Illinois Town Wants To Amend Casino Agreement

As Des Plaines, Illinois councilmen wrote checks for $5.8 million to 10 needy South suburban communities and for $10 million to the state, local officials said the arrangement—which brought...

Published March 3, 2014

Borgata Sued For Counterfeit Chip Poker Scandal

A class-action lawsuit representing players has been filed against the Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa charging the casino improperly supervised the opening tournament of last month’s Borgata Winter Poker...

Published March 3, 2014

Vegas Union Could Vote for Strike

Contracts have been reached for the major Strip casino operators. But progress has been slow with Downtown and stand-alone properties. Culinary Union members could vote to strike this month.

Published March 3, 2014

Peppermill Fined for Corporate Espionage

The Peppermill in Reno was assessed a $1 million fine for corporate espionage after a slot employee used a common slot “reset” key to access information from competitors.

Published March 3, 2014

Kentucky Court Punts on Instant Racing

The Kentucky Supreme Court has held that the state’s Horse Racing Commission has the authority to regulate instant racing, but declined to rule on the legality of the machines.

Published March 3, 2014

Rhode Island Casino Takes Steps to Stay Competitive

Faced with strong competition from casinos expected to come online in the next few years in Massachusetts, Rhode Island’s Twin River Casino is taking some defensive actions.

Published March 3, 2014

Committee Approves New Deadwood Games

Roulette, keno and craps could be allowed in Deadwood, South Dakota casinos if the legislature approves a statewide referendum to change the state constitution that currently permits only slots,...

Published March 3, 2014

Study Finds Change in Atlantic City’s Visitors

A study by the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey finds that luxury spending is up in Atlantic City even as casino revenue shrinks. The study contends that Atlantic...

Published March 3, 2014

Nevada Sets Sights on India

Tourism officials in the Silver State are making progress in their ongoing campaign to bring in more Asian travelers. The effort that started in China has now expanded to...

Published March 3, 2014

Gaughan Buys Into Ely’s Hotel Nevada

The Las Vegas casino company Gaughan Gaming has acquired a 50 percent ownership stake in the Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall in Ely. Financial terms of the deal were...

Published March 3, 2014

Atlantic City’s Claridge Hotel Looks for May Reopening

Atlantic City’s Claridge Hotel—once a casino property—is scheduled to reopen in May with new restaurants, a lobby bar and new entertainment. TJM Atlantic City purchased the 500-room hotel from...

Published March 3, 2014

New Vegas Hotel to Hire 900

The Cromwell, Caesars Entertainment’s new boutique hotel-casino, a mid-market property on the Las Vegas Strip, is gearing up for its grand opening in May. Its Drai’s nightclub operation (l.)...

Published March 3, 2014

Connecticut Legislature to Mull Keno Change

Lawmakers in Connecticut are mulling a bill that would repeal the recently adopted measure that would have allowed the state lottery to introduce keno to the state’s taverns and...

Published March 3, 2014

Valley Forge Upgrades Facilities

The Valley Forge Casino Resort has begun a $1 million renovation and technology upgrade for its 55,000 square feet of convention and meeting space.

Published March 3, 2014

Nevada High Court: Royalty Tax Unfair

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, which said it should not be taxed on ticket royalties. A Clark County district court...

Published March 3, 2014

Atlantic City Casino Job Fair Attracts More than 1,300

The Golden Nugget Atlantic City held an “emergency” job fair to find 50 new employees. More than 1,300 applicants turned out.

Published March 3, 2014

Nevadans Cannot Sue DEA Agent

A Nevada couple attempted to sue a Georgia DEA agent for seizing $97,000 in gambling winnings. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled they cannot file in Nevada, but must...

Published March 3, 2014

Atlantic City Bass Pro Shops Looks for 2015 Opening

Bass Pro Shops, under construction in Atlantic City, had expected an opening in between fall 2014 and spring 2015. The company announced on its website the store will not...

Published March 3, 2014

Slipping Away in Florida

While leaders of the state legislature have different ideas of how to determine if Florida will welcome expanded gaming, the real decision rests with Florida Governor Rick Scott (l.),...

Published February 24, 2014

Kentucky: Beshear Not Giving Up

Despite a prevailing opinion that expanded gaming in Kentucky is dead for the legislative session, Governor Steve Beshear (l.) is not giving up the fight.

Published February 24, 2014