Venetian, Palazzo to Allow Smoking at Table Games

The Venetian and Palazzo recently updated their policy to allow smoking at all table games. Non-smokers may request a smoke-free table on a case-by-case basis.

Published November 13, 2023

PA Smoking Bill to Move

In Pennsylvania, a bill that would close the loophole in the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008 that allows indoor smoking in casinos is set to move in the...

Published November 13, 2023

Striking Detroit Casino Workers Seek ‘Bill of Rights’

As the Detroit casino strike nears its first month, union leaders are asking for greater protections for picketers, including the right to assemble freely, be safe from traffic and...

Published November 13, 2023

Richmond Voters Reject Casino Referendum, Again

A vote last week to bring a casino to Richmond, Virginia didn’t go the right way for developers. Almost 60 percent of the turnout rejected the plan that would...

Published November 13, 2023

Automation Impacts Striking Detroit Casino Workers

Among the issues raised by striking Detroit casino workers is the impact of automation on their jobs. Cocktail servers and housekeepers said new technology like Smart Bar and HotSOS...

Published November 6, 2023

Baccarat Carries NV in September; Several Markets Show Declines

The latest round of data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board showed that the state continued its run of $1 billion-plus in revenue, thanks mostly to stellar baccarat performance....

Published November 6, 2023

Social Gambling Brands Leave Michigan

Following a two-year investigation, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel ordered the social casino Golden Hearts Games to cease operations in the state. Virtual Gaming Worlds also pulled out, and...

Published November 6, 2023

NGCB Recommends Fontainebleau for Approval

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has voted unanimously to recommend licensing approval to the Fontainebleau Las Vegas (l.), which hopes to debut as planned on December 13.

Published November 6, 2023

MGM Springfield Settles Wage, Tip Complaint

MGM Springfield (l.) will pay $6.8 million to more than 2,000 workers in settlement of wage and tip violations found after an investigation by the state Attorney General’s office.

Published November 6, 2023

Virginia Casino Supporters Spend Millions

Urban One and Churchill Downs have spent more than $10 million to influence voters to support the proposed $563 million Richmond Grand Resort and Casino, which was narrowly rejected...

Published November 6, 2023

Las Vegas Labor Talks Continue, but Threat of Strike Still Remains

Negotiations between Las Vegas operators and labor unions are said to be progressing slowly, but with workers having already authorized a strike vote in September, the threat of a...

Published November 6, 2023

NV Judge Dismisses Las Vegas Room Rate Class Action Suit

A proposed class action lawsuit that accused several high-profile operators of violating antitrust law by conspiring to overcharge for room rates has been dismissed, but plaintiffs have already promised...

Published November 6, 2023

Illinois Regulators Approve Bally’s Chicago License

The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously approved granting Bally’s Chicago a full gaming license for its $1.7 billion casino complex (l.), which must be completed by September 9, 2026. The...

Published November 6, 2023

PA Bill Would Ban Skill Games

Joint House/Senate legislation in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would ban the so-called skill games that have been placed in thousands of varied locations around the state.

Published November 6, 2023

Virginia Beach to Enforce Skill Game Ban

After the state Supreme Court overturned an injunction in a case challenging Virginia’s ban on skill games, the city of Virginia Beach announced a 30-day grace period before owners...

Published November 6, 2023

Tropicana Must be Demolished by End of 2024 if Approved, Officials Say

In a perfect world, the Oakland A’s would like to start playing in a new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip by the start of the 2028 regular season....

Published November 6, 2023

Maryland Legislators Talk About Problem Gambling, iGaming

The Maryland Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee met recently to discuss the issue of problem gambling as it relates to online gambling, which could be coming to the state....

Published October 30, 2023

Kraft Group, Wynn Resorts Committed to Massachusetts MLS Stadium

Wynn Resorts, which owns Encore Boston Harbor casino, has partnered with the Kraft Group to bring an MLS Stadium on the site previously owned by Constellation Energy.

Published October 30, 2023

Analyst: GLPI Open to Contributing More to A’s Stadium Project

New reporting has suggested that Gaming and Leisure Properties may be open to allocating more than its previously announced sum of $175 million for the development of a new...

Published October 30, 2023

Michigan Raid Yields Gift Cards, Slot-Type Games, Cash

Michigan law enforcement raided a Bridgeport Township bar and a Goodrich residence following tips about illegal gambling. Authorities found $182,430 in gift cards, video gambling machines, computers and cash.

Published October 30, 2023