UNITED STATES GAMING
Chatham Asset Management received approval from New Jersey regulators to operate the Revel casino hotel in Atlantic City. The company is part of a lender group that emerged from...
Time to Ban the Ban on Olympic Bets
In 2000, Arizona Senator John McCain pushed to prohibit betting on Olympic sports. Amid excitement about the Winter Games, a Vegas sports book director calls that ban “outdated.”
Foxwoods Unveils Casino ‘Sketch’
Sal Semola, president of the proposed Foxwoods Catskills Resort, told a crowd in Liberty, New York that the project would fit in with the mountain setting and return the...
NJ Senate President Supports Atlantic City Five-Year Plan
New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney says Atlantic City needs the time to complete its five-year push—which is entering its fourth year—to turn tourism around in the resort. However,...
Caesars to Restructure $23 Billion in Debt
A subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corp. is working with investment bank Lazard Ltd. to restructure $23 billion in long-term debt. The massive debt load is a record for the...
ACEP Forecasts Lower Net Loss
The parent company of the Stratosphere, two Arizona Charlie’s casinos and the Aquarius in Laughlin has released its fourth-quarter 2013 results early, in hopes of lowering its interest rates.
Business As Usual in Massachusetts
The year 2014 may be one of many “firsts” when it comes to Massachusetts gaming, such as the first slots and casino resort licenses being issued and possibly a...
Connecticut Police Raid Two Internet Cafes
Connecticut state and local policy cracked down on two sweepstakes cafes in twin raids conducted last week in Enfield and Bloomfield.
Illinois Gambling Proponents Optimistic
An expanded gambling bill, similar to one that died in committee last year, has a good chance of moving forward in the Illinois legislature. State Rep. Bob Rita's (l.)...
Texas Senator Questions Legality of Proposed Lotto Game
Texas lawmaker Bob Deuell doubts that it’s legal for the state lottery to host a game in which the state can be the jackpot winner. He has asked the...
New Hampshire Governor Doubles Down on Casino
A year after her first efforts to bring a casino to New Hampshire failed, Governor Maggie Hassan (l.) isn’t afraid to try again. The Senate has passed a casino...
Iowa Approves Fantasy Sports Bill
A bill that recently passed the Iowa Senate State Government Committee would allow Iowans to win cash and other prizes playing fantasy sports. About 264,000 Iowans play the games,...
Hopes Dim for Kentucky Expansion
With the state Senate short several votes and uncertainty in the House, the prospects of a constitutional amendment to legalize casinos in Kentucky are fading fast.
Indiana Casino Must Ban Smoking
In a 3-2 vote, the Indiana Supreme Court reversed Evansville's smoking ban that exempted the Tropicana riverboat casino. The majority said the casino exemption violated the state's Equal Privileges...
Saratoga Casino Owner Hedging His Bets
James Featherstonhaugh, part owner of Saratoga Raceway, is looking outside the historic community for casino sites. Many Saratoga residents oppose a casino in their town. Saratoga Springs is in...
Nebraska Legislators Consider Constitutional Amendment
A Nebraska legislative committee recently heard testimony regarding a proposal to let voters decide if they want to legalize casino gambling. State Senator Russ Karpisek, sponsor of the bill,...
Lawmakers Endorse Philly’s Market8
Two Pennsylvania House members and one Philadelphia city councilman have endorsed the Market8 casino proposal as the best for the city and state.
Bill Would Allow 24/7 Deadwood Bars
A bill that recently passed the South Dakota House of Representatives by a 36-33 vote would allow 24-hour liquor sales in bars in Deadwood hotels with 10 or more...
MGM Submits Maryland Site Plans
MGM Resorts has presented plans for it $925 million casino to officials in Prince George’s County, Maryland. MGM won a license to build at National Harbor near Washington, D.C.
Northern Nevada Casino Undergoing $50 Million Renovation
A $50 million renovation has begun at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada, including a western-themed Gilley's, sports bar, bingo area and sports book, all to be completed...