Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Two Atlantic City casinos were the subject of news about new ownership last week: A group of investors including billionaire Carl Icahn secured ownership of the troubled Tropicana Atlantic City, while Trump Entertainment Resorts called off the deal to sell Trump Marina (l.) to a development group that wanted to transform the aging property into a Margaritaville-themed casino, but the operator still wants to sell the casino.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
The Illinois legislature has passed a bill that would allow as many as 45,000 video poker machines in bars, restaurants and clubs all over the state. Now Governor Pat Quinn has to decide whether to sign it. But lawmakers are also looking to expand the number of casinos in the state.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Governor Deval Patrick and the two leaders of the Massachusetts legislative houses have agreed to move forward on some sort of gaming legislation this fall. That has caused big casino developers, such as Sheldon Adelson, to prick up their ears with interest.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
NYRA predicts it will hit a financial wall by the end of next year without quick cash from gaming.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
A Pennsylvania lawmaker will introduce a bill to add table games to the state’s slot casinos, to meet new competition from Delaware and to close a budget gap.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Bondholders grant gaming company more time to negotiate but no details are available about the deal.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Budget shortfall may require additional funds from gaming.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
The Carano family will purchase the Carson Valley Inn in northern Nevada in a transaction expected to close later this year.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Lawmakers to focus on budget in special session, avoid deciding on whether a license in Gary can move or if Fort Wayne can bring in a casino.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Pennsylvania-based Penn National Gaming ponders whether to make a bid to operate a slot casino at Maryland’s Laurel Park as uncertainty grows over a plan for slots at Arundel Mills Mall.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Defeat in House likely spells end of efforts to ban smoking in casinos this year.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
The Lodge at Belmont, a greyhound racetrack in New Hampshire, is one of the tracks that would benefit if the bill that was passed two weeks ago by the Senate Finance Committee becomes law and allows tracks such as Belmont’s to become racinos. Up to 14,000 slots could be allowed if it eventually passes.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
A racetrack once haunted by live stars of the silver screen and now is haunted mainly by the their ghosts, Hollywood Park, is facing demolition sometime next year to make way for a redevelopment plan that includes, ironically, a cinema, as well as homes.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Move is seen as a way to entice Jefferson County voters to say yes to table games.
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Baccarat leads the return of some of the city's largest "whales" or ultra high rollers.
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