Vicksburg’s DiamondJacks Becoming WaterView

Foundation Gaming Group LLC announced it will rebrand its recently purchased DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi to WaterView Casino and Hotel, reflecting the property's Mississippi River location....

Published March 14, 2016

Massachusetts Addresses Problem Gambling System

Regulators in Massachusetts are defending delays in implementation of a system at Plainridge Park Casino (l.) that would allow for compulsive gambling safeguards through the player tracking system.

Published March 14, 2016

Poll Finds New Jersey Residents Split on New Casinos

As the New Jersey legislature prepares to approve a referendum to ask voters allow new casino construction in the state, a new poll finds residents are split almost evenly...

Published March 14, 2016

Florida Senators File Decoupling Amendment

An amendment filed just before the March 11 session end would delete language in Florida state law requiring tracks to run live races in order to offer other gambling...

Published March 14, 2016

Conventions Drive Las Vegas Strip Expansions

Major expansions of Las Vegas-area convention centers and meetings facilities will help to maintain the city’s hold on the world’s top stop as a convention, meetings, and events destination,...

Published March 14, 2016

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