Work Progresses on New York Casinos

Now that all four casino licenses have been granted, it’s time to get down to work. The proposed $155 million expansion of the Tioga Downs racino in Nichols, New...

Published November 2, 2015

Pennsylvania Seeks to Avoid Horse-Racing Shutdown

The State Racing Fund that finances the oversight of Pennsylvania’s racing industry cannot support continued operation, but lawmakers may have a solution.

Published November 2, 2015

Caesars Palace Renovates at 50

Iconic Caesars Palace turns 50 on August 5, 2016, and is undergoing a $75 million renovation of its Roman Tower, which Caesars has renamed the Julius Tower, in honor...

Published November 2, 2015

No Bidders, No Auction For Harrah’s Tunica

Without any bidders, Caesars Entertainment Operating Corporation canceled its auction of the shuttered Harrah's Tunica Casino in Mississippi, which closed in June 2014 after being for sale for two...

Published November 2, 2015

Upgrade for California’s ‘Bike’

One of California’s most successful card rooms, the Bicycle Casino near Los Angeles, will become the $50 million Bicycle Hotel & Casino (l.) with the opening of a seven-story...

Published November 2, 2015

AGA Wants Candidates to Visit Casinos

After former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (l.) recently told a Nevada political reporter he doesn’t like gambling, the American Gaming Association urged Bush and other presidential candidates to visit...

Published November 2, 2015

Scarlet Pearl Among Coastal Upgrades

Scheduled to open December 9, the $300 million Scarlet Pearl Casino in D'Iberville will be the latest property jazzing up Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Several of the region's other 11...

Published November 2, 2015

Lago Casino Ad War Erupts

Largely led by the Oneida Nation of New York, which owns two Upstate casinos, an ad war has erupted in an effort to convince New York gaming regulators to...

Published November 2, 2015

Deadwood Moving Beyond Gaming

Although casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota started offering keno, craps and roulette this summer, gaming tax revenue has been flat. To offer more than gaming and boost tourism, the...

Published November 2, 2015

Petition Drive Begins At Nebraska Racetracks

Patrons of Nebraska's five horse racetracks are being asked to sign petitions that would allow casino gambling at the facilities. Keep the Money in Nebraska aims to collect at...

Published November 2, 2015

Heating Plan for Revel Atlantic City

A plan to heat the closed Revel casino in Atlantic City has been submitted to the city. The closed casino has had numerous utility problems as its owners fight...

Published November 2, 2015

Illinois Budget Standoff Causing Ripple Effect

While Illinois remains without a budget, casino host towns, like Aurora, Des Plaines and Elgin, are struggling to finalize 2016 budgets and delaying infrastructure projects. In addition, lottery prizes...

Published November 2, 2015

Harrah’s Biloxi Begins $14 Million Renovation

Building on the momentum of its 2014 upgrades, including casino expansion and new restaurants, Harrah's Gulf Coast Casino in East Biloxi will launch a $14 million renovation at its...

Published November 2, 2015

Idaho Gov. Wants Instant Racing Terminals

Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter wants state officials to take another look at instant racing terminals, which allow bettors to wager of prior races. Idaho lawmakers banned the betting...

Published November 2, 2015

New Jersey’s Monmouth Park Opens Second OTB

Monmouth Park has opened a second New Jersey off-track betting parlor in Hillsborough, New Jersey

Published November 2, 2015

Natchez Hotel Opening In November

The former Isle of Capri Casino Hotel in Natchez, Mississippi will open as the new Magnolia Bluffs Hotel later than anticipated, in November. Recently sold for $11.5 million to...

Published November 2, 2015

New Orleans Residents Support Smoking Ban

A New Orleans City Hall report showed 56 percent of residents favored the ban that took effect in April, and today 64 percent approve—but not Harrah's New Orleans Casino,...

Published November 2, 2015

Third Ride-Hailing Firm for Nevada

Dallas-based ride-hailing firm GetMe is hiring 60 drivers for the Las Vegas market and would become the third ride-hailing service to start operations in Nevada. Competitors Uber and Lyft...

Published November 2, 2015

Adelson Researching $2 Billion Atlanta Casino

Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson recently paid a quiet visit to Georgia legislators to pitch his $2 billion downtown Atlanta casino. MGM Resorts International has been more open...

Published October 26, 2015

Springfield Officials Aghast at Smaller Casino Footprint

An official document MGM Resorts International filed with the state of Massachusetts last week reveals that in additional to eliminating a 25-story hotel from the MGM Springfield, that its...

Published October 26, 2015