Marsh Won’t Pursue Alabama Casino Gambling

Although a study showed casinos at four Alabama racetracks could generate $400 million in annual tax revenue, state Senator Del Marsh (l.) said he will not pursue legislation allowing...

Published December 14, 2015

Texas Racing Commission Chair Quits

Robert Schmidt declined a request by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (l.) to repeal historical racing rules and unexpectedly resigned as Texas Racing Commission chairman. He'll remain a commissioner. Rolando...

Published December 14, 2015

Idaho Instant Racing Declared Dead

Idaho isn’t likely to take up any other measures enabling instant racing wagering on horse and dog races already run. Many tribal leaders opposed creating an Idaho gaming commission...

Published December 14, 2015

Las Vegas Casino to Host eSports Team

The Downtown Grand in Las Vegas is hosting a professional eSports team from Australia for two months starting in November. Visitors can watch the five-member team practice a first-person...

Published December 14, 2015

Unions, Detroit Casinos Reach Agreement

A strike has been averted and a new five-year contract has been negotiated between the Detroit Casino Council—a consortium of four labor unions—and Greektown Casino, MotorCity and MGM Grand...

Published December 14, 2015

New York Casino to Share Revenues

The Montreign Resort Casino at Adelaar is scheduled to open in 2017. The company is working with county officials to determine a revenue-sharing formula for local communities. Sullivan...

Published December 14, 2015

Bill to Lift Deed Restrictions on Atlantic City Casino Advances

A bill to eliminate deed restrictions on the former Showboat casino in Atlantic City was passed by the New Jersey State senate. The restrictions have blocked attempts to redevelop...

Published December 14, 2015

Cosmopolitan Removing Fake Florals

Artificial palm trees and other fake outdoor foliage are very flammable and contributed to the rapid spread of an outdoor pool fire that caused $2 million in damages to...

Published December 14, 2015

New Hall for LV Convention Center

The Las Vegas Convention Center will grow by 1.4 million square feet with the addition of an $860 million hall, which will include meetings space and other amenities, and...

Published December 14, 2015

Trump Entertainment Pays Atlantic City Property Taxes

Trump Entertainment Resorts has paid more than $12 million in property taxes to Atlantic City. The company is still in bankruptcy proceedings, but said it wanted to avoid interest...

Published December 14, 2015

Kansas Crossing Receives Second Extension

The $70 million Kansas Crossing Casino in Crawford County, Kansas, received a second 90-day extension to open its facility in Pittsburg, due to a lawsuit by Cherokee County and...

Published December 14, 2015

Uber Approved for McCarran Pickups

Clark County approved ride-hailing service Uber to pick up passengers at McCarran International Airport, after Uber officials agreed to share information with county officials and established a way to...

Published December 14, 2015

Nevada OKs Casinos Break from Utility

Nevada regulators approved allowing MGM Resorts International, Wynn Resorts, and Las Vegas Sands to stop buying energy from the state’s largest utility, NV Energy, to pursue more affordable and...

Published December 14, 2015

Unemployment Rate Drops in Atlantic City

The Atlantic City area saw the largest drop in unemployment rate in the country according to a report by the U.S. Labor Department, but still ranks as having one...

Published December 14, 2015

Alabama Businesses Must Remove Games

Following complaints that convenience stores and other businesses were offering illegal gambling machines, the Colbert County, Alabama District Attorney's office sent hand-delivered letters to the businesses advising them to...

Published December 14, 2015

Downtown Las Vegas Hotel Makeover Announced

The 40-year-old California Hotel and Casino on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation of its 500 hotel rooms and casino, and add new...

Published December 14, 2015

Developers Buy Up Atlantic City Lots

Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein (l.) has been cleared to buy 64,000 square feet of waterfront property in Atlantic City for $3.2 million. Blatstein also plans to buy the closed...

Published December 14, 2015

Hyperloop Testing in North Las Vegas

Los Angeles-based Hyperloop Technologies announced it will begin testing its new tube-based transportation concept at a new site in North Las Vegas in early 2016. Hyperloop will convert a...

Published December 14, 2015

Florida Supreme Court Takes On Slots

In a case that could significantly impact Florida gambling, the state Supreme Court announced it will rule if Gretna Racing in Gadsden County can install slots without legislative approval....

Published December 7, 2015

Massachusetts Commission Blasts MGM’s Cost Estimates

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby (l.) last week criticized MGM Resorts for not providing more details about why the project increased in cost by more than $150 million,...

Published December 7, 2015