World Series of Poker to Break Records, Says Organizers

With live poker declining ever since the infamous “Black Friday” some four years ago, the World Series of Poker has some tricks up its sleeve to bring in numbers...

Published May 18, 2015

Detroit Casino Revenue Rose In April

The three casinos in Detroit posted a 7.4 percent revenue increase in April 2015 compared to April 2014, and year-to-date revenue rose 5.9 percent through April. MGM Grand Detroit...

Published May 18, 2015

Las Vegas’ Monte Carlo to Receive Potential Facelift

With the highly anticipated opening of the Park (l.) and the MGM-AEG arena next spring, MGM Resorts International may give the Monte Carlo a facelift to match the current...

Published May 18, 2015

Despite Casino Loss, Arapahoe Park Maintaining

Colorado voters said no to a casino at Arapahoe Park racetrack in Aurora last November. The track is owned by Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide Holdings, which operates a...

Published May 18, 2015

Harrah’s New Orleans Can’t Cut Staff

Expecting to lose revenue due to a citywide smoking ban that took effect April 22, Harrah's New Orleans asked Louisiana lawmakers to allow it to lose 400 jobs through...

Published May 18, 2015

New Jersey Pols Debate Casino Referendum Timing

A referendum to allow casinos to be built in Northern New Jersey was expected to go before voters this year, but now there’s a move led by Senate President...

Published May 18, 2015

If the Washoe Fits

A travel plaza is set to break ground just south of Gardnerville, Nevada, on Washoe land. There are plans for an $8 million gaming expansion on the property eventually,...

Published May 18, 2015

Ohio Racinos Now Beating Casinos in Revenue

The trend continues for Ohio’s seven racinos, which only offer slot machines, to beat its four casino resorts, which offer slots and table games. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park...

Published May 18, 2015

Gulfstream Park An Entertainment Destination

A towering statue of Pegasus battling a dragon greets visitors to Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida—one of the many changes that have taken place there since its 1939...

Published May 18, 2015

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Falls in April

Atlantic City’s eight casinos saw a decline in revenue of 3 percent for April. Overall, the city’s casino revenue was down 16 percent counting the revenue from three casinos...

Published May 18, 2015

Wynn, Sands Want Out of NV Energy

Wynn Las Vegas and Las Vegas Sands Corp. are looking to a 2001 law to leave NV Energy, for more cost efficient forms of power.

Published May 18, 2015

Tarheel Gambling Gets Sticky

The popular sweepstakes cafes in North Carolina, will cease gambling activities after US Attorney Thomas Walker reached a deal with software developers.

Published May 18, 2015

Aransas Queen Casino Starts Cruising

Despite a rain delay, the Aransas Queen Casino is now offering gambling cruises out of Aransas Pass, Texas. The vessel holds 300 passengers and offers more than 200 slots...

Published May 18, 2015

Las Vegas Ready for Summer

Off the heels of a successful 2014 summer ad campaign, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has released its 2015 summer campaign, hitting several forms of media, to...

Published May 18, 2015

Stockton University Tried to Buy Atlantic Club Casino Before Showboat

New Jersey’s Stockton University attempted to purchase the closed Atlantic Club casino (l.) in Atlantic City, before it made an offer for the closed Showboat casino. The university wants...

Published May 18, 2015

SLS Gets Financial Relief

After continual under-performance, SLS Las Vegas has found relief in the form of a refinancing deal.

Published May 18, 2015

Stations First Quarter Anything but Stationary

Station Casinos continue to do well in the local Las Vegas market, as the quarter showed an increase in gaming, food and beverage and hotel revenue across the board.

Published May 18, 2015

Atlantic City Plans Beach Concerts

After two successful free beach concerts last summer, Atlantic City will fund two more concerts for August as part of a $1.3 million summer entertainment line-up. While last summer’s...

Published May 18, 2015

Penn REIT Talks to Pinnacle

Pinnacle Entertainment has confirmed it is in talks with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. for a possible sale of its real estate assets, including the L’Auberge casino in Baton...

Published May 11, 2015

Indiana Gaming Bill Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature

Indiana Governor Mike Pence (l.) allowed HB 1540, a bill that would permit the state's riverboat casinos to move ashore, to become law without his signature. Some casino operators...

Published May 11, 2015