10 June 2010

Wynn Denies Interest In Atlantic City Casino Gambling Industry


Atlantic City has been a place that casino developers have run from in recent years, which is why it was surprising to hear rumors that Steve Wynn was interested in the stalled Revel casino project. On Friday, Wynn put an end to that speculation.

Atlantic City Casinos Putting New Jersey Residents Back To Work
It has been a rough couple of years for the Atlantic City casino industry, but in April, the casinos have put over 500 people back to work after a successful job fair was held.

Beach Lures Gamblers To AC Casinos On Memorial Day Weekend
What the casinos could not do on their own for the past couple of years, Mother Nature did this weekend. AC casinos received a boost in customers thanks to the great weather for beach-goers during Memorial Day weekend.

Icahn Defeats Trump For Ownership Of Tropicana Casino In AC
Carl Icahn has become well-known for his acquisitions of bankrupt casinos in Atlantic City and this week he can add another property to his name. Icahn has won the rights to purchase the Tropicana Casino and Resort.

Atlantic City Casino Profits Continue To Tumble In First Quarter
First quarter revenue figures were released this week for Atlantic City casinos and again it was bad news for the gaming industry. Revenue was down over twenty-five percent in the quarter.

Hard Rock Speaks Out On Possible Atlantic City Casino
If the goal of state lawmakers was to create interest again for their Atlantic City casino industry, they have succeeded. After legislators introduced a bill that would allow four new casinos, Hard Rock International expressed interest.

Atlantic City Casino Industry Fate At Stake As Trump, Icahn, Battle
Donald Trump and Carl Icahn are two of the most successful people in their fields, and now they are squaring off against each other in court. At stake, are three of Atlantic City's eleven casinos.

Atlantic City Casino Gambling Revenue Down In March
Another month, another decline in gambling revenue for Atlantic City casinos. In March, revenue dropped 5.6% from the same period in 2009, a sign that things are not improving.

Trump Defeats Icahn In Battle Over Trump Entertainment Resorts
Donald Trump has been in a bitter battle over control of Trump Entertainment Resorts and now it appears that Trump and bondholders have won control of the gaming company.

Battle To Begin Monday Over Casino Expansion In Atlantic City
Senator James Whelan will propose legislation on Monday that, if approved, would bring four new casinos to Atlantic City. There is expected to be plenty of resistance, however, from existing casinos.

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