NJ Regulators Face Backlash Over AC Deed Restrictions

As part of hearings on the Eldorado-Caesars merger, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission ignored a recommendation from the Division of Gaming Enforcement to lift deed restrictions on three...

Published september 7, 2020

Lockdown Nightmare Ends for NY Casinos

After nearly six months, the longest gaming industry shutdown in the U.S. is finally over. The first of New York’s 12 casinos and racinos, including Rivers in Schenectady (l.),...

Published september 7, 2020

Wynn Grants Stock to Keep Management in the Fold

The gaming giant has distributed around 176,000 shares previously granted to board members and corporate executives like CEO Matt Maddox (l.) to more than 200 employees at the management...

Published august 31, 2020

GLPI to Move Baton Rouge Riverboat

A new Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge (existing facility, l.) will open in early 2022, Gaming and Leisure Properties has announced. Officials said the new $21 million to $25 million...

Published august 31, 2020

Still No Poker in PA

Poker players are lighting up social media asking when Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (l.) will allow casinos to reopen poker rooms, which remained closed when the state permitted casinos...

Published august 31, 2020

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