Deadwood Debuts Craps, Roulette, and Keno

Craps, roulette and keno debuted at 8 a.m., July 1 at casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota. Voters approved the games in the November 2014 election. Mike Rodman, executive director...

Published July 6, 2015

Major Non-Gaming Attraction Opens in Atlantic City

Atlantic City welcomed the opening of the Playground, a $52 million remake of the former Pier Shops at Caesars mall that has transformed the retail space into an entertainment...

Published July 6, 2015

24/7 Cocktails Coming To Cripple Creek

In mid-July, patrons at Cripple Creek casinos will be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages round-the-clock. Currently cocktails are not allowed to be served between 2-7 a.m. But new legislation...

Published July 6, 2015

Smaller is Better in Kansas

The $70 million Kansas Crossing project was selected in a 5-2 vote by the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board to develop a casino in the state's southeast gaming...

Published June 29 2015

Alabama Casino Victorious; Legislature May Ignore Gaming

VictoryLand Casino (l.), shut down after a raid by Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange in 2013, recently won a victory in circuit court when Judge William Shashy ruled the...

Published June 29 2015

New Jersey Senate Passes Atlantic City Rescue Bills

The New Jersey State Senate has passed a package of bills designed to shore up Atlantic City’s municipal and school budgets and create a set tax payment for resort...

Published June 29 2015

Caesars Bankruptcy Trial Delayed

The judge in the bankruptcy case of Caesars Entertainment’s largest operating unit has delayed the trial that will rule on the operator’s reorganization until October.

Published June 29 2015

AGA Promotes ‘Gaming Votes’ Initiative

American Gaming Association President and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Freeman recently met with other gaming leaders in the key electoral state of Iowa to promote the AGA's "Gaming Votes"...

Published June 29 2015

Illinois Strip Malls Could House Casinos

Strip malls in Crestwood and Hometown, Illinois could become "gambling malls" with mini-casinos located in the storefronts. Developer David Miltenberger of Lucky Duck Entertainment LLC of St. Louis is...

Published June 29 2015

Senate Seeks to Study Problem Gaming at Military Bases

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (l.) wants to do something about problem gambling on overseas military bases, where the Department of Defense is oftentimes the “House” operating a total of...

Published June 29 2015

Fasy: Bill Gives Delaware Casinos ‘Fighting Chance’

Bill Fasy (l.), the president of the Delaware Park racino, used an op-ed piece to urge lawmakers to pass a bill to lower taxes and fees on the beleaguered...

Published June 29 2015

Ohio High Court to Hear Racino Challenge

The Ohio Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in a case that challenges the right of Governor John Kasich (l.) to deploy slot machines at the state’s seven racetracks....

Published June 29 2015

Atlantic City Tries Again To Attract Smaller Casinos

New Jersey legislators are trying to rework a law that allowed for two “boutique” casinos in Atlantic. Despite the bill’s passage in 2011, no smaller casinos were built. Legislators...

Published June 29 2015

New York Towns Consider Casino Designs

Wishing to move forward with the proposed $425 million Lago Resort & Casino in Seneca County, New York, the town of Tyre and developers Wilmorite filed a lawsuit in...

Published June 29 2015

Puerto Rico Could Legalize Slots Outside Casinos

Facing a debt of $72 billion, the junk-rated commonwealth of Puerto Rico is considering drastic actions—including legalizing and taxing black-market slot machines found in grocery stores and other retailers....

Published June 29 2015

Poll: Majority of New Jersey Residents Against Expanding Casinos

As New Jersey politicians debate expanding casinos outside of Atlantic City and listen to pitches for new multi-million casino projects, they may be overlooking and important fact—polls keep showing...

Published June 29 2015

Casinos and Players Against IRS Proposal

A recent proposal from the IRS would see players have to fill out tax reports for any slot machine win of $600 or higher, down from the current threshold...

Published June 29 2015

Deadwood Casinos Get Life

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will see the bill they drafted to allow for keno, craps and roulette on gaming floors in action starting July 1. Currently, only...

Published June 29 2015

Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Gets Another Chance

In Minnesota, state Rep. Phyllis Kahn (l.) again sponsored a measure legalizing sports betting in Minnesota. Kahn, who unsuccessfully proposed a similar bill in 2013, said, “To think we...

Published June 29 2015

Hockey in Las Vegas a Growing Possibility

The National Hockey League Board of Governors has given approval for the NHL to accept applications as part of the formal expansion process. The NHL has not yet decided...

Published June 29 2015