Atlantic City Casinos Struggled Last Year

Atlantic City casino profits dropped 4.6 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, with the operators’ association pointing to inflationary pressures and rising expenses.

Published April 17, 2023

Sports Betting Celebrates 5

The rejection of the Professional and Amateur Sports Betting Protection Act (PASPA) turns five next month with improvements in the AGA’s Code of Conduct.

Published April 10, 2023

South Carolina Online Sports Betting Bill Clears First Hurdle

The South Carolina House pushed a sports betting bill to the Ways and Means Committee, but it appears unlikely it will get passed in this legislative session.

Published April 10, 2023

Las Vegas Loop Tunnel Adding Stations

The Boring Company, owned by Elon Musk, announced the planned Las Vegas Loop tunnel system will offer 69 stations, not 51 as originally proposed, including stops in the downtown...

Published April 10, 2023

Delaware Lawmakers Pass Casino Reinvestment Bill

The Delaware Senate has passed a bill previously cleared by the state House that would reduce licensing fees for casinos that make capital investments in their properties.

Published April 10, 2023

AGA: Diversity in Gaming Industry Beats Hospitality, U.S. Standards

New research from the American Gaming Association has shown that its workforce—including executive-level staff—is more diverse than the benchmarks set nationally and for the hospitality industry.

Published April 10, 2023

Danville, Virginia Approves Casino Ordinance

Taking care of a “housekeeping issue” in anticipation of the opening of Caesars Danville (l.), the city council in Danville, Virginia approved an ordinance allowing casino gambling within city...

Published April 10, 2023

West Virginia Casinos Trade Places For Top Spot

In West Virginia, from February 26 through March 25, the Greenbrier (l.) beat Charles Town in handle and revenue for the first time since August 2022. Those two casinos...

Published April 10, 2023

Appeals Drag On in PA Mini-Casino Case

Cordish Companies continues to file appeals to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in its quest to delay or reverse the awarding of a license to SC Casino for a mini-casino...

Published April 10, 2023

Subpoena Request Filed for Wynn Las Vegas Over Fraudster’s Losses

A businessman from Canada who lost $3.5 million from convicted fraudster David Bunevacz (l.) has submitted a subpoena request in Nevada court in an attempt to gather more information...

Published April 10, 2023

Pennsylvania Survey Shows Concern Over Problem Gaming

Surveys done in Pennsylvania indicate that various signs of problem gaming are on the rise. Do those who notice a problem brewing seek help?

Published April 10, 2023

North Dakota Lawmakers Kill Pull-Tab Bill, Stall on Sports Betting

A bill in the North Dakota Senate to expand pull-tab machine gaming has failed, as lawmakers remain divided on the issue of legalizing sports betting.

Published April 10, 2023

Strip Operators Push Back on Collusion Suit

Several Strip hotel operators recently requested that a lawsuit alleging them of using a revenue management platform to collude on increased room rates be dismissed, according to court filings....

Published April 10, 2023

Officials, Residents Join to Protest Nassau Casino

Elected village officials of Nassau County joined around 50 Long Island residents in yet another protest against the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino project at the site of Nassau...

Published April 10, 2023

Skill Games Makers, Operators Sue Kentucky

Pace-O-Matic and other skill-game operators, locations and players sued Kentucky over a new law banning the games which have proliferated statewide. Plaintiffs claim the law violates numerous aspects of...

Published April 3, 2023

Horseshoe Las Vegas Hosts Grand Opening

The legendary Horseshoe casino brand is alive once more, as Caesars recently held a grand opening (or reopening) ceremony for Horseshoe Las Vegas, which was formerly Bally’s.

Published April 3, 2023

Virginia’s First Casino Continues To Grow

Hard Rock Casino Bristol in Virginia has added 63 new slots since opening last July, for a total of 890 slots plus 29 table games and a sportsbook. The...

Published April 3, 2023

Atlantic City Mayor Moves on Bader Development

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. (l.) signed a memorandum of understanding with developer DEEM Enterprises for the development of a residential complex and auto racetrack at Bader Field.

Published April 3, 2023

Virginia Will Regulate Electronic Gambling

New rules will take effect soon in Virginia to regulate electronic games offered by fraternal, veterans and other charitable groups in Virginia, as well as the live Texas Hold’...

Published April 3, 2023

Georgia Senators Introduce Gambling Study Committee Resolution

Five Georgia Senators, including Senator Carden Summers (l.), introduced a resolution for a gambling study committee that would look at the issues of not only sports betting, but casinos...

Published April 3, 2023