Louisiana Approves Land-Based Casino Application

In a unanimous vote, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved Eldorado Resorts' application to move the Isle of Capri riverboat (l.) to a new land-based operation. Eldorado Resort Executive...

Published January 6, 2020

Nevada Casinos Down, But Turnabout Due

Gaming revenue dipped 3 percent statewide in November, the second straight month of declines, as a year-long slump in baccarat play continued to plague the Las Vegas Strip (l.)....

Published January 6, 2020

South Lake Tahoe Poised for a Comeback

After years of gaming revenue decline due to tribal casinos in California, South Lake Tahoe readies itself for a rebirth. Renovations to Harveys Lake Tower (l.), the opening of...

Published January 6, 2020

Twin River Casino Exec Indicted in Kickback Scheme

Michael Barlow, an executive with Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., has been indicted on 30 felony counts including bribery, tax evasion and kickbacks. He has pleaded not guilty.

Published December 23, 2019

California Horse Trainer Seeks Injunction Against Track

A well-known thoroughbred trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer (l.), is suing to recover his rights to stable horses at the Santa Anita Racetrack in Southern California. He was forced to vacate...

Published December 23, 2019

Pennsylvania Targets Illegal ‘Skill Games’

Pennsylvania State Police seized suspected illegal slot machines under the “Pennsylvania Skill” brand from five restaurants in two separate counties.

Published December 23, 2019

Former Penn Official Accused of Theft

The former director of benefits for Penn National Gaming has been arrested and charged with theft, for allegedly stealing more than $75,000 worth of gift cards meant for employees.

Published December 23, 2019

Caesars Forum Snags Flagship Oracle Convention

Tech giant Oracle’s annual OpenWorld conference is departing its longtime home in San Francisco for the new Caesars Forum convention center (l.) on the Las Vegas Strip. The show...

Published December 23, 2019

Is Illinois Alderman’s Vote a Conflict of Interest?

Rockford, Illinois Alderman Natavias Ervins (l.) voted in favor of a Seminole Hard Rock proposal to develop a $310 million casino, to be built by his former employer, Ringland-Johnson...

Published December 23, 2019

NJ Bill Would Let Ex-Drug Offenders Work in Casinos

The New Jersey Senate expects to approve legislation to permit low-level drug offenders to complete supervision and work in the casino industry. Without the law, they are banned from...

Published December 23, 2019

Pennsylvania Board Approves Penn License for York Mini-Casino

Pennsylvania regulators approved the mini-casino license for Penn National Gaming, under which Penn will open Hollywood Casino York (l.) with 500 slots and 24 table games.

Published December 23, 2019

Georgia Businessman Proposes Casino

Columbus, Georgia businessman Bob Wright (l.) says he’ll develop a $200 million destination casino resort if the state legislature approves casino gaming. Wright made the same proposal in 2016,...

Published December 23, 2019

Land-Based Gary Casino Construction To Start

The Indiana Gaming Commission gave final approvals to Spectacle Entertainment's new land-based casino (l.) in Gary, allowing Spectacle to close on $400 million in financing, start construction of the...

Published December 23, 2019

Ruffin OK’d For Circus Buy

Nevada regulators last week approved the deal where Phil Ruffin (l.), the owner of the TI, to buy Circus Circus from MGM Resorts. Ruffin will pay $835 million for...

Published December 23, 2019

Ocean Casino Hits Stride in November. How Goes AC?

Ocean Casino Resort (l.) in Atlantic City turned around its fortunes, at least in November, when it posted a 48 percent increase in overall revenue. But does its success...

Published December 23, 2019

Activist Investor Eyes GLPI, Vici Tie-up

The history of activist investors impacting gaming companies in the last several years is long and detailed. Last week, Land & Buildings, controlled by investor Jonathan Litt (l.), is...

Published December 23, 2019

Horseshoe Baltimore Unveils Gaming Terrace

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (l.) has unveiled a $15 million open-air terrace with 174 slot machines and 16 table games, equipped with overhead heaters, where smoking is permitted.

Published December 16, 2019

Casinos All Around, Yet a College Gaming Program Dies

It appears the struggles of New York’s commercial casino industry may have claimed an unlikely victim. Without a single full-time student, a college degree program in gaming management at...

Published December 16, 2019

Kansas Casino, Lottery Extend Contract

To secure better financing terms, Boot Hill Casino and Resort (l.) in Dodge City, Kansas renewed its contract with the state Lottery Commission and managers Butler National Corp. five...

Published December 16, 2019

Peninsula Pacific to Buy Iowa Hard Rock

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, which currently owns half of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City (l.), has announced an agreement with Warner Gaming to purchase 100 percent of the...

Published December 16, 2019