Illinois Horsemen Announce Two Possible Arlington Buyers

Two potential buyers have expressed interest in purchasing Arlington International Racecourse (l.), according to the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. Owner Churchill Downs recently declined to add casino gaming at...

Published January 20, 2020

Nevada Teachers Seek Gaming Tax Hike

It’s a long shot, but the Clark County Education Association is pushing to get a measure on the 2022 ballot to raise the gaming tax rate on the state’s...

Published January 20, 2020

Missouri Considers Measure Banning Illegal Machines

Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz (l.) has introduced legislation to prohibit unregulated, untaxed slot machines popping up in gas stations, restaurants, bars and truck stops statewide. Companies...

Published January 20, 2020

Iowa Developers Propose $225 Million Airport Casino

A proposed $225 million casino and hotel (l.) at Des Moines Airport could help pay for the new 18-gate terminal set to open 2008. Highview Development's proposal features a...

Published January 20, 2020

Nevada Gaming Board Endorses Witkoff License

Two new owners of Las Vegas Strip casino properties got the nod from the Nevada Gaming Control Board last week. Drew Las Vegas developer Steven Witkoff (l.) says financing...

Published January 20, 2020

Ohio Gaming Halls Post Record Revenue

Last year was a record-breaker for Ohio's 11 gambling venues, which posted a total of $1.94 billion in revenue. The state's casinos generated $851 million, up 1.6 percent over...

Published January 20, 2020

Eldorado to Sell Louisiana Casino to Maverick

Eldorado Resorts will come closer to finalizing its merger with Caesars Entertainment with the sale of its Eldorado Shreveport, Louisiana property (l.) to up-and-coming Maverick Gaming, which will enter...

Published January 20, 2020

Goodbye, Harrah’s Reno

When it comes to business, it seems history doesn’t count for much. The gaming business is no exception. And so it is that in a matter of months, the...

Published January 20, 2020

Hard Rock’s Allen Awards AC Employees, Blasts City & State

Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen (l.) led an “Employee Town Hall” to show appreciation for the employees of Hard Rock Atlantic City. But he still had harsh words...

Published January 20, 2020

Spectacle Jack Unveils Indiana Casino Plans

Spectacle Entertainment subsidiary Spectacle Jack LLC's application for the Vigo County, Indiana casino license revealed some details about the proposed Rocksino casino in Terre Haute. Plans call for a...

Published January 13, 2020

Churchill Downs, Illinois Horsemen Miss Deadline

Churchill Downs, owners of Arlington International Racecourse (L.) in Illinois, and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (ITHA) missed a December 31 contract deadline. The ITHA says Churchill was "threatening...

Published January 13, 2020

Georgia House Committee Holds Casino Meeting

An enthusiastic crowd voiced support for an on-site casino at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia at a recent meeting of a House special committee. Speedway President Ed...

Published January 13, 2020

Indiana Racinos Introduce Live Dealers

In Indiana, live dealers made their appearance at blackjack, craps and roulette tables at Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Casino (l.) in Shelbyville....

Published January 13, 2020

California Card Room Bites the Dust

The Magnolia House Casino (l.), a small card room in Rancho Cordova, has been closed on emergency order from California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. The AG says the casino...

Published January 13, 2020

Missouri Governor: VGMs Are Legal

Missouri Governor Mike Parsons (l). said he believes the video gambling machines in the state’s gas stations, bars and truck stops are legal. At the same time, the Missouri...

Published January 13, 2020

Will AC’s Upward Trend Come to an End?

Atlantic City has enjoyed the fruits of sports betting. Gaming revenues, bolstered by these wagers, have rolled along to reach $3 billion in 2019. But ominous signs could be...

Published January 13, 2020

Culinary Union Loses Vegas Resort Bid

Workers at Red Rock Resort (l.) in Las Vegas have voted against joining the local Culinary Union. The resort praised the vote. The union accused the casino of playing...

Published January 6, 2020

Uncertain Future for Illinois Gaming Operator

Illinois gaming operator Rich Heidner (l.) could face the loss of his gaming license for allegedly offering an “illegal inducement” to the owner of a gambling parlor chain that...

Published January 6, 2020

California Cardroom Faces Millions in Fines

California’s cardrooms are entering a new year fraught with challenges, including a sportsbook initiative from gaming tribes that leaves them out in the cold; and recent fines against one...

Published January 6, 2020

Connecticut Casino Revenues Decline Again

Under rising competitive regional pressure, Connecticut’s two Indian casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun saw profits dip last year. That same year the Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (l.), and the...

Published January 6, 2020