Monthly Archives: February 2017

Idaho lawmakers goes after tribal gaming machines with new measure

Proposal to alter part of a 2002 law authorizing gambling gaming machines in tribal casinos has gained steam in Idaho congress.

Idaho State Journal reported that lawmakers are targeting to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which they say isn’t aligned with the state constitution.

The Idaho Constitution prohibits slot machines across the state while the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act permits tribal casinos to use the gaming machines.

The proposed legislation, which was introduced by House State Affairs Chairman Tom Loertscher, has been discussed in a full hearing on Thursday.

Crown Resorts wins approval to build 90-storey tower in Melbourne

James Packer’s Crown Resorts has received the greenlight to proceed with the development of a 90-storey hotel and apartment tower adjacent to Crown Melbourne.

The Australian casino giant will develop the new hotel tower, called One Queensbridge, in partnership with the Schiavello Group. The project will cost about AUD1.75 billion (USD821.84 million), according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

Victorian planning minister Richard Wynne, who approved the project, said One Queensbridge “was project of state significance,” and exempted it from strict new central city planning controls. In addition, Crown Resorts and its partner have also committed to invest up to AUS100 million to improve tourism and public infrastructure in the areas adjacent to the project.

Once completed, the hotel tower will be the tallest building in Melbourne, standing at 323 meters. Currently, the tallest building in the coastal capital of Victoria is the Eureka Tower, which stands at 297.3 meters.