MGM Makes Moves in Reno

Eldorado Resorts has bought MGM Resorts International’s two properties in Reno, the Circus Circus Reno, and MGM’s 50 percent stack in the Silver Legacy (l.). The purchase will cost...

Published July 13, 2015

Gural Stands Alone in New York Bidding

When New York re-opened up its bidding process for a potential additional casino license, people thought a few bidders would step forward. Instead, only Jeff Gural and his Tioga...

Published July 13, 2015

VictoryLand Wants Machines, Cash Returned

VictoryLand Casino in Macon County, Alabama filed a motion in circuit court requesting the state give back 1,615 electronic bingo machines and $263,000 in cash seized in a 2013...

Published July 13, 2015

Kansas Crossing Construction Commences

Within hours of the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission's vote, construction began on the Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg. The $70 million state-owned development in the southeast gaming zone...

Published July 13, 2015

North Jersey Casino Referendum All But Dead for 2015

More New Jersey politicians are conceding that there is almost no chance that referendum to allow casino outside of Atlantic City will be put before voters in 2015. That...

Published July 13, 2015

Golden Gaming, Lakes Entertainment Finalize Merger

Nevada Gaming Board approval will be the final step in the merger of Golden Gaming and Lakes Entertainment. The new Golden Entertainment will operate Rocky Gap Casino Resort in...

Published July 13, 2015

Maryland Casinos Offer Smoking Terraces

In response to customers' requests and to compete with casinos in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, two of Maryland's five casinos--Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore (l.) and soon Rocky Gap Casino...

Published July 13, 2015

MGM Resorts Researching Atlanta Casino

MGM Resorts International reportedly is researching developing a $1 billion casino resort in downtown Atlanta, one of the few major metro areas in the U.S. without Las Vegas-style gambling....

Published July 13, 2015

Court Affirms Borgata Atlantic City Tax Win

A New Jersey Appeals Court has affirmed a ruling that will net the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City about $63 million in overpaid taxes and interest....

Published July 13, 2015

Trying to Connect the Dotty’s In Vegas

The local tavern gaming chain Dotty’s (l.) was denied a permanent gaming license at a new facility, but instead received a four-month temporary license. City Council has debated about...

Published July 13, 2015

WSOP Draws 6,420 for Final Event, $60 million Prize Pool

The World Series of Poker has drawn 6,420 for its Main Event with a $60 million prize pool. Due to a changed payout schedule, the $7.6 million first prize...

Published July 13, 2015

Casino at Hialeah Park Gets Big Loan

Wells Fargo Gaming Capital has agreed to provide a $30 million load to the legendary Florida racetrack, Hialeah Park (l.). The quarterhorse racetrack is adding a casino after years...

Published July 13, 2015

Caesars Accused of Price Gouging on Parking in Atlantic City – Again

The opening of a new entertainment complex across from Caesars Atlantic City prompted a predictable response from the casino. Caesars raised parking fees at its parking garage to $30....

Published July 13, 2015

Southern Nevada Tourism Committee Formed

A committee has been formed by Governor Brian Sandoval (l.) to oversee projects related to tourism in Southern Nevada. The committee consists of eleven members and will submit a...

Published July 13, 2015

Taj Mahal Atlantic City Workers Go Without Health Coverage

A survey by Atlantic City’s largest casino workers union found that hundreds of workers at the Taj Mahal casino are without health insurance. A bankruptcy judge allowed Trump Entertainment...

Published July 13, 2015

Mississippi Choctaws To Add Table Games

Recently re-elected Mississippi Choctaw Chief Phyllis Anderson (l.) has big plans for the tribe's casino operations, including bringing table games to the Bok Homa Casino in Heidelberg, opening a...

Published July 13, 2015

California Supremes Equate Online Sweepstakes With Slots

The California Supreme Court has effectively shut down sweepstakes games in the state by equating them with slot machines. Since it is illegal for any other than Indian tribes...

Published July 6, 2015

Caesars CEO Frissora Takes Over; 2008 Buyout Questioned

As Mark Frissora (l.) officially assumed the position of chief executive officer of Caesars Entertainment, the operator wants a bankruptcy judge to examine its 2008 equity buyout.

Published July 6, 2015

Opening of First Massachusetts Casino Attracts Visitors, Revenue

The Plainridge Park Casino (l.), the first casino to open in Massachusetts, attracted 10,000 visitors for its first night. Due to the delays faced by another casino, the MGM...

Published July 6, 2015

Politicians: No Expansion Vote in NJ This Year

A possible referendum to expand gaming in New Jersey is dead for this year, according to Atlantic City state Senator James Whelan (l.). Northern New Jersey politicians want to...

Published July 6, 2015