Illinois Lawmakers Move Gambling Bill

Illinois lawmakers will address state Senator Terry Link's SB 1382 this summer, allowing a Chicago-owned casino, four others in the Chicago area and smaller "satellite" casinos. Meanwhile SB 777,...

Published June 8, 2015

Good News, Bad News for Caesars

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has given Caesars Entertainment until November to submit a reorganization plan for its largest unit, but a District Court judge’s ruling could unravel part of...

Published June 8, 2015

No Lottery, Casinos For Alabama

A measure allowing voters decide if they wanted a lottery and racinos died in the Alabama Senate. Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh proposed the constitutional amendment to help...

Published June 8, 2015

Slots OK At Florida Racetrack Affects Other Counties

The First District Court of Appeals' recent ruling that slots be allowed at Gretna Racing in Gadsden County, Florida, could impact the five other counties where voters have approved...

Published June 8, 2015

Paragon Gets Final Approval for Westgate

In less than a month after the Riviera closed, gaming operator Paragon Gaming will move across the street to run the Westgate Las Vegas.

Published June 8, 2015

Atlantic City’s Bally’s Wild Wild West Goes for Budget Conscious

Atlantic City’s Bally’s Wild Wild West casino (l.)—owned by Caesars Entertainment—has announced a new plan to target budget-conscious visitors. A $3 million renovation of part of the casino floor...

Published June 8, 2015

Atlantic City Developer Gives Progress Report

Bart Blatstein (l.) invited reporters to view the progress of “The Playground,” to open July 4 at the former site of the Pier at Caesars, and to announce dining...

Published June 8, 2015

Support in Rhode Island House for Transferring Casino License

Support is building for approving of the license transfer from New Grand slots parlor in Newport to Twin River, which purchased the rival casino several months ago. The transfer...

Published June 8, 2015

Straub Talks Revel, Might Sell

Developer Glen Straub (l.), who bought Atlantic City’s Revel casino, talked about a number of plans for the casino recently that in his usual cryptic way contradicted previous statements...

Published June 8, 2015

Las Vegas Casinos Promote Sustainability

Las Vegas casinos have continued to partake in business practices that help the environment and promote sustainability. Some anti-gambling parties, however, feel this is not enough.

Published June 8, 2015

Showboat Deal Leads to Call for Tighter Oversight of Atlantic City Casinos

The bungled sale of Atlantic City’s Showboat casino has led to a call for tighter oversight of casinos in New Jersey. In the sale, Caesars Entertainment knew the property...

Published June 8, 2015

Ohio Gaming Grows at Expense of Neighbors says Report

Ohio’s gaming revenues have been growing dramatically now that all seven of its racinos and four casino resorts are online. The growth appears to be at the expense of...

Published June 8, 2015

Kansas Developers Make Their Case

The three developers competing to build a state-owned casino in Kansas' Southeast Gaming Zone recently made presentations to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board, the panel that will...

Published June 8, 2015

April Showers Cash in Nevada

The numbers are in for Nevada in April, and overall, they look quite positive, particularly in Downtown Las Vegas (l.). Some areas showed dips in gaming revenue, but overall,...

Published June 8, 2015

Iowa Commissioners Review Hard Rock

Although the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City, Iowa opened last August, Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Chairman Jeff Lamberti only recently visited the $128 million facility....

Published June 8, 2015

Las Vegas May Go Underground

A 15-point plan for transportation improvements has been unveiled by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. The improvements would take anywhere from one to 20 years to be...

Published June 8, 2015

Authorities Crack Down on Underground Casinos in South Texas

In the little border town of Falfurrias, Texas, hundreds of law enforcement officials recently raided a dozen illegal casinos that attracted hundreds of daily visitors. The casinos' gambling machines...

Published June 8, 2015

Big Changes Upstream For Rivers Casino

Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh has proposed a plan to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board which would see the addition of a $50 million hotel to the property. Meanwhile, workers...

Published June 8, 2015

Tunica Gaming Strong Despite Harrah’s Closure

Although Harrah's Casino Hotel (l.) in Tunica closed last year the gaming industry there is "vibrant," said Tunica County Administrator Michael Thompson. Most of the 1,300 Harrah's employees found...

Published June 8, 2015

Utah Machines to Face Gambling Probe

Machines which can be found inside gas stations and convenience stores in parts of Utah are under investigation for which some feel cross the lines into gambling.

Published June 8, 2015