Tag: Development
Jamaica welcomes “tangible” tourism gains
The government estimates visitor arrivals will reach 4.5 million by the end of 2024, while the country is in the process of seeking new integrated resort developments.
Hotel operator selected for Cascades Casino Delta
An operator has been selected for the hotel portion of Cascades Casino Delta.
Grenada to welcome new casino resort
A new casino resort project has begun construction in Grenada. The development by Heng Sheng Group, currently known as the Grenada National Resort Project, will include a 500-room, five-star hotel, casino, amusement park, an international golf course, and a turtle museum.
Caesars reveals plans for Danville casino resort
Architectural firm Marnell Companies’ design celebrates the site’s industrial heritage with three brick smokestacks set to form the centre-piece of the $500m new resort.
Station Casino South Durango Drive project approved by Clark County Commission
The resort will be developed in two phases, while Station Casinos hopes to break ground on the project early next year.
Koi Nation unveils plans for $600m resort in Sonoma County
The Koi Nation announced plans to build a $600m resort on 68 acres in Windsor, California in September. The tribe recently acquired the land for $12.3m.
Dragonara Casino operator granted new 10-year concession
Dragonara Gaming has committed to investing EUR10m in the development and restoration of the Dragonara Palace in the coming years.
Elysium City developer granted deadline extension
Elysium City’s developer Cora Alpha was previously due to submit documentation regarding the spatial and environmental planning details of the development in June but has been granted a further three month extension by the Government of Extremadura.
Bidders ready to present plans for Chicago casino to Windy City public
With industry commentators raising concerns about the high bar represented by the $1bn potential investment combined with the city’s tax rate, MGM and Wynn Resorts have already opted to pass on Chicago’s request for proposals process.
Gila River tribe set to build fourth casino in metro Phoenix area
The Gila River Indian Community is preparing to build a fourth casino in the metro Phoenix area in Arizona. The new development will be located on community trust land south of Chandler.
WarHorse Gaming seeks TIF for Horsemen’s Park project
Ho-Chunk Inc. subsidiary WarHorse Gaming Omaha has applied for tax increment financing for its $220m Horsemen’s Park redevelopment.
Zhongshan non-gaming development could help Melco’s Macau retender
Melco International Development’s project in Zhongshan could benefit Melco Resorts and Entertainment when it rebids for a Macau gaming concession, analysts suggest.
Papua New Guinea closer to welcoming first casino
The National Gaming Control Board has signed an agreement with the Paga Hill Development Company to build a new casino resort in the capital Port Moresby. The regulator will now undertake a search for an international casino operator to run the new venue.
Phase one of Emerald Bay to open in Q3 2022
PH Resorts Group Holdings has announced a new completion date for the first phase of its Emerald Bay casino resort in Cebu.
Derek Stevens’ Circa to open casino in October
Las Vegas’ first brand new resort in four years will open its casino and sports book in October, while the hotel portion of the Circa development has now begun accepting reservations and will open in late December.
Serenade renames Punta Cana resort, opening set for summer 2020
Serenade Caribbean Hotels has renamed its property in the Dominican Republic to better highlight the all-inclusive resort’s casino gaming component, while..
Hard Rock receives three month licence extension in Spain
Hard Rock International has been granted a three month extension to its gaming licence for the Hard Rock Entertainment World development in Catalonia..
Will a second European IR be on the cards for Hard Rock?
With a EUR2bn IR scheduled to commence construction in Spain during 2020, Hard Rock International is awaiting the outcome of its bid for a casino..
Winner of Hellinikon casino concession due to be announced by end of November
Both Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment and Hard Rock International have submitted bids to build and operate a casino resort as part of the EUR8bn..
Ponca Tribe starts construction of Fancy Dance Casino
The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has begun work on its new gaming venue near Perry which will offer 290 electronic gaming machines, and create jobs..
Jim Allen: “We are now on the final stretch”
Hard Rock International has thrown its hat into the ring and is participating in the RFP process for a casino licence which will form part of the overall..
Hard Rock Las Vegas to close fully from February 2020
Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas is set to close for the majority of 2020 from February onwards, during a $200m renovation project to relaunch the resort as..
Deadline for Hellinikon casino tender pushed back to end of September
Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis reports that Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ new government is aiming to get the long-delayed Hellinikon mega-resort..
Catalan government confirms purchase of land for Hard Rock Entertainment World
In an attempt to expedite the Hard Rock Entertainment World integrated resort project which has been dogged by delays, the government of Catalonia has..
It can-can be saved: Moulin Rouge forms centre of $1.6bn development
Moulin Rouge Casino, the first desegregated casino and hotel in Las Vegas, is to be saved from becoming a Clark County government office after..
Gateway Casinos gets rezoning and site plan approval for $75m development in London
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment received rezoning and site plan approval for its $75m Starlight Casino development in London. Ontario
Melco delays Cyprus IR opening to late 2021
The opening of Melco Resorts’ City of Dreams Mediterranean has been pushed back from mid- 2021 until the end of the year.
Gateway gains approval for $70m Cascades Delta build
Gateway Casino and Entertainment has passed one of the final hurdles relating to its proposed $70m Cascades Casino Delta development
Cipriani commences work on Punta del Este casino resort
Luxembourg-based Cipriani S.A has begun demolition work on the San Rafael Hotel in Punta del Este, as part of plans to redevelop the site as the Cipriani..
Merkur Gaming holds successful development event
On 10 May Merkur Gaming hosted an evening event entitled “From idea to gaming fun: how is a gaming machine developed?" at the Grand Casino Baden
On the casino premises, 50 invited guests were given an exciting insight into the development of gaming machines and related games.
Markus Wessler, sales director, international at Merkur Gaming and his colleague Alexander Karin, product...
