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- Developer discloses details of proposed Philadelphia casino
Bart Blatstein of Tower Investments wants to build a $700 million casino and entertainment complex in downtown Philadelphia that would be managed and operated by Hard Rock International. The project would include converting the former Inquirer building into a boutique hotel. The developer is eying Philadelphia's second casino license for the gaming facility, which would house up to 3,300 slot machines and 150 table games. "It's the biggest project that I will ever do. I will never do anything as game-changing and transformative as this. We want to create the best entertainment resort in the country," Blatstein said. American City Business Journals/Philadelphia/Natalie Kostelni blog
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- Zynga to partner with bwin.party for real money gambling
Social gaming company Zynga said it has finalized a partnership agreement with bwin.party Digital Entertainment to offer real-money casino games in the U.K. by the middle of next year. "Partnering with an established leader like bwin.party is a strategic and prudent way for us to enter a key [real-money gambling] market," said Barry Cottle, Zynga's executive vice president of corporate and business development. Fox Business/Dow Jones Newswires
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- Melco Crown, Belle ink agreement for Manila casino hotel project
Developer Belle Corp. said it has signed an agreement with Melco Crown Entertainment to develop a resort in Manila that would include a casino and a hotel. Belle said both companies agreed to make equal financial contributions for the project. "We are confident that MCE will bring its expertise in operating a highly successful integrated resort complex and strongly contribute to promoting the Philippines as one of Asia's premier tourism destinations," said Willy Ocier, Belle's vice chairman. Fox Business/Dow Jones Newswires
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- Q3 EBITDA for Galaxy soars by 46% to $335.5 million
Galaxy Entertainment Group's third quarter EBITDA grew 46% to $335.5 million, which was lifted by the steady influx of visitors to its new gaming property. "The Macau gaming market continues to evolve with VIP gaming revenues moderating from historic highs and higher margin mass revenues growing as a proportion of total gaming revenue. Looking ahead, Galaxy remains very confident in the growth prospects for the industry," the company said. Reuters
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