Coast Casinos Post 15 Percent January Increase

Mississippi's 12 Gulf Coast casinos posted $100.5 million in revenue for January—an increase of $13 million, or 15 percent, compared to January 2015 with $87.3 million. It's the first...

Published February 29, 2016

New Nightclub Planned for Tropicana Atlantic City

Nightclub developer Ivan Kane—who scored a success with the Royal Jelly Burlesque nightclub at the closed Revel casino in Atlantic City, as well as clubs in Las Vegas casinos—has...

Published February 29, 2016

Bronco Billy’s Granted Gaming License

Full House Resorts officials said the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission has granted the company gaming licenses for Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Full House...

Published February 29, 2016

IP Casino Employees Join UNITE HERE

Boyd Gaming will begin negotiations with the UNITE HERE union on behalf of 585 employees at IP Casino in Biloxi, following a union card check held earlier this year....

Published February 29, 2016

Judge Remains in Sands Wrongful Termination

Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez may continue presiding over a wrongful termination suit against billionaire Sheldon Adelson and Las Vegas Sands, Chief Judge David Barker ruled. Attorneys...

Published February 29, 2016

Caesars Restructuring On Ropes, Final Deadline Given

Senior creditors of Caesars Entertainment’s bankrupt largest operating unit are threatening to tear up the restructuring plan they negotiated last year. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago gave the...

Published February 22, 2016

Changes to Atlantic City Takeover Plan as North Jersey Casino Plans Advance

New Jersey lawmakers, including Atlantic City state Senator James Whelan (l.), are continuing to refine a legislative package that would see the state takeover much of Atlantic City’s government....

Published February 22, 2016

One Battle Over, Wynn Faces Another

After settling a bitter feud with Boston, Wynn Resorts is now facing off against Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone (l.) that claims traffic will be abysmal once the casino opens....

Published February 22, 2016

Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Free-Play Tax

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (l.) released budget plans in which he proposes an 8 percent tax on free-play benefits offered to slot players.

Published February 22, 2016

Group Circulates Three Pro-Gambling Petitions in Nebraska

Ho-Chunk Inc., the Winnebago Tribe's economic development arm, and Keep the Money in Nebraska are circulating three petitions to expand gambling in Nebraska. One would let voters decide to...

Published February 22, 2016

Las Vegas Embraces eSports

With millennial-generation bettors indicating strong preferences for interactive, skills-based gaming, Las Vegas casinos are embracing the growing eSports phenomenon. The Mandalay Bay is hosting a North American league championship...

Published February 22, 2016

D Las Vegas Adds Dining, Woos Kanye West

The D Las Vegas has partnered with two popular restaurants in the Fremont East commercial district to allow casino patrons to redeem their casino rewards dollars on meals, heralding...

Published February 22, 2016

Las Vegas Hosts Post-Season Hoops, MLS Soccer

Las Vegas continues growing as a destination for NCAA and professional sports fans and competitors, with the inaugural Vegas 16 men’s NCAA basketball tournament slated at the Mandalay Bay...

Published February 22, 2016

California City Forced to Put Anti-Casino Measure on Ballot

The voters of Antioch, California, will vote on whether to limit casinos in their city thanks to a petition that was largely funded by a competing casino in another...

Published February 22, 2016

$2.9 Million Federal Grant Boosts Las Vegas Security

The Department of Homeland Security recently awarded $2.9 million to improve safety along the Las Vegas Strip, after federal, state, and local officials joined forces with the American Gaming...

Published February 22, 2016

Culinary Workers Target Palace Station

Despite being denied a permit to protest, hundreds of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 members in Las Vegas were joined by members of the Bartenders Local 165 on February...

Published February 22, 2016

Golden Nugget, Orleans Casinos Renovate in Las Vegas

The Golden Nugget in Downtown Las Vegas completed an $800,000 renovation that makes the only full-service spa and salon on Fremont Street even better, and made improvements to its...

Published February 22, 2016

Maine’s Existing Casinos Fight A Third

Existing casinos in Maine, the Hollywood Casino (l.) in Bangor and the Oxford Casino, once enemies, have formed an alliance to keep a third casino from opening in the...

Published February 22, 2016

Cosmopolitan Targets Sports Bettors

The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas has opened a new sports betting location on its first floor that is run by Cantor Gaming and offers an entirely new experience for...

Published February 22, 2016

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Down 3.8 percent in January

Atlantic City’s casino revenue declined 3.8 percent in January compared to January 2015 despite a record win for online gambling. Officials blamed a major blizzard that hit the Northeast...

Published February 22, 2016