Northstar Misses Illinois Lottery Goal—Again

The private firm hired to run the Illinois Lottery, Northstar Lottery Group, posted a net profit of $738 million, nearly $250 million less than it promised to deliver for...

Published August 18, 2014

MGM: Strip Outstrips Macau

MGM Resorts International’s single Macau casino has been the biggest revenue producer for the Vegas-based gaming company in recently quarterly financial reports. But a dip in VIP gaming in...

Published August 18, 2014

Vegas Touts Medical Tourism

A group called the Las Vegas Regional Strategic Plan for Medical and Wellness Tourism is pushing Southern Nevada and Sin City not just as destinations for wealthy clients willing...

Published August 18, 2014

Harrah’s Atlantic City Security Accused of Assault in Lawsuits

Harrah’s Atlantic City is facing two more lawsuits by patrons alleging they were beaten by casino security. The casino faces several more such complaints filed in recent months.

Published August 18, 2014

Texas Lottery Approves Card-Minder Changes

The Texas Lottery Commission approved new rules that will allow bingo players to purchase additional cards through card minders, hand-held devices that "mind" electronic versions of paper bingo cards....

Published August 18, 2014

Caesars Battles Creditors

The troubled casino giant Caesars Entertainment is in negotiation with first-lien bondholders to restructure and refinance debt, while trading lawsuits with second-lien bondholders. The company recently sold several properties,...

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Christie Vetoes Sports Betting Bill

The attempt to slip through a loophole in PAPSA to allow sports betting in New Jersey has failed now that Governor Chris Christie (l.) has vetoed the bill. The...

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Ruffin, Quapaws Announce Kansas Casino

Phil Ruffin (l.), owner of Treasure Island Hotel in Las Vegas, and the Oklahoma-based Quapaw Tribe's Downstream Casino will partner to develop the abandoned Camptown Greyhound Park in southeast...

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Iowa Halts Licenses As Hard Rock Opens

Soon after the new Hard Rock opened in Sioux City (l.), Jeff Lamberti, executive director of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, announced commissioners will not consider new gaming...

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Revel Delays Bankruptcy Auction

Though officials for Revel Atlantic City say they have received bids for the struggling casino, a bankruptcy auction for the property has been delayed until August. 14. The casino...

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New York Casino Plans Revealed

Seventeen casino developers in New York State continue to extol the benefits of their plans to their host communities, all in upstate New York. Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen...

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Pennsylvania Board Won’t Consider Atlantic City Casinos in Awarding License

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is not likely to consider out-of-state events, such as the financial meltdown of several New Jersey casinos when it considers awarding a license for...

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MGM Resorts Buys Key Land for Springfield Casino

Land that was once devastated by a freak tornado and then acquired by the city of Springfield, Massachusetts has been sold to MGM Resorts for its proposed $800 million...

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Missouri Casinos Prepare To Extend Credit

Starting August 28, Missouri casinos may extend credit of $10,000 of more to qualified customers. The Missouri Gaming Commission recently established emergency rules to provide guidelines, regulations and internal...

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Donald Trump Wants His Name Off Atlantic City Casinos

Donald Trump is suing to have his name removed from Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza casino—which is scheduled to close next month—and the Trump Taj Mahal. Trump only has a...

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Wynn Rules in Las Vegas

Steve Wynn’s Sin City resorts, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, brought in almost as much revenue in the second quarter of 2014 as six MGM properties. The property caters...

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South Carolina Lawmaker Will Offer Gambling Bill

South Carolina House Minority Leader state Rep. Todd Rutherford said he'll introduce a bill next year that would allow casinos on the Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach. Mayor John...

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Genting Requests Miami Easement Removal

Genting Group, owner of Resorts World Miami, recently asked the Miami City Commission for approval to remove old easements from the 14-acre Miami Herald complex on Biscayne Bay. Genting...

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New Jersey Poll Casts Doubt on Casinos Outside Atlantic City

A new poll has found that New Jersey residents are split on allowing new casino construction in the state outside of Atlantic City. Any expansion of casino gambling to...

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PA Property Tax Relief Predictions Fall Short; Tavern Fees Drop

Pennsylvania has reaped numerous positives from its gaming community with the exception of property tax relief, which was a major selling point for the approval of casinos.

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