Connecticut Introduces Ambitious Gaming Plans

Lawmakers in Connecticut have unveiled a sweeping plan to expand gaming, with new casinos, online gaming and mobile and retail sports betting. But the bill as it stands limits...

Published February 17, 2020

Alabama Governor Commissions Gaming Study

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (l.) has commissioned a review of the benefits of a state lottery, as well as a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Poarch...

Published February 17, 2020

PA Regulators Approve Harrah’s Philly into Eldorado Merger

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved the inclusion of Caesars Entertainment’s Harrah’s Philadelphia (l.) property in the pending merger between Caesars and Eldorado Resorts. Three other states have...

Published February 17, 2020

Snowden: A ‘Transformational’ Year for Penn National

Penn National Gaming has released fourth-quarter results that new CEO Jay Snowden (l.) says capped off a “transformational year” and bode well for a coming year that will see...

Published February 17, 2020

Missouri Lawmaker Moves to Avoid Casino Petition

Missouri state Rep. Rocky Miller (l.) has proposed legislation removing the Lake of the Ozarks from consideration as a casino location and adding the Osage River. He said he...

Published February 10, 2020

PA Governor to Divert Casino Subsidies

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (l.) submitted a state budget to the legislature that would divert $200 million in casino subsidies for the state’s horse-racing industry to a new education...

Published February 10, 2020

Casino Group Sues to Block Nevada Tax Hike

As expected, the Nevada Resort Association (NRA) is fighting a 40 percent tax increase proposed by a Clark County teachers’ union. The NRA says the petition is invalid. Union...

Published February 10, 2020

Three More States OK Caesars-Eldorado Merger

Three more states have signed off on the $17.3 billion Caesars-Eldorado merger, bringing to five the number of jurisdictions that have approved it, with 13 to go. It looks...

Published February 10, 2020

Third Time the Charm? Again, Oregon Team Pushes Commercial Casino

For the third time, two Oregon businessmen are pushing a ballot measure that would amend the state constitution and allow a commercial casino. Currently, only tribes can operate casinos...

Published February 10, 2020

Vegas Visitation: A Very Good Year

The 2019 total of 42.5 million visitors to Las Vegas was the second-best annual performance ever. Convention attendance soared to a record 6.6 million. McCarran International Airport also set...

Published February 10, 2020

Virginia Legislators File 20-Plus Gambling Bills

Virginia lawmakers have introduced more than 20 gambling bills in the current session. Legislation would OK casino gambling in five cities, legalize sports betting and allow online lottery sales....

Published February 10, 2020

Kentucky’s Beshear Continues Push for Gambling

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (l.) says the state needs "full, expanded gaming to compete with Indiana, Ohio and the rest of our neighbors, Republican-led states that are taking Kentucky...

Published February 10, 2020

Another Massachusetts Casino? Could Be

The commission that regulates gaming in Massachusetts has asked the public if it should revive the process to issue a third casino resort license—though the state’s two existing casinos,...

Published February 10, 2020

Rhode Island’s Twin River Continues Explosive Growth

Twin River Worldwide Holdings continues an aggressive expansion mode that soon will see the Rhode Island-based company operate 10 gaming properties in four states. “We’re still in a heavy...

Published February 10, 2020

In Vegas, Success Beyond Baccarat

At first glance, it would appear Las Vegas Strip missed out on a banner $12 billion year for Nevada gaming in 2019. But then, it’s easy to overlook the...

Published February 10, 2020

Video Game Company Branches Out into Hotel Business

Atari, manufacturers of 1970s-era video games including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Mario Bros., is now opening a chain of branded hotels to serve gamers. The first one, in Phoenix,...

Published February 3, 2020

LVS, MGM and Wynn Among ‘Most Admired Companies’

Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts all made it to Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 2020. Of the three, Sands ranked...

Published February 3, 2020

Former AC Casino Owner Arrested for Fraud

Glenn Straub, former owner of the Revel casino-hotel on Atlantic City’ Boardwalk, was arrested in Florida on felony fraud charges for filing fraudulent construction liens against a former girlfriend.

Published February 3, 2020

Vegas Retires Iconic ‘What Happens Here’ Slogan

It’s not that Sin City wants to be thought of as less sinful. It just wants a slight twist in the wording. “We kept the essence of it,” says...

Published February 3, 2020

N.Y. Comptroller Says Casinos Owe Millions in Back Fees

Upstate New York’s four commercial casinos were never billed for $13 million in combined regulatory fees, a state audit has uncovered. Among those in arrears: Rivers Resort & Casino...

Published February 3, 2020