Louisiana Casino Revenues Down 12 Percent in July

In July, the first full month gaming venues operated since closing in March, revenue from Louisiana's 14 riverboat casinos, Harrah's New Orleans (l.) and four racinos dropped 12 percent...

Published august 31, 2020

N.Y. Track Seeks More Dates, Purse Money

The harness track at Saratoga Casino Hotel (l.) in New York has requested additional race dates to make up for lost purse money during the coronavirus pandemic. The track...

Published august 31, 2020

Maryland Gaming Contributes $1.1 Billion to State in FY20

The Maryland Lottery and the state’s six casinos, including MGM National Harbor (l.), combined to contribute $1.1 billion to the state in fiscal year 2020, close to record contributions...

Published august 31, 2020

Illinois Counties Enforce Stricter Regulations

After Covid-19 test positivity scores increased over three consecutive days, new stricter health and safety regulations were implemented at casinos, bars and restaurants in Will and Kankakee counties, to...

Published august 31, 2020

Nevada Win Inches Up in July

Revenue for the first full month of casino operations post-lockdown was down 26 percent versus July 2019. That’s a big step up from June’s 45 percent drop, although Las...

Published august 31, 2020

Hurricane Laura Slashes Lake Charles Casinos

The most powerful hurricane ever to hit Louisiana came ashore last week with Lake Charles in its sights. While the 150-mph winds inflicted some pain—the Isle of Capri casino...

Published august 31, 2020

NH Developer Wants to Build a Charitable Casino

A New Hampshire pizza entrepreneur and developer, Sal Lupoli (l.), has filed a proposal with the Salem planning board for a charitable casino. There are currently 55 such casinos...

Published august 24, 2020

Mohegan Sun Pocono Could Lay Off 240

Pennsylvania’s Mohegan Sun Pocono has informed 240 employees who were furloughed due to the Covid-19 shutdown that they could be permanently laid off by September 30.

Published august 24, 2020

40 PA Casino Workers Positive for Covid-19

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports that 40 casino workers tested positive for the Covid-19 virus between early June, when casinos reopened, and August 9.

Published august 24, 2020

Station Workers Ask to Leave Union

Operator Station Casinos, a longtime foe of Culinary Union Local 226, says a majority of the unionized employees at Boulder Station (l.) want out. Culinary says a withdrawal is...

Published august 24, 2020

Colorado Casino Town Maintains Covid-Free Gaming

Cripple Creek in Teller County, Colorado, has been able to maintain a remarkable safety records for its casinos. So far no Covid cases in the county can be attributed...

Published august 24, 2020

Kentucky Top Court to Decide on Historical Races

Kentucky doesn’t have casinos, but does permit bettors to wager on historic horse racing games races. The racing industry says it’s legal. The Family Foundation says otherwise. Kentucky’s Supreme...

Published august 24, 2020

PA Horse Racing Handle Drops

A report by regulators in Pennsylvania shows a 10.8 percent drop in handle for the state’s racetracks, as Governor Tom Wolf (l.) seeks to divert slot revenues from horsemen.

Published august 24, 2020

MGM Finally Reopening Mirage

The Mirage Resort in Las Vegas will resume business this week, MGM Resorts International said. The decision leaves Park MGM as the company’s sole Strip property still under closure.

Published august 24, 2020

Two New York Tracks Set to Close

Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs in New York State are scheduled to go dark in a matter of weeks. Owner Jeff Gural (l.) blames the statewide casino lockdown, now...

Published august 24, 2020

With Capacity Limits, A.C. Employment Down

In Atlantic City, casino employment fell 15 percent in July despite the reopening of all nine properties. Capacity limitations and a lack of in-restaurant dining are to blame, industry...

Published august 24, 2020

Problem Gaming On the Rise In Kentucky

The Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling's helpline answered more calls in June and July because more people were and searching for distractions, said KCPG Executive Director Mike Stone. He...

Published august 17, 2020

Wynn Resorts Discloses Covid-19 Test Results

Wynn Resorts is the only major U.S. operator so far to report the number of employees, roughly 300, who have tested positive for Covid-19. Will Wynn’s example induce other...

Published august 17, 2020

Horse Racing Enjoys Banner Year

Across the U.S., horse racing has seen a surge despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The future holds promise for continued success even as major sports come onboard...

Published august 17, 2020

West Virginia Dogracing Could End

A bill introduced in the U.S. Congress could put an end to greyhound racing at West Virginia's Mardi Gras and Wheeling Island tracks, owned by Delaware North. The bill...

Published august 17, 2020