UNITED STATES GAMING
Last February, after a social club's progressive raffle jackpot topped $210,000, aldermen in Aurora, Illinois approved a six-month moratorium on the games. Now they recently voted 9-2 to limit...
Nebraska Historic Racing Draws Supporters, Opponents
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is pushing for the passage of the proposed Horse Race Wagering Amendment on the November ballot, which would allow historic racing machines at state-licensed...
As Casino Ship Dislodges, Investigations Begin
Tradewinds Casino Cruise's Escapade casino ship dislodged itself from the sandbar it hit on its maiden voyage out of Savannah. All had been safely rescued by the Coast Guard,...
Slot Temporarily Shuts Lumière Place
Tropicana Entertainment's Lumière Place casino in downtown St. Louis, Missouri closed for nearly 12 hours starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, due to slot machine failure. Customers were...
Boston Mayor Pulls out of Wynn Arbitration
Mayor Martin J. Walsh (l.) has pulled out of surrounding community arbitration with Steve Wynn for the casino resort he proposes for Everett. Since Walsh has boycotted the process...
Referendum on Northern New Jersey Casino Introduced
A bill that would put a public referendum on the New Jersey Election Day ballot to allow casinos in the state outside of Atlantic City has been introduced, but...
Cuomo: Market Will Dictate Casino Success in New York
As Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the nationwide casino industry from stable to negative, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) said none of the 17 would-be operators in upstate New...
Racetrack Initiative Closer to Colorado Ballot
Racinos could join the small casinos in historic mining towns now currently allowed in Colorado if voters pass a constitutional amendment in November.
Revel Atlantic City to Start Sale Process
Atlantic City’s Revel casino has reached an agreement with its unsecured creditors to begin a sale process. The casino could close August 18 if no buyer is found.
Maryland County to Vote on MGM National Harbor
The Prince George’s County Council in Maryland will vote today on the construction plan for the $925 million MGM National Harbor casino.
Kentucky Candidate Backs Gaming
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jack Conway (l.) says he will campaign for casino gambling as part of his bid for governor in next year’s election.
Nevada Slot Route Operator ‘Blindsided’ By Pot Problems
Nevada Gaming Partners owner Bruce Familian says he took heed when the state Gaming Control Board warned those in the casino industry to stay away from the medical marijuana...
Billionaire Betting on Lake Las Vegas
In recent years, Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada has lost its casino, one golf course and many surrounding businesses. But there is new hope the community can survive,...
Atlantic City Sees Casino Revenue Rise in June
Atlantic City casinos got some rare good news as the state reported that casino revenue was up in June by nearly 4 percent. However, if you factor in revenue...
Opponents Mobilize Against Historic Racing in Nebraska
Gambling with the Good Life members are hoping to defeat a November ballot initiative that would allow historic racing machines at Nebraska racetracks. Group members said the machines resemble...
Ground Broken For Mississippi Coast Casino
Ground was broken in D'Iberville, Mississippi for the $250 million Scarlet Pearl Casino, which will create 500 construction and 1,100 permanent jobs. The resort will feature two world-class miniature...
Boom in Reno Conventions
Despite a big decline in government convention business, the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority says it has tabulated a 49 percent increase in room sales in the market for...
Hoover Dam Lodge Could Add to Staff
The Hacienda resort near Boulder City, Nevada is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation under its new owners, Nevada Restaurant Services, the owner of the Dotty’s chain of slot parlors. When...
Stockton College Interested in Atlantic City Casino Sites
Richard Stockton College in Galloway Township New Jersey has been looking into opening a second campus in Atlantic City and could choose a former casino site if the price...
Missouri Casinos Will Offer Credit
Starting August 28, qualified players at Missouri casinos will be able to take out loans for a minimum of $10,000. The casinos will run credit checks for the zero-interest...