Will Super Bowl 2014 Break a Betting Record?

Sports bettors wagered $99 million on the pigskin contest in 2013. With less anxiety about the economy, this could be the year fans go all the way, and set...

Published February 3, 2014

Foxwoods Back in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has begun the final review process of the proposals to build casinos in the state. But another player, Foxwoods, is preparing to file an application...

Published February 3, 2014

Businesses Line Up Behind Casinos in Japan

Japanese business leaders, including Takeshi Niinami (l.), head of the convenience store chain Lawson, are spearheading the formation of a group to advocate for casinos and influence the shape...

Published February 3, 2014

Attorneys General Back Adelson’s Online Gambling Fight

Sheldon Adelson’s fight to make online gambling illegal in the U.S. has been endorsed by at least 10 state attorneys general that have signed a letter to Congress asking...

Published February 3, 2014

State Supreme Court Hears Catawba Arguments

Attorney William Wilkins, representing the Catawba Indian Nation, recently argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court that the state's Gambling Cruise Act allows the tribe to offer video gambling....

Published February 3, 2014

Miodunski Leaving AGS; Lopez Named CEO

Bob Miodunski (l.) will retire as president and CEO of American Gaming Systems, and David Lopez, former president and CEO of Global Cash Access, will succeed him.

Published February 3, 2014

Vegas Wrangles Rodeo

Yee ha! After weeks of negotiations and number crunching, officials with the National Finals Rodeo have chosen to renew the event’s contract with Las Vegas. The NFR had originally...

Published February 3, 2014

Bermudians Demand Casino Referendum

The Bermuda government once planned a public vote on casinos, then opted for a legislative decision. Now thousands of Bermudians are demanding their right to be heard, and opposition...

Published February 3, 2014

N.H. Senate Committee Backs Casinos

The New Hampshire Senate’s Ways and Means Committee has approved of a bill that would authorize two casinos in the Granite State, sponsored by state Senator Lou D’Allesandro (l.)....

Published February 3, 2014

Maine Legislature Mulls More Casinos

The Maine legislature appears likely to take up the issue of expanding gaming in the state. The two existing casinos Oxford Casino (l.) and Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway,...

Published February 3, 2014

Casino Developers in Massachusetts Sue To Stop Ballot Measure

Casino developers hoping to build in Massachusetts have joined forces to sue to prevent an initiative that would repeal the gaming expansion from making it to the ballot in...

Published February 3, 2014

New York Casino Bidders Get Busy

From Albany to Binghamton to Saratoga and the Catskill Mountains, would-be casino operators are getting ready to make their bids on four Class III licenses that will be awarded...

Published February 3, 2014

Illinois Gaming Hearing Gets an Earful

A town hall meeting set up by pro-gaming Rep. Robert Rita (l.) last week demonstrated the rift that still exists between those favoring gaming expansion in the state and...

Published February 3, 2014

A New Deal for Caesars, Culinary

Employees of Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas were nearly unanimous in their approval of a five-year contract negotiated by the powerful Culinary Union. Raises will kick in next year.

Published February 3, 2014

Sweeping Changes in Florida Unlikely In Election Year

Florida Senate Gaming Committee Chairman Garrett Richter said although legislators are drafting expanded gambling bills, the political realities of an election year mean a modest loophole-tightening measure is most...

Published February 3, 2014

Crown Still Waiting for Sri Lanka Casino OK

Sri Lanka’s government has finally approved Crown Resorts’ controversial $400 million casino hotel in the capital of Colombo—but without the casino. The Australian gaming giant says it is in...

Published February 3, 2014

Nobu Joins Melco in Manila

Robert DeNiro’s tony Nobu hospitality chain will make its Asian debut at Melco Crown’s City of Dreams Manila (DeNiro and Chef Nobu at left). The 321-room hotel will be...

Published February 3, 2014

Atlantic City Lagging Behind Christie Plan

More than half way through a five-year push to revitalize Atlantic City outlined by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the resort has seen little growth in two major areas—convention...

Published February 3, 2014

Track Closure Threatens Harrah’s Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission has suspended operations at the racetrack of Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester, Pennsylvania, due to track surface problems.

Published February 3, 2014

Galaxy’s Founder Eyes Global Expansion

Hong Kong billionaire Lui Che Woo (l.) didn’t become Asia’s second-richest person by standing pat. The 84-year-old founder and chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group is determined to take the...

Published February 3, 2014