Land Based Casino News

The amount of news coming from worldwide brick and mortar casino and gaming companies is astounding. Add the explosive growth of the American casino industry and you have some very busy reporters. The land based casino news our reporters focus on is business and legal oriented. This means that if any casino gaming company adds a new casino somewhere in the world, it will be reported on here. This means that if the Indians in the United States face an issue with their government, it will be published here. All the latest brick and mortar casino news will be covered extensively by Online Casino Advisory writers. We hope you enjoy.

Despite Loud Objections, Sports Gambling Best for Ontario
Published on July 4, 2008 by K.C. Carmichael

Political leaders in Ontario are considering bringing sports books to local casinos, despite much demagoguery in resistance....

Mike Tyson to Play Poker in Australia; Women and Children Hide
Published on July 4, 2008 by Tom Weston

Nobody has knowledge of Mike Tyson's plan to attend a poker tournament in Australia as Crown Casino's guest, but who's going to be the one to tell him no?...

Florida Supreme Court Voids Blackjack Deal, Costs State Billions
Published on July 3, 2008 by Joshua McCarthy

In an incredible display of foolishness, the Florida Supreme Court struck down the compact between Governor Crist and the Seminole Tribe allowing Class III gambling at Indian casinos....

Las Vegas Sands Gambles on Macau to Hit Jackpot Again
Published on July 2, 2008 by K.C. Carmichael

Having already made a fortune in Macau, Las Vegas Sands is pushing its bet, hoping to dominate the gambling mecca with a risky new complex of hotels and casinos....

Isle of Capri Casinos Reports Terrible Fourth Quarter
Published on July 2, 2008 by Ed Bradley

Isle of Capri disappointed casino investors on a mid-morning conference call, revealing hefty losses in the fourth quarter....

Tropicana Casino Forfeiture Upheld, No Practical Alternative
Published on July 1, 2008 by Tom Weston

Regulators' decisions to deny licensing to Tropicana Casino owners and force a sale of the property were upheld by a New Jersey appeals court, much to the relief of everyone involved in proceeding with that process over many months....

Gambling Scandals Cause NBA to Name Officiating Czar
Published on July 1, 2008 by Matt Miller

Loss of fan trust in referees after gambling scandals and biased calls toward popular big-market teams has forced the NBA to make a public relations move, appointing a retired general to oversee officials....

Robbers Hit Casino at Louisiana Truck Stop
Published on July 1, 2008 by A.J. Maldonado

A casino attached to a highway truck stop in Louisiana was robbed in the middle of the night....

Police Seize Money From Bras in Poker Raid
Published on June 30, 2008 by Joshua McCarthy

Police in Texas once again use valuable resources to trap poker players, letting no cleavage deceive them....

Porn King Sued by Wynn for Gambling Debt
Published on June 30, 2008 by Preston Lewis

Joe Francis of "Girls Gone Wild" fame apparently went a little wild himself at the casino tables, and now faces a suit by Wynn Las Vegas to recover $2 million in debts....

Gambling Debt Honored by Walking Streets Nude
Published on June 30, 2008 by Tom Weston

In what hopefully will start a trend among American models and actresses, a Chinese man paid his gambling obligation by a nude public display....

Cruise Ship Layoffs Reflect Losing Battle Against Land Gambling
Published on June 29, 2008 by Matt Miller

Dirty politics did not help the cruise ship industry from losing its gambling exclusivity in Florida to land venues....

Indiana Allows Bars Bingo-Based Gambling
Published on June 28, 2008 by K.C. Carmichael

Tuesday a new law goes into effect in Indiana, allowing licensed bars to sell gambling games based on bingo principals....

Indian Tribes Deny Members Casino Benefits
Published on June 28, 2008 by Joshua McCarthy

Continuing fights by tribal councils to dis-enroll tribal members are a result of appalling greed over casino funds....

Kansas Supreme Court Makes State Millions, Rules Casino Plan OK
Published on June 27, 2008 by Tom Weston

Months of planning have already gone into ideas for Kansas casinos, so today's judgment by the state Supreme Court that those casinos would be legal caused held breath to be let out in relief....

Robot Dogs Find Poker a Fun, Safe, and Skillful Sport
Published on June 26, 2008 by Matt Miller

"Dogs Playing Poker" comes to life, and they aren't bad at it either....

Macau Casino Billionaire Stanley Ho Takes Company Public
Published on June 25, 2008 by Julie Wong

Stanley Ho, who has run a monopoly on casino gambling in Macau for decades, has decided to take his company public this week in order to compete with new foreign-owned casinos....

Gambling Patrons Shy From Vegas As Traveling Costs Rise
Published on June 23, 2008 by Matt Miller

The increased cost of fuel and travel has led Las Vegas patrons to seek gambling pleasures elsewhere; will they return when economic trends reverse?...

Washington State Lottery Uses Candy Logos, Drawing Minors
Published on June 22, 2008 by A.J. Maldonado

In a move way out of bounds, the Lottery in Washington entered into an agreement with candy manufacturers to use their brands to promote scratch-off tickets....

ATMs Removed From Gambling Areas, Australian Senator Proposes
Published on June 22, 2008 by Ed Bradley

Nick Xenophon believes problem gambling will decline if ATMs were not allowed in bars and clubs with gambling machines....

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