Seminole Tribe reports theft of merchandise used at casino (06/11)
A $25,000 reward is being offered in connection with the theft of high-priced merchandise and liquor from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Thieves broke into a warehouse used by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. They stole... Seminole Tribe approves blackjack tables inside casino eatery (05/02)
The Seminole Tribe has authorized blackjack games inside a restaurant at its casino, a first in the U.S. gaming industry, South Florida reports. The tribe gets all of the revenue from the two tables inside the Martorano's restaurant. Owner-chef Steve... Tribes still in the running for casino in western Massachusetts (05/01)
Competition for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts is down to three proposals, including two from tribal enterprises. The western region initially drew four interested groups: the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole... Seminole Tribe backs $750M in financing with casino revenue (04/30)
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has secured a $750 million loan with its gaming revenues. The tribe will use the proceeds from the loan to pay off an existing loan and other costs, according to a press release. The tribe... Column: Bet on an expansion of non-Indian gaming in Florida (04/29)
Columnist Scott Maxwell on the race to expand gaming in Florida: Fifteen years ago, if you wanted to find a slot machine in Florida, you had to take a cruise to nowhere or sit inside some aluminum shack playing video... Florida Legislature signs contract for study of gaming industry (04/17)
The Florida Legislature signed a contract with the Spectrum Gaming Group to study the gaming industry in Florida. The contract is worth nearly $400,000, the Associated Press reported. The study will include the Seminole Tribe, whose Class III gaming compact... Florida governor approves ban on electronic gaming machines (04/11)
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed into law a ban on electronic gaming machines, a move that will shut down more than 1,000 non-Indian operations across the state. HB 155 bans electronic devices except for the ones operated by the... Tribes make pitches for commercial casino in Massachusetts (04/05)
Three tribes are bidding for commercial casinos in Massachusetts. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut wants to open a casino in the eastern part of the state. Scott C. Butera, the president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, will... Column: Key players in debate for expanded gaming in Florida (03/20)
Marc W. Dunbar on the state of gaming in Florida, including the Seminole Tribe: Lots of talk is circulating over what’s going on in Florida, the last big market in North America. As the Florida Gaming Committees in its Legislature... Report cites five percent jump in Florida tribal casino revenues (03/12)
Tribal casino revenue in Florida increased 5 percent in 2011, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. The Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe took in $2.16 billion that year, the report said. The Seminoles operate seven gaming facilities... Lawmakers want Seminole Tribe to report revenue from casinos (03/05)
The Florida House Select Committee on Gaming is asking the Seminole Tribe to disclose its gaming revenues. The tribe submits audits to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. And the Class III gaming compact requires the tribe to share... Column: Bet on an expansion of non-Indian gaming in Florida (02/28)
Robert Trigaux of the The Tampa Bay Times discusses Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report and Florida's gaming market: Florida is still trying to figure out how big a role gambling should play in its economy. Indian tribe casinos here... Column: Five things to learn at the Florida Gaming Congress (02/27)
Nancy Smith of Sunshine State News explores the Florida Gaming Congress: 1. Sweetness-and-light congeniality among sworn enemies, even with millions and even billions at stake. 2. Internet gambling is so not on the near horizon. 3. Pari-mutuels shouldn't be subjected... Seminole Tribe hosts eighth annual Florida Gaming Congress (02/26)
The Seminole Tribe is hosting the 8th annual Florida Gaming Congress. Topics include Indian gaming, financing and Internet gaming. The debate comes as the state prepares to debate whether to allow more gaming in the state. The conference is being... Florida Legislature seeks proposals for gaming industry study (02/21)
The Florida Legislature is requesting proposals for a two-part study on the gaming industry. The Invitation to Negotiate calls for a detailed analysis of the Seminole Tribe. The study must examine whether to extend the tribe's Class III gaming compact,... Column: Seminole Tribe hosting 8th Florida Gaming Congress (02/19)
"Here's a prediction -- and this is saying something considering gambling has barely a bill before the Legislature during the 2013 session: What goes on at Spectrum Gaming's 8th Florida Gaming Congress Feb. 25 and 26 at the Seminole Hard... Massachusetts Gaming Commission to move faster on casinos (02/15)
