Second Time a Charm

Tioga Downs was awarded the fourth and final casino license designated for upstate New York locations. The first round of bidding had awarded three of the four licenses, but...

Published October 19, 2015

Station Casinos Going Public

Privately owned Station Casinos, and its two majority shareholders, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III (l.), announced it has filed the necessary federal forms for a proposed public offering of...

Published October 19, 2015

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Sports Betting

Pennsylvania state Rep. Nick Kotik (l.) has written a draft bill to legalize sports betting in the state’s casinos, along the lines of the New Jersey legalization bill currently...

Published October 19, 2015

Georgia Governor Actively Opposing Gaming

Despite previously declaring he would not take a stance on gaming, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal (l.) now says he will actively oppose gambling legislation that could allow Georgia voters...

Published October 19, 2015

Wynn Strikes Back at Mass Tormentors With New Lawsuit

Steve Wynn (l.), who wants to build a mega-casino in Everett, Mass., has struck back at tormentors who would prevent that by suing an as yet unnamed person who...

Published October 19, 2015

Caesars Unit Amends Reorganization

Caesars Entertainment Operating Company has filed an amended reorganization planned aimed at gaining the acceptance of more creditors.

Published October 19, 2015

McGregor Will Reopen Alabama’s VictoryLand

Milton McGregor (l.), owner of VictoryLand Casino in Shorter, Alabama, said he soon will reopen the casino following Circuit Judge William Shashy's order that the state return the 1,615...

Published October 19, 2015

Pro-Racino Group Starts Nebraska Petition Drive

Keep the Money in Nebraska launched a petition drive that would allow voters to determine if they want casino gambling at the state's racetracks. Ho-Chunk Inc., owner of the...

Published October 19, 2015

Rhode Island Company Proposes Casino, Hotel Complex

Border casino in Rhode Island would include a small hotel, a casino, and would be designed similar to the town library. Final details will be presented to the Tiverton...

Published October 19, 2015

Riviera Site Gone by March 2017

The former Riviera Casino will be completely demolished and a new exhibition site in place for the March 2017 Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show and exhibition. The Las Vegas Convention and...

Published October 19, 2015

Nazarian Exits SLS Las Vegas

Sam Nazarian (l.) and his SBE Entertainment sold his 10 percent interest in SLS Las Vegas, bringing to an end an eight-year saga that attempted to expand Nazarian’s signature...

Published October 12, 2015

Bankruptcy Date Claim Could Disrupt Caesars Plan

The latest dispute to be heard by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in the bankruptcy case of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company could disrupt the operator’s plans. Owners Apollo Global...

Published October 12, 2015

Philly Casino Plan Approved

The Philadelphia Planning Commission has approved the plan of Cordish Companies and Greenwood Racing for the $400 million Philadelphia Live! casino. Construction, however, will not go forward until a...

Published October 12, 2015

Massachusetts Panel Postpones Casino Decision Until Spring

The one bidder for a commercial casino license in the southeastern gaming zone of Massachusetts, Mass Gaming & Entertainment, will have to wait until early spring to find out...

Published October 12, 2015

Georgia Lawmakers Hold Parimutuel Discussions

In Georgia, state Senator Freddie Powell Sims (l.) and state Rep. Gerald Greene met with Georgia Horse Racing Coalition officers and others to discuss a measure legalizing parimutuel wagering...

Published October 12, 2015

Kentucky Instant Racing Grows

A new gambling parlor at the Red Mile racetrack in Lexington, now features instant racing machines. Red Mile is the second Kentucky racetrack to add the machines, which raked...

Published October 12, 2015

Return Games, Cash Or Shut Down Bingo

Alabama Circuit Court Judge William Shashy stood behind his earlier opinion that the state was "cherrypicking" by closing VictoryLand casino (l.), and ordered the state to return 1,615 gaming...

Published October 12, 2015

January Opening Expected For Florida Racino

Magic City officials announced Dania Jai-Alai Casino (l.) will open in January following extensive renovations. Last year Magic City purchased a 25 percent interest from the Argentine investor group...

Published October 12, 2015

Hooters Casino Sold for $53.8 million

Trinity Hotel Investments of New York on May 1 closed a deal to buy Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas for $53.8 million.

Published October 12, 2015

Loop Closure Aids Biloxi’s Ninth Casino

The Biloxi Pointe Casino (l.), the city's ninth, moved closer to reality as the city council approved plans to close the East Biloxi loop. The $260 million resort, to...

Published October 12, 2015