Michigan Regulators Renew Detroit Casino Licenses

The gaming licenses of Detroit’s three casinos—MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown—were renewed for another year by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Published August 21, 2023

Hard Rock Rocksino Opens In Deadwood, South Dakota

Hard Rock Rocksino Deadwood (l.) recently opened in South Dakota. A smaller version of a typical Hard Rock venue, it offers 86 slots, a full-service restaurant, bar, Rock Shop...

Published August 21, 2023

New Mexico Judge Rejects Racino Lawsuit

A New Mexico District Judge rejected Coronado Partner’s lawsuit against the state Racing Commission, which refuses to grant a sixth racino license. She sided with the commission due to...

Published August 21, 2023

Audit Criticizes Oregon Racing Commission Practices

A recent audit of the Oregon Racing Commission pointed out flaws in the organization’s operations and gave suggestions on how to improve.

Published August 21, 2023

NY Stakeholders Look to Move Process Forward

The end of the first phase of the bid process for three downstate casinos in New York could finally come to an end when the state answers the first...

Published August 21, 2023

U.S. Gaming Logs 10th Consecutive Growth Quarter

The U.S. commercial gaming industry generated a record $16.07 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2023, marking the industry’s 10th consecutive quarter of growth.

Published August 21, 2023

Virginia Judge Blocks Richmond Casino Vote

A Virginia circuit court judge blocked a voter referendum on a casino in Richmond after a charitable group filed a motion to intervene, claiming the city violated state law...

Published August 21, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: NSW Gov’t Reworks Machine Tax Hike, Saving Star Entertainment

The New South Wales government and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey (l.) have announced that the state’s previously proposed casino poker machine tax hike has been scrapped and reworked to make...

Published August 21, 2023

North Carolina Court Calls Fish Tables Illegal

Fish table video gambling machines are illegal games of chance according to a North Carolina Appeals Court and the state Supreme Court. But operators claim they’re games of skill...

Published August 14, 2023

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Published August 14, 2023

‘Blackout Drunk’ Defense Loses Case for Gambler

A heavy-spending gambler in the U.K. lost his case when he claimed the casino he was playing at plied him with cocktails and wine until he was too drunk...

Published August 14, 2023

Acres Introduces New Loyalty Feature for Foundation CMS

Acres Manufacturing has unveiled a new feature for its Foundation casino management system that allows players to enroll in loyalty programs at lightning speed.

Published August 14, 2023

Aristocrat Confirms Cybersecurity Breach

Aristocrat Leisure, Limited has confirmed that a cybersecurity breach resulted in the compromise of personal information on its employees.

Published August 14, 2023

Light & Wonder Finalizes Acquisition of SciPlay

Light & Wonder entered a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 17 percent equity interest in social gaming division SciPlay, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.

Published August 14, 2023

Timothy Lowry Named Partner for Holland & Knight

Veteran gaming attorney Timothy Lowry (l.) has joined the law firm Holland & Knight as a partner in its Philadelphia office.

Published August 14, 2023

Liu Joins Wynn Resorts Board

Paul Liu (l.) of the United States’ National Committee on U.S.-China Relations has joined the board of Wynn Resorts. The former banker was appointed on August 3.

Published August 14, 2023

Brian Green Named COO of Graton Resort & Casino

Industry veteran Brian Green (l.) has been named chief operating officer of California’s Graton Resort & Casino.

Published August 14, 2023

Stan Hunterton, Famous Las Vegas Mob Buster, Dies at 74

Former federal prosecutor Stan Hunterton (l.), one of the most famous mob busters in the history of Las Vegas, recently passed away at the age of 74.

Published August 14, 2023

Peoria Tribe Loses Lawsuit Against Former Casino Managers

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma lost in court in their efforts to collect a $2 million fine against David J. Qualls and Tony D. Holden, former casino...

Published August 14, 2023

Fliff Files Motion for Arbitration in Customer Lawsuit

The Fliff Corporation countered Bishoy Nessim’s class-action lawsuit over sweepstake betting by filing a motion with the court to conduct arbitration.

Published August 14, 2023