Chips Casino in Washington Closes

Casino owner Michels Development says the casino closed because of “continuing costs and flat revenues.” The company also faulted increased minimum wage laws and healthcare reform.

Published January 27, 2014

New Hampshire May Hamper Charitable Gaming

Lawmakers in New Hampshire are looking at regulations that might force small charitable gambling operations to call it quits rather than deal with onerous paperwork.

Published January 27, 2014

Legal Roadblock to Kentucky Casinos?

A conservative group has raised a potential legal roadblock to the expansion of gaming in Kentucky as set out in current legislation, based on a constitutional argument. Governor Steve...

Published January 27, 2014

Supporter, Opponents Align in Florida

Proponents of expanded gambling recently launched an initiative called "Best for Florida," which hopes to educate the public about the benefits of destination casino resorts in South Florida. The...

Published January 27, 2014

National Harbor to Include Ferris Wheel

Long before MGM opens Maryland’s sixth casino in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the casino site at National Harbor will feature a 175-foot Ferris wheel.

Published January 27, 2014

Borgata Poker Tournament Cancelled Over Counterfeit Chips, One Arrested

Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa was forced to cancel play in the opening event of its 2014 Winter Poker Open after finding counterfeit chips had been introduced...

Published January 27, 2014

Sioux City Knew Casino Risks

Sioux City wants to support the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission and Hard Rock Casino developers Sioux City Entertainment in Penn National's lawsuit against them. The city already spent...

Published January 27, 2014

Gambling Dip Worsens Detroit’s Woes

The decline of gaming revenue among Detroit’s three casinos, Motor City, MGM Grand Detroit (l.) and the Greektown Casino is complicating the Motor City’s bankruptcy plan, which is based...

Published January 27, 2014

Boston Fights for Casino Rights

New Boston Mayor Martin Walsh (l.) is asking that his city be treated both as a surrounding community and host community by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in relation to...

Published January 20, 2014

Fast & Furious: New York Casino Timeline

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) is wasting no time getting casinos online in the Empire State. Up to four sites and operators should be in place by fall.

Published January 20, 2014

Atlantic Club Closes in Atlantic City

Atlantic City’s Atlantic Club casino officially closed last week leaving the Atlantic City market with 11 casinos. The closing leaves more than 1,600 former employees looking for work. The...

Published January 20, 2014

Florida Lawmakers Consider Seminoles, Genting

Florida legislators have a lot on their plate for the upcoming session. Allowing destination resorts could threaten the Seminole compact, which brings Florida $1 billion over five years. Lawmakers...

Published January 20, 2014

Atlantic City Faces Long Painful Recovery Mayor Says

Newly elected Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian said the city faces a long painful battle as it tries to recover from falling casino tax revenue, but promised a way...

Published January 20, 2014

Hollywood Casino Gets Hotel Extension

Penn National Gaming and International Speedway Corporation—operating as Kansas Entertainment—will avoid paying a $1.3 million penalty for missing the deadline on a hotel at Hollywood Casino in Kansas City,...

Published January 20, 2014

Caesars Entertainment Drops Race Books in New Jersey

According to an agenda item for the New Jersey Racing Commission, Caesars Entertainment has dropped horseracing simulcasts at its four Atlantic City casinos. That leaves only the Borgata Casino...

Published January 20, 2014

SugarHouse Casino Temporary Poker Room Hits Snag

Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino has proposed a temporary structure to house poker tables while it continues a major expansion of the casino. However, Pennsylvania state regulators say the casino has...

Published January 20, 2014

Vegas Cowboy Saga Continues

Will the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association saddle up for Florida, or remain in Las Vegas, 10-year home of the National Finals Rodeo? The decision could signal a significant decline...

Published January 20, 2014

Timetable for Argosy License Still Pending in Iowa

The challenge from Penn National Gaming over the awarding of a new license for Sioux City is getting more serious. As required by law, Penn has partnered with a...

Published January 20, 2014

Nevada Casinos Down $135 Billion in 2013

Nevada’s leading casinos have posted their fifth straight fiscal year of net losses, but some of the decline is tied to increased expenses.

Published January 20, 2014

Caesars to Target Super Bowl Fans

The head of Caesars Entertainment’s Eastern division says the operator will try to capture business from those attending Super Bowl XLVIII at the MetLife Stadium (l.) in North Jersey.

Published January 20, 2014