Evan Davies of SkyCity Steps Down as Head of Company
On June 26, 2007, the business industry was not surprised about the abrupt departure of SkyCity’s top executive, which follows shareholder concerns that SkyCity is under performing beyond expectations. Evan Davies has stepped down as …
River Rock Authority Plans to Replace Starter Casino
On June 29, 2007, the River Rock Entertainment Authority has publicly announced their plans to replace their 62,000 starter casino facility near the Sonoma County community with a 600,000 Tuscan themed casino facility. The $300 …
Florida Governor Charlie Christ to Discuss Casinos Issues With the Seminole Indian Tribe
As of April 8, 2007, if the state of Florida wants to take part in the Seminole Indian Nation’s $1.3 Billion gambling profits, state Gov. Charlie Christ may have to offer some form of concession …
Ameristar Casino Inc to Buy the Resorts East Chicago
On April 4, 2007, the Ameristar Casinos Incorporated announced that they will be acquiring the Resorts East Chicago for about $675 million as their first venture in the Chicago Gambling Industry. Ameristar announced that they …
Governor Mike Beebe Sees No Reason to Reiterate Arkansas Opposition to Casino Plans
On April 21, 2007, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe commented that there is no need for him to formally voice out his opposition to the casino plan that an Indian Tribe from Oklahoma wants to construct …
Talks Between the Oneida Tribe and New York Missed the Casino Issue Deadline
On May 1, 2007, the deadline passed for the Oneida Indian Tribe and New York to discuss the Oneida Tribe’s Turning Stone Casino and Resort Facility issue. The 2 parties were supposed to meet on …
Mountaineer Racing Tracks to Hire More Employees if Table Gambling Bill Passes
The officials from the Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort plan to employ 700 additional staff members if the casino table games bill is approved in Hancock County. In Ohio County, officials from the Wheeling Island …
Decision by Horry County Council Surprises Riverboat Casino Operators
As of April 3, 2007, a decision announced by the Horry County Council has the operators of the 2 Little River casino boats still in shock. At the meeting, which aimed to review ways to …
Vietnamese Casino Facility Begins Construction
On April 16, 2007, construction has begun on the Vietnam Casino City facility, considered to be the first ever luxury gaming/resort in the country of Vietnam. The Vietnam Casino City will have 5 Las Vegas …
Gaming Board Sues the Philadelphia City Council Regarding Casino Regulations
On April 12, 2007, the Pennsylvania Gaming Board filed a case against the Philadelphia City Council before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court aimed at cutting Philadelphia’s jurisdiction over the gambling casinos. Last December 2006, the Pennsylvania …