Maine Lawmakers Look at Expanded Gaming

Maine lawmakers are looking to take the approval of casinos out of the hands of the initiative process and put it under the control of the state government. They...

Published April 27, 2015

Rhode Island Casino Gets Hotel OK

Twin River casino in Rhode Island got the OK to build a hotel adjacent to the casino when Governor Gina Raimondo (l.) signed the bill. At the same time,...

Published April 27, 2015

Caesars Seeks More Time for Plan

Caesars Entertainment has asked the judge in its bankruptcy case for an additional six months to file its reorganization plan, citing the complexity of the case.

Published April 27, 2015

Texas Legislature Awash In Gambling Bills

Numerous Texas lawmakers have sponsored a variety of gambling bills that have little chance of becoming law, due to a budget surplus and conservative leanings. One measure that eventually...

Published April 27, 2015

Re-elected Emanuel Revisits Chicago Casino

Re-elected as Chicago's mayor, Rahm Emanuel (l.) has revived the issue of a casino in the city, which analysts said could generate $445 million annual tax revenue plus $100...

Published April 27, 2015

Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal Still Battling Union

The owners of Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal have asked a judge to penalize the city’s main casino workers union for waging “economic warfare” against the casino. Officials said...

Published April 27, 2015

No Smoking Allowed In Harrah’s New Orleans

Harrah's New Orleans put out the no smoking signs at midnight, April 22, when the city's smoking ban began. Bars, hotels, workplaces, private clubs, stores and other public places...

Published April 27, 2015

Iowa Approves Move To Land For Isle

Isle of Capri's plans for a $60 million, 82,000 square foot land-based casino in Bettendorf, Iowa recently were approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Construction will start...

Published April 27, 2015

Tennessee Gambling Bill Moving Forward

It's been decades since Tennessee lawmakers considered a casino gambling bill. But state Rep. Jason Powell's measure, allowing casino gambling, passed out the subcommittee where it was introduced and...

Published April 27, 2015

Ohio Racino Begins $70M Upgrade

The ThistleDown Racino in Ohio last week commenced its $70 million upgrade. In the offing are 1,000 parking spaces, more dining and a new lounge.

Published April 27, 2015

West Virginia Casino Group Switches Loyalties

During the 2014 elections, the casino-backed group West Virginia First gave $431,400 to Democratic candidates. But following Republicans gains, West Virginia First aligned itself with the Republican-friendly Go West...

Published April 27, 2015

Moody Blues For Gaming

Moody's Investors Service released a report which does not shed good light on the future of regional casinos. The report cited the main demographic aging, and the younger generation...

Published April 27, 2015

Pennsylvania Racino Developer Seeks More Time

Endeka Entertainment is asking for an additional six months to find a new partner for its Lawrence Downs racino project after the pullout of Penn National.

Published April 27, 2015

MGM Shall be Lifted, Evercore

After a lengthy proposal from investment firm Land and Buildings, which suggested MGM Resorts International split and form a REIT, MGM has partnered with investment bank Evercore, who will...

Published April 27, 2015

Indiana Legislators At Odds Over Live Dealers

The Indiana House's version of HB 1540 would allow live dealers at the state's two racinos immediately. The Senate would prohibit them until 2021. Meanwhile, bill sponsors state Rep....

Published April 27, 2015

Railroad Pass to be Updated, but Only Physically

The 83-year old Railroad Pass casino in Henderson, Nevada has a new owner, and will soon have some other new features, but not a new identity.

Published April 27, 2015

Atlantic City Approves Boardwalk Projects, Lighting

The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved a number of projects to spruce up the city and the city’s Boardwalk, including new lighting to offset the effects...

Published April 27, 2015

Sands Bethlehem Opens New Jersey Office

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem has opened an office in a suburb of Atlantic City for the sole purpose of raiding New Jersey casinos for their high-end business.

Published April 27, 2015

Tropicana Atlantic City Readies $50 Million Upgrade

Atlantic City’s Tropicana casino is preparing to unveil nearly $50 million in upgrades that includes a Boardwalk light show, a new casino floor and hotel rooms and a state-of-the...

Published April 27, 2015

Wyoming Legislators Studying Gambling

Several Wyoming lawmakers are studying gambling in the state in advance of the 2016 legislative session. Some of the subjects being reviewed include establishing a gambling commission, growth of...

Published April 27, 2015