Macau’s Productivity Boom Fading

The good news is that Macau’s casino workers are more experienced and efficient than ever. The bad news: casinos are no longer seeing the gains in productivity they’re used...

Published February 17, 2014

MGM, Aria Face Fines for Blocking Gaming Agents

Two state gaming agents watching a game of roulette at the Aria were told they were “not welcome,” according to a two-count complaint. The law mandates that all gaming...

Published February 17, 2014

PAGCOR Faces Tough Year Ahead

As the Philippines becomes a more compelling commercial resort market the country’s state-owned casino operator is finding it more difficult to compete. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Cristino Naguiat Jr....

Published February 17, 2014

Atlantic City Alliance Seeks to Draw Tourists through Discount Hotel Deals

The Atlantic City Alliance—the city’s marketing arm—announced a new set of hotel packages and discounts in the hopes of attracting tourists back to the city. Included are “Taste of...

Published February 17, 2014

Hengqin a Big Hit

Hengqin Island’s first tourist attraction—a theme park with a supporting resort hotel—is less than a month old and already it’s proving a massive success. What does this mean for...

Published February 17, 2014

70 New Conventions Coming to Vegas

Sin City’s convention business is booming. Last year, more than 5 million conventioneers visited Southern Nevada, and generated almost $7 billion in revenues. This year will be even better.

Published February 17, 2014

Islanders Oppose Philippine Gambling Plan

A card room is being proposed for the Philippine resort island of Boracay, but community groups and the Catholic Church are against it. The local government is waiting for...

Published February 17, 2014

SLS Las Vegas Opening Labor Day

SLS Las Vegas will open Labor Day weekend. The $415 million resort, which overhauled the historic Sahara, is a project of SBE Entertainment of Los Angeles.

Published February 17, 2014

Time to Ban the Ban on Olympic Bets

In 2000, Arizona Senator John McCain pushed to prohibit betting on Olympic sports. Amid excitement about the Winter Games, a Vegas sports book director calls that ban “outdated.”

Published February 17, 2014

Foxwoods Unveils Casino ‘Sketch’

Sal Semola, president of the proposed Foxwoods Catskills Resort, told a crowd in Liberty, New York that the project would fit in with the mountain setting and return the...

Published February 17, 2014

NJ Senate President Supports Atlantic City Five-Year Plan

New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney says Atlantic City needs the time to complete its five-year push—which is entering its fourth year—to turn tourism around in the resort. However,...

Published February 17, 2014

ACEP Forecasts Lower Net Loss

The parent company of the Stratosphere, two Arizona Charlie’s casinos and the Aquarius in Laughlin has released its fourth-quarter 2013 results early, in hopes of lowering its interest rates.

Published February 17, 2014

New York County Opposes Tribal Casino

Five county legislatures have officially come out against a Seneca Nation gaming hall in Monroe County, New York. They fear a loss of revenues by the Western Off-Track Betting...

Published February 17, 2014

Connecticut Police Raid Two Internet Cafes

Connecticut state and local policy cracked down on two sweepstakes cafes in twin raids conducted last week in Enfield and Bloomfield.

Published February 17, 2014

California Casino Breaks Ground

The Jamul Indian Village in San Diego County has broken ground on a tiny 6-acre lot for a $300 million casino.

Published February 17, 2014

Texas Senator Questions Legality of Proposed Lotto Game

Texas lawmaker Bob Deuell doubts that it’s legal for the state lottery to host a game in which the state can be the jackpot winner. He has asked the...

Published February 17, 2014

Tribe Reconsiders Casino Options

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Council in Baraga, Michigan is reconsidering several options regarding its current casino situation. The tribe could purchase the Baraga Lakeside Inn (l.), upgrade...

Published February 17, 2014

Iowa Approves Fantasy Sports Bill

A bill that recently passed the Iowa Senate State Government Committee would allow Iowans to win cash and other prizes playing fantasy sports. About 264,000 Iowans play the games,...

Published February 17, 2014

Tribe Again Proposes Grand Forks Casino

At a recent meeting of a Grand Forks, North Dakota city council committee, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa presented an off-reservation casino plan similar to one proposed a...

Published February 17, 2014

Indiana Casino Must Ban Smoking

In a 3-2 vote, the Indiana Supreme Court reversed Evansville's smoking ban that exempted the Tropicana riverboat casino. The majority said the casino exemption violated the state's Equal Privileges...

Published February 17, 2014