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

Deadwood Casinos Preparing For New Games

Most Deadwood, South Dakota casinos are excited about offering roulette, craps and keno, following approval by a majority of voters on November 4. But some smaller casinos still have...

Published November 24, 2014

MGM Grand Detroit Fined $350,000

Michigan state regulators fined MGM Grand Detroit $350,000 for multiple violations. The largest fine, $150,000, was for failing to supervise an employee who allegedly embezzled nearly $700,000. Other fines...

Published November 24, 2014

Wynn: ‘Hooray’ for New Strip Development

Casino magnate Steve Wynn has nothing but praise for international investors planning to redevelop vacant lots on the Las Vegas Strip. Aussie James Packer of Crown Resorts and Malaysian...

Published November 24, 2014

Oaklawn Racino Debuts Revamped Website

Oaklawn Racing & Gaming in Hot Springs, Arkansas recently completed Phase 1 of its $20 million expansion project and launched a revamped website at www.oaklawn.com. The upgraded site offers...

Published November 24, 2014

Could Nevada Create New Category for Dotty’s?

Ongoing differences of opinion about the definition of slot parlors in Nevada could be back on the agenda for state legislators in the new year. Also under discussion in...

Published November 24, 2014

Illinois Legislator Proposes Historical Racing

Historical racing machines would be allowed at Illinois racetracks under a bill proposed by state Rep. Dwight Kay. He said the machines would generate revenue that could help struggling...

Published November 24, 2014

Reno Needs Five-Year Plan

The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority may hire Minneapolis firm Convention Sports & Leisure to prepare a five-year plan for the resort community. Some businesspeople in the area have...

Published November 24, 2014

LCCVA Benefits from Soaring Room Revenues

High visitation, higher room rates and strong occupancy has led to a surge in room-tax revenues in Las Vegas. That bonanza will add more than $27 million to the...

Published November 24, 2014

Boyd Pushes New Eats

The Nevada-based locals casino company has responded to sluggish growth in the sector by adding new restaurants at its properties. It will also renovate some hotel rooms. Station Casinos...

Published November 24, 2014

NYRA Planning for the Future

The New York Racing Association’s board of directors is discussing reprivatizing operations. The long-term transformation will include the development of a fully sustainable, three-year business model, according to NYRA.

Published November 24, 2014

Northern Nevada Casino Closes

Sharkey’s Casino in Gardnerville, northern Nevada has closed after 43 years in business. The property may reopen with new ownership, according to reports. The casino will go up for...

Published November 24, 2014

Caesars LINQ Not a Good Neighbor, Say Las Vegans

Residents of Las Vegas who live near Caesars’ LINQ development are griping about excessive noise, traffic and trash from special events held in the outdoor parking lot. Some neighbors...

Published November 24, 2014

Maloofs Join Push for NHL in Vegas

The Maloof family, which owned the Sacramento Kings pro basketball team for 15 years, is reportedly part of a group trying to recruit a National Hockey League team to...

Published November 24, 2014

Iowa Riverboat Casino Sold

The landmark Catfish Bend riverboat, currently vacant and docked in Fort Madison, Iowa, has been sold to a company that plans to open a restaurant in the former casino...

Published November 24, 2014

Second Philly License to Be Awarded

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced that the second casino license for the city of Philadelphia will be awarded at a public meeting on November 18, but officials with...

Published November 17, 2014

No Word from New York Casino Panel

The New York Gaming Commission’s casino siting board has yet to decide which development partners will win Class III gaming licenses in the state. The board, which originally expected...

Published November 17, 2014