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Gaming Expansion at G2E

I’ve finally gotten official word today: I’m moderating a panel at this year’s Global Gaming Expo. Here’s the session: Gaming Expansion: Push and Pull Factors in 2008 and Beyond Tuesday, November 11, 9:15 AM-10:15 AM In recent years, gaming expansion has been inconsistent, with dramatic victories in Pennsylvania and Kansas, partial success in Florida, and […]

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Rhode Island mega-slot casino

Casinos are spreading to new places in the US, but they are also becoming bigger. Those who think that Las Vegas is the end-all and be-all of American gaming might be surprised to hear that the top 4 biggest casinos–at least as far as slot count goes–aren’t anywhere near “the Boulevard.” From the Boston Globe:

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Harrah’s to sue gov?

Rhode Island governor Donald Carcieri might have to put his money where his mouth is. From News Channel 10: Harrah’s Entertainment says it’s contemplating legal action against the governor over comments he made at an anti-gambling conference. Harrah’s spokeswoman Jan Jones says the governor’s claim that Harrah’s tried to win a law firm’s support for

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