Utah Bill Targets ‘Fringe Gambling’

Utah state Senator Karen Mayne (l.) wants to pass a law that would excise what she calls the “cancer” of “fringe gambling.” Utah’s constitution forbids all forms of gambling,...

Published March 9, 2020

Lawmakers Join Push for NYC Casinos

A $6.1 billion budget shortfall in an election year put together, they spell opportunity for deep-pocketed gaming operators like Genting, which owns a slots-only casino at Aqueduct racetrack (l.)...

Published March 9, 2020

Florida, Seminole Agreement Unlikely

Florida House Speaker José Oliva (l.) said it's unlikely lawmakers and the Seminole Tribe will reach an agreement on a new gambling compact by the March 13 deadline. A...

Published March 9, 2020

Is Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Losing Steam?

A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky looked like a shoo-in when it was introduced by Rep. Adam Koenig (l.) in January. Since then, HB 137 has languished,...

Published March 9, 2020

Encore Boston Proposes Aerial Gondola to Transport Guests

Think of it as a collision of visions. One group wants to build a footbridge over the Mystic River to serve the Encore Boston Harbor casino. Another wants a...

Published March 3, 2020

10 Million MGM Guests’ Data Posted on Hacking Forum

Personal information of more than 10 million hotel guests who stayed at MGM resorts last year was hacked and showed up on a hacking forum last week. Some of...

Published March 3, 2020

West Virginia Maintains Greyhound Breeding Fund

The West Virginia Senate voted 11-23 to maintain the state's Greyhound Breeding Development Fund. Senate Bill 285 would have ended transferring table games and video lottery machine revenue to...

Published March 3, 2020

Maryland Lawmakers Consider Racetrack Renovations

Bills in both chambers of the Maryland legislature would authorize state funding for a $389 million renovation of Pimlico Race Course (l.) and Laurel Park.

Published March 3, 2020

Murren Sells $22 Million of MGM Stock

MGM Resorts’ outgoing chairman and CEO Jim Murren (l.) has sold more than $22 million in company stock. He is staying on while the board of directors conducts a...

Published March 3, 2020

Initiative Would End Betting Limits in Colorado

Two former Colorado political leaders are pushing an initiative that would allow the state’s three casino towns the option of removing wager limits. The limits in Central City, Cripple...

Published March 3, 2020

Missouri Legislator Proposes Osage River Casino

Missouri law only allows 13 casino licenses—all taken—along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. But state Rep. Rocky Miller (l.) has proposed a constitutional amendment allowing a 14th casino on...

Published March 3, 2020

Wyoming May Establish Gaming Commission

For years, electronic gaming has been operating in Wyoming without an overarching authority to keep operators on the straight and narrow. Lawmakers want to change that by adopting a...

Published March 3, 2020

Virginia Casino Debate Is Now All About Taxes

The Virginia Senate and House both passed bills allowing casinos in cities including Portsmouth, Richmond, Norfolk and Bristol. But the Senate recently voted 40-0 to reject a House substitute...

Published March 3, 2020

Wynn Scandal Leads to New Regulations in Nevada

Two years after Steve Wynn (l.) resigned as CEO of Wynn Resorts, a new regulation will go into effect March 1 in Nevada that was directly inspired by the...

Published March 3, 2020

Boyd Gaming Strategy Led to Strong 2019

Boyd Gaming’s regional strategy of growth through acquisitions is paying big dividends. Revenues for 2019 soared 26 percent to more than $3 billion, in large part due to results...

Published March 3, 2020

Massachusetts Seeks Public Input on Third Casino

Residents of southeastern Massachusetts are again being asked whether the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) should award a casino license in the area. Commissioner Enrique Zuniga (l.) said the body...

Published March 3, 2020

In Aftermath of Merger, Expect a ‘Leaner’ Caesars

In addition to casino sales, Eldorado’s plans for the post-merger Caesars could see its sizable online and sports betting business floated to investors. Outsourcing theaters and showrooms is also...

Published March 3, 2020

New York Won’t Win Until It Goes Mobile, Downstate

New Yorkers bet an estimated $837 million in New Jersey last year because New York City lacks retail casino sportsbooks and mobile betting options. Good for New Jersey. Not...

Published March 3, 2020

Wynn, MGM Resorts Now Five-Star Rated

Forbes Travel Guide has updated its ratings for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas. The two resorts have been upgraded from four to five stars. Forbes and AAA...

Published February 24, 2020

PA Bill Would End Casino Smoking Exception

A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would ban smoking on casino floors by eliminating the casino exemption to the Clean Indoor Air Act. State Rep. Dan...

Published February 24, 2020