U.S. Casino Industry Saw 3.7 Percent YoY Jump in 2019

Thanks to the expansion of legal sports betting, commercial casinos in the United States won $43.6 billion from gamblers in 2019, up 3.7 percent from the year before. The...

Published June 8, 2020

More U.S. Casino Openings

Casinos across the U.S., including Foxwoods (l.) and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, continue to resume operations based on the schedules and safety parameters handed down by their state governments....

Published June 8, 2020

Boyd Warns of Impending Layoffs

Boyd Gaming has sent out a letter to employees warning of impending layoffs and uncertainty about reopening. The letter was signed by human resources executive Chris Smith.

Published June 1, 2020

U.S. Assets Buoy Century During Downturn

New revenues from new acquisitions in the United States, including West Virginia’s Mountaineer Casino (l.), helped to almost double first-quarter revenues for Century Casinos, despite the impact of the...

Published June 1, 2020

Virginia Council Endorses Hard Rock

In a unanimous vote, the city council in Bristol, Virginia endorsed Hard Rock International as the preferred casino operator. The sole developer to propose a casino, Hard Rock has...

Published June 1, 2020

AC Casinos Struggle to Open, Workers Line Up at Food Bank

The plight of Atlantic City casinos in the coronavirus era has been matched by the generosity of many, casinos included. The industry is stepping up to provide food for...

Published June 1, 2020

Lawmakers Pass Chicago Casino Bill

In a special session, Illinois legislators approved a measure allowing a casino in Chicago. The bill now awaits Governor J.B. Pritzker's signature. It's a victory for Chicago Mayor Lori...

Published June 1, 2020

More Casinos Open Across the U.S.

By Monday, June 1, it’s expected that almost half of the almost 1,000 casino that closed during the Covid-19 pandemic will have reopened. But there’s still a long way...

Published June 1, 2020

Penn National Financing Propels Growth Strategy

With access to $600 million in financing, Penn National Gaming plans to speed up the launch of its "omnichannel growth strategy." That includes its partnership with Barstool Sports. Penn...

Published May 25, 2020

Alabama Gambling Study Group Meets

The Study Group on Gambling Policy, appointed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (l.) in February, recently met. The 12-member group is tasked with reviewing expanding gambling in the state,...

Published May 25, 2020

Five Vegas Operators Now Virus-Testing Employees

It started with Las Vegas Sands and Station Casinos. Now, with the industry counting down to an expected June reopening, MGM, Caesars and Boyd have joined forces with local...

Published May 25, 2020

NJ Horsemen Win Against Leagues

The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association prevailed when the Supreme Court declined to take on a dispute over whether the association is entitled to money from pro leagues and...

Published May 25, 2020

R.I. Town Says ‘Show us the Money’

Tiverton, Rhode Island is asking the state lottery for money it’s owed for hosting the Twin River Tiverton Casino Hotel. The casino was closed by executive order, but the...

Published May 25, 2020

MGM Adds Cash

MGM Resorts International has added $700 million in cash to its balance sheet after selling off part of its stake in real-estate investment trust MGM Growth Properties.

Published May 25, 2020

PA’s Wolf: No Early Horse Racing

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (l.) has quashed the efforts of state horse racing stakeholders to resume races without spectators before the general Covid-19 shutdown ends.

Published May 25, 2020

AC April Revs Tank

The first full month of lockdown for the casinos in Atlantic City set a record in futility with revenues falling 69 percent. What revenues that did come in almost...

Published May 25, 2020

Pennsylvania ‘Skill Games’ Still Defying Shutdown

Unregulated slot-like “skill games” are still operating in many convenience stores, laundromats and other locations in Pennsylvania, despite the casino industry shutdown.

Published May 25, 2020

Louisiana Upholds Free-Play Tax

A Louisiana Senate committee has rejected a measure to cut taxes on free-play casino promotions. State Senator Barrow Peacock (l.) claimed the promotion would bring customers back to reopening...

Published May 25, 2020

Spectacle Granted Indiana Gaming License

Spectacle Entertainment has been granted a gambling license for Vigo County, Indiana by the state gaming commission. The company plans to develop a $125 million casino in Terre Haute....

Published May 25, 2020

American Gaming, Saratoga Shelve Colorado Deal

Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc., which owns and operates the Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado, has announced the termination of a deal to sell the casino to American Gaming...

Published May 25, 2020