News Archive for May 31st, 2014

May 31 2014

Will the Newport Casino Get The Overhaul it Needs?

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Competition is heating up in Massachusetts and if the Newport Grand wants to compete with other casinos, it will need an overhaul. The question is will the City Council in Newport and voters support this revamp? Developers Peter de Savary and Paul G. Roiff, together with the former providence Mayor Joseph Paolino, are hoping to
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May 31 2014

Michigan Cannot Block Off-Reservation Casino, Says Court

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Due to tribal sovereign immunity which prevents Michigan from legal challenge, a divided Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, that the state cannot prevent the opening of an off-reservation American Indian casino. In the case, Michigan vs. Bay Mills Indian Community, 12-515, the 5-4 decision marked a win for Indian tribes. As a result, the Bay
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May 31 2014

Union Agreements Progress in Las Vegas

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On Tuesday, preliminary agreements were finally reached between two Las Vegas casinos, Fremont Hotel & Casino and Main Street Station, and the bartender and culinary unions. Despite these agreements, a strike might still occur on Sunday at seven other downtown properties. While details of the agreements with Boyd Gaming executives have not been revealed, it
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May 31 2014

Stipe Miocic vs Fabio Maldonado

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The Finale lineup is confirmed for The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 and the heavyweight headliner will be a showdown between Fabio Maldonado and Stipe Miocic. The event takes place this Saturday at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Miocic was scheduled to fight former champion, Junior Dos Stantos which was expected to be an
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Will the Newport Casino Get The Overhaul it Needs?

Michigan Cannot Block Off-Reservation Casino, Says Court

Union Agreements Progress in Las Vegas

Stipe Miocic vs Fabio Maldonado