Mountaineer Smoking Ban Draws Comments

The Hancock County Board of Health in West Virginia recently opened the floor for public comments about its proposed smoking ban in casinos, bars, clubs, outdoor festivals and other...

Published July 28, 2014

Horseshoe Bomb Threat Not A Hoax

A bomb threat phoned in to Horseshoe Southern Indiana turned out not to be a hoax, but a training exercise by the casino's Philippines-based security vendor. Caught in the...

Published July 28, 2014

Borgata Answers Phil Ivey

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has filed a brief answering Phil Ivey’s motion to dismiss the casino’s lawsuit against him which seeks to recoup $9.8 million the professional...

Published July 28, 2014

Illinois Town Limits Social Club Progressive Raffles

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...

Published July 28, 2014

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...

Published July 28, 2014

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,...

Published July 28, 2014

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...

Published July 28, 2014

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...

Published July 21, 2014

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...

Published July 21, 2014

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...

Published July 21, 2014

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.

Published July 21, 2014

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.

Published July 21, 2014

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.

Published July 21, 2014

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.

Published July 21, 2014

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...

Published July 21, 2014

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,...

Published July 21, 2014

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...

Published July 21, 2014

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...

Published July 21, 2014

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...

Published July 21, 2014

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...

Published July 21, 2014