Entain plc hires Jette Nygaard-Andersen as its new CEO, while issuing Q4 update showing online surge more than offsetting retail decline.
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
The gambling stories that made headlines during the week of April 15-21, 2012.
Nevada casino bosses close ranks behind Republicans, worry Asian legislators
Nevada casino bosses fundraise for Republican cause; Wynn Resorts seeks Joe Francis' assets; US legal tussles worry Asian legislators
Caesars once again leads gaming companies in federal lobbying expenditure
Federal disclosure forms reveal Caesars Entertainment once again led all companies in lobbying federal politicians on internet gaming.
Judge accepts Black Friday banker John Campos’ plea agreement
Judge Kaplan agrees to accept the sweetheart plea deal worked out between US Attorneys and former SunFirst Bank vice-chairman John Campos.
Gambling ranks behind dining and shopping on Macau visitor attractions list
Study shows gambling third on list of attractions drawing visitors to Macau, behind dining and shopping; package tour arrivals up sharply
PhilWeb has boffo Q1; online gamers merge; Philippine Poker Tour announced
PhilWeb reports a 40% rise in Q1 profits; Philippine online game publishers merge; Philippine Poker Tour inaugural event announced
Barney Frank pessimistic re federal online poker legislation in 2012
Rep. Barney Frank doubts there will be any federal legislation passed in 2012, although the lame duck session may see another attempt.
Nebraska racing veto survives; Penn. table game record; Florida casino referendum
Nebraska instant racing veto survives override attempt; Pennsylvania sets new table games revenue record; new PAC seeks Florida casino vote