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College Township Near Penn State Explains Summer 2019 Decision to Allow Casino
The College Township Council, facing considerable backlash from community members, is explaining its decision to potentially allow a commercial casino in the Centre County borough. In 2017, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf (D) greatly...
Okada Manila Returned to Universal Entertainment, Kazuo Remains on Board
The governance of Okada Manila has been returned to Universal Entertainment Corporation after roughly three months of being run by 79-year-old Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada. The corporate offices of the Philippines integrated casino resort in...
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino Jackpot Won by Self-Excluded Individual
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino wrongly allowed a woman access who had previously self-excluded herself from all commercial gaming establishments in the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania State Police's Bureau of Gaming Enforcement revealed in its August blotter that...
PGA Golf Courses Coming to the Philippines – Nicklaus, Choi, and Faldo to Design
Three PGA golf courses are planned for the forthcoming Hann Reserve, located just north of the Clark Freeport Zone in the Philippines, where numerous commercial casinos operate. Hann Reserve is the second major announcement this...
Philippines Gaming Corporation Could Be Split, as Reform Calls Increase
For many years, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been operating its own casinos, while simultaneously regulating private commercial gaming properties. Philippines officials have pondered whether it's in the nation's best interest for...
Pennsylvania Lottery Claims Unregulated Skill Gaming Led to $650M Revenue Loss
The Pennsylvania Lottery claims its revenue is down because of unregulated skill gaming machines. The devices proliferate across the commonwealth in restaurants, bars, gas stations, convenience stores, and retail strip malls. The lottery claims they...
Foxwoods Embarks on $385M Expansion as Anniversary Celebration Continues
Foxwoods Resort Casino officially commemorated its 30-year anniversary in February. But the gaming destination owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is celebrating all year long by announcing an array of expansion and...
Bentley the Lion, Former MGM Grand Inhabitant, Dead at 15
Bentley the Lion, one of the former cats in the lion display at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, has passed away at the age of 15 years old. MGM Grand is the largest single hotel...
Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend Could Be Interrupted by Travel Delays, Says AAA
This Labor Day weekend, Las Vegas will be busy as expected. But AAA says flight disruptions and jam-packed highways could make for difficult travel. AAA releases holiday travel forecasts for major holidays but did away...
Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Bill That Saved Resorts Millions Overturned by State Judge
An Atlantic City casino property tax adjustment that would have saved nine gaming resorts some $55 million this year alone has been overturned by a state judge. Last year, New Jersey lawmakers and Governor Phil...
