UNITED STATES GAMING
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center (l.).
Red Rock Says Durango Costs to Grow an Extra $30 Million
Red Rock Resorts has indicated that the costs for its Durango Station (l.) project have increased by approximately $30 million. Company officials said the added expenses are attributable to...
Colorado House Revives Bill Allowing Casino Loans
A bill to allow casinos in Colorado to extend credit to players was saved from the grave on May 6. The Colorado House originally voted 34-31 to kill the...
Illinois City Updates 1957 Gambling Laws
An Evanston, Illinois city council committee voted 3-2 to change its gambling laws, passed in 1957, to allow video gambling terminals in bars and restaurants.
Lawsuit Alleges Room Price-Gouging in AC
A proposed class-action lawsuit from Atlantic City casino-hotel customers alleges that the city’s operators colluded to artificially boost room rates.
Malaysian Operator Tips NY Plans
Genting Malaysia will use $1 billion from the sale of Miami assets within 48 months from the completion of the deal, according to a filing. The receipts are likely...
Bally’s May Offer Casino Shares To Chicago Residents
Bally’s said it may offer shares in its $1.7 billion Chicago casino (l.) to residents who “satisfy the qualification agreements.” No details have been released about the plan. Meanwhile,...
Kentucky Derby Wagering Sets Record
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby set records for betting, and wagering was up as a whole for the week leading up to the famed Triple Crown race....
A’s Nix Red Rock Deal, Pivot Back to Tropicana Site
In a shocking turn of events, the Oakland A’s have pulled out of its previously announced deal with Red Rock Resorts and have decided to instead partner with Bally’s...
Illinois Approves Hollywood Joliet, Aurora Relocations
The Illinois Gaming Board approved Penn Entertainment’s request to move Hollywood Casino Joliet to Rock Run Crossings and Hollywood Casino Aurora to an Interstate 88 site.
Urban One Completes Divestment of MGM Stake
Urban One has completed the sale of its minority stake in MGM National Harbor (l.), receiving $136.8 million after MGM bought back all of the media company’s investment.
Station Casino Project Approved In Nevada
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved Station Casino’s purchase of 3.8 acres for the Station Inspirada casino resort, opening in March 2025.
Virginia’s Third Casino Opens May 15
Caesars Virginia will open a 40,000-square-foot temporary facility in Danville on May 15, becoming the state’s third casino. The permanent $400 million facility (l.), opening in late 2024, is...
Caesars Invests $100 Million in Paris LV Hotel Tower Renovation
Caesars Entertainment will invest $100 million to renovate the Jubilee Tower from Horseshoe Las Vegas and connect it to Paris Las Vegas (l.) by a new pedestrian bridge, the...
Genting Abandons Miami, Looks to New York
In 2011, Genting Malaysia acquired a bayfront parcel in Miami with plans to develop a casino there. Now the company will sell that prime real estate to a Florida...
Virginia Cities Continue Casino Competition
The competition for a casino continues in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia. After Richmond voters rejected casino gambling in 2021, Petersburg lawmakers maneuvered to block a do-over, and aim to...
Coney Island Leaders Reject Casino Proposal
A community board appointed by Brooklyn borough and council members passed a resolution that overwhelmingly rejects the proposal for a Coney Island casino.
A’s Ballpark Deal Comes with Both Problems and Perks
The Oakland A’s have found their new ballpark site (l.), but the question remains as to how it’ll get funded. The team previously solicited Strip operators for potential tax...
Missouri Official Pressured To Return Donations
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (l.) withdrew from a lawsuit against the state Highway Patrol filed by two companies accused of operating illegal gambling machines. Now Bailey’s being urged...
New Jersey Workers Urge Smoking Ban; Missouri Joins the Fight
CEASE, an Atlantic City casino workers group, is urging New Jersey lawmakers to eliminate the casino exemption to the state’s indoor smoking ban before the legislature breaks for the...