Don Marrandino named president
Casino Connection Update on NBC 40
With the right diagnosis and treatment, people with heel pain can live pain-free
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March 3, 2010
February 24, 2010
Atlantic City Events February
An interview with Vince Donlevie, Senior VP and General Manager of Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack. Donlevie, a longtime Harrah’s executive, was moved from Harrah’s Joliet, Illinois property two years ago to assume his current post. Harrah’s Chester is the state’s first slot venue to be built from the ground up. The facility is located on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester, Pennsylvania. Casino Connection Managing Editor Frank Legato spoke with Donlevie in March.
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February 17, 2010
Genting Eyeing Expansion To
Genting Group, based out of Malaysia, just completed the opening of their Singapore casino, and now the company has set its sights on expansion into the US casino gambling market.
While Governor Robert Riley and his Task Force on Illegal Gambling press forward with their raids of gambling establishments in Alabama, the state Senate, on Tuesday, will begin discussing a Bill to regulate the gambling.
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February 3, 2010
Super Bowl Betting Preview:
The New Orleans Saints arrived in Miami on Monday morning, officially marking the start of their Super Bowl week. The Colts, meanwhile, are dealing with questions surrounding Dwight Freeney's health.
The Coconut Creek Seminole Casino's poker room is usually a place of peace, but on Friday, a robber walked into the room waving a gun and demanding money from an employee.
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January 27, 2010
BOOK REVIEW: Louisa May
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little WomenBy Harriet Reisen • Macmillan
Spotlight on banker Andy Beal
Charting a new course in 2010
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January 20, 2010
History of the Tropicana,
The reign of Tropicana Casino & Resort has been marked by prosperity, peril—and for a time, poultry
Las Vegas holds its breath as meta-resort is unveiled
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January 13, 2010
Straight Talk on Smart
Harrah’s 2009 Weekend Out in AC was a prime example of smart marketing—not just to gays, but all niche demographics.
2010 begins with NFL playoff implications, short-lived New Year’s resolutions and the urge to organize your sporting calendar.
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January 6, 2010
Patterson Vows To Bring
Approval was given eight years ago for video gambling machines at Aqueduct racetrack in New York, but there still is no expanded gambling at the track. Governor David Patterson has vowed to change that in 2010.
Lady Gaga has become one of the biggest musical acts in the world, but if the owner of the Palms Resort and Casino gets his way, the diva might be setting up shop in Las Vegas for a while.
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December 30, 2009
Ramblin’ OnGregg Allman will
Gregg Allman will appear January 9 at Harrah’s Resort. Tickets are $35, $40 and $45.
Avatar comes to Tropicana IMAX
Politics—surprise!—derails possible solution
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December 23, 2009
NFL Betting Odds: Minnesota
The Minnesota Vikings have been chasing the New Orleans Saints for the best record in the NFC all year, and now they can finally make up ground. The Vikings take on the Panthers tonight.
The gambling world has not had a boxing match to get excited about in years, but Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could provide that in March. The fight will not happen, however, unless Pacquiao agrees to a drug test.
The New Orleans Saints are looking to match the Indianapolis Colts at 14-0 tonight at home. Standing in their way is a Dallas Cowboys team that has stumbled as usual when calendar turned to December.
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December 16, 2009
Resorts turning over ownership
Hitch up the reindeer and pack up the kids for these festive dining celebrations. Reservations are recommended.
This week, in a special edition of Casino Connection's Boardwalk Podcast, the first in a series of four podcasts is presented, featuring people who played roles in the city over those three decades.In this edition of 30 Years of Gaming, we talk with Governor Brendan Byrne, who supported and encouraged the gaming industry to redevelop Atlantic City in the 1970s. Former mayor and now state Senator James Whelan explains his role in moving Atlantic City to the next level during the 1990s. Legendary gaming attorney Joel Sterns talks about the Resorts International licensing hearings and how he got it approved despite opposition from state agencies. And Dan Heneghan, now public information officer for the Casino Control Commission, but then the lead gaming reporter for the Atlantic City Press discusses the campaign to legalize gaming in 1976.
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December 9, 2009
Florida Lawmakers To Discuss
Representative Bob Galvano admitted on Monday that negotiations with the Seminole Indians regarding expanded gambling has opened lawmakers eyes, and he vowed to discuss major gambling expansion after the new year.
Today, a lengthy table game debate will take place in Pennsylvania, and that could lead to a vote in the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday on a bill that would legalize table games in the state.
