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

TJM Properties Buys Harrah’s Tunica

TJM Properties of Clearwater, Florida has purchased the 2,000-acre Harrah's Tunica complex from Caesars Entertainment. TJM owner Terence J. McCarthy said the company is considering offers to sell all...

Published February 8, 2016

Station Casinos IPO Stalled

Station Casinos has balked at going through with an initial public offering, despite Nevada gaming regulators recently approving the public offering, which was scheduled for June. Since emerging from...

Published February 8, 2016

Gaming Profits Up Nationwide

Profits are up in both commercial and Indian gaming this year in the United States, but some trends suggest that this may not continue in upcoming years.

Published February 8, 2016

Alabama Democratic Senators’ Agenda Includes Gambling

The eight-member Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus (out of 35 members) released its legislative agenda, which includes a constitutional amendment allowing a lottery and casinos. Proceeds would go into the...

Published February 8, 2016

Wynn, SLS Las Vegas Projects Approved

The Clark County Zoning Commission recently approved an 86,502-saure-foot shopping center development at the Wynn Las Vegas and a three-story convention center and pool at the SLS Las Vegas....

Published February 8, 2016

Millennials the New Buzz Word

The problem that modern casinos face is how to continue to attract a younger generation that is not as fascinated by the old style slot machines as their parents...

Published February 8, 2016