Saratogians Duke It Out Over New York Casino

At yet another well-attended City Council meeting, Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen said council members would revisit a 2012 resolution that gave official support to full-scale casino gaming in...

Published February 24, 2014

Pinnacle Outperforms in Regional Markets

The Vegas-based gaming company, which has no casinos in its home state, is doing great in regional markets. Its $2.8 billion acquisition of Ameristar has paid off big-time, with...

Published February 24, 2014

Deadwood Seeks Legislative, Marketing Boost

South Dakota lawmakers are considering three bills to help Deadwood better compete with other gaming destinations. In addition, a marketing consultant recently assessed the situation and offered suggestions to...

Published February 24, 2014

Golden Gaming CEO: Poised to Grow

Blake Sartini, the CEO of the Nevada-based tavern-and-slots operation Golden Gaming suggests the company may one day expand into neighboring states such as Arizona and California. For now, it’s...

Published February 24, 2014

Wynn Execs Shedding Stock

A sell-off of Wynn Resorts shares by top-tier executives is only good news for the company. The stock’s value recently hit a 52-week high. And insiders are making a...

Published February 24, 2014

Caesars to Restructure $23 Billion in Debt

A subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corp. is working with investment bank Lazard Ltd. to restructure $23 billion in long-term debt. The massive debt load is a record for the...

Published February 17, 2014

Business As Usual in Massachusetts

The year 2014 may be one of many “firsts” when it comes to Massachusetts gaming, such as the first slots and casino resort licenses being issued and possibly a...

Published February 17, 2014

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