N.Y. Clears Path for Casino Expansion

The state’s regulators have finalized rules for table games, enabling four new casinos to push ahead toward opening. The first is set to debut in a couple of weeks...

Published November 7, 2016

Wynn Boston Harbor Gets Final OK

The long road to construction came to an end last week for Wynn Boston Harbor (l.) in Massachusetts as the state gaming commission granted the final approval for the...

Published November 7, 2016

Former Revel Casino Receives Occupancy Permit

Ten, the former Revel casino in Atlantic City, has received a certificate of occupancy from Atlantic City. The property’s owner Glen Straub is hoping to re-open at least part...

Published November 7, 2016

Qui Nguyen Wins World Series of Poker Main Event title

Qui Nguyen (l.) of Las Vegas has won the World Series of Poker Main Event. He wins $8 million in the event, which attracted 6,737 players.

Published November 7, 2016

Rockaway Beach Casino Proposal Doomed

Not long ago, Rockaway Beach, Missouri Mayor Don Smith was optimistic about bringing a casino to the financially struggling town near Branson. But recently he said "there's an 80...

Published November 7, 2016

Penn National, Pennsylvania County Reach Agreement

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and Penn National Gaming, owner of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, signed an agreement allowing the county to continue receiving from the casino $6.5...

Published November 7, 2016

Maryland Regulators Consider Outdoor Slots

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Agency is considering Hollywood Casino Perryville's request to move 14 slots to an outdoor smoking patio. Smoking is prohibited inside the state's five casinos...

Published November 7, 2016

Virgin Islands Racetracks To Be Refurbished

The U.S. Virgin Islands' two racetracks, including the Randall “Doc” James racetrack (l.), will be renovated and expanded for $30 million each by VIGL Operations LLC, a private company...

Published November 7, 2016

Congressman to Introduce Sports Betting Bill

On Capitol Hill gambling is all but a guaranteed non-starter. Not that many haven’t tried. New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone (l.) plans to join the club with legislation to...

Published October 31, 2016

Augusta, Georgia Courting Casino Gambling

Officials in Augusta, Georgia recently met with state legislators about developing a regional casino. Last year, lawmakers considered a bill that would have divided the state into regions with...

Published October 31, 2016

Poll Numbers for New Jersey Casino Expansion Get Worse

A new poll on New Jersey’s public referendum to expand casinos outside of Atlantic City shows 70 percent of state voters oppose the idea, one of the highest figures...

Published October 31, 2016

Will Massachusetts Reopen Brockton Casino Bid?

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has adopted a “sit tight” attitude about a license for Region C while the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe appeals a judgment that has shut down its...

Published October 31, 2016

U.S. Watchdog Examining Caesars Deal

An official of the U.S. government bankruptcy watchdog agency says aspects of the reorganization plan reached by Caesars Entertainment could be illegal. But an agreement was reached with the...

Published October 31, 2016

Arkansas Justices Reject Review Request

Last month, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled the ballot title on a proposal allowing casinos in three counties was misleading. The pro-casino group Arkansas Wins in 2016 asked the...

Published October 31, 2016

Mississippi Gaming Commission Leaves Rules Unchanged

Casinos in Mississippi must be developed on sites that touch the Mississippi River or the Gulf of Mexico, state gaming commissioners recently reiterated. Commissioners had considered changing the rules,...

Published October 31, 2016

Florida County Considers Slots

Referendum 8 would allow slots in St. Lucie County, Florida. Officials with Fort Pierce Jai-Alai & Poker (l.) asked the county commission to place the issue on the ballot....

Published October 31, 2016

Did Sands Use Shills? Nevada Regulators Want to Know

The state Gaming Control Board is investigating the Strip casino giant in the wake of allegations that two women initially charged with welching on gambling debts owed the company...

Published October 31, 2016

Maryland County Prepares For MGM Casino Opening

Prince George County, Maryland residents were not happy campers to learn the new $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor Casino (l.) will attract 10,000 vehicles daily following its December 8...

Published October 31, 2016

BET Founder Proposes Fiscal Solution for Puerto Rico

Robert Johnson (l.), the founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), has introduced a solution to the economic problems suffered by Puerto Rico. He proposes that the nation replace the...

Published October 31, 2016

Enter the Dragon

Lucky Dragon, Las Vegas’s first Asian-themed casino, has gotten the OK to open from Nevada regulators. The off-Strip resort will feature Asian-speaking staff, signage in Chinese, and a casino...

Published October 31, 2016