11/06/2009

Twin River seeks to hire former R.I. Lottery lawyer
Robert M. Silva was Lottery’s lawyer for 16 years before retiring in 2008

11/05/2009

24/7 slots coming to Twin River
Lottery allows all-night gambling at the greyhound track and slot parlor to boost revenue

11/03/2009

Warner withdraws bid for Twin River
William H. Warner will focus on a casino he and a partner are proposing for Milford, Mass.

10/24/2009

Greyhound owners reach settlement with Twin River
The slot parlor ends its expensive contract with the Rhode Island Greyhound Owners Association, but dog racing will resume at the Lincoln venue.

10/21/2009

Potential manager of Twin River proposes full casino in Mass.
William H. Warner is a partner in the Crossroads Resort Project proposed in nearby Milford.

10/14/2009

Twin River ends simulcast betting on Sundays
The Lincoln slot parlor ends simulcast betting on Sundays.

10/09/2009

Delegation says casino must have voter OK
Three of R.I.’s members of Congress oppose any law change that would allow the Narragansetts to take over Twin River without a referendum.

10/08/2009

Carcieri now in favor of referendum on a casino
In a radio interview he says the state must protect its interests in the Twin River slot parlor.

10/02/2009

R.I. House speaker: Maybe it’s time for a full-blown casino
The House speaker says the state needs to protect the millions of dollars it receives from the Twin River slot parlor.

09/30/2009

Twin River reaches preliminary agreement with greyhound owners
PROVIDENCE — The Twin River slot parlor and a greyhound owners association have reached a preliminary agreement in their dispute over dog racing at the Lincoln gambling venue, according to a federal court filing made late Monday.

09/23/2009

Judge leery of Twin River bonuses
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Arthur N. Votolato questions the reasoning behind a bonus plan for eight executives at the bankrupt slot parlor.

09/22/2009

Former top official at Twin River gambling venue arrested in free-play scam
LINCOLN –– A former high-level director at the Twin River greyhound track and slot parlor was arrested by the state police late Monday after having acknowledged to lottery investigators that he and an accomplice bilked the corporation of at least $45,000 using bogus reward points that were fraudulently acquired.

09/19/2009

Police probe ‘large-scale theft’ at Twin River
LINCOLN — State police are investigating a “large scale theft” at the Twin River greyhound track and slot parlor, and anticipate the arrest “in the near future” of a former employee and his accomplice in a promotional-points scam that netted the duo at least $45,000 in winnings — and perhaps twice that — before they were caught, according to top state police and Lottery officials.

Judge asked to approve salary, bonus plans at Twin River
The bankrupt slot parlor is requesting $1.3 million in bonuses for its top executives.

09/09/2009

Twin River license applicants reviewed
A key figure in Warner Gaming has spoken with the state Department of Business Regulation.

09/01/2009

Indians sue over ‘casino’ at Twin River
The Narragansett Indian tribe alleges in a consumer complaint that the Lincoln gambling facility falsely advertised itself as a casino.

08/26/2009

Lawyers agree to exchange information on Twin River bankruptcy
UTGR, which operates Twin River, wants to bring in a new operator and find a cheaper way to run the money-losing dog races.

08/25/2009

Twin River owner owes 10 times more than its assets
UTGR Inc. owes nearly $568 million, but claims only $56.6 million in assets.

08/20/2009

Slot income drops at Newport and Lincoln
Lottery data shows that more money was wagered in July at Twin River and Newport Grand, but net income was down.

08/19/2009

Twin River owner lost $54 million in 2008
The new information is contained in a filing made with U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

08/12/2009

Twin River considering kennel options
The slot parlor’s owners estimate they could save between $7.5 million and $8.6 million annually, under various alternative live dog racing formats.

08/09/2009

Twin River seeks end to racing contract
LINCOLN — The owners of the Twin River slot parlor intend to ask a federal bankruptcy judge to break their contract with the kennel owners who provide dogs for the greyhound races at the Lincoln gambling venue.

08/08/2009

Racing days in Lincoln
1947: Dario Anthony Bacciocchi moves his horse racing operation, Pascoag Park, from Burrillville to Lincoln — renaming it Lincoln Downs.

Greyhound racing at Twin River in Lincoln ends Saturday.
Greyhound racing at Twin River — which opened as a thoroughbred track in 1947 called Lincoln Downs — ends Saturday, and whether it resumes is unclear.

