Georgia Gambling Sponsor Says Timing’s Off
Georgia state Rep. Harry Geising said Governor Nathan Deal (l.) may not want to address expanded gambling while he is running for re-election. Geising has proposed a bill to...
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Two Las Vegas Casinos Accept Bitcoins
The virtual currency Bitcoin will be accepted at Las Vegas’ D casino (l.) and the Golden Gate casino. A co-owner of the two casinos said customers had asked about...
William Hill: It Was a Very Good Year
The stateside business of British bookmaker William Hill reported a 150 percent rise in net revenues for the final quarter of 2013. It was William Hill’s first full year...
Illinois Committee May Appeal To Legislature
Now that the Illinois Joint Committee of Administrative Rules unanimously rejected the Gaming Board's proposed video gambling reforms, board chairman Aaron Jaffe said he will appeal to the full...
Cuomo Proposes Tax Hike on Racing
Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York wants to boost funding for the state Racing Commission in part by raising the surcharge on handle. It could add $2 million of...
Arkansas Racino Starts $37 Million Expansion
A $37.4 million casino expansion and renovation project, including a 41,000 square foot gaming floor addition, is under way at Southland Park (l.) racino in West Memphis, Arkansas. Including...
Minneapolis Airport To Expand Lottery Sales
As early as next month, travelers and workers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport may be able to buy lottery tickets using 2,500 electronic tablets already installed in a...
Vegas Monorail Sees an Upturn
The troubled monorail in Las Vegas has seen its ups (in 2007) and downs (every year since). Could 2014 be the year it sees a turnaround?
Nebraska Legislator Introduces Gambling Measure
A constitutional amendment allowing voters to decide if they want casino gambling recently was introduced by Nebraska state Senator Russ Karpisek. Proponents said Nebraska is losing revenue to Iowa...
Vegas Hard Rock Teeters Near Foreclosure
The Hard Rock in Las Vegas could face foreclosure if its owner, a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management, does not make a March interest payment on time.
Cosmo Las Vegas Opens New Club
Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas may not be raking in the big bucks, but its new social club is making big headlines. Rose.Rabbit.Lie. (l.) opened on January 17.
Gambling Dip Worsens Detroit’s Woes
The decline of gaming revenue among Detroit’s three casinos, Motor City, MGM Grand Detroit (l.) and the Greektown Casino is complicating the Motor City’s bankruptcy plan, which is based...
Legal Roadblock to Kentucky Casinos?
A conservative group has raised a potential legal roadblock to the expansion of gaming in Kentucky as set out in current legislation, based on a constitutional argument. Governor Steve...
Supporter, Opponents Align in Florida
Proponents of expanded gambling recently launched an initiative called "Best for Florida," which hopes to educate the public about the benefits of destination casino resorts in South Florida. The...
National Harbor to Include Ferris Wheel
Long before MGM opens Maryland’s sixth casino in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the casino site at National Harbor will feature a 175-foot Ferris wheel.
Borgata Poker Tournament Cancelled Over Counterfeit Chips, One Arrested
Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa was forced to cancel play in the opening event of its 2014 Winter Poker Open after finding counterfeit chips had been introduced...
Sioux City Knew Casino Risks
Sioux City wants to support the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission and Hard Rock Casino developers Sioux City Entertainment in Penn National's lawsuit against them. The city already spent...
Timetable for Argosy License Still Pending in Iowa
The challenge from Penn National Gaming over the awarding of a new license for Sioux City is getting more serious. As required by law, Penn has partnered with a...
Nevada Casinos Down $135 Billion in 2013
Nevada’s leading casinos have posted their fifth straight fiscal year of net losses, but some of the decline is tied to increased expenses.
Caesars to Target Super Bowl Fans
The head of Caesars Entertainment’s Eastern division says the operator will try to capture business from those attending Super Bowl XLVIII at the MetLife Stadium (l.) in North Jersey.
