Wynn Alleges Conflict on Land Deal

Elaine Wynn (l.) has inadvertently given fuel to the fire in regards to the argument Wynn Resorts is using against her. It has surfaced that her nephew, Andrew Pascal,...

Published March 30, 2015

One Is the Loneliest Number in New York

While bidding has begun in the Southern Tier for a fourth state casino license, there is currently only one contender, Tioga Downs. The Montreign project (l.) in Sullivan County...

Published March 30, 2015

Louisiana Lawmakers Await Smoking Ban Data

A Louisiana legislative committee delayed voting on the state's $3.6 million annual contract with the city of New Orleans until it receives a report on the impact of the...

Published March 30, 2015

Trump Casinos Fined in New Jersey

Trump Entertainment Resorts has been fined by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for not notifying the state about a customer assault. The company also has to pay...

Published March 30, 2015

West Virginia To Study Racing, Gambling

In light of increased competition in other states, a select committee of West Virginia lawmakers will undertake a comprehensive study of horse and dog racing and report back to...

Published March 30, 2015

Borgata Sues Atlantic City Over Borrowing

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has filed suit against Atlantic City to block the resort from borrowing $43 million to repay a state loan. President Tom Balance (l.) contends...

Published March 30, 2015

Nevada Lottery A Long Shot

It is surprising to many that in a state built around games of chance, there is no lottery. Assemblyman Harvey Munford (l.) has written legislation, that if passed, would...

Published March 30, 2015

Resort Fees Challenged in Vegas

After countless people have complained about hotel resort fees on the Las Vegas Strip, one man has decided to take his battle to court, claiming the Palazzo (l.) hid...

Published March 30, 2015

Mississippi Company Back With New Plan

After missing the Mississippi Gaming Commission's April 1 deadline to prove it had proper financial backing, Rotate Black officials said the company has been restructured, financing is in place...

Published March 30, 2015

Legal Poker Room Debuts In Austin

Sam Von Kennel says he found a way to open a legal poker room, the Texas Card House, in Austin: All of the money players gamble leaves with winners...

Published March 30, 2015

Borgata Inaugurates Skill in AC

The Borgata’s promotional basketball free-throw competition could be the first of many skill-based games introduced by casinos in Atlantic City.

Published March 30, 2015

Texas Lawmakers File Gambling Bills

Texas lawmakers have filed bills to establish a gaming commission; allow gambling at resort areas, horse racetracks and cities with 675,000 or more population; open casinos in order to...

Published March 23, 2015

New England Gaming Arms Race is Off and Running

Money and market share are the prizes in a casino “arms race” that has erupted in New England as some states built casinos and other states contemplate building casinos...

Published March 23, 2015

New Jersey Sports-Betting Law Goes Before Appeals Court

New Jersey argued for its latest sports betting law before a federal appeals court in a lively exchange with a three-judge panel. The state is trying to get around...

Published March 23, 2015

Love and Marriage, Wynn Style

The continuing saga surrounding Elaine Wynn and Wynn Resorts Ltd. has intensified, with the company releasing a proxy statement citing why she is not the best fit for the...

Published March 23, 2015

Illinois Expanded Gambling Bill Moving Forward

An expanded gambling bill that would allow five new casinos, including the city of Chicago, recently was assigned to the Illinois House Executive Committee for review. Hopes are pinned...

Published March 23, 2015

Massachusetts Casino Developer, City, Reach Agreement

It came down to the wire, however the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts and KG Urban Enterprises, that wants to build a casino resort there, have come to a...

Published March 23, 2015

Maryland Eyes Gaming Tax Hike

Casino operators in Maryland are protesting a bill that would raise the state’s tax on table game revenues by 10 percent in reaction to casinos removing slot machines.

Published March 23, 2015

Pennsylvania Casinos Oppose VLTs

A group of Pennsylvania casino operators have written a letter urging lawmakers to avoid any expansion of casino-style gambling—mainly, VLTs in bars.

Published March 23, 2015

Icahn Gets Approval to Take Over Taj Mahal; A.C. Unions Picket

Billionaire Carl Icahn (l.) has received approval in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to proceed with a takeover of Trump Entertainment and the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. That immediately...

Published March 23, 2015