SugarHouse Doubles Annual Contribution

Leading up to the unveiling of its $164 million expansion, SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia contributed $1 million—twice its usual annual donation—to the Penn Treaty Special Services District, which assists...

Published November 23, 2015

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Down 1.3 Percent for October

Atlantic City’s eight casinos saw a 1.3 percent decline in revenue for October compared to 2014. Revenue from online gambling, however, was up by more than 35 percent. The...

Published November 23, 2015

New National Finals Rodeo Deal

Las Vegas Events agreed to take a $2 million annual loss to continue hosting the popular National Finals Rodeo each December. Las Vegas Events previously profited about $1 million...

Published November 23, 2015

Board Grants Biloxi Pointe Tax Abatement

The proposed Biloxi Pointe Resort and Casino moved a step forward as the Harrison County, Mississippi board of supervisors granted developers a $7 million tax abatement for its share...

Published November 23, 2015

Atlantic City’s Steel Pier Faces Debt Problems

Creditors for amusement rides on Atlantic City’s famous Steel Pier are seeking to repossess the attractions, but pier owners say they are confident they can restructure the debt. The...

Published November 23, 2015

Thumbs Up for Nevada Tourism Ad

A new Nevada tourism ad promotes the state’s many outdoor and other destinations rather than the traditional gambling-focused marketing appeals. The aim is to boost tourism among those who...

Published November 23, 2015

Ohio Casino Sued Over use of ‘Shoe’ Name

Ohio State University, notoriously protective of its trademarks, has sued the Horseshoe Cincinnati casino to prevent it from calling its concert venue “The Shoe” because they also call their...

Published November 23, 2015

‘Rigorous’ Resorts World Las Vegas Planning Under Way

The Genting Group has spent more than $50 million on preliminary planning for its $4 billion Resorts World Las Vegas, which it says should open in 2018. Genting topped...

Published November 23, 2015

SLS Lost $38.7M, Cosmo Profited $4.7M

The third quarter of 2015 continued producing financial losses for the SLS Las Vegas casino, but not as badly as a year ago. The casino reported $38.7 million in...

Published November 23, 2015

Z Capital Renews Affinity Offer

Z Capital made an about $700 million offer to buy remaining shares in Affinity Gaming, in which Z Capital owns 40.5 percent of shares, making it the Las Vegas...

Published November 23, 2015

American Pharaoh’s Run at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park Doesn’t Lift Revenue

Despite a record setting day in July when Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh ran at the Haskell Invitational, New Jersey’s Monmouth Park racetrack still saw a decline in its...

Published November 23, 2015

Christie Conditionally Vetoes Atlantic City Casino Rescue Package

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (l.) has conditionally vetoed most of a package of bills designed to stabilize Atlantic City casino taxes. A conditional veto sends the bills back...

Published November 16, 2015

Mass Tribe Finalizes Purchase of Casino Land for $34.5 million

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe last week finalized a $34.5 million that transfers 53 acres from private ownership to tribal ownership, land that will become reservation land and the site...

Published November 16, 2015

SLS, W Hotel, Partner

The SLS Las Vegas casino ended its partnership with Hilton Worldwide and inked a new deal that gives control of one of the casino’s hotel towers to Starwood Resorts...

Published November 16, 2015

Creditors Attack Caesars Debt Move

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment Corporation are seeking details about the operator’s cancellation of debt guarantees ahead of bankruptcy. Meanwhile, casinos owned by the bankrupt company, including...

Published November 16, 2015

Alabama High Court Blocks Games Return

VictoryLand Casino in Alabama will not get back its electronic bingo machines, as ordered by Circuit Judge William Shashy. The state Supreme Court stayed the order to let state...

Published November 16, 2015

Nevada OK’s Circus Circus Reno and Club Fortune Sales

Eldorado Resorts won unanimous approval for its proposed $72.5 million purchase of the Circus Circus Reno (l.) from MGM Resorts International, along with MGM’s remaining ownership in the nearby...

Published November 16, 2015

MGM REIT Draws Scrutiny

MGM Resorts International intends to create a real estate investment (REIT) that includes most of its Las Vegas properties, but critics question if it’s the right move for the...

Published November 16, 2015

Buyer: No Plans Yet For Harrah’s Tunica

TJM Properties of Clearwater Florida will pay Caesars Entertainment $3 million for most of the property at Harrah's Tunica in Mississippi. Company officials said they are considering reopening the...

Published November 16, 2015

Scarlet Pearl Taking Hotel Reservations

The $300 million Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D'Iberville, Mississippi is accepting reservations at its new 14-story, 300-room hotel for Wednesday, December 9, the resort's opening day. The property...

Published November 16, 2015