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06/28/2008
Pequots cut 200 jobs at casino
The layoffs are believed to be the first in the history of Foxwoods Resort Casino, which is being hurt by high fuel prices and the faltering economy.
06/19/2008
Dog days for BLBMore difficulties for Twin River owners
Efforts by the owners of the Twin River slot-machine facility in Lincoln to expand their gambling operations in Colorado are stalled, falling victim to the political climate out West and financial problems in Rhode Island, according to observers in the Rocky Mountain state.
06/13/2008
In ‘dire’ straits, Twin River seeks a new deal with state
Having missed loan payments and in danger of falling into bankruptcy, the owners of the gambling facility offer the state $500 million now in exchange for a larger share of video-slot revenues in the future.
In ‘dire’ straits, Twin River seeks a new deal with state
Having missed loan payments and in danger of falling into bankruptcy, the owner of the gambling facility offers the state $500 million now in exchange for a larger share of video-slot revenues in the future.
In ‘dire’ straits, Twin River seeks a new deal with state
Having missing loan payments and in danger of falling into bankruptcy, the owner of the gambling facility offers the state $500 million now in exchange for the a larger share of video slot revenues in the future.
06/11/2008
Twin River gets OK for gambler-rewards program
But the facility, which hopes to boost revenues during the three-month trial period, must repay the state a set amount if the promotion falls short of expectations.
05/20/2008
Casino hopes alive in Mass.
Investor looks to expand land holdings in Western Massachusetts, as casino supporters in the Senate vow to loop legalizing gambling into the upcoming budget debate.
05/11/2008
Twin River goes round-the-clock
With an all-night weekend schedule, plenty of players were pecking away on the video slots yesterday past the usual 2 a.m. closing.
Twin River goes round-the-clock
With an all-night weekend schedule, plenty of players were pecking away on the video slots yesterday past the usual 2 a.m. closing.
05/07/2008
House, Senate override veto of 24-hour gambling
Over Governor Carcieri’s objection, Twin River in Lincoln and Newport Grand will be allowed to operate around the clock on weekends and holidays starting Friday.
House, Senate override veto of 24-hour gambling
Over Governor Carcieri’s objection, Twin River in Lincoln and Newport Grand will be allowed to operate around the clock on weekends and holidays starting Friday.
05/06/2008
Carcieri vetoes bill for 24-hour gambling
PROVIDENCE — While lawmakers are counting on round-the-clock gambling on weekends and holidays at Twin River and Newport Grand to raise upward of $14 million in new money for the cash-strapped state, Governor Carcieri has vetoed the legislation.
05/05/2008
Study finds Bay Staters support casinos
Overall, the survey commissioned by a real estate developer finds that 57 percent of residents would like to see at least two casinos in the Bay State.
05/01/2008
Governor ‘likely’ to veto 24-hr. gambling
Governor Carcieri says he thinks revenue estimates are inflated; the House and Senate may be able to override a veto.
04/30/2008
24-hour gambling OK’d on weekends, holidays
The legislation extends operating hours on weekends and holidays at Twin River and Newport Grand, a move that advocates say will bring millions more to the cash-strapped state.
04/11/2008
Senate holds off taking a vote on overnight gambling
Senate President Joseph Montalbano says there’s still no agreement with House leaders on the proposal.
04/10/2008
House puts off a vote on 24-hour gambling
But the Senate is expected to vote today on legislation allowing round-the-clock betting at Twin River and Newport Grand on weekends and holidays.
04/09/2008
NLRB rules against Foxwoods
A group of maintenance workers can go forward with a union ratification vote.
03/28/2008
House panel OKs expanded gambling hours
Like a Senate committee a day earlier, the House Finance Committee approves 24-hour gambling on the weekends at Twin River and Newport Grand.
03/27/2008
Committee approves 24-hour gambling
Proponents say round-the-clock gambling at Twin River and Newport Grand on weekends and on nights before Monday holidays would boost revenue for the state.
Tribe confident in casino financing
The Mashpee Wampanoags say they’ll find the money to build a casino with help from Twin River’s parent company.
03/25/2008
UAW betting on casinos
Workers at Indian casinos who want to join the union could replace the members lost to a declining auto industry.
03/22/2008
Twin River gets one-week reprieve from lenders
But the extension can’t stop a second downgrading of the casino owner’s credit rating to CCC-.
03/20/2008
Twin River facing additional liens
Two subcontractors on the renovation follow Dimeo Contruction Co. in seeking to get money owed for work done.
03/15/2008
Judge upholds union vote at Foxwoods
A Connecticut judge rules against Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Contractor slaps lien on Twin River
Dimeo Construction is attempting to secure $5.7 million it is owed for reconstruction of the slot parlor.
03/13/2008
Senate panel mulls 24-hour gambling, sports-betting bills
PROVIDENCE — With gambling promoters dangling the promise of tens of millions of new state dollars before their eyes, lawmakers yesterday turned their attention to professional sports-betting and round-the-clock gambling at Twin River and Newport Grand as possible ways to plug the state’s massive deficit.
03/07/2008
2 casino eateries reducing hours
In a “streamlining” move by Twin River, Carmine’s Family Style Restaurant and Twin Hearth Buffet will be closed weekdays.
02/08/2008
24-hour gambling plan decried
NEWPORT -- A steady stream of people went before the House Finance Committee yesterday to urge its members to reject legislation that would allow 24-hour gambling in Rhode Island.
02/07/2008
Hearing today on 24-hour gambling
As lawmakers consider expanded hours at Twin River and Newport Grand, the Lincoln Town Council president drops his opposition to the idea.
Patrick opposes tribe plan for land trust in Middleboro
The Massachusetts governor argues that the Mashpee Wampanoags failed to meet the criteria set by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
02/06/2008
Legislators seeking input on 24-hour gambling proposal
Members of the House Finance Committee will hold hearings on two bills tomorrow at Colony House, on Washington Square.
01/17/2008
Expanded gambling hours could boost state revenues
Twin River’s owners present figures they say show that allowing round-the-clock gambling would mean millions more in state revenue.
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