
| Mar 11 |
President Casino Closing In St. Louis After Deal Is Reached
The legal battle between gaming regulators in Missouri and Pinnacle Entertainment regarding the President Casino in St. Louis is now over. The two sides agreed on Wednesday to close down the financially ailing casino. |
| Mar 11 |
Nevada Casino Revenue Drops, But Optimism Runs High
Nevada casinos had a revenue decrease in January, but it was small compared to previous months. The gaming industry is hoping this signals a turnaround in the near future. |
| Mar 11 |
Snow Buries Atlantic City Casino Revenue In February
The last thing the Atlantic City casino industry needed was a harsh winter, but that is exactly what it got. Consequently, revenue continued to tumble at the city's eleven casinos in February. |
| Mar 11 |
New York Steps Up Gambling Addiction Recovery Centers
The state of New York has expanded gambling much like many other states around the US, but they have also made sure there are plenty or resources for those with gambling addictions. |
| Mar 11 |
San Jose City Council Says Yes To Gambling Expansion Vote
The economy apparently has reached the point where it has broken down San Jose City Council members. After rejecting the idea of expanded gambling two years ago, the Council has now voted to place the issue on the June ballot. |
| Mar 11 |
Calder Casino Slot Revenue Comes Out Of Gates Slowly In Florida
The Calder Casino & Race Course had to know that it was going to take time to catch up to other pari-mutuels when it came to slot revenue. That was evidenced this week by the revenue generated in the first month the slots were operating. |
| Mar 11 |
Thousands Of Alabamians Remain Out Of Work Over Gambling Issue
The Task Force on Illegal Gambling has successfully driven thousands of Alabama residents out of work with recent raids on gambling establishments. Tow of the biggest employers in the state remained closed as of Tuesday. |
| Mar 11 |
Education The Key During National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week began on Monday and agencies all across the US are educating people on all of treatment options that are available for those with a gambling addiction. |
| Mar 11 |
Tropicana Entertainment Casino Company Emerges From Bankruptcy
Tropicana Entertainment has become the first major gaming company to emerge from bankruptcy caused by the economic recession. Billionaire Carl Icahn announced the news on Monday. |
| Mar 11 |
Las Vegas Sands To Make Casino Resort Proposal In Florida Wednesday
Las Vegas Sands will get their chance to share with lawmakers in Florida a vision of two major casino resorts in the state. The proposal will be shown to legislators on Wednesday. |
| Mar 11 |
Las Vegas Style Casino Plans Fuel Debate In Arizona
The Tohono O'odham Nation's plans to build a mega-casino resort similar to those found in Las Vegas has sparked controversy in Arizona. It has drawn so much negative feedback, that lawmakers are looking to stop the plans. |
| Mar 11 |
Florida Senate Offers Seminoles A Gambling Ultimatum
The Florida Senate was unhappy last year when they sent a Bill to complete a gambling compact with the Seminole Indians and it was changed. Now, the Senate has again offered a compact, along with a take it or leave it attitude. |
| Mar 11 |
Iowa Governor Pushes Regulators Towards Casino Expansion
Governor Chet Culver understands that Iowa already has many casinos, but the governor is pushing gaming regulators to approve four new licenses in the state. |
| Mar 11 |
Pennsylvania Slot Gambling Revenue Rises In February
Helped out by new casino openings, Pennsylvania slot revenue was up almost sixteen percent in February from the same period in 2009. The addition of table games should further increase revenue in the near future. |
| Mar 11 |
Problem Gambling Awareness Week Begins Sunday In Florida
Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed March 7th through March 13th Problem Gambling Awareness week in Florida. The United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse will be one of the groups participating in raising awareness. |
