Former Casino Exec Sues Indiana Gaming Commission

Rod Ratcliff (l.), former CEO at Spectacle Entertainment, is suing the Indiana Gaming Commission, claiming it’s trying to force him to forego his stake in two casinos.

Published January 25, 2021

Nebraska Lawmaker Flips On Gaming

Nebraska state Senator Tom Briese (l.), once opposes to expanded gaming, has introduced three bills to regulate racinos, which voters approved in November.

Published January 25, 2021

Trump Plaza Implosion Auction Canceled

An auction for the right to implode the former Trump Plaza in Atlantic City is off. Owner Carl Icahn disapproved of the plan. But the billionaire has agreed to...

Published January 25, 2021

Bally’s Completes Eldorado Shreveport Acquisition

Bally’s Corp. announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport (l.), on the Red River in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Published January 25, 2021

PA, NJ Gaming Revenues Down

Gaming revenues were down in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In New Jersey, however, gaming tax revenues were saved by online gaming...

Published January 25, 2021

Chicago Considers Casino Locations

Among the sites mentioned for a Chicago casino are the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, the Chicago Tribune’s Freedom Center, the Palmer House, the Navy Pier and Thompson Center.

Published January 25, 2021

Gilbert Sells Interest in Jack Entertainment

Dan Gilbert (l.), founder and chairman of Rock Ventures, has sold his remaining interest in Jack Entertainment, the business he founded which owns casinos in Cleveland and Maryland.

Published January 25, 2021

New Jersey University to Launch Gaming Journal

A new industry journal from New Jersey’s Stockton University will interest academics researching the field and industry officials seeking practical solutions, such as post-pandemic recovery, says Jane Bokunewicz (l.),...

Published January 25, 2021

Michigan and Virginia Launch Sports Betting

Last week, Michigan and Virginia launched sport betting, just in time for the NFL Super Bowl. In addition, Michigan’s 10 casinos and their partners also debuted online casinos in...

Published January 25, 2021

Arkansas Track to Allow Some Spectators

A limited number of spectators will be allowed at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (l.) in Hot Springs, Arkansas for its 2021 57-day live race meet starting January 22. General...

Published January 18, 2021

Transportation a Priority for LVCVA

The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority has OK’d $51 million over the next three years to support the Vegas Monorail (l.) and Elon Musk’s underground people-mover.

Published January 18, 2021

Nevada Casino Workers on Express Lane for Vaccines

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (l.) says early vaccines for resort employees will help boost the recovery of the state’s No. 1 industry. The Nevada Resort Association sees it as...

Published January 18, 2021

Illinois City Halves Gaming License Fees

Peoria, Illinois businesses holding liquor and video gaming licenses will pay half the normal fee thanks to an ordinance passed by the city council. The intent is to ease...

Published January 18, 2021

In Mississippi, RW Loses Third Site Approval Case

Three times, RW Development applied to the Mississippi Gaming Commission for a casino (l.) in Biloxi and lost. Finally RW took its case to the state Supreme Court, which...

Published January 18, 2021

Vegas: Plans Unveiled for $850M Majestic

The Majestic Las Vegas (l.) won’t have slots, table games or ashtrays. It will have 720 rooms and high-end corporate suites, plenty of fine dining and facilities geared to...

Published January 18, 2021

$200 Million Casino Planned for Nebraska Racetrack

WarHorse Gaming is proposing a hotel and casino complex at Lincoln Race Course (l.) in Nebraska, where hotel guests could watch live racing from their rooms. The $200 million...

Published January 18, 2021

Virginia Could Keep Skill Games Going

The Virginia legislature may pass a bill that would allow the skill games found in restaurants, truck stops and convenience stores to operate for another year. However Governor Ralph...

Published January 18, 2021

Illinois Developers Awaits License Approval

The developers of a casino in Danville, Illinois, one of six locales approved for a casino in 2019, await gaming board approval of an updated bid submitted in November....

Published January 18, 2021

In 2020, Ohio Revenues Dropped 26 Percent

With Covid-19 closures, revenues at Ohio’s seven casinos and four racinos fell 26 percent year on year in 2020. But records were set when the venues were open in...

Published January 18, 2021

Covid-19 Restrictions Extended in Massachusetts

Casinos in the Bay State will be among those businesses forced to operate at 25 percent capacity until January 22. The extension of restrictions was ordered by Massachusetts Governor...

Published January 18, 2021