UNITED STATES GAMING
Prominent venture capitalists said Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim’s takeover bid is “woefully undervalued” and “jeopardizes the completion of the Chicago project,” for which Bally’s has a “funding gap” of...
Queens Councilman Backs Cohen Casino Plan
Queens Councilman Francisco Moya (l.) has endorsed the $8 billion proposal of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen in the competition for a New York City casino license.
Treasure Island, Insurer Headed to Trial in Covid Coverage Dispute
An insurance dispute between Treasure Island (l.) and its insurer AFM will in fact head to trial after a federal judge ruled that the language of the casino’s policy...
Alabama Gambling Bills Head to Conference Committee
In Alabama, a conference committee will try to reach a compromise on a gambling package that would create a state lottery, require a compact with the Poarch Band of...
Pappageorge: Culinary to Continue to Pursue New Growth in 2024
The Culinary Union had itself a great 2023, and 2024 has already proved fruitful. According to Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge (l.), however, more is still to come for the state’s...
Atlantic City Dealers, Union Sue Over Smoking
An organized group of Atlantic City casino dealers and the union representing them, the United Auto Workers, are suing the state of New Jersey to end the loophole allowing...
Western Casino in Downtown Las Vegas Back Up for Sale
The Western Hotel & Casino (l.) in downtown Las Vegas is back up for sale, after the estate for its deceased owner was granted a license renewal from state...
Developers Add Casino To Proposed Mississippi Hotel
Developers recently added a casino to their proposed hotel in East Biloxi, Mississippi. But the $300 million Tullis Gardens Hotel & Casino (l.) faces challenges including the pending tidelands...
Kentucky Proposes New Gambling Corporation
The Kentucky Senate passed a bill creating a new standalone corporation to regulate live horse racing, parimutuel wagering, sports betting and charitable gaming, replacing the Kentucky Horse Racing and...
Arkansas Attorney General Approves Casino Ballot Language
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin approved revised ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would let local communities decide if they want a casino and repeal licenses previously...
Bally’s Executives Appear Before NGC Ahead of Tropicana Closure
Bally’s Corp. is completing the final steps necessary for the permanent closure of the Tropicana Las Vegas (l.), which will officially shut its doors this week. However, that isn’t...
Group Proposes Suburban Chicago Racetrack
The development group Lincoln Land Downs has proposed a $180 million racino in the south Chicago suburb of Richton Park. It plans to apply for a horse racing license...
Virginia Businesses Pressure Governor on Skill Games
A group of business owners and other advocates of legalizing “skill games” rallied at the Virginia Capitol to pressure Governor Glenn Youngkin (l.) to deliver on a 2021 promise...
Skill Games Secure Another PA Court Victory
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has affirmed its decision holding that so-called “skill games” produced by Banilla Games can be operated legally in the state.
NYC Casino Licensing Far Off
The New York Gaming Commission estimates that applications for three downstate licenses for commercial casinos in and around New York City will not be accepted before Q1 2025.
NJ: iGaming, Sports Betting Up; Casino Revenues Down
New Jersey reported soaring February revenue numbers for online casinos and sports betting, but a slight year-on-year decline for Atlantic City brick-and-mortar casino revenues.
Poll Indicates Support for North Carolina Casinos
A new Survey USA poll showed 55 percent of North Carolina residents strongly or somewhat support casino gambling in rural areas, mirroring an earlier poll indicating 57 percent of...
Metro Line Stations Suggested for DC Suburban Casino
A message on the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce blog suggests Silver Line stations on the DC Metro commuter line as potential casino sites.
NY Senate Advances Problem Gambling Bills
A key committee of the New York state Senate has cleared three bills designed to identify and diminish problem gambling, including an increase in funding treatment.
Editorial States Bally’s Chicago Concerns
The Chicago Sun Times published an editorial outlining numerous concerns about Bally’s Chicago, including its need for $800 million for construction, falling stock price, underperforming temporary casino, revised hotel...