East Chicago Foundation Sues Marion County to Keep Casino Cash
On May 6, 2007, the nonprofit receiver of the $6 million in yearly casino payments has filed a case against the city to keep the source of the money open. The nonprofit concerned, the Foundations …
Protest Group Starts Anti-Casino Campaign in Sedgwick County
The organization “No Casinos in Sedgwick County” officially started their anti-casino campaign on June 12, 2007 at Century II, one of the biggest proposed locations for the destination casino. The “No Casinos in Sedgwick County …
Legal Hurdles Remain as the Wyandotte Nation Works in their Tribal Casino in Kansas
On May 21, 2007, the reconstruction at a former Masonic Temple located in Kansas City into a gambling casino has quickened. Crossland Construction Company Inc. Superintendent Mark Stark said that they are currently in the …
Niagara Has Not Experienced Benefits from Hosting Gambling Casinos
As of May 29, 2007, according to a survey conducted by the Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce, the city of Niagara Falls has not experienced any benefits from hosting casino facilities that the province of …
Casino Operators Experience Decline in Profits Compared to Last year
On May 15, 2007, the shares of gambling casino organizations closed lower with Hong Kong based casino organization Melco PBL Entertainment Ltd., announcing a loss in the first quarter of 2007 due to higher operating …
Tri-State Horse Racing Track Construction of Poker Room Right After Casino Table Games Vote
Customers on the Tri-State Horse Racing Track would not immediately enjoy casino games like poker, blackjack, craps and roulette until early next year, if the voters from the Kanawha County had approved of the plan. …
Pittsburgh Steelers Demand Pittsburgh Planning Commission's Reconsideration Regarding New Casinos
April 25, 2007, could be the toughest block that the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to face in 2007. The developer for the Majestic Star Casino, Mr. Don Barden, is planning to build a casino facility …
Proposal for Missouri Casino Approved by Narrow Margin
On April 25, 2007, the State Senate of Missouri gave their initial nod of approval to the Missouri casino industry’s long dream, which is removing the $500 loss minimum. The Bill’s main author, Senate Majority …
Prime Minister Tony Blair Calls the Supercasino Decision "a Pity"
On April 20, 2007, Prime Minister Tony Blair commented that the decision regarding the selection of Manchester as the location for the first supercasino in the United Kingdom is “a pity”, adding that it was …
Tribal Casino Resort Planned in Fresno California
On March 29, 2007, the plans for a gambling casino facility in Fresno, California are on the drawing board as an agreement was finalized between the American Vantage Cos. and the Big Sandy Rancheria Tribe, …