Resorts AC Sued Over Theft Indictment

An Ohio man has filed a civil rights complaint against the owner of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City over his failed prosecution for an alleged computer theft involving...

Published August 3, 2015

No Relief in Delaware

Delaware’s Dover Downs (l.) predicted more cost-cutting measures, possibly including layoffs, after state lawmakers adjourned without passing any financial aid measures.

Published August 3, 2015

County Considers Maryland Live! Hotel Plan

Maryland’s Anne Arundel County could soon issue bonds for up to $22.5 million to finance a hotel and conference center adjacent to the Maryland Live! casino.

Published August 3, 2015

Records Released In Alabama Case

Thousands of pages of previously sealed court records recently were released regarding the 2011 federal corruption case in Alabama, in which two casino owners, two sitting state senators, two...

Published August 3, 2015

Seventh Puerto Rico Hotel Casino Closes

The casino at the Condado Plaza Hilton in Puerto Rico recently closed after 40 years. It's the seventh casino closure in five years on the island which is struggling...

Published August 3, 2015

New Jersey Casino Regulators Misused State Cars

A New Jersey state audit has found that gaming regulators in the state were using state cars to commute to work, a violation of state rules. The audit recommends...

Published August 3, 2015

Two Niagara Falls, Two Economic Results

Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ontario and Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, New York have taken different paths economically. The Ontario operation spurred billions of dollars in new...

Published August 3, 2015

Churchill Downs Will Demolish Calder Grandstand

Following the demolition of 1,400 stalls in April, the grandstand at Churchill Downs' Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida--now called Calder Casino—will be torn down in December, said...

Published August 3, 2015

Harrah’s New Orleans Revenue Down

New Orleans' citywide indoor smoking ban, which began April 22, is to blame for Harrah's New Orleans' revenue decline of $9.2 million, or 30 percent, to $20.7 million in...

Published August 3, 2015

Illinois Gaming Board Revokes Video Gaming License

The Illinois Gaming Board recently voted unanimously to revoke the video gambling license of convicted felon John Conforti, owner of Mr. C's Family Restaurant in Chicago. Meanwhile, Governor Bruce...

Published August 3, 2015

Retail Project to Spruce AC Boardwalk

A new retail project in a central space on the Atlantic City Boardwalk will add space for 16 new retail outlets, which are being plugged to national retail chains.

Published August 3, 2015

Iowa Unions Protesting At Rhythm City

In Davenport, Iowa, members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 are protesting at the construction site of the $110 million land-based Rhythm City Casino, claiming they...

Published August 3, 2015

Dotty’s Employees Win Class Action Lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Dotty’s employees will see them $375,000 richer. The court filing stated that employees were required to cover for shortfalls in the till...

Published August 3, 2015

Atlantic City Hotels Settle with Feds on Disability Act

Five Atlantic City hotels that allegedly were not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act have reached settlements with federal officials.

Published August 3, 2015

Regulators approve Golden Gaming & Railroad Pass

The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the merger between Golden Gaming and Lakes Entertainment, as well as Joe DiSimone Jr. being granted a license to run the Railroad Pass...

Published August 3, 2015

Atlantic City Nabs Anime Convention

Atlantic City has scored another major convention in its drive to become a more convention-friendly resort. The city’s convention center will host a major Japanese anime convention for the...

Published August 3, 2015

Caesars Lawsuits Can Go Forward

The judge in the bankruptcy case of Caesars Entertainment’s largest operating unit has ruled that lawsuits against the operator can go forward during the case, threatening the company’s restructuring...

Published July 27, 2015

Massachusetts Casino Developer Drops Out

The casino landscape in Southeastern Massachusetts underwent a massive earthquake last week as KG Urban abruptly pulled out of its proposal to build a casino resort in New Bedford...

Published July 27, 2015

Merati: SB445 Opens Nevada Books to International Markets

A sports betting bill that allows financiers to invest in the sports betting business will provide liquidity to make sports betting a truly viable business in the state of...

Published July 27, 2015

MGM Resorts Scouting Atlanta

MGM Resorts International officials recently toured property in downtown Atlanta as a possible location for a proposed $1 billion casino-resort, possibly at Turner Field (l.) in downtown Atlanta. Gambling...

Published July 27, 2015