A bill allowing casinos to offer credit lines of $10,000 or more to high-stakes gamblers awaits Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's signature. The measure is designed to attract large bettors...
After two consecutive months of decline, Southern Nevada ended the first quarter of 2014 with a bang. March was a great month for tourism in Southern Nevada, and gaming...
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has held that prizes given away in monthly promotions by the Parx Casino (l.) are not taxable, in a decision with implications for other casinos.
Two Iowa casinos finally can stop subsidizing greyhound racing under a measure approved by the Iowa legislature. The bill requires Horseshoe Casino in Council Bluffs and Dubuque Greyhound Park...
Although there only are six internet cafes in Colorado, state Rep. Polly Lawrence and Rep. KC Becker have co-sponsored legislation to ban them. Gambling only is approved in Cripple...
While the Michigan Senate unanimously approved a bill that would loosen restrictions on charity poker rooms that host so-called millionaire parties, the state Gaming Control Board has proposed tougher...
Churchill Downs Inc. was granted a conditional one-year license to operate Fair Grounds racetrack (l.) in New Orleans. Horsemen had complained about Churchill's management in regard to track conditions...
Problem gamblers in West Virginia can seek help in a variety of ways—from a website to a helpline to Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Retailers are required by law to post...
The grounds of the Atlantic City International Airport are getting an about $500,000 facelift as part of the airport’s ongoing moves to attract more customers.
The Shreveport-Bossier City gaming market recently celebrated 20 years. The area has six casinos, including the newest entry, Margaritaville in Bossier City, which, along with Native American operations, has...
The World Poker Tour Championship was held in Atlantic City last week at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (l.) after 11 years in Las Vegas. The Borgata is...
Puerto Rico is looking for wisdom in restructuring its $73 billion in debt from the Foxwoods Resort Casino and its successful restructuring of its $2.3 billion debt.
Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel Casino Hotel is pointing to positive signs through the early months of 2014 now that its 18-month, $70 million renovation—which included the building of...
The Golden Nugget in Downtown Las Vegas has signed a new five-year employee contract with the Culinary and Bartenders unions. Nine more standalone casinos are still unsettled. Both unions...
Jeff Lamberti (l.), chairman of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, said the recent 4-1 vote denying a gaming license to the proposed $164 million Cedar Rapids "clearly was...
Atlantic City casinos have long marketed towards Asian gamblers, but there is a new emphasis on the marketing efforts as the city’s casino revenue continues to fall. Casino officials...
Workers at Atlantic City’s Revel Casino staged another rally to support unionization of the casino hotel. Workers are afraid a possible sale of the struggling casino will lead to...
Lawmakers in Ohio can’t agree on whether to include an amendment limiting the ownership of sweepstakes games in a bill that would ban a form of money laundering known...
Jamie Estrada, formerly New Mexico Governor Susan Martinez's campaign manager, said he wants the emails he allegedly released regarding the state's controversial lease for the Downs Racetrack & Casino...
Former Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll recently admitted she received $100,000 from the Allied Veterans of the World charity in 2009 and 2010, but due to an "oversight" did...