Two New Hampshire Gambling Bills Face Different Fates

The New Hampshire House approved a bill that would protect charitable organizations that get winnings from gambling. An online casino bill, however, will not be discussed this year.

Published January 15, 2024

Legislators from Gambling States Congregate at NCLGS

Legislators from states that host gaming met last week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 29th annual National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) also included representatives of the...

Published January 8, 2024

Rhode Island Lawmakers Push to End Smoking

Legislators in Rhode Island are planning to introduce a law to end the exemption to the state’s indoor smoking ban that allows smoking in casinos.

Published January 8, 2024

Nevada Regulators Okay Golden’s Slot Routes Sale

Golden Entertainment officials said some of the proceeds from its $361.5 million sale of Montana and Nevada slot routes to J&J Ventures Gaming may be used for upgrades at...

Published January 8, 2024

Casino Employees Form Anti-Smoking PAC

An advocacy group formed by dealers in Atlantic City has announced the formation of a political action committee to hold lawmakers accountable for refusing to ban smoking in the...

Published January 8, 2024

Alabama Legislator Urges Stricter Enforcement

Alabama state Rep. Andy Whitt (l.), a member of a 9-person House committee formed to study gambling legislation, said stricter enforcement and a state gaming commission are required to...

Published January 8, 2024

F1 Propels Nevada to Best November Ever

The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix appears to have delivered on its sky-high expectations, as Nevada recorded a new November record with $1.37 billion in statewide revenue.

Published January 8, 2024

Gaming and Politics: Perfectly Imperfect Together

In the U.S., just about every industry ties back to politics in some form, and gaming is a great example—the impact of its tax revenues make it fairly bipartisan...

Published December 25, 2023

Bally’s Chicago To Stay Open 24/7

Starting Wednesday, December 27, Bally’s Chicago (l.) will be open 24/7. Officials also announced Bally Rewards members will have access to free or discounted parking, shuttle service will be...

Published December 25, 2023

New Jersey iGaming Sets Records in November; In-Person Lags

New Jersey’s iGaming and sports betting set records in November, but casinos saw mixed results.

Published December 25, 2023

Illinois Hard Rock Seeks 400 More Employees

Hard Rock plans to hire 400 employees for its permanent Hard Rock Rockford (l.) in Illinois, set to open in late August 2024. Currently 350 employees work at the...

Published December 25, 2023

FBI Announces Tool to Combat Ransomware of MGM Cyberattack Group

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a tool that will disrupt the ransomware used in the recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts International.

Published December 25, 2023

Culinary Reaches New Deals with Mirage, Tropicana

The Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 unions have agreed to terms with the Mirage and the Tropicana on new five-year labor agreements covering about 2,000 workers...

Published December 25, 2023

Polistina will Introduce Compromise to NJ Smoking Ban

New Jersey state Senator Vince Polistina (l.) says he will introduce a compromise bill to ban smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City, with accommodations for slot players to...

Published December 25, 2023

The New Phenomenon of Hybrid Gaming

The complicated web of the U.S. gaming industry makes it difficult to usher in new innovations on a consistent basis. However, industry veteran Bruce Merati (l.) argues that the...

Published December 18, 2023

Google Updates U.S. Gambling Ad Policy

Google has begun accepting and publishing advertisements from sports betting and lottery suppliers, under an updated policy that went into effect December 12.

Published December 18, 2023

Betting Increases Spur Caps on South Dakota VLTs

An approximate $1.17 billion has been gambled on video lottery machines in South Dakota this year and some cities have imposed caps on the popular machines.

Published December 18, 2023

Bally’s Chicago Posts Disappointing November Numbers

Average daily revenue at Bally’s Chicago (l.) in November dropped 9 percent to $253,604 compared to $278,268 for its opening month of September. Attendance also fell 14 percent from...

Published December 18, 2023

Petersburg Seeks Fifth Virginia Casino License

Officials in Petersburg, Virginia once again are seeking the state’s fifth casino license, following Richmond voters’ second and even more decisive rejection of the proposed $565 million Richmond Grand...

Published December 18, 2023

Bally’s, JCJ Unveil Kansas City Expansion

The new expansion of Bally’s Kansas City (l.), done by JCJ Architecture, includes a new 38,470-square-foot commercial center and an artful reimagining of the existing casino's riverboat-style exterior.

Published December 18, 2023