Louisiana Worried Over Texas Tribal Casino

Naskila Entertainment (l.) recently opened near Livingston, Texas on the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe's reservation. The Class II facility poses a threat to Louisiana commercial casinos, said Louisiana Casino Association Executive...

Published June 6, 2016

Lucky Dragon Perseveres in Las Vegas

Developers of the Asian-themed Lucky Dragon hotel and casino didn’t get the tax increment financing they sought from the city of Las Vegas, but they say they didn’t really...

Published June 6, 2016

Elaine Wynn Gets February Court Date

Wynn Resorts will have to answer a complaint by Elaine Wynn (l.) seeking control of her $900 million in shares during a February trial, Clark County (Nevada) District Court...

Published June 6, 2016

Argosy, Nonprofit Lawsuits Remain in Iowa

The Iowa Supreme Court upheld earlier decisions leading to the closing of the Argosy Sioux City riverboat casino, which operated on Penn National Gaming's Belle of Sioux City. But...

Published June 6, 2016

MGM Opens Blackjack School in Maryland

About two hundred students are learning how to deal blackjack, craps, roulette and other games at a class that began last week in Maryland. Graduates of the six-week course...

Published June 6, 2016

Las Vegas’ Popular Outdoor Venues

The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (l.), owned by the D Las Vegas, and Las Vegas Village, owned by MGM Resorts International, each are about two years old and...

Published June 6, 2016

New Jersey’s Monmouth Park has Slow Memorial Day Weekend

Thoroughbred racetrack Monmouth Park in Oceanport NJ saw a big drop in attendance for Memorial Day weekend. The track has been hoping to benefit from the state’s effort to...

Published June 6, 2016

Missouri Casino Faces $2,500 Fine

Mark Twain Casino in LaGrange, Missouri faces disciplinary action including a fine of $2,500 for violating gaming rules relating to an on-site promotion in November. The Missouri Gaming Commission...

Published June 6, 2016

Sands to Build Vegas Arena, Still Backing Stadium

Las Vegas Sands and Madison Square Garden say they are partnering to build a 17,500-seat arena with private money located east of the Sands Expo and Convention Center as...

Published May 30, 2016

New Jersey Approves Atlantic City Rescue Plan

The New Jersey legislature has approved a plan to rescue financially critical Atlantic City from bankruptcy and Governor Chris Christie (l.) signed the bill the next day. Under the...

Published May 30, 2016

Expanded Gambling Still A Possibility in Illinois

With a $5.4 billion budget deficit, Illinois lawmakers are considering raising income taxes, taxing sugary drinks and expanding gambling, said state Senator Donne Trotter (l.). But Illinois Casino Gaming...

Published May 30, 2016

MGM, Wynn Leaving Nevada Power

MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts (l.) in Las Vegas each filed necessary paperwork to continue the process of exiting their agreements with Warren Buffet-owed Nevada Power and buy...

Published May 30, 2016

Proposed Florida Gambling Petition Update

Voters in Charge retained former Florida state Senator Dan Gelber (l.) as counsel when the state Supreme Court's reviews of its Voter Control of Gaming in Florida measure, which...

Published May 30, 2016

Developments Improving Las Vegas’ Competitiveness

Las Vegas recently slipped to third among the nation’s top convention and meetings destinations, according to global events organizer Cvent’s 16,000 clients, but current and future developments should help...

Published May 30, 2016

Genting’s Resorts World Las Vegas Gets Final OK

The Nevada Gaming Commission in May unanimously approved Malaysia-based Genting Berhad’s applications for necessary gaming licenses for Resorts World Las Vegas (l.), clearing the final hurdle for the first...

Published May 30, 2016

Belle of Sioux City Loses Legal Battle

The legal battles are over for Penn National Gaming’s Belle of Sioux City (l.), following the Iowa Supreme Court's ruling that the Appeals Court acted properly in 2013 when...

Published May 30, 2016

MGM Springfield Ramps Up in Massachusetts

Now that the $950 million MGM Springfield (l.) has gotten the approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission of its revised plans, the development is starting to generate excitement among...

Published May 30, 2016

Caesars Creditor Warns Against Back-Room Deals in Congress

Caesars Entertainment creditor Oaktree Capital has warned Congress not to make any deals with Caesars Entertainment that would allow the company to emerge from bankruptcy at little costs. Senator...

Published May 30, 2016

Kansas Casino Accused Of False Promises

Wichita, Kansas Councilman Pete Meitzner recently said Kansas Star Casino (l.) is "strip-mining" convention business from the city, when it was supposed to be focusing on equestrian events. But...

Published May 30, 2016

Maine’s Oxford Casino Begins $25 Million Expansion

The Oxford Casino in Maine, owned by Churchill Downs, has begun a $25 million expansion that will include a 106-room hotel, more gaming floor and more places to eat....

Published May 30, 2016