New York Eyes Zoning Changes for Casinos

The New York City Planning Commission is working on a change in its zoning rules that would provide for casinos in certain commercial and manufacturing areas.

Published December 4, 2023

LV Union Members Ratify New Deals with 32 Percent Wage Bumps

The new five-year collective bargaining agreements between the Culinary and Bartenders unions and MGM, Wynn and Caesars have been ratified by members. Wages will increase by a total of...

Published December 4, 2023

NJ Smoking Ban Vote Delayed

A bill that would ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos remained stalled in the state Senate Health Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee after Democrats delayed a scheduled vote.

Published December 4, 2023

Strike Ends At Two Detroit Casinos; MGM Workers Reject Deal

Union workers at MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown voted to ratify a new 5-year contract, ending the strike that began October 17. Workers at MGM Grand Casino...

Published December 4, 2023

Richmond Casino Proponents Crushed by Second Defeat

The second attempt to pass a casino referendum in Richmond, Virginia failed 62 percent to 38 percent, even worse numbers than the 2021 outcome of 51 percent to 49...

Published November 20, 2023

Major Affiliates Join Forces to Promote Responsible Gambling

In a quest to promote responsible gambling, six U.S. gambling affiliate groups banded together to form the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA).

Published November 20, 2023

West Virginia Hopes Poker Consortium Will Boost Play, Taxes

West Virginia has joined Delaware, Michigan, Nevada and New Jersey in the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing West Virginians to play against players from other states.

Published November 20, 2023

Report: Problem Gambling Higher in New Jersey

A new report suggests that problem gambling in New Jersey is three times the national average. New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin (l.) says the state must do more “for...

Published November 20, 2023

Five Atlantic City Casinos, Horse Track Required to Surrender $77,000

Underage and prohibited gamblers that won $77,000 at Atlantic City casinos and a racetrack caused a loss for the establishments.

Published November 20, 2023

Revenue, Admissions Drop At Bally’s Chicago

The Illinois Gaming Board reported both revenue and admissions at Bally’s temporary Chicago casino (l.) declined for the month of October compared to the casino’s opening on September 9...

Published November 20, 2023

Las Vegas’ Silver Sevens to Rebrand Back to the Continental

Affinity Interactive has announced that the Silver Sevens (l.) in Las Vegas will be rebranded back to its former name, the Continental, more than 20 years after it originally...

Published November 20, 2023

Durango Opening Delayed to December 5

Red Rock Resorts has pushed back the opening of its Durango Casino and Resort from November 20 to December 5. Company representatives told investors on a recent call that...

Published November 20, 2023

Alabama Legislators Consider Gambling Regulation

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (l.) said he’ll propose legislation to regulate gambling prior to legalizing a state lottery, although a lottery could generate up to $300 million in...

Published November 20, 2023

Detroit Casino Workers Boycott Online Betting Platforms

Striking casino workers at Detroit’s three casinos have called for a boycott of four online betting platforms, which are significant sources of revenue for the casino operators. Union workers...

Published November 20, 2023

New York Judge Voids Sands Nassau Lease

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge has nullified the 99-year lease agreement between the Nassau County government and Las Vegas Sands, signed to allow LVS to place a casino...

Published November 20, 2023

MLB Approves A’s Move to Las Vegas

A unanimous decision by the owners of all 30 Major League Baseball teams has given the permission for the owners of the Oakland A’s to move to Las Vegas....

Published November 20, 2023

Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Lobbying for Texas Gaming

Texas has been shy about embracing gambling, but Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban (l.) wants to bring resort-style casinos to the Lone Star State.

Published November 13, 2023

Stockton University Announces New Gaming, Esports Programs

Stockton University recently announced it will offer a new eight-week gaming operations course as well as a new esports degree program that is a partnership with nearby Camden Community...

Published November 13, 2023

California Casino Linked to TB cases

Health officials in California’s Contra Costa County have warned that persons who entered California Grand Casino (l.) in Pacheco in the last five years may have been exposed to...

Published November 13, 2023

Ohio Casinos, Racinos Set September Record

September set a new record for the casinos and racinos in Ohio. The record extends to table games and slots. Overall 11 locations took in $191.9 million.

Published November 13, 2023