The BCS match ups were announced on Sunday and it again showed that the NCAA wants no part of small schools infiltrating their big games. TCU and Boise State were shuffled off to the same bowl game to avoid any potential controversy.
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December 2, 2009
Crown Casino Holds Australia's
Crown Casino hosted the most expensive wedding in the history of Australia over the weekend, and it was Dr. Geoffrey Edelsten that had the last laugh when he walked down the aisle with Brynne Gordon.
Lawmakers in the state of Pennsylvania made the bold move to expand casino gambling to include table games earlier this year. They have delayed in finishing the law, however, and it is costing the state millions in tax revenue.
Even though the online gambling industry feels like they had a victory o Friday in the US, investors are not jumping at the idea that online gaming stocks will be profitable in the near future.
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November 25, 2009
Talking TurkeyHere comes the
Here comes the annual pig-out, when we give thanks, gobble turkey and watch the big game. We offer a few tips to make your Thanksgiving deliciously easy.
An interview with Mark Juliano, Chief Operating Officer, Trump Entertainment Resorts. From his start as a captain in the showroom at Resorts International until he became president of Caesars Atlantic City, Mark Juliano’s Atlantic City pedigree has been golden. He spoke with Casino Connection Editor Roger Gros and Associate Editor Beth Joseph at his office in Trump Taj Mahal in late March, prior to the vote of Trump Plaza casino floor personnel to allow the UAW union to organize them.
Interview with Itzhak Perlman
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November 18, 2009
NFL Monday Night Betting
When the schedule came out, the NFL and ABC decided that this week's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns would be worth a Monday Night Football slot. Now, the network and the league is stuck with the game tonight.
It may have been put in the back-burner for a couple of seasons, but the rivalry between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots will be renewed tonight in a battle of division leaders.
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November 11, 2009
Lenders might take over
With approval from the Casino Control Commission, Resorts will be owned by be a coalition of lenders, including Wells Fargo on behalf of Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Inc.
The Importance of Being Kennedy by Laurie Graham • Harper Collins
Music Review: The List by Rosanne Cash, Manhattan Records
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November 4, 2009
Symbolic Gesture In Kansas
The state of Kansas wanted to send a message to suppliers of video gambling machines, that is why they destroyed a couple dozen of the machines that were being used at businesses.
On Tuesday, the Gaming Study Commission will meet in New Hampshire to discuss the future of gambling expansion in the state. The commission was ordered by Governor John Lynch.
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October 28, 2009
Atlantic City: 30 Years
This week, in a special edition of Casino Connection's Boardwalk Podcast, the first in a series of four podcasts is presented, featuring people who played roles in the city over those three decades.In this edition of 30 Years of Gaming, we talk with Governor Brendan Byrne, who supported and encouraged the gaming industry to redevelop Atlantic City in the 1970s. Former mayor and now state Senator James Whelan explains his role in moving Atlantic City to the next level during the 1990s. Legendary gaming attorney Joel Sterns talks about the Resorts International licensing hearings and how he got it approved despite opposition from state agencies. And Dan Heneghan, now public information officer for the Casino Control Commission, but then the lead gaming reporter for the Atlantic City Press discusses the campaign to legalize gaming in 1976.
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers will appear October 10 at Trump Taj Mahal. Tickets are $38.50 and $48.50.
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October 21, 2009
Interview with John Pasqualoni,
This week, the Boardwalk Podcast features an encore interview with John Pasqualoni, the new president of Resorts Atlantic City, on his property and the city’s future.The return of John Pasqualoni to Atlantic City, where he started his career, took many years. A slot executive for most of his career, he left the Trump organization in the 1990s to join Foxwoods in Connecticut, where he spent many years running one of the most profitable slot floors in the world. Later, he joined the Seneca Gaming Corp., and became its president in 2005. He was appointed to lead Resorts in August, taking over a struggling property owned by Colony Capital’s subsidiary, Resorts International. He spoke with Atlantic City Casino Connection Managing Editor Marjorie Preston in his offices at Resorts in September.
Dante Hall Friends of Music Concert
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October 14, 2009
Missouri Casino Revenue Up
Casino gaming revenue in Missouri is on the rebound. Unlike many other states, Missouri saw an increase in revenue from its casinos in the month of September.
State regulators settle rule challenge contesting restrictions which prohibit slot machines with table game themes.
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October 7, 2009
Lawmaker Suggests Gambling Money
The NFL and gambling may once again be coming together. Despite the leagues public front of being anti-gambling, a Republican lawmaker in Minnesota has proposed slot gambling as a way to pay for a new Vikings stadium.
