Louisiana Supreme Court Redefines ‘Vessel’

A permanently moored riverboat casino is not a "vessel" under federal maritime law, according to a recent ruling of the Louisiana Supreme Court, which overturned a lower court decision....

Published February 24, 2020

2020 Starts On a High Note for PA Casinos

Pennsylvania’s 12 operating casinos registered a 17 percent year-over-year increase in gaming revenue in January, headed up by the two casinos operated by Penn National Gaming.

Published February 24, 2020

Missouri Senator Shelves Illegal Gambling Measure

Due to opposition from several lawmakers, Missouri state Senator Mike Cunningham (l.) shelved his bill that would impose harsh penalties on people or businesses offering illegal gambling machines. An...

Published February 24, 2020

West Virginia Bill Would Eliminate Greyhound Fund

The West Virginia Senate delayed a bill to eliminate the state's $17.4 million Greyhound Breeding Development Fund. Supporters said taxpayers should not fund greyhound racing. Opponents claim live betting...

Published February 24, 2020

Maryland Bill Would Remove Voters from Expansion Decisions

A bill approved by the Maryland Senate would remove the requirement that any gaming expansion be subject to a constitutional referendum approved by the state’s voters.

Published February 24, 2020

The Trouble with Massachusetts

In a conference call with industry analysts, departing MGM Resorts International CEO and Chairman Jim Murren was candid MGM Springfield, admitting the casino is performing “below expectations.” Wynn Resorts’...

Published February 24, 2020

Chicago Mayor Continues Casino Talks

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (l.) has met with legislators to discuss revising Illinois’ expanded gambling bill. Lightfoot says the bill as it stands will discourage investors. And without a...

Published February 24, 2020

Sifting for Clues on Murren’s Successor

Analysts were looking for some word last week on the search for a new chairman and CEO to succeed James Murren (l.) at MGM Resorts International. A special committee...

Published February 24, 2020

‘Enough is Enough:’ Industry Targets Unregulated Machines

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers has joined forces with the American Gaming Association in a campaign to stamp out unregulated gaming machines posing as “skill games” (l.). The...

Published February 24, 2020

Missouri Casino Debuts Renovations

The St. Jo Frontier Casino (l.) in St. Joseph, Missouri has unveiled the results of an extensive remodeling project. The renovations, which followed damage from flooding last spring, include...

Published February 17, 2020

$3 Million for Massachusetts Gaming Research

The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health & Health Sciences has been awarded a three-year $3 million contract to research the effects of gaming on communities and...

Published February 17, 2020

Norovirus Outbreak Traced to Louisiana Casino

More than 200 guests at L'Auberge Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana have come down with the highly contagious norovirus. Louisiana Department of Health officials are conducting an investigation, and...

Published February 17, 2020

Iowa Airport: Thumbs Down to Casino Hotel

Highview Development Group's proposal for a $225 million casino and hotel at the Des Moines, Iowa airport was rejected by the city's airport board, without a vote. Developer Reggie...

Published February 17, 2020

MGM: Sports Betting Will Save Massachusetts Casino

MGM Springfield in Massachusetts has fallen far short of revenue expectations, and employment is lagging. Former President Michael Mathis hopes the approval of sports betting in Massachusetts can turn...

Published February 17, 2020

Rally for Horse Racing Held in PA

The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association held a rally to “Save PA Horse Racing,” in wake of Governor Tom Wolf’s budget proposal that would remove $200 million in casino taxes...

Published February 17, 2020

Questionable Deals in Illinois?

Unlike other cities permitted to develop new Illinois casinos, Waukegan submitted three bids—not one—for consideration. According to the Chicago Tribune, individuals who previously were denied gambling licenses are involved...

Published February 17, 2020

Wyoming Legislature Considers Regulating Gaming

The Wild West days of gaming in Wyoming could be coming to an end. The legislature seems to be moving toward creating a gaming commission that could bring the...

Published February 17, 2020

Ohio Casinos, Racinos Set January Record

Ohio's 11 casinos and racinos broke the January record with $167 million in net gambling revenue, up 19 percent over the record $140.7 million set in January 2019. Hollywood...

Published February 17, 2020

In Illinois, Video Games Up, Casinos Down

A new report indicates that Illinois gaming revenue rose from $1.651 billion in 2012 to more than $3 billion in 2019. While casino revenues dipped from $1.375 billion in...

Published February 17, 2020

Gaming Bills in Nebraska Face Uphill Climb

Gambling opponents in Nebraska, including Cornhuskers legends Tom Osborne (l.) and Johnny Rodgers, are trying to convince legislators that three gaming expansion bills are misguided. But Senator Justin Wayne...

Published February 17, 2020