UNITED STATES GAMING
Responding to the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s controversial casino site approval to a Biloxi developer without state permission, Senators are reviewing a bill to overhaul the casino approval process and...
Veterans Protest Florida Gambling Bill
Florida legislative committees passed similar bills increasing penalties for illegal gambling operations. But veterans groups said the bills’ vague language could cause unintended consequences and impact fundraising.
Philadelphia Council Targets Skill Games
The Philadelphia City Council held a contentious hearing on a proposed ban on so-called skill games, which mimic slot machines but operate outside of Pennsylvania gaming regulations.
Iowa Lawmakers Approve Casino Tax Cut
An Iowa House panel advanced a bill to lower taxes on gross gaming revenue at the state’s 19 casinos from the current 22 percent to 19 percent in 2027....
Alabama Senators Review Gambling Legislation
Legislation including casino gambling, a lottery and sports betting easily passed the required two-thirds of the Alabama House. But rounding up enough support among Senators isn’t a given, with...
Genting Reveals $5 Billion Bid for Expanded Resorts World NYC
Genting has revealed its proposal for a downstate casino license, a sweeping $5 billion expansion (l.) that would include additional hotel rooms, a massive casino expansion and thousands of...
W. Virginia Bill: Casinos Must Share Data With Researchers
A bill introduced by two prominent members of the West Virginia House would require all gaming operations, land-based or online, to share data with West Virginia University. The data...
Arizona Tracks Could Offer Online Betting
A bill sponsored by Arizona state Rep. David Cook could help the state’s struggling horse racing industry by allowing racetracks to apply for an online sports betting license, in...
IRS Council Voices Support for Raising Slot Tax Threshold
Nevada lawmakers have long argued that the IRS should increase the minimum slot jackpot tax reporting threshold, and the agency’s Advisory Council recently made a surprise decision—they agreed.
Resorts World Employees Oppose NY iGaming Bill
Employees of Resorts World Casino (l.) at Aqueduct raceway in New York are calling on lawmakers to reject a bill to authorize online casino gaming, citing cannibalization concerns.
Related Companies Reveals Hudson Yards Casino Plan
Related Companies filed plans with the New York City Planning Department detailing its plans for a $12 billion casino resort and residential complex at Hudson Yards in Manhattan.
U.S. Casinos Log Another Record Year
Commercial casinos in the U.S,. posted $66.5 billion in revenue for 2023, a 10 percent increase over the previous record of $60.5 billion posted in 2022.
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidates Cautious On Gambling
The leading Democratic and Republican candidates for governor of North Carolina are taking a cautious approach to expanded gambling, although lawmakers are not expected to consider gaming legislation in...
Alabama Gambling Bill Lacks Majority
A constitutional amendment allowing Alabama voters to approve casinos, a lottery and sports betting doesn’t have the required three-fifths majority of state senators’ votes—yet.
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Petersburg Referendum
A Virginia legislative panel advanced a measure that would allow Petersburg to hold a casino referendum in November. Also, Fairfax County officials are seeking a casino in Tysons, while...
Strip Operators Eagerly Await New A’s Stadium Plans
The Oakland A’s have yet to release new renderings for its proposed $1.5 ballpark that is set to be built on the site of the Tropicana Las Vegas, which...
Compromise Bill Would Keep AC Casino Smoking
A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would retain the current authorization of smoking on 25 percent of casino floors with a few added restrictions.
Gaming Regulation is Bedrock of Gaming’s Success
The U.S. gaming industry, in all its shapes and forms, has enjoyed meteoric growth in the last half-century. The essential key to much of that growth has been effective...
New Jersey Senate Considers Racetrack Slots
A New Jersey state senator has introduced a bill that would legalize slot machines at the state’s horse racetracks, to be managed by Atlantic City casinos.
Virginia Hard Rock Expects Summer Opening
Construction is on schedule at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Bristol, Virginia. The permanent casino will open this summer and the 300-room hotel tower will open later...