Union Converts Station Workers at One Property

For years Culinary Local 226 has tried to unionize properties owned by Station Casinos. Station has always refused to allow such a vote. But last week, in the first...

Published September 19, 2016

New Jersey Legislator Seeks to Clarify Casino Referendum

A New Jersey lawmaker was scheduled to introduce a resolution in Trenton to help clarify how any new tax revenue generated by casino construction in the state will be...

Published September 19, 2016

Arkansas Supreme Court Denies Casino Hearing

The Arkansas Supreme Court will not hear oral arguments about a proposed constitutional amendment allowing casinos in Boone, Miller and Washington counties. The Committee to Protect Arkansas’ Values/Stop Casinos...

Published September 19, 2016

Former California Card Club Owners Face $1.4 Million Penalty

The former owners of California’s oldest card room, the Normandie, will pay $1.4 million that they failed to report to federal authorities in violation of federal banking secrecy laws—and...

Published September 19, 2016

Rivers Schenectady Hiring, Seeking Vendors

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in New York has begun hiring dealers in anticipation of its early 2017 opening. Ultimately the $330 million property will require 1,000-plus employees. Officials...

Published September 19, 2016

Indiana Group Promoting Video Gaming

The Video Game Coalition is holding informational sessions throughout Indiana to persuade legislators and the public to legalize video gambling machines in bars, veterans halls, bowling alleys and truck...

Published September 19, 2016

Bring It On, Says Maryland Live!

Maryland Live! Casino has broken ground on a $200 million hotel (l.). Featuring an events center, meetings pace, a spa and several new restaurants, it’s the latest addition to...

Published September 19, 2016

Not Over Till It’s Over for Alon

Despite protests by Andrew Pascal (l.), the CEO of the Alon casino in Las Vegas across from Wynn Las Vegas, it’s still not clear if the project backed by...

Published September 19, 2016

Opposition Mounts to Second MA Slot Parlor

Robert DeLeo (l.), speaker of the Massachusetts House, has come out against a measure that would allow a second slot parlor in the state. Initial legislation permits only one...

Published September 19, 2016

Study: Illinois Gambling Up 8 Percent

The Illinois gambling industry rose 8 percent according to a study by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. Senior Analyst Eric Noggle credits video gambling for the increase...

Published September 19, 2016

Casino Developers Consider Long Beach, Mississippi

A casino may be coming to Long Beach, Mississippi if Long Beach Harbor Resort yacht club (l.) members accept a $1.5 million offer from James Parrish, owner of the...

Published September 19, 2016

Pinnacle OK’d to Take Over The Meadows

Pennsylvania has signed off on Pinnacle Entertainment’s entry into the state as operator of the Meadows Racetrack and Casino (l.). The $138 million REIT deal will see Pinnacle run...

Published September 19, 2016

Vegas Stadium Gets OK

The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee last week approved a deal that would invest public money in a Las Vegas football stadium. Governor Brian Sandoval will now call the...

Published September 19, 2016

Rent Lowered For Gulfport Casino Developers

Gulfport Gaming Development will pay $40,000 instead of $80,000 in rent in August and September for Gulfport Harbor property where it hopes to build a casino. The company requested...

Published September 19, 2016

Election Could Determine Fate of Tribal Sovereignty Act

A bill that would make tribal enterprises, mainly casinos, off limits to the National Labor Relations Act is moribund right now as the election campaign heats up. But the...

Published September 19, 2016

V.I. Casino Commission Makes Changes

The Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission Chairwoman Violet Anne Golden (l.) announced several regulations changes for enterprise zone hotels and casinos. Among the new rules, hotels and their casinos...

Published September 19, 2016

Shake-Up in Vegas Locals Market

Las Vegas’ Palms (l.) and Aliante casinos are getting new owners after Nevada regulators approved deals to sell the properties. The Palms is going to Red Rock Resorts (formerly...

Published September 19, 2016

Direct Flights from Beijing to Vegas Begin Soon

The first non-stop flights from Mainland China to Las Vegas will start on December 2 now that the U.S. Department of Transportation has approved them. Hainan Airlines will make...

Published September 19, 2016

Casino Revenue May Offer Georgia HOPE

As a result of increase demand and higher tuition, Georgia's HOPE Scholarship pays 82 percent—not the original 100 percent--of tuition, books and fees. Some believe voters should decide whether...

Published September 19, 2016

Las Vegas to Host eSports Arena

Downtown Las Vegas is becoming the west coast capital for eSports. The Downtown Grand has been holding eSports events inside its casino for several months and now a professional...

Published September 19, 2016