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One Up, One Down in Atlantic City

One Up, One Down in Atlantic City

by Staff

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.

Legalized Video Poker Awaits Illinois Governor’s Pen

Legalized Video Poker Awaits Illinois Governor’s Pen

by Staff

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.

At Attention in Massachusetts

At Attention in Massachusetts

by Staff

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.

Delay in Aqueduct choice could hurt New York Racing Association

Delay in Aqueduct choice could hurt New York Racing Association

by Staff

Sat, Jun 06, 2009

NYRA predicts it will hit a financial wall by the end of next year without quick cash from gaming.

Pennsylvania to consider table games

by Staff

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.

Station receives fourth extension

Station receives fourth extension

by Staff

Sat, Jun 06, 2009

Bondholders grant gaming company more time to negotiate but no details are available about the deal.

Kentucky Could Legalize Track Slots

by Staff

Sat, Jun 06, 2009

Budget shortfall may require additional funds from gaming.

Carano Family To Buy Carson Valley Inn

Carano Family To Buy Carson Valley Inn

by Staff

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.

Gambling Off Table in Indiana

by Staff

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.

Penn National Eyes Laurel Park Slots

by Staff

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.

Smoking Ban Dies in Louisiana

by Staff

Sat, Jun 06, 2009

Defeat in House likely spells end of efforts to ban smoking in casinos this year.

Video Gaming Could Help New Hampshire Track

by Staff

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.

Development Plan Threatens Venerable Hollywood Park

Development Plan Threatens Venerable Hollywood Park

by Staff

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.

West Virginia Could Tap More Funds From State Racinos

by Staff

Sat, Jun 06, 2009

Move is seen as a way to entice Jefferson County voters to say yes to table games.

High Rollers Rolling Back

by Staff

Sat, Jun 06, 2009

Baccarat leads the return of some of the city's largest "whales" or ultra high rollers.