Illinois Riverboat Move Approved
Penn Entertainment’s plan to relocate its Hollywood Casino riverboat (l.) in Aurora, Illinois to a $360 million land-based venue was approved by the planning and zoning commission.
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NJ Rolls Out Pair of RG Resources
The state of New Jersey recently unveiled two new responsible gaming resources, those being a new dedicated helpline and a virtual self-exclusion program.
Alabama Judge Bans VictoryLand Electronic Bingo
A Macon County judge permanently banned VictoryLand Casino (l.) from having electronic bingo machines unless the state legalizes them. The state Supreme Court unanimously declared the machines illegal gambling...
Maverick Gaming Sells Washington Casino
Washington-based Maverick Gaming LLC has sold its Palace and Chips casino (l.) in Lakewood, Washington to Oak Street Real Estate Capital in Chicago. The sales price was $27 million,...
New York’s Vernon Downs Escapes Closure
Vernon Downs Racetrack and Casino (l.) was threatening to close operations but a tax relief bill passed by the New York Legislature will keep their doors open.
Virginia Casino Referendum Do-Over Approved
In Virginia, the Richmond City Council approved a second referendum on a proposed $562 million casino resort which voters narrowly rejected in 2021. The Virginia Lottery and Richmond Circuit...
PA Skill-Game Manufacturer Wins Court Decision
For the fourth time, a county judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that Pace-O-Matic’s so-called “skill games” do not violate the state’s gaming law.
MGM Updates Policy to Allow Pics, Vids, Streams at Tables
In today’s world, everyone has a smartphone, which means that everyone is a content creator. As such, MGM recently became the first Nevada operator to allow players to take...
Virginia Casino Benefits Local Businesses
Since the temporary Caesars Danville (l.) opened in Virginia in May, area businesses report increased activity and excitement in the former textile manufacturing center. The permanent casino will open...
Decision on Off-Track Betting at Pimlico Still Up in Air
The owners of Pimlico Race Course (l.) have waffled on the decision to get rid of off-track betting and no definitive answer has yet to come.
Michigan Racetrack Approved For Relocation
Plymouth Township, Michigan’s board of trustees is nearing approval of Northville Downs (l.) racetrack’s request to relocate. The 79-year-old racetrack, the oldest in the state, is moving to the...
Illinois Casino Interested In Golf Course Land
In Illinois, Hard Rock Rockford (l.) faces competition to acquire part of a 220-acre former golf course, located next to where the 180,000-square-foot casino and entertainment center are being...
Public Comments Heard on Proposed Encore Boston Expansion
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission held its second public comment session regarding the expansion proposal of Encore Boston Harbor (l.).
Responsible Gaming Bills Stuck in New York, New Jersey
A pair of responsible gaming-related bills are having a difficult time clearing the finish line in New York and New Jersey, and time is running out to make it...
Kentucky’s 18+ Rule Criticized by Ohio Regulator
Kentucky recently passed sports betting legislation to allow gamblers 18-20 to wager on sports and the top regulator for betting in Ohio criticized the policy.
PA Self-Exclusion List Reaches 20,000
Pennsylvania’s Casino Self-Exclusion program has received its 20,000th voluntary request, with 21 percent of those gamblers requesting lifetime bans.
Flurry of Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs Triggers Meet Move
There have been 12 horses die at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and officials at the iconic track announced they have suspended the spring meet to try and figure...
A’s Ballpark Funding Deal Facing Tough Challenges
Nevada lawmakers are not jumping to pass the public funding package that would help fund the Oakland Athletics’ proposed new stadium smack-dab in the middle of the Strip. In...
Richmond, Virginia Considers Casino Do-Over
In 2021, the Virginia Legislature approved casinos in five cities, if voters approved them. Referendums passed in all five cities except Richmond, but the city council there is close...
Pennsylvania Casinos Implement Cashless Options
Three Pennsylvania casinos have begun tests of cashless wagering options after receiving approval from the state Gaming Control Board.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