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission vowed to speed up its decision making process as tribes make their case for a casino in the Bay State. The commission agreed to issue licenses for the western and eastern regions of the state in... Questions: Can Seminole Tribe claim loosest slots in America (01/31)
"Can casinos really control how tight or loose a machine is? Heck, yes. Every slot machine offers a variety of payback options, determined by the computer chip that management decides to insert. Each machine has about six different chips. For... Mohegan Tribe gains support for casino bid in Massachusetts (01/25)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is seeing support for its casino bid in Massachusetts. The Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce endorsed the tribe's plan for the Mohegan Sun Palmer. The tribe is one of four bidders for a casino in... Key Florida lawmaker doesn't expect a gaming bill until 2014 (01/23)
Florida State Sen. Garrett Richter (R), the chairman of the Senate Gaming Committee, doesn't expect a comprehensive gaming bill until 2014. The first step is a study of the gaming industry. That's expected to be completed later this year. Richter... Seminole Tribe opens $25M makeover of first gaming facility (01/18)
The Seminole Tribe of Florida debuted a $25 makeover of its first gaming facility. The tribe was a pioneer in Indian gaming when it opened a high stakes bingo hall in 1979. The newly renamed Seminole Classic Casino celebrated its... Massachusetts casino application process raises $4.4M so far (01/16)
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission accepted 11 casino applications by a 5pm deadline on Tuesday, raising $4.4 million in the process. The commission will use the money to conduct background checks on the applicants. The information will be used to help... Lawmakers in Florida to authorize study of gaming impacts (01/15)
The Florida Senate Gaming Committee plans to authorize a study of the impacts of gaming. The study is expected to take two years. It will help determine whether lawmakers want to expand non-Indian gaming or negotiate a new Class III... Seven groups submit $400K bid for casino in Massachusetts (01/15)
So far, seven groups have submitted applications -- including a non-refundable $400,000 fee -- to compete for a casino in Massachusetts. H.3702, the state's gaming law, authorizes three casinos in different regions of the state plus one slot machine parlor.... Mohegan Tribe finds partner to bid on Massachusetts casino (01/14)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will submit an application today for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts. The tribe is partnering with Brigade Capital Management, an investment group based in New York, for the casino. Tuesday is the deadline to...
A $25,000 reward is being offered in connection with the theft of high-priced merchandise and liquor from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Thieves broke into a warehouse used by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. They stole... Seminole Tribe approves blackjack tables inside casino eatery (05/02)
The Seminole Tribe has authorized blackjack games inside a restaurant at its casino, a first in the U.S. gaming industry, South Florida reports. The tribe gets all of the revenue from the two tables inside the Martorano's restaurant. Owner-chef Steve... Tribes still in the running for casino in western Massachusetts (05/01)
Competition for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts is down to three proposals, including two from tribal enterprises. The western region initially drew four interested groups: the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole... Seminole Tribe backs $750M in financing with casino revenue (04/30)
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has secured a $750 million loan with its gaming revenues. The tribe will use the proceeds from the loan to pay off an existing loan and other costs, according to a press release. The tribe... Column: Bet on an expansion of non-Indian gaming in Florida (04/29)
Columnist Scott Maxwell on the race to expand gaming in Florida: Fifteen years ago, if you wanted to find a slot machine in Florida, you had to take a cruise to nowhere or sit inside some aluminum shack playing video... Florida Legislature signs contract for study of gaming industry (04/17)
The Florida Legislature signed a contract with the Spectrum Gaming Group to study the gaming industry in Florida. The contract is worth nearly $400,000, the Associated Press reported. The study will include the Seminole Tribe, whose Class III gaming compact... Florida governor approves ban on electronic gaming machines (04/11)
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed into law a ban on electronic gaming machines, a move that will shut down more than 1,000 non-Indian operations across the state. HB 155 bans electronic devices except for the ones operated by the... Tribes make pitches for commercial casino in Massachusetts (04/05)
Three tribes are bidding for commercial casinos in Massachusetts. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut wants to open a casino in the eastern part of the state. Scott C. Butera, the president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, will... Column: Key players in debate for expanded gaming in Florida (03/20)