Twin River clerks win $175,000 in overtime suit
PROVIDENCE — A federal judge Friday ruled against the Twin River slot parlor in a case that grants thousands of dollars in overtime pay to clerks at the gambling venue in Lincoln, according to a federal court document.

07/28/2009

Fate of dog racing in R.I. takes another twist
PROVIDENCE — When legislative leaders decided not to return to the State House this week to override the governor’s vetoes, they cleared the way for the bankrupt Twin River track-and-slot parlor to suspend live greyhound racing in mid-season — as planned — on Aug. 8.

07/22/2009

Newport gets OK for free slot-play for frequent players
The 90-day trial program at Newport Grand is similar to one already being offered at Twin River.

07/15/2009

Twin River gets OK in bankruptcy
A federal judge says yes to procedural matters that keep the slot parlor in business.

07/03/2009

Governor vetoes Assembly’s dog-racing mandate
He says legislation forcing Twin River to hold dog racing “is a risk that the state cannot afford to take” because it could disrupt bankruptcy proceedings.

07/01/2009

Twin River creditors form panel
The panel will represent the interests of the unsecured creditors.

Twin River’s woes spur visit to R.I. by Harrah’s
The visit comes as the Senate approves a bill authorizing 24-7 gambling at the Lincoln slot parlor and requiring it to run a full season of greyhound racing.

06/30/2009

Businesses line up to collect from Twin River
Blackstone Advisory Service LP began working with the bankrupt gambling entity last year trying to find a buyer.

06/27/2009

Dogfight over greyhounds: House votes to require racing at Twin River
The House votes to require greyhound racing over the objections of Governor Carcieri that lawmakers should not interfere with Twin River’s bankruptcy proceeding.

Dogfight over greyhounds: House votes to require racing at Twin River
The House votes to require greyhound racing over the objections of Governor Carcieri that lawmakers should not interfere with Twin River’s bankruptcy proceeding.

06/26/2009

Odds high against finding buyer for Twin River casino
The lenders poised to become the new owners of Twin River will take control of the Lincoln slot parlor during perhaps one of the worst losing stretches in the history of the U.S. gambling industry.

Battle continues over dog-racing dates at Twin River
Senate leaders appeared unwilling to vote on the state budget unless the House acted on the dog-racing bill.

06/24/2009

Owners of R.I.’s Twin River slot parlor file for bankruptcy
The move could usher in 24-hour gambling seven days a week at the Lincoln facility, which is expected to produce $245 million for the state this year alone.

Not all creditors may get paid in bankruptcy
But it’s unlikely the state would be forced to take less money, says a board member of the American Bankruptcy Institute.

06/22/2009

Twin River delays decision
The troubled gambling facility had been expected to seek protection from its credits this morning.

06/17/2009

Twin River pleas go unanswered
PROVIDENCE — After months of unproductive talks with emissaries of the state, the owners of the Twin River greyhound track and slot parlor have tried and apparently failed in their effort to enlist Governor Carcieri’s help in averting a bankruptcy filing.

06/12/2009

Senate OKs bill to keep dog racing
The legislation says if Twin River wants to maintain all-night gambling, it has to continue to offer live greyhound racing.

Senate OKs bill to keep dog racing
The legislation says if Twin River wants to maintain all-night gambling it has to continue to offer live greyhound racing.

06/09/2009

Chap. 11 looms for slot parlor
The owners of Twin River say they may file for bankruptcy by the end of the month.

06/04/2009

Twin River greyhound owners reject buyout bid
PROVIDENCE — The owners of the greyhounds that race at Twin River have rejected a bid by the owners of the Lincoln track and slot parlor to buy out their $9-million-a-year contract.

05/28/2009

Governor pledges that overnight gambling will continue
The governor’s office has assured Twin River that 24-hour gambling on weekends can continue beyond the current June 30 deadline.

05/16/2009

Effect of end to dog racing questioned
A 2004 state budget office report disputes the greyhound owners’ recurring argument that the state would lose millions of video-slot dollars.

05/14/2009

Call for casino referendum draws familiar opponent
A Senate panel takes up a measure by Smithfield Democrat Sen. John Tassoni for a public vote on turning the state’s slot parlors into full-fledged casinos.

05/13/2009

Smoking ban at slot parlors could cost millions
Prohibiting smoking at Twin River and Newport Grand could cost the state $36 million in lost revenue, the state Budget Office projects.

05/12/2009

Deadline near for all-night gambling provision at Twin River
Twin River says it needs to know by June 1 if the state will extend the slot parlor’s overnight gambling provision beyond June 30.