Lawsuit Derails Texas Historical Racing Decision

A restraining order issued by a Cameron County, Texas judge ended a meeting of the Texas Racing Commission where it planned to amend or repeal historical racing guidelines. The...

Published February 15, 2016

Cosmopolitan Reworking Casino Operations

A new emphasis on catering to high rollers and boosting gaming revenues helped the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas to turn its first two profitable quarters in 2015. The Blackstone...

Published February 15, 2016

Georgia Casinos Appear Unlikely

Georgia state Rep. Ron Stephens, the sponsor of legislation allowing six casinos in Georgia, said the bill's success depends on how it could impact the state's HOPE scholarship program....

Published February 15, 2016

Virginia Senators Reject Casino Bill–Again

Virginia state Senator Louise Lucas (l.) once again sponsored a bill to authorize a gaming commission and allow a casino in Portsmouth, her home city, with gaming taxes directed...

Published February 15, 2016

Cook County Can Collect From Rivers

With the Illinois Supreme Court's refusal to hear an appeal from Midwest Gaming, owners of Rivers Casino (l.), Cook County held onto its right to tax video gambling machines....

Published February 15, 2016

Las Vegas Hopes for Baccarat Rebound

Many Las Vegas casino operators are counting on the Chinese New Year to boost lagging Baccarat gaming revenues, which plunged last year as China began discouraging its citizens from...

Published February 15, 2016

Florida Issues Complaint Against Hialeah

Following a poker tournament last August, the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering launched an investigation into players' allegations of fishy business going on at Hialeah Park's poker room. The...

Published February 15, 2016

Treasure Island Opens Water Park, Spa

The 40,000 square foot Lagoon indoor water park and the Wave Spa recently opened at the Prairie Island Indian Community's Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Red Wing, Minnesota....

Published February 15, 2016

Schenectady Casino Work Underway

The Rivers Casino & Resort likely will open in 2017, after work already got underway on the 60-acre site’s foundation. Plans call for 63 table games, 15 poker tables,...

Published February 15, 2016

Bally’s Atlantic City Opens First Stage of $3 million Makeover

Bally’s Atlantic City scheduled the opening of its new Boardwalk Saloon for president’s Day weekend. It is the first major addition of its $3 million Wild Wild West makeover.

Published February 15, 2016

Nevada Casinos Could Choose Energy Supplier

If a proposed constitutional amendment passes, Nevada casinos and other NV Energy customers could choose their own electricity sources. Currently Las Vegas Sands Corporation, MGM Resorts International and Wynn...

Published February 15, 2016

Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena Announces Club Seating

The new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is scheduled to open April 6 and announced new club seating memberships that are designed to enhance the guest experience, while also...

Published February 15, 2016

Sands Termination Suit Goes Federal

Former Sands China President Steven Jacobs (l.) is facing an uphill battle in his Clark County District Court wrongful termination suit against Sheldon Adelson and Las Vegas Sands, so...

Published February 15, 2016

Atlantic City International Airport Has Record Month

Atlantic City International Airport set monthly records for passengers in December and January.

Published February 15, 2016

Experts Urge Caution in New Jersey Casino Expansion

Several gaming analysts said expanding casinos outside of Atlantic City to northern New Jersey could leave those casinos impacted by the same competition that devastated Atlantic City. Meanwhile, the...

Published February 8, 2016

Mass Gaming Commission Explores License for Brockton

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will soon decide whether to issue a commercial gaming license for a casino on the Brockton Fairgrounds or leave the southeastern part of the state...

Published February 8, 2016

Las Vegas Undergoes Big Changes

While Las Vegas undergoes changes most years, 2016 will see some of the biggest in many years, with the opening of the new 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena (l.) on the...

Published February 8, 2016

Georgia Casino Legislation Proposed

A bill sponsored by Georgia state Rep. Ron Stephens (l.) would permit casino gambling, regulated by the renamed Georgia Lottery and Gaming Commission. Stephens said the measure would create...

Published February 8, 2016

Last PA Track License Likely Another Year Away

Documents filed by Endeka Entertainment indicate it could be another year before state approvals are secured for Pennsylvania’s last licensed racino, Lawrence Downs.

Published February 8, 2016

Delaware Casino Bill Altered

A bill designed to relieve the pressure on Delaware’s beleaguered casinos has been modified to give it a better chance of passing. State Senator Brian Bushweller (l.) would help...

Published February 8, 2016