Northern Indiana Casinos Raise $1.4 Billion Over 20 Years

Lake County, Indiana's four casinos have generated nearly $1.4 billion in tax revenue since the industry began in 1996. Hammond's Horseshoe Casino, East Chicago's Ameristar Casino, the two Majestic...

Published July 4, 2016

Las Vegas Bucking NHL Trend

The Las Vegas NHL franchise will attempt to do something most warm-weather teams have not—be successful. Outside of California, few warm-weather locales have enjoyed success, and five of the...

Published July 4, 2016

Borgata Sale Well Timed for Tax Break

MGM Resorts $900 million purchase of Boyd Gaming’s half of Atlantic City’s Borgata casino came just after the state adopted a bill that sets casino tax rates in the...

Published June 27, 2016

New York Legislature Extends NYRA Control

The New York Racing Association will remain under the control of state officials for at least another year. Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers agreed to tentatively extend state...

Published June 27, 2016

Louisiana’s May Casino Winnings Decline

In May, for the fifth straight month, revenue at Louisiana's state-licensed casinos dropped over the prior year, from $237.1 million in May 2015 to $207.4 million—a 12.6 percent decline....

Published June 27, 2016

Illinois Town Adopts Stricter Gambling Rules

Under a recently adopted ordinance, a business in Tinley Park, Illinois that wants to offer video gambling must be at least 500 feet from a church, school, day care...

Published June 27, 2016

Connecticut Tribe to Build Casino in Mississippi

A gaming tribe from New England is going to bring its style of casinos to the Deep South. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut plans to open a...

Published June 27, 2016

Commercial, Tribal Casino File Kansas Tax Appeal

Although Kansas Crossing casino is under construction, the developers of the proposed Castle Rock Casino and Cherokee County are appealing a district court judge's ruling against them. The plaintiffs...

Published June 27, 2016

Iowa Casino Appeals IRS Audit

Prairie Meadows racino in Altoona, Iowa appealed an IRS ruling revoking its tax-exempt status and demanding $60 million in back taxes and penalties. Even if the racino wins, the...

Published June 27, 2016

Pennsylvania House Passes iGaming, Airport Slots

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed gaming expansion legislation that would legalize internet gaming and expand slot gaming to the state’s airports and OTB parlors. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf...

Published June 27, 2016

Freeman, AGA Keep Up Press for Sports Betting

As the AGA held a town-hall meeting of law enforcement leaders to promote legal sports betting, its president, Geoff Freeman (l.), used the newly awarded Las Vegas NHL franchise...

Published June 27, 2016

Vegas Gets More Than Hockey With NHL Team

The NHL’s Board of Governors on June 22 formally awarded an NHL expansion franchise to Las Vegas, give the city its first major professional sports team. Entrepreneur Bill Foley...

Published June 27, 2016

Developer Slows Revel Reopening Over New Jersey Licensing Issues

Developer Glen Straub (l.) has criticized New Jersey regulators for requiring him to apply for and obtain a casino license, saying he will slow his planned re-opening of the...

Published June 27, 2016

Positive MGM Outlook Gets Better

Its efforts to reduce costs and maximize operating efficiency has resulted in a greater revenue windfall than MGM Resorts International anticipated and boosted its anticipated profit growth by $100...

Published June 27, 2016

Two Iowa Casinos Move Ashore

More than 1,000 guests recently checked out the new $110 million land-based Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa. Owned by Dan Kehl's Elite Casino Resorts, the venue offers 800...

Published June 27, 2016

Niche-Focused Market for Las Vegas’ Newest Casino

Located on Sahara Avenue near the Las Vegas Strip, niche-focused Lucky Dragon differs from other casino developments by focusing on a narrow niche market with the Asian-themed resort and...

Published June 27, 2016

Non-Casino Margaritaville Resort Opens in Biloxi

The family friendly Margaritaville Resort Biloxi opened at 5 o'clock on June 23, featuring décor and dining spots inspired by Jimmy Buffet's lifestyle and lyrics. The property offers an...

Published June 27, 2016

New Jersey AFL-CIO Backs Atlantic City Casino Union

The president of New Jersey’s federation of labor unions said the group will support a potential strike by Atlantic City’s main casino labor union, which could happen on July...

Published June 27, 2016

Florida Groups Vie for Legal High Ground

The group Floridians for Clarity in Gaming Control asked the state Supreme Court to let it argue against a constitutional amendment that would let voters authorize casino gambling. Another...

Published June 27, 2016

MGM National Harbor Prepares for Opening

MGM National Harbor plans to hire 3,600 across 100 positions for the November opening of the $1.3 billion casino in Prince George’s County. MGM paid $4 million to buy...

Published June 27, 2016