UNITED STATES GAMING
A recent land auction involving the plot of the Diamond Inn Motel on the Strip, home of the famous pink elephant statue (l.), was closed after potential buyers failed...
MGM Considers Selling Ohio, Massachusetts Properties
Industry insiders said MGM Resorts International is working with financial advisors regarding the sale of casinos in Northfield, Ohio and Springfield, Mass., due to disappointing financial results.
New Jersey Launches Responsible Gaming Campaign
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin (l.) marked March’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month by announcing a new campaign to direct $300,000 to problem gambling research and treatment.
Fontainebleau Fires Back with Counterclaim in WLV Feud
Representatives from Fontainebleau Las Vegas have filed a counterclaim in response to a recent contract infringement lawsuit from Wynn Las Vegas, saying that Wynn is simply jealous of the...
Bill Would Allow PA go Join Multi-State Poker Compact
A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Legislature would allow the state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, to pool online poker pots with other states.
Stockton University Graduates First 23 from Casino Program
A new program based at Stockton University in Atlantic City just graduated its first 23-student class. It offers an eight-week Integrated Casino Resorts Operations Certificate.
Mississippi Riverboat Gambling Bill Dies
A bill that would have authorized riverboat gambling in Jackson, Mississippi on the Pearl River, or along adjoining bodies of water, died in the Senate Gaming Committee.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Opening By Labor Day
The Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois is expected to open by Labor Day, September 2, officials said. The $310 million, 180,000-square foot venue will offer a casino with...
West Virginia Legislature Amends Gambling Bill
The West Virginia Legislature amended a bill that would have required gambling operators to provide player activity data to West Virginia University researchers who would analyze problem gambling in...
Arkansas to Open New Casino License Application Period
The Arkansas Racing Commission could start accepting new applications for the state’s fourth and final casino license in Pope County as early as May. It’s the third time the...
AC PILOT Suit Picks Up Again March 20; Millions at Stake
An appellate court standoff between the state of New Jersey and Atlantic County over payments to the PILOT program comes back to life March 20. The battle over the...
Virginia House Approves Petersburg Casino Referendum
A bill allowing a casino in Petersburg, Virginia cleared the Senate and returned to the House for a second vote. A special session could be held in November, followed...
Louisiana Judge Strikes Down HHR
A Louisiana judge has held that historical horse racing machines, now live in state racetracks, constitute an illegal expansion of gambling under the state constitution.
Missouri Legislator Proposes Gaming Machine Regulation
Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (l.) introduced a bill to legalize and regulate gaming machines that continue to spread statewide. The measure also would legalize and regulate sports...
Related Companies, Wynn Detail Hudson Yards Proposal
Real estate developer Related Companies and Wynn Resorts have unveiled new renderings of its proposed casino resort development (l.) at Hudson Yards West in New York City.
Virginia Senate Puts Off In-State College Sports Bet Bill
Virginia State Senator VanValkenburg thought he had something when the General Laws and Technology Committee gave the thumbs-up to a bill to allow betting on in-state colleges. He thought...
NGCB: No Personal Information Compromised in Cyberattack
The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced that its investigation revealed that no personal information was accessed or acquired in a January cybersecurity incident.
Mississippi Senators Consider Tidelands Requirement
A bill requiring Mississippi Coast casino developers to get a tidelands lease from the Secretary of State is heading to the full Senate. Earlier it passed the House in...
Virginia Appeals Court Rules Against Cordish
The Virginia Court of Appeals dismissed Cordish Companies’ $100 million lawsuit against Norfolk, alleging Cordish should have had exclusive casino development rights. Instead, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe will develop...
Alabama Senate Bill Keeps Lottery, Removes Sports Betting
The Alabama Senate revised the House version of gambling legislation by keeping a lottery but removing sports betting. The bill also would allow historical horse racing and authorize the...