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Maine Racino Proposal Gets Another Push

April 8th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The debate for expanded gambling in the state took a step forward as gambling supporters, today, laid forth their arguments in support of allowing more casinos to operate in the state.

MonteLago to Bring Gaming Back to Lake Las Vegas

April 7th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The tides just keep turning in favor of Vegas. Recently, the financially strapped Lake Las Vegas community is finding new hope in the form of a bid to operate the Casino MonteLago located at the MonteLago Village Resort.

Revel to Foot $1 Million Bill for Garden Pier Remodeling

April 5th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

In a bid to spruce up the Garden Pier to keep up with the flashy times in America’s second biggest gambling market, Revel Entertainment Group is dedicating $1 million to remodel the pier’s facade.

Iowa Remembers Riverboat Casino Debut, 20 Years ago

April 5th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

It’s hard to fathom when history hits another milestone, but Iowa’s acceptance of Riverboat along the Mississippi has just hit that mark. For the twentieth time in twenty years, Iowa is playing host to Riverboat Casinos, a stirring reminder of the early roots of gambling in the state.

Casino Introduces Free Slots Tutorials for Newbie Gamers

April 4th, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

They say practice makes perfect. What about getting your hand into some gambling practice without having to spend any money until you are fully ready to bet that you can win against the House? That’s what the Casino New Brunswick is planning to offer gambling newbies who are looking to try slots before they wager anything.

Australia Looks to Keep Sports Betting Activities Healthy But Still in Check

April 3rd, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

Sports is fast catching traction Down Under as patrons start to appreciate the value of a good wager on a favorite team. The game at Hawthorn-Melbourne on Sunday, for example, raised more than $25 million in AFL bets, something that cannot be said of any professional sport long ago.

Churchill Downs Explores the Future of Instant Racing

April 3rd, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The race to install Instant Racing game in slot-like configurations is on with officials at Churchill Downs awaiting on the ruling that will be promulgated by the Kentucky courts on the game’s legality as well as determining profit sharing schemes so the tracks can benefit from it as an improvement.

Texans Considers Expanded Gambling Proposals to Ease Budget Problems

April 2nd, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

The once gambling-allergic state of Texas is now on the verge of voting on an expanded gambling bill that would help to raise more income for the state, more jobs for locals, and a stronger regulation policy for gambling ventures as a whole.

Internet Sweepstakes to Take a Tumble

April 2nd, 2011 in Casino News, Online Casino News, Other Gambling News

In a sweeping move to characterize various forms of gaming, Virginia state lawmakers are looking to banning sweepstakes cafes while endorsing betting on horses. State officials are convinced that horse betting is a legal and beneficial pastime ,while internet sweepstakes are “illegal and preys only on low income residents.”

Sands Hotel Bethlehem Targets May Opening

March 31st, 2011 in Casino News, Land Casino News, Other Gambling News

A new Sands Hotel in Bethlehem is optimistic that initial timetables for opening are still doable. As it stands, the project is due for a launch in May and with barely a month away, casino and hotel staff are in a mad dash to get things in order.