Iowa Appeals Court Hears Argosy Case

The Iowa Court of Appeals soon will determine if the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission erred in granting a gaming license to the Hard Rock Sioux City (l.) and...

Published February 29, 2016

Nevada Casinos Might Hide Losses

Privately owned casinos in Nevada must provide highly detailed financial information about each of their gaming properties, which gives publicly owned casinos a competitive advantage, and Nevada gaming regulators...

Published February 29, 2016

Idaho Bill that Horsemen Pin Hopes to Unlikely to Pass

Idaho’s racetrack industry is pinning its hopes on a bill that would allow historical horse racing machines back at the state’s three remaining tracks. Tribal casino interests appear able...

Published February 29, 2016

Harrah’s Conference Center Spurs Talk of Improved Atlantic City Convention Business

The $126 million Waterfront Conference Center at Harrah's Resort (l.) in Atlantic City has been a success since opening in September and attracted 30,000 conference goers. Some of that...

Published February 29, 2016

Restaurant Boom at Las Vegas Locals Casinos

Las Vegas-area casinos that traditionally cater to locals are diversifying their restaurant offerings to give locals and tourists more dining options and more reasons to set foot inside a...

Published February 29, 2016

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