for a share of a $9.5 million lottery prize bought by a co-worker at an Indianapolis salon testified Wednesday that they had all agreed to share any winnings from tickets purchased at the same time as those for an office pool. Marion County Judge Heather Welch said she will decide by Friday whether to … [Read more...]
Senate weighs privacy for lottery winners February 27, 2013 at 3:36 pm Bob Christie, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) - Lottery winners in Arizona would be able to keep their anonymity under a bill approved Wednesday following a contentious hearing in a state Senate committee that pitted the Republican sponsor against Democrats who argued it would diminish public accountability. The bill by Rep. John Kavanagh was prompted by the public release of a Fountain Hills … [Read more...]
Company plans to test electronic version of keno February 27, 2013 at 3:33 pm Chris Sieroty, Las Vegas Review-Journal Keno, which is one of the oldest and simplest casino games, is big business in Nevada. Keno players select numbers, typically 1 to 80, then wait to see if those numbers are picked during the game. But for casinos it can be an expensive game to operate, in terms of employees and square footage dedicated to keno. Gaming Arts LLC thinks it has … [Read more...]
Lawmakers scramble for unclaimed lottery prizes February 27, 2013 at 2:26 pm Michael Brick, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - So a guy walks into a gas station, buys a scratch-off, wins a few bucks, gets distracted with some fool thing and eventually puts the lucky ticket through the wash in his Wranglers. It happens. No big deal. But for state lawmakers in a tough budget year nationwide, the unclaimed prizes are adding up to a tempting pot of cash. "It's … [Read more...]
Report: Tribal gaming revenue declining in Wis. February 27, 2013 at 9:35 am MILWAUKEE (AP) - A new report shows tribal gaming revenue in Wisconsin has declined. Gaming by the state's 11 tribes generated about $1.2 billion in 2011, down nearly 5 percent from 2007. The Casino City's Indian Gaming Industry report says Wisconsin is one of seven states where tribal gaming revenue has declined. Twenty-eight states have tribal casinos. Nationally, tribal gaming revenue is … [Read more...]
Tribal gaming up 3.4 percent, best showing in three years February 27, 2013 at 5:36 am Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Indian casinos thumbed their noses at the recession in 2011. Tribal gaming operations across the U.S. recorded their best annual performance in three years, growing revenues nationwide by 3.4 percent. According to Casino City's annual Indian Gaming Industry Report, the nation's 460 tribal casinos in 28 states collected $27.427 billion in gaming … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Convention Center set for $2.5 billion upgrade February 27, 2013 at 5:34 am Laura Carroll, Las Vegas Review-Journal A $2.5 billion project to re-create the Las Vegas Convention Center and the surrounding area was given the green light Tuesday. The first phase of the Las Vegas Global Business District, under way through 2014, is estimated to cost $150 million, or all bond revenue the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has available. The remainder of the … [Read more...]
Cab drivers’ parent union gives OK for strike February 27, 2013 at 5:34 am Tim O'Reiley, Las Vegas Review-Journal The high command of the union representing drivers at Las Vegas' second-largest cab company has consented to a strike in the face of growing driver impatience. Representatives of the Industrial Technical Professional Employees Union confirmed Tuesday that the president of its parent union had signed a strike authorization after hearing a renewed plea … [Read more...]
Report: Indian casinos revenue up slightly in 2011 February 27, 2013 at 3:19 am Stephen Singer, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Indian casinos brushed off weak consumer spending in a sluggish U.S. economic recovery to post a modest increase in revenue in 2011, an industry study reported Wednesday. Not only did revenue rise 3 percent, to $27.4 billion, but Indian casinos are holding on to their share of total casino gambling revenue, competing closely with … [Read more...]
Alabama Creeks lead nation in gambling growth February 27, 2013 at 3:05 am MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A new national study says Alabama's Creek Indian casinos have experienced record-setting growth for the fourth year due to the state's crackdown on privately operated casino. The Indian Gaming Industry Report by Casino City said Wednesday revenue for Alabama's Indian casinos grew by 26.4 percent in 2011. That was the fourth straight year where Alabama led the nation in … [Read more...]
Report: Revenue fell fast in ’11 at Conn. casinos February 27, 2013 at 3:05 am HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A study says Connecticut was in the top tier of states with Indian casinos generating revenue in 2011. It's also among states with the fastest falling casino revenue. "Casino City's Indian Gaming Industry Report" said Wednesday that Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun pushed Connecticut into the top five states that accounted for about 61 percent of total Indian casino gambling … [Read more...]
NY’s Indian casinos post revenue fall in 2011 February 27, 2013 at 3:00 am ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A new report shows the eight gambling facilities run by Indian nations in New York saw falling revenues in 2011. Casino City's Indian Gaming Industry Report to be released Wednesday says the gambling halls run by three tribes - the Oneidas, Senecas and Mohawks - had 2011 revenue of $921 million. That's down about 3 percent from 2010. Nationally, Indian casinos posted a … [Read more...]