The Miami Hurricanes were the pick of many analysts last week to represent the ACC in the BCS. Now, after one loss to Virginia Tech, Miami has slipped to a home underdog against Oklahoma tonight.
Gambling ads that are running showing the good work that is being done with gambling funds in Nova Scotia is drawing the ire of an anti-gambling group. The group feels the youths in the ads are being used to promote gambling.
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September 30, 2009
Improving Your Golf GameWhether
Whether you’re a scratch golfer or a beginner, three key areas of golf-specific fitness will drive your skills to the next level.
Governor authorizes video slots at racetracks; casino amendment on ballot in November
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September 23, 2009
NFL Betting Odds: Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins were the surprise of the NFL last year. This year, however, they have already lost their first game and have a difficult match up with Indianapolis on Monday Night Football tonight.
Michigan is already heavily invested in their casino gambling industry and this past week ground was broken on the newest casino that will be in the state. Gun Lake Casino will finally become a reality after long years of waiting.
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September 16, 2009
Atlantic City Casinos And
Atlantic City casinos and their employees that are represented by unions both understood they are not in a position of power during current negotiations. That is why they are working hard to find common ground.
Only one week of the NFL season is in the books and already odds makers are having to make adjustments. The betting odds for week two will look drastically different thanks to some key injuries.
Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City is one of the oldest casinos in the city, but it may soon become just another defunct casino. The casino could learn as early as this week what their fate will be in the future.
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September 9, 2009
Sit-Down Stand-Up: Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson will appear at Trump Plaza on September 26. Tickets are $25
The Soloist starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx. Directed by Joe Wright
The very name conjures up comfort, opulence and a hint of Atlantic City’s lustrous past.
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August 26, 2009
Casino Connection Atlantic City
Jim Gaffigan appears at Borgata August 15. Tickets are $39.50 and $45.
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August 19, 2009
Second Iowa Casino Could
As previously reported on CGW, discussions are under way for a second casino in Polk County, and the new facility would also bring with it another horse racing track.
The raids continued Sunday on illegal gambling establishments in the US. This time, it was in South Carolina, and eighteen people were arrested in the raid.
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August 12, 2009
August ShowsLoud and ProudRosie
Rosie O’Donnell and Cyndi Lauper will appear at the House of Blues on August 7. Tickets are $35.50 to $75.50.
Jim Gaffigan appears at Borgata August 15. Tickets are $39.50 and $45.
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August 5, 2009
Las Vegas Sands Focused
Las Vegas Sands has turned their attention to Macau once again. On Friday, the company announced that it is looking for $400 million in funding to complete a casino resort in the gambling mecca.
Prostitution may be alright for the big lights of Las Vegas, but casino gambling and prostitution is looked down upon in Brazil, and it has led to the bust of a large prostitution ring.
A developer from Seattle is set to bring six casinos to Guatemala in the near future, it is still unknown, however, which casino operators he will chose to run the casinos.
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July 29, 2009
Tribal Casino Official Turns
A former tribal casino official in California has been arrested at his Fresno home and charged with two counts of theft for stealing money from the casino.
The media was able to tour the new Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh today, with the opening of the much anticipated casino less than two weeks away.
Anyone that was expecting the new owners of the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City to immediately start expanding, they may be waiting a while. The new owner said he plans to take gambling expansion slowly.
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July 22, 2009
Five New Co-Sponsors Added
Representative Barney Frank continues to pick up support for his online gambling Bill. Five more representatives have signed on as co-sponsors, bringing the total to forty-seven.
Atlantic City casinos will not be held hostage by dealers who have voted to strike. The casinos are planning to hire replacement dealers to keep the casinos operational when the strike occurs.
Opponents of a new casino push in Ohio have filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court claiming that the signatures collected by a group working to bring casinos to the state were invalid.
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July 15, 2009
Deadheads UniteBob Weir and
Bob Weir and RatDog will appear July 11 at Trump Taj Mahal. Tickets are $39.50 and $49.5
The Wallflowers will appear Friday, July 3 at Borgata. Tickets are $35.
Jackson Browne will appear at the Borgata July 25. Tickets for this show are currently sold out.
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July 8, 2009
Casino Connection Atlantic City
Bob Weir and RatDog will appear July 11 at Trump Taj Mahal. Tickets are $39.50 and $49.5
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July 1, 2009
Bringing It All Back
The Wallflowers will appear Friday, July 3 at Borgata. Tickets are $35.
