UNITED STATES GAMING
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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....
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....
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.
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...
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.
Virginia Casino Early Voting Continues
As of October 18, early voters in the Richmond, Virginia district where the proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Casino would be located have cast the most votes. Meanwhile an...