Strip Development Booming Again

Many formerly stalled projects are being renewed or completed, and several others are near completed, like MGM’s Las Vegas arena (l.), or underway in Las Vegas as hotels report...

Published November 23, 2015

Tiverton Asks R.I. Lawmakers to Schedule Casino Referendum

Tiverton council members voted 6-1 last week to ask the Rhode Island legislature to schedule a referendum so that state voters and city voters can approve or not approve...

Published November 23, 2015

Las Vegas Denies Lucky Dragon Aid

Developers of the proposed Asian-themed Lucky Dragon hotel (l.) near the north end of the Las Vegas Strip lost their bid for a tax break on the project, but...

Published November 23, 2015

Union Opposes Indiana Casino Sale

UNITE HERE, which represents more than 90,000 casino workers, asked the Indiana Gaming Commission to block the sale of Pinnacle Entertainment's 14 casinos to Gaming & Leisure Properties for...

Published November 23, 2015

Fremont Street Performance Rules Take Effect

Visiting Fremont Street should be more family-friendly now that new rules are in place that better regulate street performers while making the popular covered walking mall a better place...

Published November 23, 2015

Atlantic City Rescue Plan Questioned by Moody’s

With a legislative plan to secure Atlantic City’s casino taxes currently awaiting action, Moody’s Investor Service released a report saying the plan—if enacted—will not solve the city’s financial problems....

Published November 23, 2015

$50M Sparks Nugget Renovation Partly Done

The Nugget in Sparks, Nevada, is undergoing a $50 million renovation that new CEO Carlton Geer says is intended to draw more locals, while continuing to improve out-of-state visitations....

Published November 23, 2015

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