Works Begins on Casino Cathedral City NORTH AMERICA
Te Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has broken ground on the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City in California
Te gaming floor will take up 40,000 sq. ft. of the planned 125,000 sq. ft. property amd incorporate 500 slots and eight table games
CALIFORNIA CASINO OPERATIONS
PENNSYLVANIA – Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack has signed a marketing deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, which includes in-stadium signage and branding, Eagles Legends appearances, email and direct mail marketing, and will further enhance Caesars Entertainment’s already existing exclusive marketing deal with the National Football League.
“We each have passionate and loyal fan bases and we look forward to connecting with them in new and innovative ways and providing them with exciting experiences through this partnership.”
“Harrah’s Philadelphia prides itself on partnering with organisations that share our same core values and the Philadelphia Eagles are the gold standard in terms of customer service, community engagement, and on-the-field product,” said Chris Albrecht, SVP & General Manager of Harrah’s Philadelphia. “We each have passionate and loyal fan bases and we look forward to connecting with them in new and innovative ways and providing them with exciting experiences through this partnership.”
US – TCSJohnHuxley is buying all the operating assets related to the casino furniture, layouts and accessories businesses in Gaming Partners International's North American market. This transaction is expected to strengthen TCSJohnHuxley's market leadership in this area, while allowing GPI to focus on its core competence in casino security equipment, such as playing cards, currency and dice. The deal is expected to close in January 2020. GPI was bought by playing card manufacturer Angel Holdings Godo Kaishain in May.
US – GLI has named Peter Wolff Director of Global Technical Compliance. Mr. Wolff brings more than 10 years of experience to this position, where he will concentrate on technological
advances within the gaming industry to support regulators in jurisdictions around the world, including serving as GLI’s primary point of contact for multiple state and tribal regulators. Mr. Wolff will also guide GLI’s global engineering groups on regulatory technical questions and issues to improve process efficiencies.
Mr. Wolff will play a key role in the company’s procedural and local-office government audits, including closely monitoring quality processes across all GLI domestic and international offices. This assures customers that GLI’s rigorous testing standards are being applied and are constantly up to date, as well as ensuring quality objectives are consistently met.
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Te Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has broken ground on the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City at E. Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City. In 2017, the Tribe acquired 12.5 acres at the corner of E. Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive to complete a 13.6 acre project site for an entertainment development project in the heart of downtown Cathedral City. As part of that agreement, the Tribe contributed $5.5m to build a new city fire station at 68950 Buddy Rogers Ave.
Te gaming floor will take up 40,000 sq. ft. of the planned 125,000 sq. ft. property with the remainder taken up by retail, restaurants and tribal government offices. It will house 500 slot machines and eight table games.
"We are excited to begin construction on this large-scale investment in Cathedral City," Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe said. "Tis project will create jobs, revitalise an undeveloped downtown property and support Cathedral City's economic development efforts.
“In addition, we have the honour of working with Cathedral City to relocate and build a new fire station that will allow fire fighters to serve city residents from a brand new state-of-the-art facility and a more desirable location."
"Tis is a real game changer for Downtown
Century Casinos gets green light to buy two Missouri casinos
Missouri
Century Casinos has received approval from the Missouri Gaming Commission to acquire the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau and Lady Luck Caruthersville from Eldorado Resorts.
Isle Casino Cape Girardeau is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, approximately 120 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri, overlooking the Mississippi river. Te property opened in 2012 and consists of a dockside casino featuring 41,500sq.ft of casino space, 851 slots, 24 table games, three dining venues, a pavilion and an entertainment center. Te
Cathedral City," stated Cathedral City Mayor Mark Carnevale. “For more than a decade, the land where the casino will be built has been an eyesore to the community. Having a brand new gaming and entertainment center as a major anchor to our Downtown Arts and Entertainment District will spur more interest and development, provide quality entertainment for our residents and visitors, and generate additional revenue for city services.
“We have been waiting for this day to happen and we could not be more pleased. Downtown Cathedral City is now the place for quality theatrical performances, blockbuster films, concerts, outdoor festivals, and soon to be added to our collection, gaming." Te Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is expected to announce a groundbreaking celebration date soon.
"Te City of Cathedral City and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have been working as partners for more than two years to make this project come to fruition," stated Administrative Services Director Tami Scott. "We have been able to formalise agreements that will provide improved streets and infrastructure around the property as well as enhanced public safety measures including the new fire station, public safety personnel, and other amenities that will greatly enrich the aesthetics for our downtown.”
property also includes non- gaming amenities, including an events center.
Lady Luck Caruthersville is a riverboat casino located along the Mississippi river in Caruthersville, Missouri. Te property opened in 1995 and consists of a dockside casino featuring 21,000sq.ft of casino space, 513 slots, nine table games, two dining venues, a 40,000sq.ft pavilion and a 28- space RV park.
In June 2019, the company entered into a definitive agreement with Eldorado Resorts to acquire the operations of Cape Girardeau, Caruthersville and Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, located in New Cumberland, West Virginia, from Eldorado Resorts for approximately $107.0m.
Virginia
Te city of Danville, Virginia, has put out a request for proposals from operators interested in bringing a casino to the city. Four operators have already expressed interest in the licence opportuntity, with city officials keen to overturn longstanding restrictions on casino gaming in the state. Virginia currently forbids casino gambling, but lawmakers have appeared more open to changing the law in recent years. Te issue is expected to be heavily debated in the upcoming legislative session that begins in January. Te Virginia General Assembly’s research agency issued a report in December that said legalising casinos in Virginia would provide a modest economic boost in state tax revenues and to communities where casinos are located.
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