http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping Global Gaming Casino Gambling Global Expansion and Development Blog en-us Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:52:36 -0400 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:52:33 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=16&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=16&src=rss Super duper mega ultra reader donnymac66 sent us these killer photos from his local gamblin' joint - the brand spanking new Stampede Casino in Calgary, Alberta. God bless the Canadians disposition for being chill - Donny wandered about the casino taking pics of nearly everything, including the casino tables, and didn't get booted (unlike Sperman508 during his recent visit to MGM Grand at Foxwoods. The captions with the photos are merely my observations, hopefully Donny and Spyder might add... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:57:54 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=15&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=15&src=rss Florida's State Supreme court has ruled that Governor Charlie Crist (often mentioned as possible VP choice for Sen. John McCain) overstepped his authority in allowing the Seminole Tribe to operate table games at its formerly slots only Hard Rock casinos. The lawsuit was brought to the court by competitor Isle of Capri, who wished to block Hard Rock's table game operations. The Seminoles contest that their gaming compact with the state of Florida has been approved at the Federal level... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:52:41 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=14&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=14&src=rss You'd think that after the hard fought wars to obtain the handful of slot parlor licenses available in the state of Pennsylvania, the folks who snagged the prize would have their shit together. Apparently not. Casino impresario Don Barden - owner of the "Fitz" Vegas, Tunica and Black Hawk, and the Majestic Star (Gary, IN) - has had the plug pulled on his Majestic Star Pittsburgh joint by the construction firm. The reason? Majestic Star LLC hasn't paid them since March... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:58:04 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=13&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=13&src=rss FeltJungle's globetripping blog is proud to present to a slew of photos from the Grand Opening party for MGM Grand at Foxwoods courtesy of uber-reader Sperman508. We're unbelievably blessed to have casino freak readers like Sperman who not only make the trip to events like this, but take photos of all the cool stuff, then share em with us. We bow down to the mighty Sperman508... you rule! Here's the lobby, complete with matching chandeliers and lighting above the... Tue, 27 May 2008 10:29:29 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=12&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=12&src=rss Periodically, we get emails from folks via the contact form who (I think) are trying to contact various casinos but find us higher in the search engine results. Today, we got a letter from Joanne, concerning her visit to "The Isle" casino, although I'm not exactly sure which one it is. This morning a group of 10 of us had breakfast at the Isle. I ordered coffee when I paid at the cashier. After returning to the table, I did... Tue, 27 May 2008 05:52:10 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=11&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=11&src=rss When you're a gambling freak, no non-gambling vacation/trip is complete without scoping out at least one of the local gambling joints. This weekend, Miss Monkay and I headed out to Lake Havasu, California for a weekend of off-roading on a variety of vehicles, desert exploration and firing a bevy of semi-legal firearms out in the middle of nowhere. With Lake Havasu located about an hour or so away from Laughlin, I was hoping to make a side trip... Mon, 26 May 2008 16:57:01 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=10&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=10&src=rss The Marina Bay Sands casino construction site (in Singapore) is stirring with all sorts of cranes these days. The concrete platform which will hold the massive complex appear to have been poured as well. Check out Singapore Daily Photo and AliceSG's blogs for recent photos.... Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:06:26 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=9&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=9&src=rss The country of Jamaica, usually known for dreads, dub, dancehall and doobage, has jumped onto the global casino bandwagon - approving casino licenses. Members of the PPOJ (Private Sector Organization of Jamaica) has agreed with the Jamaican government that opening up casino licenses is a good thing for the country's tourism and will bring jobs and investment to the Caribbean island. With regards to concerns raised about the negative effects of casino gaming, the PSOJ is confident that the positives will far... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:43:48 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=8&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=8&src=rss And in this corner, the champion - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, fresh off of a whopping defeat in New Orleans at the hands of Big 'Hurricane' Katrina. And the challenger, in the cotton candy pink and turquoise shorts - Philly 'SugarHouse' Casino making their professional debut. It's taaiiiiiiiiiime! The possibility US Army rolling around the octagon giving SugarHouse a sweaty rear-naked-choke is only funny if you've looked at the S-Ho's website. Don't ask, don't tell. Well, the U.S.... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:17:30 -0400 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=7&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=7&src=rss Crown Atlantic City? Crown Limited & MelcoPBL honcho James Packer spent the night at Borgata at the end of February, fueling rumors of Crown's potential entrance into the Atlantic City market. Crown has been rumored to be suiting up to make a bid for the Tropicana Atlantic City or (long shot) one or more of Trump's properties - most likely Trump Marina. A shiny new Crown Limited property would look great next to MGM Grand Atlantic City. Sky City, Harrah's... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:25:28 -0500 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=6&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=6&src=rss A recent Reno Gazette Journal has an article that discusses Station Casinos plans to build two new properties on the scale of Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch in the Reno, Nevada. While the article is short on details, it discusses Stations recent successes with Red Rock and how a resort of equal quality will turn Reno's casino offerings on its ear. We've always thought that Reno casino offerings, despite being neglected, are a great and inexpensive alternative to increasingly... Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:41:25 -0500 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=5&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=5&src=rss Politicians could be considered the suicide kings of the casino expansion deck. One one hand, politicians and political leaders are expected to uphold the highest moral ground, seemingly golden and untouchable by vice, corruption and skimmery. On the other is the deal maker, the person who will rob St. Peter to pay St. Paul while baking the numbers to tell a completely different story. We've all had times in our lives when the numbers just don't add up. ... Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:52:50 -0500 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=4&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=4&src=rss Harrah's charge to dominate the small, yet quite profitable UK gaming scene hit a little snag the other day. The Rank Group, operators of UK's Grosvenor Casinos, Hard Rock London, four G Casinos and three internet betting sites, have passed on a swap offer wherein Harrah's would exchange its UK casinos (including the recently acquired London Clubs International) in exchange for 28% of the new, larger company. Confusing? Yes... sort of. Harrah's Gives: Rank Gives Harrah's Gets: Rank Gets: Harrah's (LCI) 2006 Revenue: GBP126.1M Casino At The Empire Fifty... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:43:45 -0500 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=3&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=3&src=rss Gaming monolith MGMMirage and the Pequot Tribe - the folks who run Foxwoods - have announced the first project from their jointly held development company, Unity Gaming. The new resort, called Chisholm Creek Casino Resort is located about ten miles south of Witchita on 500 acres between Mulvane and the Kansas Turnpike (I-35) at Highyway 53 Here's a map of Mulvane, Kansas. Chisholm Creek Casino Resort will feature a 250 room hotel, 2,000 slot machines, 50 tables, restaurants, shopping, entertainment... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:47:27 -0500 http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=2&src=rss http://www.feltjungle.com/globetripping/post.php?p=2&src=rss Let's begin our globe tripping casino journey in the great state of Iowa, where Presidential candidates are criss-crossing the casino dotted countryside vying for support. Two very interesting stories from two different sources regarding growth of casino profits in all of Iowa and the decline of profits in Council Bluffs. The Des Moines Register is reporting that the lowest slot machine payback can be found in three of Council Bluffs casinos. The statewide average slot payback, according to...