Maine Casino Misses Ballot

A ballot petition supporting Las Vegas-style casino gaming in Maine fell far short of the number of valid signatures needed, and Secretary of State Mark Dunlap might have the...

Published March 14, 2016

Proposals Could Impact West Virginia Racing

Two measures could significantly impact greyhound racing in West Virginia. House Bill 4625 would remove up to $17 million annual breeder subsidies and require racetracks to still run races....

Published March 14, 2016

Massachusetts Launches Violation Tip Program

Regulators in Massachusetts have initiated a program under which the public can tip state enforcement authorities of violations to state gaming laws.

Published March 14, 2016

Many Changes at Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas consistently lost money during its first five years in business, but has recorded consecutive quarterly profits and is poised to continue doing so with...

Published March 14, 2016

Straub Files for Atlantic City Casino License

Glen Straub (l.), owner of the former Revel casino in Atlantic City has completed filing an application for a New Jersey casino license. Straub says he hopes to re-open...

Published March 14, 2016

Westgate Las Vegas in Elvis Property Fight

The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino seized some 1,500 personal effects once owned by Elvis Presley and is holding them until a tenant pays rent owed. Elvis Presley...

Published March 14, 2016

Report: MGM Selling Shops at Crystals for $1.13B

The Simon Property partnership agreed to pay MGM Resorts International $1.13 billion for the 500,000-square-foot the Shops at Crystals at the CityCenter in Las Vegas, the Real Estate Trust...

Published March 7, 2016

Ruffin, Trump Might Build Casino

The Trump Hotel Las Vegas might have a $100 million casino project get underway sometime in the next year, as Treasure Island casino owner Phil Ruffin, also a close...

Published March 7, 2016

Massachusetts Commission Hears Pros and Cons of Brockton Casino.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a hearing this week on the proposal by Mass Gaming & Entertainment for a $677 million casino resort (l.) on the Brockton Fairgrounds. The...

Published March 7, 2016

Rhode Island Puts Casino Initiative on Ballot

The Rhode Island legislature this week approved of letting voters decide whether Twin River Management Group can move its casino from Newport (l.) to Tiverton, a small town near...

Published March 7, 2016

Icahn Comes out Against North Jersey Casinos, Holds Back on Taj Mahal Upgrade

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has said he will not invest $100 million into his recently acquired Atlantic City casino the Trump Taj Mahal (l.) as planned if New Jersey...

Published March 7, 2016

Union Tries to Block $4.75 Billion Pinnacle Casinos Deal

Service union UNITE HERE says a proposed $4.75 billion casino sale would give buyer Gaming and Leisure Properties too many casinos in Indiana, where state law limits ownership to...

Published March 7, 2016

Caesars Judge Stays Lawsuits

The judge in the bankruptcy case of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company has stayed litigation on several pre-bankruptcy transactions.

Published March 7, 2016

Poor Financial Markets Stall Packer’s Las Vegas Project

Australian billionaire James Packer’s vision for the Alon Las Vegas (l.) casino is on hold due to poor debt markets making it too difficult to obtain debt financing, Packer...

Published March 7, 2016

Wynn Weighs Options After Tip Pool Ruling

A controversial tip pooling system remains active at the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore casinos, despite a recent ruling against it by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Wynn...

Published March 7, 2016

West Va. Might Separate Racing, Casinos

West Virginia lawmakers are considering a controversial measure that would allow racetracks to eliminate live racing but keep their video gaming operations and licenses (Mountaineer Park at left). Proponents...

Published March 7, 2016

Ruffin Seeking To Reopen The Woodlands

Billionaire Phil Ruffin hopes to reopen the Woodlands racetrack, which he purchased last summer as a racino, but said he won't do it unless the Kansas legislature changes the...

Published March 7, 2016

New Jersey Takeover of Atlantic City Opposed by State Assembly Leader

New Jersey Assembly Leader Vincent Prieto (l.) has come out against a plan for a state takeover of Atlantic City. Prieto opposes a move to allow the state to...

Published March 7, 2016

Las Vegas Anticipates Bountiful March

Motor sports, NCAA hoops, and many large conventions should make March a very bountiful month on the Las Vegas Strip, with visitors expected to pump more than $216 million...

Published March 7, 2016

Poor Start in 2016 for Nevada Gaming

January gaming revenues were generally poor when compared to a year earlier in Nevada, with casinos reporting a 2.8 percent decline in gaming revenues statewide. Casinos on the Las...

Published March 7, 2016