Illinois Law Would Let Casinos Hire Convicted Felons

Currently, Illinois law bans convicted felons from working in casinos. But a bill awaiting Governor J.B. Pritzker’s (l.) signature would permit casinos to hire convicted felons for non-gaming positions.

Published July 3, 2023

Louisiana Casino Moving Ashore

Treasure Chest Casino (l.) in Kenner, Louisiana will move off Lake Pontchartrain to a new $100 million land-based facility in spring 2024, with double the current gaming floor area,...

Published July 3, 2023

Accel Agrees To Pay Illinois $1 Million

Ending a disciplinary case that began in December 2020, Accel Entertainment will pay the state of Illinois a fine of $1.1 million for “inducements” to businesses to install the...

Published July 3, 2023

North Carolina Lawmakers Consider Casinos, VLTs

North Carolina lawmakers recently passed sports betting legislation and now they’re considering adding commercial casinos and video lottery terminals as part of 2023 budget appropriations.

Published July 3, 2023

Nebraska Racino Applies For License Move

Hastings Exposition and Racing asked the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission for permission to move its proposed $100 million horse racing track and casino from Hastings to Ogallala due...

Published July 3, 2023

NV Loosens Foreign Reporting Requirements for Operators

Gaming companies in Nevada now have fewer obligations with regard to reporting foreign operations, thanks to revisions featured in the recently passed SB266.

Published July 3, 2023

Green Valley Ranch Announces Large-Scale Renovations

Green Valley Ranch (l.) in Henderson has announced a new slate of renovations, set to conclude by early 2024. The main focus will be the former buffet area, which...

Published July 3, 2023

Rio Hotel Planning $850M Renovation

The Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will undergo a multimillion-dollar overhaul, remaining open throughout. The multi-year makeover will begin in the final quarter of this year.

Published July 3, 2023

Las Vegas’ Circa Burned for $1.17 Million in Latest Casino Heist

In the latest of what has been a puzzling string of casino heists across the U.S., a Las Vegas man has been arrested and charged with conning the Circa...

Published July 3, 2023

Venetian, Palazzo Reach Labor Deal; “Big Table” Talks Continue

The Venetian and Palazzo (l.) recently became the last Strip properties to agree to labor deals, but there’s still a long summer ahead, as a multitude of other high-profile...

Published July 3, 2023

Alabama Lawmaker Opposes Gambling Amendment

Alabama state Senator David Sessions (l.) said he’d vote against a constitutional amendment lifting the state’s 1901 gambling ban if the legislature passes such a measure next year.

Published June 26, 2023

Illinois Regulators Approve Temporary Extension

The temporary Hard Rock Rockford (l.) in Illinois received permission from the state gaming board to remain open until November 2024 as construction proceeds on the permanent venue, set...

Published June 26, 2023

PA Bill Would End Casino Smoking Loophole

An Allegheny County lawmaker has introduced a bill to end the exemptions to the 2008 Clean Indoor Air Act, including the exemption allowing casinos to permit smoking.

Published June 26, 2023

Virginia Casino Developers Submit Application

HeadWaters Resort & Casino officials submitted a development application to Norfolk, Virginia for phase one of the project, a partnership between the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and Tennessee billionaire Jon...

Published June 26, 2023

Poker Pro Martin Kabrhel Accused of Cheating at WSOP

The WSOP announced it is investigating professional poker player Martin Kabrhel (l.) after two players accused him of cheating at a recent WSOP event.

Published June 26, 2023

PA Lawmakers Seek Ethics Investigation of Gaming Board

Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are asking state officials to investigate the Gaming Control Board, claiming regulators met privately with casino lobbyists battling unlicensed skill games.

Published June 26, 2023

Genting’s Miami Bidder Bails

The planned sale by Genting Malaysia of four Miami properties has fallen through. The would-be purchaser, while tabling its current bid of $1.225 billion, remains interested in the 15-5...

Published June 26, 2023

With Funding Secured, A’s Focus on Relocation, Demolition

Now that Nevada lawmakers have agreed to a $380 million financing package for the Oakland A’s proposed stadium in Las Vegas (l.), the team must shift its focus to...

Published June 26, 2023

Casino Fraud Suspect Arrested in FL Armored Truck Heist

A fugitive from Puerto Rico accused of fraud at a casino was arrested as a suspect in a heist of a June 7 armored truck courier in Pembroke Pines...

Published June 19, 2023

Miami Poker Player Robbed After Being Followed Home

Alejandro Eugenio Arguello of Plantation, Florida was charged with armed robbery after following a poker player at the Casino at Dania Beach to his Miami home and robbing him...

Published June 19, 2023