Casino Proposals Presented in Arkansas

Three casino developers—Warner Gaming, the Choctaw Nation and Kehl Management—presented their proposals for a Pope County casino to the selection committee in Russellville (l.) at a recent confab attended...

Published October 14, 2019

Resorts AC Debuts New Branding Campaign

Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City’s first gaming hall, has launched a new branding campaign, “One of a Kind.” CEO Mark Giannantonio (l.) believes the marketing effort projects a new...

Published October 14, 2019

Baltimore Mayor Saves Pimlico, Preakness

A chance encounter between Baltimore’s mayor and the head of the Stronach Group, which owns Pimlico racetrack (l.), led to an agreement to keep the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore....

Published October 14, 2019

Third PA Truck Stop Live with VGTs

Pennsylvania has opened its third truck stop video gaming terminal lounge under the state’s 2017 gaming expansion law, at the Snow Shoe Travel Plaza in Centre County.

Published October 7, 2019

California: Let College Athletes Turn a Profit

The Golden State has decided to let university athletes share in some of the gold. Governor Gavin Newsom (last week signed a bill that allows them to profit from...

Published October 7, 2019

GVC Launches CSR Foundation

GVC Holdings has launched a foundation focused on corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, beginning with a focus on responsible gambling programs, said Virginia McDowell (l.), chairwoman of the firm’s...

Published October 7, 2019

Arkansas Casino Stages Surprise Opening

The 15,000-square-foot Saracen Casino Annex (l.) opened unexpectedly in Pine Bluff, Arkansas last week, featuring sports betting, 300 slots, sports bar, convenience store and a gas station. Across the...

Published October 7, 2019

Judge: PA Casino Not Entitled to Refund of Tax Overpayment

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that Parx Casino in Bensalem (l.) is not entitled to a refund or future tax credit after overpaying gaming revenue taxes by more than...

Published October 7, 2019

California’s Santa Anita Under Scrutiny as Fall Meet Opens

Iconic Santa Anita Park (l.) in California, known as “the Great Race Place,” is under intense scrutiny after 30 horses died in the spring season. The fall season started...

Published October 7, 2019

Atlantic Club in AC Finds Another Buyer

The former Golden Nugget, Atlantic City Hilton, Bally’s Grand and Atlantic Club on the Atlantic City Boardwalk has found another buyer. Colosseo Atlantic City Inc., out of New York,...

Published October 7, 2019

Century’s West Virginia Purchase Approved

Century Casinos' purchase of Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort (l.) in New Cumberland, West Virginia from Eldorado Resorts for $107 million was approved by the West Virginia Lottery Commission....

Published October 7, 2019

Federal Lawmakers Target Casino Resort Fees

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House of Representatives would require hotel companies to disclose the charges up front in their room rates. Analysts say that for major operators...

Published October 7, 2019

Women Claim Ongoing Intimidation at Wynn Resorts

Ten women, all current Wynn Resorts employees who claim casino titan Steve Wynn (l.) preyed on them for sex, have filed separate lawsuits against the company, its disgraced ex-chairman...

Published October 7, 2019

Bittersweet Anniversary for Louisiana Gaming

The silver anniversary of gambling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has been tarnished by declining revenue over the past two years at the Belle of Baton Rouge (l.) and the...

Published October 7, 2019

Florida Track Can Keep Slots, Drop Racing, Offer Jai Alai

A Florida appeals court ruled Calder Race Course (l.) in Miami-Dade County can drop horseracing and offer jai alai, while keeping its lucrative slots operation. The ruling upholds the...

Published October 7, 2019

Strong August for Gaming on the Strip

Win on the Las Vegas Strip was up almost 9 percent for the month to $520.6 million, a number that lifted Nevada’s total gaming revenue for the month to...

Published October 7, 2019

Illinois Advances Casino Plans; Rockford Pushes Hard Rock

While Chicago's proposed casino stalls over proposed tax rates, three southern suburbs are moving ahead. Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara (l.) announced he supports Hard Rock's $310 million proposal. The...

Published October 7, 2019

Reports: MGM Springfield Benefited Every County in Massachusetts

Two studies on the economic impacts of MGM Springfield (l.) say the $573 million casino resort, which opened in the Bay State in August 2018, has created economic benefits...

Published October 7, 2019

Churchill Downs Picks Up Kentucky Track

Turfway Park, a racetrack in Florence, Kentucky, was purchased last week by Louisville-based Churchill Downs. Turfway Park was owned by Jack Entertainment, which is slowly exiting the gaming industry,...

Published October 7, 2019

Forget the Sum of Caesars’ Parts—It’s the Parts That Count

It’s a great time to buy gaming assets—which makes it a great time to sell them. When it comes to Caesars, that’s what Eldorado Resorts will look to do...

Published October 7, 2019