Casino Aztar changing name to Tropicana Evansville February 26, 2013 at 7:17 pm EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Evansville's Casino Aztar says it's changing its name to Tropicana Evansville in June. The riverboat casino announced the rebranding on Tuesday. It reflects a 2010 change in ownership when Tropicana Entertainment Inc. acquired the then-bankrupt casino on the Ohio River from Columbia Sussex. Casino General Manager Ward Shaw says the Tropicana name has greater … [Read more...]
Christie signs NJ Internet gambling bill into law February 26, 2013 at 7:04 pm (Updated) Wayne Parry, Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Get ready for betting in your jammies, at work, from the kitchen table, or at the beach: New Jerseyans - and possibly many others - will soon be able to gamble over the Internet. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill Tuesday legalizing Internet gambling, hours after the state legislature passed a revised bill that made the … [Read more...]
Patrick ‘close’ to new casino compact with tribe February 26, 2013 at 5:52 pm Bob Salsberg, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Deval Patrick said Tuesday he was nearing a revised casino agreement with the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe but planned to run the major elements of the deal by federal officials before submitting it for final approval. The governor is hoping to avoid a repeat of the events of last year, when a compact he signed with the tribe was approved by the … [Read more...]
Wynn Resorts, Guy Savoy given five-star awards by Forbes February 26, 2013 at 3:22 pm Chris Sieroty, Las Vegas Review-Journal Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Restaurant Guy Savoy are among the 2013 Forbes Five-Star Award winners. Forbes Travel Guide on Tuesday announced its 55th annual listing of five-star hotels, spas, and restaurants. It named the Tower Suites and spas at Wynn and Encore in Las Vegas and the hotels and spas at Wynn Macau and Encore Macau in its list. Combined, … [Read more...]
NJ lawmakers pass Internet gambling bill February 26, 2013 at 3:10 pm Wayne Parry, Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey legislators gave final approval Tuesday to a bill legalizing gambling over the Internet, sending it to Gov. Chris Christie, who has indicated he will sign it quickly. The state Assembly and Senate passed an updated version of the bill that Christie vetoed on Feb. 7, making the changes he asked for including setting a 10-year trial … [Read more...]
Cincinnati casino gearing up for opening next week February 26, 2013 at 2:59 pm Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) - Cocktail servers in red bustiers and short, black skirts carried around cocktails, dealers practiced taking chips and doling out winnings, and slot machines chimed as the last of four voter-approved casinos in Ohio geared up Tuesday for its opening in less than a week. Minus the gamblers, the $400 million Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati looked … [Read more...]
Maryland Live! to begin table games in April February 26, 2013 at 2:35 pm ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland's largest casino says it's on track to open live table games in April. Maryland Live! announced Tuesday that table games like blackjack will begin on April 11, pending final regulatory approval. The casino says it will have 122 table games. In addition to that, about 50 poker tables will be added when a two-level poker room is finished by this … [Read more...]
Former IGT game developer joins Aristocrat Leisure February 26, 2013 at 1:51 pm Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal International Game Technology's former top game developer has joined a rival slot machine manufacturer. Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. said Tuesday Joe Kaminkow has joined the company's U.S. division as senior vice president of game development. Kaminkow will be based in Las Vegas and is expected to begin work in May. His employment is subject to certain … [Read more...]
Mo. House endorses new lottery ticket for vets February 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri House members have endorsed a proposal to create a new lottery ticket to help veterans. Revenues from the Missouri Lottery currently are directed to education. Under the measure approved Tuesday, proceeds from the new ticket would go to the Veterans Commission capital improvement fund. The proposal needs another vote before moving to the Senate and would … [Read more...]
DA’s mother cited after altercation at Pa. casino February 26, 2013 at 4:39 am PLAINS, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say the mother of the Luzerne County district attorney assaulted and threatened a bar manager at a northeastern Pennsylvania casino. Sixty-five-year-old Cletta Salavantis is the mother of first-term top prosecutor Stefanie Salavantis. Plains Township police say Cletta Salavantis has been cited for disorderly conduct and harassment after allegedly slapping a bar … [Read more...]
Conn. casino to discuss proposal in Mass. town February 26, 2013 at 3:16 am PALMER, Mass. (AP) - Officials from Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut plan to update residents in Palmer next week about their proposed $600 million casino project in town. The Republican of Springfield reports (http://bit.ly/YRQ4Gl) that the public forum next Monday at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School is expected to draw a big crowd, as residents have been eager for more … [Read more...]
Leader of dissident IGT shareholder group offers to meet with management February 25, 2013 at 8:39 pm Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal The leader of a dissident group of International Game Technology shareholders has offered to meet with the slot machine manufacturer's chairman in an effort to resolve the company's heated proxy fight before next week's annual stockholders meeting. In a letter to IGT Chairman Phil Satre that was sent Monday, Ader Investment Management CEO Jason Ader … [Read more...]
Proposal would let Neb. lawmakers approve gambling February 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm Grant Schulte, Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A Nebraska lawmaker floated a measure Monday that would give the Legislature the power to approve and regulate casino gambling with voters' consent. Sen. Paul Schumacher of Columbus said Nebraska loses an estimated $300 million to $400 million in tax revenue that goes to border states that allow gambling, including three near the state … [Read more...]
