South Dakota Drafting New Games Rules

Following voter approval of offering roulette, craps and keno at South Dakota casinos, the state gaming commission will start drafting legislation on rules and regulations. South Dakota Commission on...

Published December 1, 2014

Revel Atlantic City Fights Tax Bill, Tries to Save Sale

Revel Atlantic City is trying to block a tax lien sale of about $32 million it owes Atlantic City. The move comes as the closed casino is trying to...

Published December 1, 2014

Battle of the Vegas Arenas

As developers plan several giant entertainment venues in Las Vegas, the pitch continues to bring major league sports to the city. Mayor Carolyn Goodman supports the campaign to recruit...

Published December 1, 2014

Tahoe: Ready to Rock

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, formerly the Frontier, will open in January. COO and gaming industry veteran Don Marrandino (l.) promises something for locals as well...

Published December 1, 2014

SLS Continues Post-Opening Adjustments

Scott Kreeger, who just took over from Rob Oseland as the new president of SLS Las Vegas, says the glam property on the northern end of the Strip has...

Published December 1, 2014

MGM Raises $1.15 Billion for New Developments

In a move applauded by some analysts, MGM Resorts International has raised $1.15 billion of new debt that will come due in 2023. Most of the funds will be...

Published December 1, 2014

Biloxi Regains Margaritaville Land

As part of bankruptcy proceedings, the city of Biloxi will take back control of the land on which the now-shuttered Margaritaville Casino stands. The venue opened in May 2012...

Published December 1, 2014

Borgata Announces $13 Million Renovation

Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has announced a $13 million renovation that covers everything from the casino floor to the back of the house. Borgata is the...

Published December 1, 2014

E-Pulltabs Sales Quietly Growing in Minnesota

When the Minnesota legislators approved electronic pulltab games in 2012, they were supposed to generate $100 million a month and help pay the state's share of the new Vikings...

Published December 1, 2014

New Jersey Racetrack Turns to Fantasy Sports Betting

Blocked for the time being from offering sports betting due to a federal injunction, New Jersey’s Monmouth Park racetrack has announced it will begin offering fantasy sports betting, but...

Published December 1, 2014

Valley Forge to Pay $200K in Fines

Valley Forge Casino in suburban Philadelphia will pay $200,000 in fines for violations of state gaming law including admitting underage gamblers. The casino near the historic Civil War battlefield...

Published December 1, 2014

Atlantic City Casinos See Profit Increase

Profits for the third quarter were up for Atlantic City casinos after the closing of four casinos since the beginning of the year. The eight casinos currently operating in...

Published December 1, 2014

Feds Ramp Up Attacks on Gaming

A report in the Wall Street Journal last week indicated that the federal government is targeting Wynn Resorts in a money-laundering probe. The government had previously charged Las Vegas...

Published November 24, 2014

Taj Mahal Offers to Restore Workers’ Benefits; Stay Open

Officials at Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal have offered to restore the health benefits that a court stripped away when it nullified a union contract if the union drops the...

Published November 24, 2014

Disturbing Limits Proposed in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has weathered an initiative to try to outlaw casino gaming, and has successfully licensed two casino resorts and one slots parlor. Now the state is considering casino regulations,...

Published November 24, 2014

New Jersey Loses Next Round in Sports Betting Battle

A federal judge issued a permanent injunction last week blocking New Jersey racetracks and casinos from starting privatized sports betting under a new state law. New Jersey’s lawyer, Ted...

Published November 24, 2014

New York: Close But No Cigar

New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board will soon announce which of 16 casino teams (the Hard Rock Casino in Rensselaer at left) will win gaming licenses in the state....

Published November 24, 2014

Atlantic City Leaders Point to Improvement Projects

Despite the constant bad news coming from Atlantic City’s casino industry, Atlantic City Mayor Donald Guardian (l.) is pointing to a number of projects on the horizon they hope...

Published November 24, 2014

Parents Part of Suit Challenging Ohio Racinos

A group opposed to Ohio allowing slot machines at racetracks has asked for parents of school students and gambling addicts to be granted standing to sue the state over...

Published November 24, 2014

Atlantic City Casinos Want to End Marketing Coalition

Atlantic City’s casinos want to end their $30 million subsidy to the Atlantic City Alliance, the city’s marketing arm that has brought major concerts and events to the city...

Published November 24, 2014