Virginia Hard Rock Expects Summer Opening

Construction is on schedule at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Bristol, Virginia. The permanent casino will open this summer and the 300-room hotel tower will open later...

Published February 19, 2024

Virginia Senate Approves Petersburg As Casino Host City

In a bipartisan vote, the Virginia Senate approved a bill allowing Petersburg to hold a casino referendum, replacing Richmond, where voters twice rejected a casino. The measure also prevents...

Published February 19, 2024

Casinos Fail to Stop AC ‘Road Diet’

A judge in Atlantic City has rejected a lawsuit from Atlantic City casinos and the AtlantiCare medical facility to halt a project that will change Atlantic Avenue from four...

Published February 19, 2024

Two Illinois Tracks Trotting Toward Transitioning to Racinos

Hawthorne Race Course and Fairmount Park in Illinois are on a slow but steady path towards becoming racinos and recently updated the Illinois Gaming Board of their progress.

Published February 19, 2024

Judge: AC Casinos Not Obliged to Block Compulsive Gamblers

A judge in Atlantic City has ruled that the Borgata casino was not obligated to stop a compulsive gambler from betting, dismissing a lawsuit brought by the gamblers.

Published February 19, 2024

Chicago Approves Bally’s New Hotel Plan

Chicago officials approved Bally’s new design for a 100-room hotel tower in the first construction phase, but the location of a 400-room hotel, which could have caused damage to...

Published February 19, 2024

With Durango Open, New LV Locals Projects Put on Hold

Now that Red Rock’s Durango (l.) has opened, are there any significant projects in the works for the Las Vegas locals market? Early indications say no.

Published February 19, 2024

Several States Consider Skill Game Legalization

As Pennsylvania’s governor submits a budget including provisions for the regulation and taxation of ubiquitous unregulated skill games in the state, debate on legalization heats up in Virginia and...

Published February 19, 2024

New York Bill Would Increase Funding for Problem Gaming

New York state Senator Joe Addabbo (l.) has introduced a new bill that would provide more tax revenues from sports betting to combat problem gambling in the state. Currently,...

Published February 12, 2024

Majority Approve Casinos in North Carolina Poll

A new poll indicates that 54 percent of respondents approve allowing casinos on non-tribal land in North Carolina, compared to 35 percent opposed. The casinos would be part of...

Published February 12, 2024

Florida House Bill Targets Illegal Gambling

A Florida House bill that would raise penalties for operating and advertising illegal slots passed its second committee. But opponents questioned possible unintended consequences.

Published February 12, 2024

Gaming and Leisure Buys Tioga Downs Casino

Tioga Downs (l.), part of American Racing & Entertainment’s portfolio, has sold its real estate to Gaming and Leisure Properties. The deal includes a facility that underwent a recent...

Published February 12, 2024

Virginia Senate Committee Rejects Casino Referendum

A Virginia Senate committee has rejected a proposal allowing Fairfax County to replace Richmond as the state’s fifth casino host city. The move makes it more likely Petersburg voters...

Published February 12, 2024

Alabama Governor Supports Lottery, Casino Bills

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (l.) says, “Now is the time” for a statewide vote on a lottery and up to 10 casino locations. Lotteries and casinos currently are banned...

Published February 12, 2024

Judge Approves Narrowing of Atlantic City’s Main Road

A Superior Court judge approved a proposal to narrow Atlantic City’s main road over the objections of five casinos and a hospital that claim they will be negatively affected....

Published February 5, 2024

Hawaii Lawmakers Sponsor Mobile Sports Betting Bill

The introduction of Hawaii's statewide mobile sports betting bill has sparked a renewed discussion on the potential legalization of gambling in the Aloha State, but critics say it is...

Published February 5, 2024

Michigan Regulator Praises Governor’s Objectives

Henry Williams, executive director at the Michigan Gaming Control Board, said he agrees with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s (l.) economic goals for the state, noting Michigan’s gaming industry plays a...

Published February 5, 2024

PGCB Fines Two Licensees

Two gaming industry companies have been fined a total of $27,500 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. They are Stakelogic, which manufactures interactive games, and TA Operating LLC, which...

Published February 5, 2024

NJ, WA Could Establish Problem Gambling Courts

Lawmakers in New Jersey and Washington State have filed bills to establish special courts for people whose financial crimes are precipitated by gambling disorder. The model was created by...

Published February 5, 2024

Alaska Lawmakers Eye Cruise Slots

Legislation to authorize slot machines on Alaska Marine Highway System ferry boats was met with skepticism from lawmakers in its first committee hearing.

Published February 5, 2024