Colorado Town Split On Racino

The Aurora city council remains split on the issue of Amendment 68, which would allow Arapahoe Park Race Track (l.) to offer 2,500 slots and 65 table games. Councilman...

Published September 29, 2014

Davenport Casino Moves Forward

A subcommittee of the Davenport, Iowa Plan and Zoning Commission recently voted 4-2 to recommend that the full commission change the long-range use map to allow a $110 million...

Published September 29, 2014

Greektown Spending $1.25 Million On Ramp

In downtown Detroit, Dan Gilbert's Greektown Casino-Hotel is spending $1.25 million to widen an I-375 exit ramp near an entrance to its parking garage. Casino officials said the Michigan...

Published September 29, 2014

Four Of Five Lottery Commissioners Replaced

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (l.) recently replaced four of the five Missouri Lottery Commissioners in an effort to direct more funds to education. In the 2014 budget, lottery proceeds...

Published September 29, 2014

Atlantic City to Lay Off Workers

Atlantic City will file a plan with the state to reduce its municipal employees by 300 through layoffs and attrition. The city will also reopen negotiations with its unions...

Published September 29, 2014

NJ Assemblyman Wants Hearing on Caesars’ Restructuring

New Jersey Assemblyman Chris Brown (l.) wants the state Casino Control Commission to have a public hearing on Caesars Entertainment’s restructuring. Brown has been a vocal critic of Caesars’...

Published September 29, 2014

Texas Legislator Can’t Stop Historical Racing

Texas state Rep. Matt Krause tried but failed to stop historical racing in the state. Krause sued the state racing commission to block the machines but District Judge David...

Published September 29, 2014

Unshuffled Cards OK in AC

Games of mini-baccarat played with unshuffled cards at an Atlantic City casino were legal, New Jersey gaming regulators have ruled. Players won $1.5 million during the games, played in...

Published September 29, 2014

Ohio Racino Opening Successful; Looks to Racing in November

The first week of operation of the Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course in Austintown, Ohio was the most successful of any of the state’s seven racinos. Now...

Published September 29, 2014

New Hampshire Hopes for Better Luck Next Time

Two lawmakers who voted against the expansion of casino gaming in the state of New Hampshire lost their reelection bids this month. That could change the outcome in the...

Published September 29, 2014

Newport Voters to Decide on Tables

Come November, residents of Newport, Rhode Island, will once again consider the wisdom of legalizing table games at the Newport Grand casino (l.). In 2012, local voters rejected the...

Published September 29, 2014

Vegas Courts Millennials

More and more, Sin City is courting younger customers with entertainment options outside the casino. Millennials, the last generation born before the new millennium, prefer to mix up the...

Published September 29, 2014

Cordish Bangs the Drum for Vegas Soccer Stadium

Blake Cordish will come to Sin City to drum up support for the Cordish Companies’ beleaguered soccer stadium project, proposed for Symphony Park. Much has been made of the...

Published September 29, 2014

Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Supports Video Gambling

Although he opposes gambling, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner (l.) recently said he would support video gambling if voters and municipalities want it. That likely was good news to...

Published September 29, 2014

AC on the Rebound?

Trump Plaza casino has closed its doors making it the fourth casino to close in the resort this year and putting another 1,000 casino workers out of jobs. But...

Published September 22, 2014

Caesars Begins Restructuring Efforts

Caesars Entertainment is beginning talks with senior bondholders in its effort to restructure the largest portions of its $24.2 billion debt. Chairman and CEO Gary Loveman (l.) believes “constructive...

Published September 22, 2014

Ohio’s Final Racino Opens

The seventh and last of Ohio’s racinos, Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, opened last week to fanfare and an enthusiastic greeting by the community it will be...

Published September 22, 2014

Margaritaville Biloxi Owners File For Bankruptcy

MBN Holding LLC, owner of Margaritaville Biloxi, recently closed the property and filed for bankruptcy. Landlords Clay Point LLC said MVB had not paid rent since opening in 2012...

Published September 22, 2014

Eldorado and MTR Gaming Finalize Deal

The acquisition of MTR Gaming Group by Eldorado Resorts was completed last week. The new company, to go by the Eldorado Resorts name, includes casino properties in five states....

Published September 22, 2014

Atlantic City Lawmakers Fight North Jersey Gaming

Several South Jersey lawmakers have launched a petition drive to protest the idea of expanding casino gaming to North Jersey. Most experts believe a North Jersey casino is inevitable,...

Published September 22, 2014