Atlantic City Mayors Job Placement Program finds 70 Jobs

A program to help displaced casino workers in Atlantic City has found jobs for 70 people in less than a month, with many re-entering the city’s casino industry.

Published June 1, 2015

Land & Buildings Ends Fight With MGM

The proposal from Land & Buildings Investment Management, which would see MGM Resorts International vacate four board chairs, has come to an end after the company received heavy opposition...

Published May 25, 2015

Tribe Challenges Multi-Player Machines at Massachusetts’s First Casino

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts has challenged the legality of some of the machines that will be deployed at the Plainridge Park Casino (l.) when it opens next...

Published May 25, 2015

Kansas Senate Approves Lower Racino Taxes

The Woodlands racetrack in Kansas City, Kansas could reopen thanks to the state Senate's 24-12 vote to lower gaming taxes to 22 percent. The track closed in 2008 after...

Published May 25, 2015

Vegas Appealing More to Foreign Visitors

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said 20 percent of all tourists are international in Las Vegas, and has plans of raising that number to 30 percent in...

Published May 25, 2015

Deadwood Offering Keno, Craps, Roulette July 1

With dealers just about trained and a legislative committee set to give final rules approval, casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota will be ready for keno, craps and roulette July...

Published May 25, 2015

Pence Passes Two, Vetoes One

Two gambling-related bills became law in Indiana without Governor Mike Pence's signature. He let pass a bill allowing riverboat casinos to move onto land, and another that helps the...

Published May 25, 2015

Illinois Video Gambling Generates $355 Million

Since video gambling terminals went live in Illinois in fall 2012, they have generated $355 million in state and local tax revenue, according to a report by the Illinois...

Published May 25, 2015

Trop AC Celebrates Renovation

Tropicana Atlantic City held a Boardwalk bash to celebrate completion of a $50 million renovation project creating new suites, casino areas and a state-of-the-art fitness center (l.).

Published May 25, 2015

Philly Investors Save Pennsylvania Racino Project

Philadelphia “Tomato King” Joseph Procacci has agreed to rescue the Lawrence County racino project abandoned recently by Penn National Gaming as its owner was granted a licensing extension.

Published May 25, 2015

Caesars Creditors Appeal Bankruptcy Venue

A committee of unsecured creditors appointed in Caesars Entertainment’s bankruptcy case has asked a federal judge to validate an involuntary bankruptcy petition.

Published May 25, 2015

Land Back on Vegas Market

The parcel of land which was to feature the Las Ramblas resort, is back on the market, and has a chance of finally getting off the ground, a decade...

Published May 25, 2015

Renovation, Expansion Proceeding At Hialeah

The $60 million expansion project at historic Hialeah Park Racing & Casino is moving forward with the recent opening of the Kings Court VIP Poker Room, which now offers...

Published May 25, 2015

Change That Station

Station Casinos received tentative approval from the Gaming Control Board to be treated like other casinos with private owners. The Nevada Gaming Commission will decide May 28 on a...

Published May 25, 2015

Biloxi Overcomes Katrina, Oil Spill, Economy

Biloxi, Mississippi was the third-largest gambling market in the U.S. when Hurricane Katrina hit in September 2005. Now, having survived the storm, followed by the BP oil spill and...

Published May 25, 2015

Deutsche Bank: New Jersey Should Expand Casinos

A report from the Deutsche Bank—by gaming analyst Andrew Zarnett (l.)—says New Jersey should break Atlantic City’s casino monopoly in the state and allow casinos in northern New Jersey....

Published May 25, 2015

Reno Non-Gaming Hotels Growing at Unprecedented Rate

The growing trend these days in Reno is non-gaming hotels, which have grown at a startling rate.

Published May 25, 2015

Gaming More Than Blip On Nevada’s Legislative Radar

Several bills have appeared in the most recent Nevada legislative committee, even though gaming has not been the top priority. Funding education has taken front seat, although some gaming...

Published May 25, 2015

Atlantic City to Form Economic Development Corporation

Atlantic City will form a non-profit corporation to spur economic development. The corporation is modeled on one formed in New Brunswick New Jersey that brought $1.8 million in projects...

Published May 25, 2015

South Carolina Supreme Court Hears ‘Uncharted’ Case

Lauren Proctor lost $700,000 playing illegal video poker at two South Carolina restaurants. A state court upheld her right to sue to recoup the money. But the two restaurants...

Published May 25, 2015