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

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