Hard Times in AC

With the recent loss of 10,000 casino jobs in Atlantic City, Atlantic County now ranks higher among urban areas in terms of unemployment. Of 372 metro areas surveyed by...

Published November 10, 2014

Horseshoe Casino Owner Reaffirms Cleveland’s Phase II

Dan Gilbert, owner of the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland in Ohio has always said that he plans a Phase II of the casino. He continues to insist that it will...

Published November 10, 2014

UNLV to Rodeo: Sign Here

Las Vegas Events pulled out all the stops this year to keep the popular National Finals Rodeo in Sin City for 10 more years. It expects to finalize the...

Published November 10, 2014

New Flights Coming to Reno

Starting in December 2015, Thomas Cook Airlines will begin three months of biweekly nonstop service from Reno, Nevada to London. The new flights have been established to serve Europeans...

Published November 10, 2014

MontBleu Upgrades Almost Complete

The MontBleu casino in Stateline, Nevada is nearing completion on a $24 million renovation that will upgrade more than 400 guest rooms and 36 suites as well as the...

Published November 10, 2014

Lawsuit Threatens Meadows Sale

A lawsuit filed by Penn National’s real-estate investment trust alleging fraud by Cannery Casino Resorts could put Penn’s deal to buy the Meadows racino in jeopardy.

Published November 3, 2014

Wynn to Redesign Everett Casino

Wynn Resorts has begun redesigning its 27-story casino resort and hotel that has been license by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for Everett on the Mystic River. A redesign was...

Published November 3, 2014

Hearing Set for New Jersey Sports Betting

A federal judge has set a November 20 date for a hearing on whether New Jersey can proceed with its plan to allow sports betting in the state. The...

Published November 3, 2014

Caesars Creditor Walks Out1

One of Caesars Entertainment Corporation’s main creditors walked out of talks on restructuring a major portion of the company’s $24.2 billion in debt.

Published November 3, 2014

In New York, the Wait Continues

October has come and gone with no decision on four new Class III casino licenses now up for grabs in upstate New York. The state’s casino siting board is...

Published November 3, 2014

‘Jackpot Fatigue’ Causing Declining Lottery Sales

Lottery sales are declining in certain states due to what Maryland Lottery director Stephen Martino (l.) called "jackpot fatigue," in which players are no longer thrilled by big prizes....

Published November 3, 2014

Texas Casino Cruises To Begin

Vidal Conde, a former rodeo bull and bucking bronco rider, said his new Texas Gold Nugget Casino Cruises will begin offering two daily five-hour trips to international waters for...

Published November 3, 2014

SEC: Full House Investors Can Pursue Proxy Fight

The Securities and Exchange Commission has OK’d a request from Full House Resorts shareholders to continue a campaign to remake the company’s board. The shareholder group has complained about...

Published November 3, 2014

Slowdown in Vegas

Gaming revenues in Vegas dropped in September, but the numbers were still up from the same period in 2013. Declines in baccarat and blackjack volumes were mainly responsible for...

Published November 3, 2014

Philly Mayor Impatient with Board

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter (l.) urged Pennsylvania regulators to make a decision on the second casino license for the city.

Published November 3, 2014

Nothing but Net

The $1.4 billion All Net Arena, planned for 27 acres near the Las Vegas Strip, has broken ground. The privately funded, 22,000-seat sports venue backed by NBA star Jackie...

Published November 3, 2014

Video Gambling: Curse And Blessing in Illinois

As of last month, about 18,000 video gambling terminals were projected to generate more than $180 million in revenue for Illinois. Tom Swoik, director of the Illinois Casino Gaming...

Published November 3, 2014

Bowling Trumps Bets at South Point

South Point’s new championship-caliber bowling arena rolled a strike over the weekend, welcoming the GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling to mark its grand opening. The $35 million venue...

Published November 3, 2014

Atlantic City and Revel Casino Fight Over Taxes

Atlantic City is seeking to collect $30 million in taxes from the closed Revel casino and has asked a bankruptcy judge to allow a tax lien auction. Revel says...

Published November 3, 2014

Cripple Creek Launches Ad Campaign

City officials and casino operators in Cripple Creek, Colorado recently agreed to a partner in a $240,000 advertising campaign claiming the city is a great place to play and...

Published November 3, 2014