VictoryLand Seeks Slot Return, Poarch Seeks Gaming Monopoly

On August 4, Montgomery County Circuit Judge William A. Shashy will hear Alabama's appeal of his June ruling that the state was "cherrypicking" when it closed VictoryLand Casino (l.,...

Published July 27, 2015

Ruffin Purchases Kansas City’s Woodlands

Following the Kansas Senate's passage of a bill allowing the Woodlands racetrack in Kansas City, closed since 2008, to offer horseracing and slots, Wichita native Phil Ruffin (l.), owner...

Published July 27, 2015

MGM Next to Offer Mobile Sports Wagering in Nevada

MGM Resorts International will partner with IGT to create a service to allow for mobile sports wagering. IGT will also create software to link up each player’s M Life...

Published July 27, 2015

Nugget Boosting Louisiana Gaming Revenue

Louisiana gaming regulators said the eight-month-old, $700 million Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles helped boost state gaming revenue in May by 19.3 percent to $179 million—the...

Published July 27, 2015

Some Call for Escape From New York

The Second Circuit Court has sent down a ruling which has temporarily halted construction of the Lago Resort and Casino (l.). The ruling said that the town of Tyre...

Published July 27, 2015

Hard Rock Sioux City Increases Iowa Revenue

For fiscal 2015, Iowa's 18 state-licensed casinos took in $1.42 billion, up $27 million over fiscal 2014, when revenues dropped 4 percent. Officials credit Hard Rock Sioux City, which...

Published July 27, 2015

Hilton Casino in Puerto Rico Closes

The Condado Plaza Hilton in Puerto Rico, which opened in 1975, has closed. The closing marks seven casinos in the past five years to have shuttered their doors.

Published July 27, 2015

Atlantic City Waterpark Plan Gains an Approval

The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved plans to turn the closed Atlantic Club casino in Atlantic City into a family entertainment center and non-casino hotel. Plans...

Published July 27, 2015

Roulette, Keno, Craps Come To Deadwood

On July 1, craps, roulette and keno officially came to casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota. Craps are stirring up the most excitement, said David Schneiter, general manager at Cadillac...

Published July 27, 2015

Study: Illegal Operators Licensed For Illinois Video Gambling

The Illinois Gaming Board issued video gambling licenses to several people associated with crime and illegal gambling, according to a recently Chicago Tribune investigation. Former Gaming Board Chairman Aaron...

Published July 27, 2015

Atlantic City Union Wins Round in Court Against Taj Mahal

A federal judge has ruled that Atlantic City’s main casino workers union did not violate bankruptcy law when it urged event clients of the Taj Mahal to boycott the...

Published July 27, 2015

Cripple Creek Casinos Offer 24/7 Liquor Sales

Casinos in Cripple Creek, Colorado now may offer liquor sales around the clock, following a recent vote of approval by the city council. Police Chief Mike Rulo said he...

Published July 27, 2015

New Jersey Bill Would Lift Showboat Deed Restriction

Legislation scheduled to be introduced in New Jersey would lift conflicting deed restrictions on the closed Showboat casino that has muddled a sale of the property. The bill would...

Published July 27, 2015

Non-Players Can’t Park Free in Cincinnati

It seems non-casino players increasingly were taking advantage of free parking at the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati garage. As a result, people who live in, work in and visit downtown...

Published July 27, 2015

Florida Parimutuel Proposals Draw Complaints

For the third time in three years, a Florida regulatory panel held a hearing on controversial new parimutuel proposals. The bulk of the new rules focus on rodeo-style barrel...

Published July 27, 2015

Downtown Biloxi Development Continues

Interest in development is increasing in downtown Biloxi following last month's opening of the new MGM Park baseball stadium (l.). Barrington Development, which is turning the former Casino Magic...

Published July 27, 2015

New Jersey Sought Takeover of Atlantic City’s Assets

A plan to have the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs takeover Atlantic City’s public assets was floated by the state, including provisions to punish the city if it...

Published July 27, 2015

Illinois Lawmakers Discuss Gaming Revenue

Illinois lawmakers are meeting in Springfield in an overtime session to consider ways to fill the state's critical budget shortfall. Gaming revenue could be "part of a solution," said...

Published July 27, 2015

South Florida Casino Revenue Up 5 Percent

Slot revenue at South Florida's eight pari-mutuels rose 5 percent, from $497 million to $521.6 million, in the recently ended fiscal year. The Isle Casino in Pompano Beach posted...

Published July 27, 2015

Judge Turns Down Illinois Racetrack’s Request

Racetracks owned by John Johnston, among others, lost their bid to not have to pay $80 million to four casinos that were taxed under a conspiracy by the tracks...

Published July 27, 2015