AGA Targets Unregulated ‘Skill Games’

New data from the American Gaming Association shows that the majority of Americans view so-called “skill games” as unregulated games of chance.

Published August 28, 2023

A’s Submit LV Relocation Application; Owner Breaks Silence

The Oakland A’s have submitted its Las Vegas relocation application to Major League Baseball, the last remaining step to finalize the deal. This and other details were included in...

Published August 28, 2023

Shuttered Biloxi Margaritaville Sold

Margaritaville Resort Biloxi (l.), closed for nine years, was sold to Harry Mohney, owner of Dick’s Last Resort restaurants, Cat’s Meow karaoke bars and Déjà Vu, operator of more...

Published August 21, 2023

Polson, Montana Commissioners Approve Annexation

In a 6-1 vote, the Polson City, Montana commission approved annexing acreage for a 25,000-square-foot casino development to be operated by S&K Gaming and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai...

Published August 21, 2023

Alabama Lawmakers Eye 2024 Gambling Legislation

An informal group of Alabama House members is working on creating lottery and gambling legislation that could pass in 2024. Previous efforts to regulate the state’s “Wild West” of...

Published August 21, 2023

Michigan Regulators Renew Detroit Casino Licenses

The gaming licenses of Detroit’s three casinos—MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown—were renewed for another year by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Published August 21, 2023

Hard Rock Rocksino Opens In Deadwood, South Dakota

Hard Rock Rocksino Deadwood (l.) recently opened in South Dakota. A smaller version of a typical Hard Rock venue, it offers 86 slots, a full-service restaurant, bar, Rock Shop...

Published August 21, 2023

New Mexico Judge Rejects Racino Lawsuit

A New Mexico District Judge rejected Coronado Partner’s lawsuit against the state Racing Commission, which refuses to grant a sixth racino license. She sided with the commission due to...

Published August 21, 2023

Audit Criticizes Oregon Racing Commission Practices

A recent audit of the Oregon Racing Commission pointed out flaws in the organization’s operations and gave suggestions on how to improve.

Published August 21, 2023

NY Stakeholders Look to Move Process Forward

The end of the first phase of the bid process for three downstate casinos in New York could finally come to an end when the state answers the first...

Published August 21, 2023

U.S. Gaming Logs 10th Consecutive Growth Quarter

The U.S. commercial gaming industry generated a record $16.07 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2023, marking the industry’s 10th consecutive quarter of growth.

Published August 21, 2023

Virginia Judge Blocks Richmond Casino Vote

A Virginia circuit court judge blocked a voter referendum on a casino in Richmond after a charitable group filed a motion to intervene, claiming the city violated state law...

Published August 21, 2023

Wichita Approves Illegal Gambling Machine Penalties

The Wichita City Council approved penalizing businesses other than state-owned or tribal casinos that offer unregulated gambling machines. Penalties range from a written warning to a year-long license suspension....

Published August 14, 2023

Michigan Casino Worker Charged With Embezzlement

On July 30, Danika Nicole Young, a cage supervisor at Four Winds Hartford Casino in Michigan, received an anonymous call telling her to bring $700,000 to Gary, Indiana, where...

Published August 14, 2023

Political Strategist Challenges Richmond Casino

A political strategist said he plans to sue Richmond, Virginia (l.), alleging the city should have requested bids on a proposed casino resort instead of moving ahead with EVA...

Published August 14, 2023

Lawmakers Oppose Elections Gambling

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (l.) and several colleagues told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that gambling on election outcomes, as proposed by a private predictions company, would harm election...

Published August 14, 2023

Blackjack Player Sues Ameristar, Blackhawk Over Detainment

A blackjack player has sued Ameristar Casino (l.) and the city of Blackhawk over his detainment for counting cards, seeking $3 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

Published August 14, 2023

Fertitta: Big Plans Ahead for Hard Rock Lake Tahoe

Tilman Fertitta has vowed to revamp Hard Rock Lake Tahoe (l.) by redoing the guest rooms, putting in new dining options and more. The property will also be rebranded...

Published August 14, 2023

Seventh Horse Death at Saratoga Marks Disturbing Trend at Tracks

Two horses died in two days recently at Saratoga Race Course and it was the sixth and seventh deaths at the track in less than a month. Officials and...

Published August 14, 2023

Report: U.S. Gamblers More Vulnerable to Fraud than Non-Bettors

A recent report by TransUnion claimed that 35 percent of U.S. gamblers have been victims of fraud, which is two to three times more than non-gamblers.

Published August 14, 2023