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

New Hampshire’s Rockingham Park Closes

A New Hampshire institution, Rockingham Park, “the Rock” closed its doors last week after 110 years of operation. The old buildings will be demolished and a shopping mall will...

Published September 19, 2016

Casinos Ask Congress For More Zika Funding

In a letter to every member of Congress, the American Gaming Association and more than 100 other groups urged legislators to provide more funding against the Zika virus in...

Published September 19, 2016

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Down 4.9 percent in August

Faced with a closing Trump Taj Mahal and a month with one less weekend than 2015, Atlantic City’s casinos saw a 4.9 percent decrease in revenue for August. Only...

Published September 19, 2016

Sacramento Landmark Could Become Casino

Elks Tower (l.) in downtown Sacramento, California could become a 24-hour card club with amenities such as a lounge, bar and “spirits library.” The state capital allows for four...

Published September 19, 2016

Atlantic City Asks State for Reprieve on Loan Violation

Atlantic City missed a deadline to dissolve its MUA as part of a loan agreement with New Jersey, but Mayor Donald Guardian (l.) has asked the state for reprieve...

Published September 19, 2016

Time Running Out for Caesars

Federal Judge Robert W. Gettleman (l.) has postponed until early October a barrage of lawsuits expected to hit Caesars Entertainment from junior lenders unhappy with the company’s plans for...

Published September 5, 2016

Arkansans To Vote On Casinos

A constitutional amendment allowing casinos in three Arkansas counties will appear on the November ballot. The Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin (l.) said supporters turned in 100,977 valid...

Published September 5, 2016

Wynn Buys More Land Around Boston Harbor Resort

Wynn Resorts has been on a buying spree lately, scooping up parcels of land surrounding the Wynn Boston Harbor development (l.), which last week got a clear path to...

Published September 5, 2016

Icahn Rejects Taj Mahal Union Offer

Carl Icahn’s gaming team has rejected an offer from Atlantic City’s main casino union to settle a two-month long strike and possibly save the Taj Mahal casino (l.) from...

Published September 5, 2016

Southern Tier Casino Approved

The New York Gaming Commission on August 30 granted the full casino gaming license to the Tioga Downs racino and harness track in Nichols. Initial plans include up to...

Published September 5, 2016

Judge: Florida Regulators Wrong To Eliminate Rule

Administrative Law Judge E. Gary Early recently determined the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation erred in removing a rule authorizing designated player games. Early wrote, by repealing...

Published September 5, 2016

Plans Abound for Atlantic City Boardwalk

A recent report in the Huffington Post talked to major players currently trying to redevelop Atlantic City’s Boardwalk and dropped some interesting hints on what could be in the...

Published September 5, 2016

Gulfport Casino Developers Request Delay

Virginia attorney Robert Lubin and partner Kevin Preston asked Gulfport, Mississippi officials for a two-month delay before starting construction on a $140 million-$160 million casino at Gulfport Harbor. The...

Published September 5, 2016

Las Vegas Growing Chinese Gaming

Two gaming developments in Las Vegas and Chinese-speaking staff are becoming more common in the gambling Mecca as gaming operators increasingly target Chinese and Asian visitors. The Lucky Dragon...

Published September 5, 2016

New Jersey Legislator Supports Casino Expansion

As the post Labor Day campaign season begins, players on both sides of the debate over expanding casinos in New Jersey outside of Atlantic City are preparing for an...

Published September 5, 2016