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

Churchill Downs Gets One-Year Reprieve in New Orleans

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...

Published May 5, 2014

West Virginia Helps Problem Gamblers

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...

Published May 5, 2014

Atlantic City Airport Gets New Landscaping

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.

Published May 5, 2014

Louisiana Market Flattens After 20 Years

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Atlantic City Hosts World Poker Tour Championship

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Puerto Rico May Use Connecticut as Restructuring Model

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.

Published April 28, 2014

Resorts Atlantic City Touts $70 Million Renovation

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Golden Nugget Inks Deal with Vegas Unions

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Iowa Regulator Defends Cedar Rapids Decision

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Atlantic City Targets Asian Gamblers

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Revel Workers Rally for Union

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Ohio ‘Smurfing’ Law Delayed by Sweepstakes Amendment

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Former Martinez Manager Wants Casino Emails

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Former Florida Lt. Governor Received Sweepstakes Payments

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...

Published April 28, 2014

Crown’s Packer to Buy Cosmo?

According to multiple unconfirmed reports, James Packer and his Crown Resorts may be interested in buying the Cosmopolitan resort in Las Vegas. The Aussie billionaire tried before to break...

Published April 28, 2014