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.)...

Published February 17, 2014

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...

Published February 17, 2014

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.

Published February 17, 2014

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...

Published February 17, 2014

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.

Published February 17, 2014

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.

Published February 17, 2014

Bill Would Change New Jersey Casino Self-Exclusion Requirements

A proposed bill could save gamblers some self-admitted shame by removing a requirement that anyone signing up for the list state that they have a gambling problem. Advocates say...

Published February 17, 2014

MGM, Aria Face Fines for Blocking Gaming Agents

Two state gaming agents watching a game of roulette at the Aria were told they were “not welcome,” according to a two-count complaint. The law mandates that all gaming...

Published February 17, 2014

Atlantic City Alliance Seeks to Draw Tourists through Discount Hotel Deals

The Atlantic City Alliance—the city’s marketing arm—announced a new set of hotel packages and discounts in the hopes of attracting tourists back to the city. Included are “Taste of...

Published February 17, 2014

70 New Conventions Coming to Vegas

Sin City’s convention business is booming. Last year, more than 5 million conventioneers visited Southern Nevada, and generated almost $7 billion in revenues. This year will be even better.

Published February 17, 2014

SLS Las Vegas Opening Labor Day

SLS Las Vegas will open Labor Day weekend. The $415 million resort, which overhauled the historic Sahara, is a project of SBE Entertainment of Los Angeles.

Published February 17, 2014

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.”

Published February 17, 2014

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...

Published February 17, 2014

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,...

Published February 17, 2014

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.

Published February 17, 2014

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.

Published February 17, 2014

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...

Published February 17, 2014

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,...

Published February 17, 2014

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...

Published February 17, 2014

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,...

Published February 17, 2014