Strip Operators Eagerly Await New A’s Stadium Plans

The Oakland A’s have yet to release new renderings for its proposed $1.5 ballpark that is set to be built on the site of the Tropicana Las Vegas, which...

Published February 26, 2024

Compromise Bill Would Keep AC Casino Smoking

A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would retain the current authorization of smoking on 25 percent of casino floors with a few added restrictions.

Published February 26, 2024

Gaming Regulation is Bedrock of Gaming’s Success

The U.S. gaming industry, in all its shapes and forms, has enjoyed meteoric growth in the last half-century. The essential key to much of that growth has been effective...

Published February 19, 2024

New Jersey Senate Considers Racetrack Slots

A New Jersey state senator has introduced a bill that would legalize slot machines at the state’s horse racetracks, to be managed by Atlantic City casinos.

Published February 19, 2024

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