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Gambling support growing in Boston

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:26:06 +0100

The latest gambling push has an aura of inevitability. All three political leaders on Beacon Hill, Boston, enthusiastically support expanded gambling.

Gambling revenues soar in Macau by 22.3 percent

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:42:56 +0100

Casino gambling revenue rose 22.3% in the third quarter to a record high of $3.81 billion in Macau, the Chinese city's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reports.

Revenues Soaring at Missouri Casinos As Economy Recovers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:35:28 +0100

Missouri’s casinos are reporting soaring revenues -- September sales were up 6.8 percent from a year ago. This represents a complete recovery from the economic downturn a year ago.

Study Shows $650 Million in Revenues Expected From New Ohio Casinos

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:08:26 +0100

State and local governments in Ohio may receive $650 million a year from taxes from the four new casinos proposed in a Nov. 3 ballot measure, a state analysis released this week indicates.

Rhode Island Ponders Casino Expansion

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:40:47 +0100

Rhode Island House Speaker William Murphy is promoting casino gambling as a way to bring much needed tax revenue to the state.

New Poll Shows Significant Support for Gambling in Ohio

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:40:05 +0100

A new state poll in Ohio demonstrates strong support for a referendum that will enable casino gambling in the state.

Billionaire Stanley Ho financing expansion for Macau casinos

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:31:40 +0100

Billionaire Stanley Ho’s casino company, SJM Holdings, Ltd., is planning to raise $258 million selling convertible bonds to fund operations in Macau as revenue is rebounding in the world’s biggest gambling market.

Gaming revenue rising significantly in Macau

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:45:47 +0100

Macau's top casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd. said the second half of 2009 has "started well, with total gaming revenue in Macau rising significantly."

888.com to re-enter U.S. market; shares soar

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:13:26 +0100

The U.K.’s second largest online gambling firm, 888 Holdings Plc, rose in trading on
Friday the most since May in London trading on the dramatic news that the firm had
signed a contract with Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. ...

New, $200 million casino opening in Arizona next month

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:39:38 +0100

Gila River Casinos will next month open a $200 million, 10-story hotel and casino off
Interstate 10 just south of Ahwatukee near Phoenix, Ariz.