Casinos Cry Foul Over Iowa Legislation

Iowa casino operators are furious over state Senator Wally Horn and Dan Zumbach's gaming reform legislation allowing the state's first smoke-free casino in Cedar Rapids, among other provisions. Casino...

Published December 8, 2014

Analysts: Second Philly Casino Bad Move

Several analysts are calling the Pennsylvania gaming board’s decision to grant a second Philadelphia casino license a move that will harm other regional casinos. Deutsche Bank gaming analyst Andrew...

Published December 8, 2014

Springfield, Everett Casino Projects Move Forward in Massachusetts

The MGM Resorts casino in Springfield, and the Wynn Everett resort along the Mystic River are moving forward now that the initiative challenging the state’s gaming expansion has been...

Published December 8, 2014

Icahn Lends Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal $5 Million

In the latest twist in the continuing bankruptcy saga of Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal casino, investor Carl Icahn (l.) has agreed to lend Trump Entertainment—the casino’s owner—$5 million to...

Published December 1, 2014

New York: Casinos By Christmas

New York State’s Gaming Facility Location Board may take until mid-December to announce where new upstate casinos will be built. A fourth and final meeting of the panel has...

Published December 1, 2014

Massachusetts Sets Southeastern Casino Application Deadline

Applicants for a casino license in Massachusetts’ southeastern zone have been granted a reprieve to turn in completed applications to January 30, 2015. The second part of the application...

Published December 1, 2014

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Bingo Illegal

Alabama State Attorney General Luther Strange (l.) was vindicated by the state Supreme Court, which recently unanimously supported a raid he ordered on Center Stage casino on July 25,...

Published December 1, 2014

Philly Decision Ignored Local Opposition

Officials of Delaware County, home to Harrah’s Philadelphia (l.), were among those opposed to the approval of a second Philadelphia casino by state regulators, alleging that the new casino...

Published December 1, 2014

Third Developer Unveils Kansas Casino Plans

Castle Rock Casino Resorts is the third developer that wants to build a casino (l.) in the Kansas' Southeast Zone. The legislature lowered investment and fee requirements to attract...

Published December 1, 2014

Delaware Casinos Turned Down Slot Parlors

A plan floated by Delaware’s governor to permit casinos to use their untapped limit of slot machines to open satellite slot parlors was rejected by the casinos.

Published December 1, 2014

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