2008 June 09 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Massachusetts is prepared to negotiate a casino compact with the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe that would clear the way for a massive full scale casino in Middleboro.

The Oklahoma-based Quapaw Tribes $200 million Downstream Casino Resort is set to open July 5 on the Kansas state line about seven miles west of Joplin.

Families and game enthusiasts now can choose from more than 1,000 premium games on Verizon’s Games on Demand service, powered by Exent.

The Meadows Casino opened its doors about one year ago, and business has been booming ever since. The slots casino is No. 1 in Pennsylvania in revenue on a per-machine basis.

A Church of Scotland presbytery confirms it is to oppose any plans for a casino in Stranraer.

A dozen historic preservation projects statewide will reap the benefits of Deadwood gambling revenues as Gov. Mike Rounds announced Monday a series of matching preservation grants from the South Dakota State Historical Society.

From golf to gambling, these weekend trips feature indulgent pop-friendly itineraries.

A permanent casino at the Meadows racetrack in Washington County isn’t scheduled to open until April 2009, but the temporary facility is already exceeding expectations.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. today announced the appointment of Brent Willits as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar Council Bluffs, effective June 16.