Advocates Promote Smoke-Free Indiana Casino

Ground hasn't been broken yet, but anti-smoking groups already are calling for a smoke-free casino in Vigo County, Indiana. The state, county and city of Terre Haute have laws...

Published November 25, 2019

Vegas Raiders Will Sleep at M Resort

The Las Vegas Raiders and M Resort Spa Casino (l.) have made a sponsorship deal that designates the Henderson, Nevada property as the team’s official residence. The team chose...

Published November 25, 2019

PA Board Denies Mount Airy Mini-Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board denied Mount Airy Casino’s application for a mini-casino in Big Beaver, on the basis of a lack of evidence of financing for the project.

Published November 25, 2019

Another Casino for Biloxi?

Biloxi Capital is seeking site approval for a $600 million Biloxi casino resort on a 30-acre tract it bought in 2005-2006. The site is the location of the former...

Published November 25, 2019

Georgia Lawmakers Hold ‘Listening Sessions’

Georgia lawmakers are on a "listening sessions" tour related to expanded gaming in the state. Legislators are considering a constitutional amendment allowing casinos, horseracing and sports betting. Analysts say...

Published November 25, 2019

Illinois City Approves More Video Games

Licensed gaming establishments in Champaign, Illinois can add more video gambling machines following City Council's recent vote raising the limit from five to six machines. Currently 61 businesses offer...

Published November 25, 2019

Rush Street to Partner On Virginia Casino—If Voters Approve

Portsmouth, Virginia City Council members have unanimously approved a deal with Rush Street Gaming to develop a casino resort. Officials said they were impressed with Chicago-based Rush Street's focus...

Published November 25, 2019

How Mega-Merger Will Affect Missouri

The $17.3 billion merger of Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts, recently approved by shareholders on both sides, will result in sales of casinos across the country including in Missouri,...

Published November 25, 2019

South Dakota Casinos Sees September Boost

Gaming revenues in Deadwood, South Dakota (l.) bounced back in September after a slight dip in August, rising 11 percent to $114.4 million compared to September 2018. Slot handle...

Published November 25, 2019

Rhode Island, Twin River in Negotiations

Twin River Worldwide Holdings in Rhode Island continues its negotiations with the state over a regulatory agreement that governs its ownership of casinos in Lincoln (l.) and Tiverton. A...

Published November 25, 2019

Florida Greyhound Industry Demands $250M in Compensation

It’s a dogfight in Florida as greyhound racing workers demand $250 million in compensation for the pending loss of their industry. Amendment 13, approved by 69 percent of voters...

Published November 25, 2019

Researchers: Put A Cap on AC Casino Licenses

A state-commissioned report from Rutgers University in New Jersey says a cap on casino licenses in Atlantic City would help stem the cannibalization of a limited gaming revenues. The...

Published November 25, 2019

Resorts World Vegas Delays Opening

Resorts World Las Vegas has unveiled updated plans for the US$4.3 billion luxury resort casino. New amenities will include a 5,000-seat theater; additional luxury suites, villas and penthouses with...

Published November 25, 2019

Who Will Get MGM Grand?

MGM Grand. It’s the last marquee name MGM Resorts wholly owns on the Las Vegas Strip. MGM Growth Properties wants it, but it’s looking for somebody else’s money to...

Published November 25, 2019

Vegas Casino Seeks Vintage Memorabilia

The Sahara Las Vegas, formerly known as the SLS, is looking for classic memorabilia to add to the iconic resort, which has reclaimed its identity as one of the...

Published November 18, 2019

Wynn Resorts Seeks Dismissal of ‘Spy’ Claim

Wynn Resorts has asked a Nevada court to dismiss claims by a former employee that it sent an “undercover operative” to spy on him after he spoke out about...

Published November 18, 2019

Virginia City Wants Casino

Hampton Virginia city council members want the legislature to approve the city for casino gambling. Legislation passed earlier this year limits casino gambling to five cities—not Hampton. But the...

Published November 18, 2019

$250M Arkansas Expansion Offers Local, Regional Benefits

In 2015 Southland Casino Racing (l.) in West Memphis, Arkansas invested $38 million on new games and a restaurant. Now it will invest $250 million in a new casino...

Published November 18, 2019

Illinois Casino Gets First Land-Based License

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois (l.) has received the state's first land-based casino license. It will add 120 gaming positions in areas not located above water. Owner Rush...

Published November 18, 2019

Palms Club Worker Sues Red Rock Resorts

A former cocktail server at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has filed a class action lawsuit against Red Rock Resorts, saying it was obligated to give her...

Published November 18, 2019