Rocky Gap, Live! Lead Maryland Revenue Boom

Maryland gaming revenues for November were up slightly thanks to substantial increases from Rocky Gap Casino Resort (l.) in Western Maryland and Live! Casino and Hotel near Baltimore.

Published December 16, 2019

Maverick Gaming Closes Purchase of CC Gaming LLC

Maverick Gaming has closed on the purchase of Colorado’s largest casino operator encompassing three Denver-area casino properties, including Black Hawk’s Z Casino (l.), collectively featuring 1,500 slot machines, 20...

Published December 16, 2019

Caesars Southern Indiana Debuts New Casino

After abandoning its former riverboat casinos, the $90 Million Caesars Southern Indiana Casino is now open to the public. The casino includes a new 110,000-square-foot land-based facility that reportedly...

Published December 16, 2019

Virginia Senator Suggests Norfolk, Portsmouth Compromise

A Virginia lawmaker recently suggested the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk jointly develop a casino in Hampton Roads since they sit opposite each other on the Elizabeth River. But...

Published December 16, 2019

Eldorado Sells Three Properties

The deal is done: Eldorado Resorts has sold its Isle Casino Cape Girardeau (l.) and Lady Luck Casino Caruthersville in Missouri and Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in West...

Published December 16, 2019

Virginia Municipality Issues Casino RFP

Danville, Virginia has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from would-be casino developers. At least four are said to be interested. Danville is one of five cities in Virginia...

Published December 9, 2019

Group Proposes Buying Illinois Harness Track

A developer has signed a contract to purchase Balmoral Park harness track (l.) in the suburbs of Chicago. State legislators must amend the state's new gaming expansion law to...

Published December 9, 2019

Ruffin Discloses Plans for Circus Circus

Billionaire resort operator Phil Ruffin told Nevada regulators he will add an $11 million, 2,000-seat theater at Circus Circus, which he is buying from MGM. The other big change:...

Published December 9, 2019

Just One Applicant For Indiana Casino License

Spectacle Entertainment, Gary, owner of Indiana's Majestic Star, was the sole applicant for a Vigo County casino license. If approved, the company plans to develop the $300 million Hard...

Published December 9, 2019

Missouri First State to Approve Eldorado-Caesars Deal

Missouri is the first of 18 states to approve the $17.3 billion sale of Caesars Entertainment to Eldorado Resorts. The Missouri Gaming Commission also approved the sale of Eldorado's...

Published December 9, 2019

Rio Deal Closes

Caesars Entertainment last week announced that the deal to sell the off-Strip Rio hotel and casino in Las Vegas had been completed. The new owner is Dreamscape Companies, which...

Published December 9, 2019

In Las Vegas, Nothing ‘Stays Here’ Forever

The U.S. economy appears headed for a slowdown, and a Las Vegas economist expects visitation and gaming revenue to soften along with it. In response, it appears the famed...

Published December 9, 2019

Atlantic City Casino and Hyatt End Partnership

When Ocean Casino Resort (l.) opened its doors in June 2018, it partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corp. The partnership worked and Ocean has emerged with one of the highest...

Published December 2, 2019

Mardi Gras Casino Cuts Ribbon on Remodel

West Virginia’s Mardi Gras Casino (l.) held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week on its 18-month renovation. The 34-year-old casino added more space, more light, new carpets, a high...

Published December 2, 2019

Minnesota Casino Unveils ‘Vikings Party Pit’

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota is rolling out a new Minnesota Vikings-themed gaming area (l.) on its casino floor to. This is the latest collaboration between...

Published December 2, 2019

Beating the Drum for Table Games in the Big Apple

Resorts World New York City (l.) has launched a massive public relations campaign, including TV ads. It’s not an out and out pitch for table games, although Resorts World...

Published December 2, 2019

Spectacle Updates Indiana County Officials

The $125 million Rocksino by Hard Rock proposed for Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana would generate up to $10 million annually for local governments and nonprofits and create...

Published December 2, 2019

Historical Horseracing Boosts Kentucky Purses, Handle

Purses and handle both have increased at Churchill Downs and Kentucky Downs in the past two years as owners continue to add historical horseracing machines and invest in expansions....

Published December 2, 2019

Racing Commission Sets Subsidies, Dates for New Jersey Tracks

Under the approved dates from the New Jersey Racing Commission, the Meadowlands (l.) received more thoroughbred races, while Monmouth Park received fewer. The changes will provide greater visibility to...

Published December 2, 2019

Encore Boston Harbor Bids For Business

Big changes at Encore Boston Harbor are designed to make the facility more player friendly. Lower table games minimums, free parking and more attention paid to the community are...

Published December 2, 2019