Churchill Downs Increases Take Out

In an effort to fatten purses and draw horsemen, Churchill Downs has raised its cut out of regular and specialty wagers, already at a historic high. Players are not...

Published May 12, 2014

Nevada Gaming Board: No to Medical Marijuana

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has issued an official memo to inform casino operators gaming and marijuana do not mix. The decision will force several casino executives to withdraw...

Published May 12, 2014

Caesars Total Rewards Targets Atlantic City Locals

Caesars Entertainment is offering special deals to southern New Jersey residents in the hopes of attracting players from the now closed Atlantic Club Casino (l.) in Atlantic City.

Published May 12, 2014

Affinity Gaming Announces Second Breach in Data

After a scare last year, Affinity Gaming has encountered a second breach on its website and has launched an investigation.

Published May 12, 2014

Atlantic City Mayor Wants Permanent Outdoor Stage

With an outdoor beach concert by country artist Blake Shelton one of the major summer events scheduled for Atlantic City, the resort’s mayor, Don Guardian (l.), is calling for...

Published May 12, 2014

Supporters, Opponents Debate Chicago Casino

Illinois state Rep. Bob Rita recently proposed two amendments regarding Chicago casinos. One plan would allow a state-owned 10,000-position casino, and the other would permit a smaller Chicago casino...

Published May 5, 2014

Taxing Winnings in Bay State a Big Issue

Two casino developers who want to build in Massachusetts, MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts, are calling on the legislature or the gaming commission to change the way that it...

Published May 5, 2014

Sorting Out New York Casino Applicants

Big players like Caesars Entertainment, Genting and Foxwoods will vie with regional companies and smaller development groups for one of four Class III commercial gaming licenses in upstate New...

Published May 5, 2014

Pinnacle Entertainment Will Not Spin-Off Casinos

Pinnacle Entertainment has dismissed a proposal to spin-off its casinos, including the Belterra in Indiana (l.), into a new real estate investment trust (REIT). Company officials said they are...

Published May 5, 2014

New Hampshire House One Vote Shy of Approving Casinos

A casino bill originally passed in the Senate remains alive in New Hampshire, at least until the end of the May 6 session, despite a 173-172 vote in the...

Published May 5, 2014

Delaware Bill to Help Casinos

A bill being introduced in the Delaware legislature would provide more than $20 million per year in tax and fee breaks to the state’s three racinos, including Delaware Park...

Published May 5, 2014

Penn National a Cosmo Suitor?

The Pennsylvania-based gaming company, which owns M Resort (l.) far south on the Las Vegas Strip, is also being mentioned as a possible buyer of the Cosmopolitan at CityCenter....

Published May 5, 2014

Belterra Park Opens Near Cincinnati

The $300 million Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center opened last week near Cincinnati, Ohio. The fifth racino in the state, Belterra features the only turf track in the...

Published May 5, 2014

Smoking Bans Proposed in Pennsylvania, West Virginia

Bills have been introduced by lawmakers in Pennsylvania and West Virginia that would eliminate casino exemptions to statewide indoor smoking bans.

Published May 5, 2014

Missouri May Offer Big Credit Lines

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...

Published May 5, 2014

March Numbers Up, Up, Up in Nevada

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...

Published May 5, 2014

Pennsylvania High Court Sides with Parx

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.

Published May 5, 2014

Casino-Subsidized Dog Racing To End in Iowa

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...

Published May 5, 2014

Colorado Legislators Propose Internet Café Ban

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...

Published May 5, 2014

Michigan Millionaire Parties Facing Restrictions

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...

Published May 5, 2014