Mayor Signs New Orleans Smoking Ban

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu recently signed an ordinance that will ban smoking of real and electronic cigarettes in bars, stadiums, hotels and gambling halls, including Harrah's (l.) near...

Published February 9, 2015

Maryland Casinos Switch Slots for Tables

Regulators in Maryland have granted permission to the state’s two largest casinos to remove hundreds of slot machines in favor of table games, drawing criticism from lawmakers.

Published February 9, 2015

Outlook Brighter For Regional Operators

Analysts said falling gas prices and increasing consumer confidence could benefit regional casino operators such as Pinnacle Entertainment and Boyd Gaming. Chad Beynon of Macquarie Securities said, "Solid data...

Published February 9, 2015

Long Island Casino Plans Over for Now

After a proposed plan was in place to build to a slot parlor in the vacant Fortunoff building in Westbury, New York, it appears enough opposition was given to...

Published February 9, 2015

Rezoning Could Bring Casino To Georgia

DeKalb County, Georgia commissioners said when they approved a zoning change allowing 400 gambling machines at Panola Slope resort, they did not know one of the partners in the...

Published February 9, 2015

Virginia Senate Committee Kills Casino Bill

Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas' (l.) casino bill once again was killed by the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee. The bill would have established a gaming commission to...

Published February 9, 2015

Centaur’s Brown Supports Indiana Proposal

Jim Brown, president and chief operator officer of Centaur Gaming, recently said House Bill 1540 would help level the playing field for Indiana's casinos. The bill would allow live...

Published February 9, 2015

Kansas City Casinos Optimistic For 2015

Although the five casinos in the Kansas City area lost revenue, casino executives expressed optimism for the remainder of 2015. Tom Cook, general manager at Harrah’s in North Kansas...

Published February 9, 2015

Dissecting Nevada Casino Revenue From 2014

With the Nevada Gaming Abstract out, the numbers are in, and some people are wary of the takeaway. The Strip saw declines in overall gaming revenue, but a 5...

Published February 9, 2015

Atlantic City Pulls Off $12 Million Note Sale

Despite its falling credit rating, Atlantic City has managed to sell $12 million in notes at a reasonable interest rate, according to Mayor Don Guardian. The sale was needed...

Published February 9, 2015

Fantasy Sports Betting Could Become Legal in Iowa

Although about 350,000 Iowans spend $340 million annually on fantasy sports, actually collecting a prize is illegal. State Senator Jeff Danielson, chairman of the Senate State Government Committee, said...

Published February 9, 2015

Sports Books Not So Super on Super Bowl

Sports Books have released the numbers regarding wagering on the Super Bowl, and they are down from last year. Last year's Super Bowl saw $119.4 million wagered, resulting in...

Published February 9, 2015

Atlantic City Area Hoping Education Facilities Will Aid Turnaround

At a recent economic development forum in New Jersey, plans were outlined for a new college campus in Atlantic City that could serve 1,500 students by the fall. Also,...

Published February 9, 2015

Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Lottery Limits

A bill making its way through the Minnesota legislature could end lottery sales online, at ATMS or at convenience stores. Lawmakers pushing the bill claim the lottery impacts the...

Published February 9, 2015

Mississippi Students Produce Casino Documentary

Produced by 33 students at the University of Mississippi's Meek School of Journalism, the 30-minute documentary "Casinos in Mississippi: Worth the Gamble?" reviews the highs and lows of the...

Published February 9, 2015

Vegas Tourism Continues to Rise

The numbers are in from 2014, and while 41.1 million visitors is quite a large number, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is hoping that number reaches 45...

Published February 9, 2015

Bill Would Allow NM Lottery Purchases With Credit Cards

New Mexico players of the lottery would be able to feed their passion right at the gas pump with their credit cards if a lawmaker has his way. Senator...

Published February 9, 2015

Cowlitz Opponents Appeal Decision

Opponents of a Washington casino that the Cowlitz tribe wants to build in La Center have asked an appeals court to overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit challenging the...

Published February 9, 2015

NHL, MLS, or Both for Las Vegas?

Sports fans in the city of Las Vegas have been asking for a professional team for quite some time, and their wish is one step closer to reality. A...

Published February 9, 2015

AC Casinos Fined for Lost Slots, Unshuffled Cards

New Jersey regulators handed fines to Caesars Atlantic City for losing two slot machines in its accounting and to Golden Nugget for using unshuffled cards.

Published February 9, 2015