Las Vegas Convention Center Isn’t the Only One

Mandalay Bay Convention Center is in the middle of a $66 million expansion which will see an addition 350,00 square feet of exhibit space in addition to 900 underground...

Published April 13, 2015

New York, New VLT Policy

A policy has been approved in New York which will see an expansion of video lottery terminals. The expansion would introduce more skill-based games into the state.

Published April 13, 2015

Atlantic City’s Convention Hotel Looks to Refinance

The Atlantic City Sheraton is the city’s convention center hotel, but has never enjoyed a major influx of convention guests. Officials hope the latest push to bring more conventions...

Published April 13, 2015

Chinese Theme Dominates Resorts World Las Vegas

After years of the Las Vegas Strip building resorts which shied away from the themes of the 70's and 80's, Resorts World will have a Chinese theme dominating their...

Published April 13, 2015

Cleveland’s ThistleDown Racino Readies Simulcasting

As Cleveland’s ThistleDown Racino prepares for live racing, the facility has also launched a full schedule of simulcasting for the first time in four months. A dispute over simulcast...

Published April 13, 2015

Wynn Hits a Massachusetts Wall

Environmental clearances have proven to be the Achilles Heel of the Everett casino planned by Wynn Resorts (l.). A state official has ruled that the project needs to do...

Published April 13, 2015

Florida Casino Plan Scrapped

Governor Rick Scott (l.) wants to make sure the Seminoles are not going to be left behind in any deal to expand gaming in the Sunshine State, as that...

Published April 13, 2015

MGM Breaks Ground in Maryland

MGM Resorts International held the official groundbreaking for the MGM National Harbor mega-resort on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C. The project is just one of several for...

Published April 6, 2015

Pier at Caesars ‘Playground’ Unveiled

Developer Bart Blatstein has revealed his plan to transform his recently purchased Pier Shops at Caesars mall into a live-entertainment and dining center called “The Playground.”

Published April 6, 2015

Mass Gaming Commission Asked to Obey Law

Two residents of New Bedford, Massachusetts fear that the state Gaming Commission is getting set to pass their region by for a casino license. The residents, both attorneys, have...

Published April 6, 2015

Caesars, Top Lenders Close to Deal

Caesars Entertainment is close to reaching agreement with top lenders on the restructuring plan for its largest operating unit.

Published April 6, 2015

Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky Plan Gaming Drives

Three southern states that currently lack gaming are considering legalization. Georgia lawmakers left the capital without voting on a measure to allow casino and horseracing gambling. But state Rep....

Published April 6, 2015

Icahn Becomes Embroiled in Another Atlantic City Fight

Billionaire Carl Icahn is already a hated man in Atlantic City as he struggles through a difficult bankruptcy acquisition of the Trump Taj Mahal, but now he’s also getting...

Published April 6, 2015

Kansas Casino Plans Moving Forward

If, on April 15, the Kansas Lottery Commission awards contracts to the three investors competing for a gaming license in the state's southeast gaming zone, commissioners will visit the...

Published April 6, 2015

Penn National Backs Out of Pennsylvania Racino Deal

Penn National Gaming is withdrawing from its management deal for a planned racino in Western Pennsylvania, citing market saturation and a soft economy.

Published April 6, 2015

Florida House, Senate Pursuing Different Paths

In Florida, House subcommittee is considering state Rep. Dana Young's (l.) expansive bill to allow two destination casinos and lower the parimutuel tax rate, among other provisions. The Senate...

Published April 6, 2015

Atlantic City Still Waiting on Casino Tax Plan

As a plan in the New Jersey state legislature to have Atlantic City casinos pay a set payment in lieu of taxes for 15 years continues to stall, the...

Published April 6, 2015

Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Tax Promotional Casino Credits

Because Ohio’s casinos did not turn out to be as profitable as advertised, a state senator, Bill Coley, has introduced a bill to tax promotional credits to get some...

Published April 6, 2015

Indiana Senate Considers Casino Measure

The Indiana House recently passed legislation allowing land-based casinos and live dealers at racinos. The Senate version also would allow live racino dealers—but not until 2021. Lawmakers said the...

Published April 6, 2015

Nevada Numbers Link Tourism, Gaming

With all sorts of numbers to gauge success by, how does one exactly do that for such a diverse industry as gaming? With each passing year, numbers are tied...

Published April 6, 2015