Philadelphia Approves Casino Zoning

Philadelphia City Council voted to approve zoning bills for the $450 million Live! Casino. But a lawsuit brought by competitor SugarHouse will prevent construction from starting until it is...

Published December 14, 2015

Reid Offers Parting Gift to Caesars

Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada), who is stepping down at the end of his term in 2016, is trying to amend the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 to allow out-of-court...

Published December 14, 2015

MGM, Connecticut File Motions Over Casino Lawsuit

MGM Resorts and the state of Connecticut have filed dueling motions over MGM’s attempt to get a law passed in June ruled unconstitutional. The law allows the state’s gaming...

Published December 14, 2015

Boston Loses Suit to Block Casino

Boston has lost its lawsuit challenging the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s decision to award a license to Wynn Resorts to build a casino in Everett. Mayor Marty Walsh (l.) says...

Published December 14, 2015

Deadlines Could Sink Final Pennsylvania License

The new owner of the Lawrence Downs racino project in Western Pennsylvania has threatened to pull out of the project if the racing commission doesn’t rescind strict deadlines.

Published December 14, 2015

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