Marc W. Dunbar on the state of gaming in Florida, including the Seminole Tribe: Lots of talk is circulating over what’s going on in Florida, the last big market in North America. As the Florida Gaming Committees in its Legislature... Report cites five percent jump in Florida tribal casino revenues (03/12)
Tribal casino revenue in Florida increased 5 percent in 2011, according to Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report. The Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe took in $2.16 billion that year, the report said. The Seminoles operate seven gaming facilities... Lawmakers want Seminole Tribe to report revenue from casinos (03/05)
The Florida House Select Committee on Gaming is asking the Seminole Tribe to disclose its gaming revenues. The tribe submits audits to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. And the Class III gaming compact requires the tribe to share... Column: Bet on an expansion of non-Indian gaming in Florida (02/28)
Robert Trigaux of the The Tampa Bay Times discusses Casino City’s Indian Gaming Industry Report and Florida's gaming market: Florida is still trying to figure out how big a role gambling should play in its economy. Indian tribe casinos here... Column: Five things to learn at the Florida Gaming Congress (02/27)
Nancy Smith of Sunshine State News explores the Florida Gaming Congress: 1. Sweetness-and-light congeniality among sworn enemies, even with millions and even billions at stake. 2. Internet gambling is so not on the near horizon. 3. Pari-mutuels shouldn't be subjected... Seminole Tribe hosts eighth annual Florida Gaming Congress (02/26)
The Seminole Tribe is hosting the 8th annual Florida Gaming Congress. Topics include Indian gaming, financing and Internet gaming. The debate comes as the state prepares to debate whether to allow more gaming in the state. The conference is being... Florida Legislature seeks proposals for gaming industry study (02/21)
The Florida Legislature is requesting proposals for a two-part study on the gaming industry. The Invitation to Negotiate calls for a detailed analysis of the Seminole Tribe. The study must examine whether to extend the tribe's Class III gaming compact,... Column: Seminole Tribe hosting 8th Florida Gaming Congress (02/19)
"Here's a prediction -- and this is saying something considering gambling has barely a bill before the Legislature during the 2013 session: What goes on at Spectrum Gaming's 8th Florida Gaming Congress Feb. 25 and 26 at the Seminole Hard... Massachusetts Gaming Commission to move faster on casinos (02/15)
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission vowed to speed up its decision making process as tribes make their case for a casino in the Bay State. The commission agreed to issue licenses for the western and eastern regions of the state in... Questions: Can Seminole Tribe claim loosest slots in America (01/31)
"Can casinos really control how tight or loose a machine is? Heck, yes. Every slot machine offers a variety of payback options, determined by the computer chip that management decides to insert. Each machine has about six different chips. For... Mohegan Tribe gains support for casino bid in Massachusetts (01/25)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is seeing support for its casino bid in Massachusetts. The Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce endorsed the tribe's plan for the Mohegan Sun Palmer. The tribe is one of four bidders for a casino in... Key Florida lawmaker doesn't expect a gaming bill until 2014 (01/23)
Florida State Sen. Garrett Richter (R), the chairman of the Senate Gaming Committee, doesn't expect a comprehensive gaming bill until 2014. The first step is a study of the gaming industry. That's expected to be completed later this year. Richter... Seminole Tribe opens $25M makeover of first gaming facility (01/18)
The Seminole Tribe of Florida debuted a $25 makeover of its first gaming facility. The tribe was a pioneer in Indian gaming when it opened a high stakes bingo hall in 1979. The newly renamed Seminole Classic Casino celebrated its... Massachusetts casino application process raises $4.4M so far (01/16)
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission accepted 11 casino applications by a 5pm deadline on Tuesday, raising $4.4 million in the process. The commission will use the money to conduct background checks on the applicants. The information will be used to help... Lawmakers in Florida to authorize study of gaming impacts (01/15)
The Florida Senate Gaming Committee plans to authorize a study of the impacts of gaming. The study is expected to take two years. It will help determine whether lawmakers want to expand non-Indian gaming or negotiate a new Class III... Seven groups submit $400K bid for casino in Massachusetts (01/15)
So far, seven groups have submitted applications -- including a non-refundable $400,000 fee -- to compete for a casino in Massachusetts. H.3702, the state's gaming law, authorizes three casinos in different regions of the state plus one slot machine parlor.... Mohegan Tribe finds partner to bid on Massachusetts casino (01/14)
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut will submit an application today for a commercial casino in western Massachusetts. The tribe is partnering with Brigade Capital Management, an investment group based in New York, for the casino. Tuesday is the deadline to...
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