Bob Weir and RatDog will appear July 11 at Trump Taj Mahal. Tickets are $39.50 and $49.5
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June 24, 2009
Ohio Prepared To Topple
Now that Kentucky lawmakers have put a plan for expanded gambling on the shelf, it appears that Ohio is prepared to severely hurt the Kentucky racing industry by doing a little gambling expansion of their own.
The San Antonio Spurs had a disappointing finish to their season last year, and they are intent on not letting it happen again. Today, they traded for Richard Jefferson, in a move that could change NBA betting odds.
The Seminole tribe in Florida is mulling a deal approved by lawmakers that would expand their gambling options, but they may hold out for full scale casino gambling.
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June 17, 2009
Study Suggests Pennsylvania Casinos
The Innovation Group, based in New jersey, has completed a study that suggests that Pennsylvania casinos would benefit greatly from the addition of table games.
Interleague play is great for the game of baseball and the rivalries within certain cities, but it is not always good for sports bettors who do not see these match ups regularly.
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June 10, 2009
Nevada Gaming Company Draws
Las Vegas Gaming Inc. is a major producer of slot machine software around the US, but the company has drawn the ire of a Nevada gambling regulator for their hiring practices.
People in West Virginia are excited about a new Greenbrier casino project, and on Sunday the owner of the casino revealed that it will be built underground.
Now that the state of Delaware has made the bold move of legalizing sports betting, it should not be long until lawmakers in other states realize the potential for revenue growth.
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June 3, 2009
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Again Trying
Representative William DeWeese attempted to have the state gambling laws changed to include full Vegas-style gambling at state casinos. He was unsuccessful then, but is back again pushing the issue this year.
Rafael Nadal has been one of the most dominant tennis players to ever step on the court at the French Open, but with his surprising loss, Roger Federer now becomes the betting favorite to take home the title.
Baltimore officials know that bars are paying out their customers on winnings from illegal video poker gambling machines, and they have woken up enough to know they should be receiving some money from the machines.
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May 13, 2009
MLB Future Betting Odds
In the month of April, sportsbooks must have been awfully confused when looking at the MLB standings, but now almost halfway through May the favorites are rising to the top.
The trend continued in Atlantic City in April with casino gambling revenue continuing to decline in what was a once proud casino industry area.
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April 29, 2009
Woman Wins Judgement Against
A woman has won judgement against Dennis Rodman after being fired from the Hard Rock Hotel casino in Las Vegas for what she says was complaining about Rodman's behavior.
American Idol moves one step closer tonight to crowing a new champion and at this late stage in the competition it appears that anyone gambling on the competition has to be looking at the male vocalists that are left.
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April 15, 2009
American Idol Betting Odds
The American Idol betting odds have fluctuated throughout this season and this week they jumped around once again. Adam Lambert has now widened his odds of winning the competition over fellow competitor Danny Gokey.
Las Vegas Sands and Emeril Lagasse have formed a nice partnership and the two are coming together once again. Lagasse has confirmed the opening of Emeril's Chop House at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem.
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April 1, 2009
Casino Supporters Not Deterred
Supporters of bringing four new casinos to the state of Ohio have remained undeterred by the pessimistic attitude that has been portrayed by opponents of the new proposal.
If lawmakers in favor of gambling expansion in the state of Florida thought they had rid themselves of Marco Rubio, they should think again. The former House Speaker was up to his old tricks at a recent news conference.
A murder took place at a location where an illegal gambling operation was being run in New Jersey, yet another example of how regulation of gambling is needed to protect people in the US.
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March 25, 2009
Gambling Industry Funds Treatment
The gambling industry in the UK has funded GamCare to help people with gambling addictions, and it is GamCare that will provide the courses that will be offered at a new treatment center in Weston-super-Mare.
The Atlantic City casino gambling industry is currently going down the tubes, but Governor Jon Corzine has signed a law that could signal the beginning of the turnaround for the industry.
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March 18, 2009
Taiwan Officials Agree On
In January, the ban on gambling in Taiwan was lifted and on Saturday officials decided that the country would allow two casinos in their initial gambling endeavor.
The education system in Georgia is struggling mightily but proposed casino gambling at Underground Atlanta could help fund both pre-kindergarten programs and scholarships in the state.
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March 4, 2009
West Virginia Governor May
The governor of West Virginia, Joe Manchin, has proposed a new Bill that would combine the duties of liquor and gambling regulation into one administration.
Casinos have taken a beating thanks to the economy but one analyst believes that when the dust finally settles on the recession many of the major casino operators will come out just fine.
A casino industry could be in the works for the state of Texas but lawmakers are split on whether it is a good idea to bring that much gambling to the state.
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