Archived Global Gaming & Hospitality News
Mobile casino games show stong growth in Q1
Posted: April-17-14 Posted by: VentureBeatMobile games account for half of social casino game revenue in the global market during Q1. Analysts predict the social casino game market will grow 31% in 2014, reaching revenue of $2.6BB.
Florida lawmakers withdraw legislation to expand gaming
Posted: April-03-14 Posted by: The Washington TimesKey lawmakers end legislative plan to broaden gambling in Florida. Supports commit to revive efforts in 2015.
Philadelphia casino bids complicated by regulations
Posted: March-16-14 Posted by: Philly.comLimits on ownership lead to complication in Philadelphia casino bids. Five applicants are vying for the license, and three of the five developers currently own casinos elsewhere in the state.
Florida Senate unveils gaming expansion proposals
Posted: February-25-14 Posted by: Tampa Bay TimesThe Florida Senate introduced three bills to expand gaming in the state. The legislation would include new comprehensive gaming regulation if approved.
SJM plans to run lotteries abroad
Posted: February-07-14 Posted by: MacauBusiness.comCasino operator SJM Holding Ltd has formed a joint venture with eGame Solutions Operation LTD to run lotteries abroad. SJM will own 75 percent of the joint venture which will control companies that run lotteries in five countries.
Online Gaming Expected to Grow
Posted: January-14-14 Posted by: GovTech.comNew Jersey’s online gaming revenue is expected to reach ~$400 million in 2014, prompting speculation that legal online gambling will expand dramatically in other states over the next two years.
Indiana county officials turn to casinos for funding
Posted: December-24-13 Posted by: NWI.comLake County, Indiana is facing budget shortfalls and has turned to casino revenues in order to complete its infrastructure projects. The county is budgeted to receive $17.6 million from riverboat casino taxation in 2013.
Caesars sues Massachusetts Gaming Commission chairman
Posted: December-12-13 Posted by: Boston HeraldCaesars Entertainment, which once planned to develop a casino at Suffolk Downs, has filed a federal lawsuit against the current chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
Caesars files federal lawsuit against Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair
Posted: December-12-13 Posted by: Boston HeraldCaesars Entertainment, which once planned to develop a casino at Suffolk Downs, has filed a federal lawsuit against the current chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
New Hampshire Legislature will consider a new casino bill in 2014
Posted: December-06-13 Posted by: Boston.comA New Hampshire gambling panel has voted in favor in legalizing casino expansion in the state. The State Legislature will consider the proposed bill in 2014.
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