Northern Nevada Casino Undergoing $50 Million Renovation

A $50 million renovation has begun at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada, including a western-themed Gilley's, sports bar, bingo area and sports book, all to be completed...

Published February 17, 2014

New Mexico Will Investigate Racetrack Lease

New Mexico Attorney General Gary King will investigate the 25-year lease signed in 2011 granting racino operator Downs of Albuquerque to open a larger casino at the state fairgrounds....

Published February 17, 2014

Detroit Seeks Way Out Of Casino Tax Deal

When Detroit arranged a swaps deal with two banks, using casino tax revenue as collateral, officials never expected interest rates to drop, costing taxpayers more than $200 million since...

Published February 17, 2014

Report: Miss America Pageant Finances Raise Questions

In an analysis of the Miss America Pageant’s finances by the Press of Atlantic City, the paper found the pageant organization’s expenditures and top executive salaries fluctuate wildly even...

Published February 17, 2014

Arkansas Racinos Post Record Revenue

Two Arkansas racinos posted record revenues for 2013. Thoroughbred racetrack Oaklawn in Hot Springs posted a 10 percent increase in wagers of $1.154 billion, and greyhound racetrack Southland in...

Published February 17, 2014

Revel Owners Receive Operating Approval

Chatham Asset Management received approval from New Jersey regulators to operate the Revel casino hotel in Atlantic City. The company is part of a lender group that emerged from...

Published February 17, 2014

Lobbyists, Campaign Cash Flowing To Florida

Conservative legislators said they could support expanded gambling if Governor Rick Scott negotiates a Seminole Tribe compact this year, and if voters pass a constitutional amendment requiring their approval...

Published February 10, 2014

California Mulls New Taxes on Gaming

California legislator are mulling changes to the state’s gaming laws that could mean more taxes and regulations for card rooms. The state’s tribal casinos (Southern California’s Barona Valley Ranch...

Published February 10, 2014

N.H. House Votes to Allow Keno

The New Hampshire House may have taken the first halting steps toward gaming expansion with the approval last week of keno games by the state lottery. Is this a...

Published February 10, 2014

New Yorkers Continue to Debate Casinos

The sentiment for and against Vegas-style casinos in upstate New York is split widely, depending upon where you are located.

Published February 10, 2014

Vegas Cleans Up on Super Bowl XLVIII

An upset victory by the Seattle Seahawks helped Las Vegas sports book win big. This year, wagers on the year’s premier sporting event exceeded $119 million.

Published February 10, 2014

Delaware Panel Report Delayed

Delaware’s combined government/industry panel continues to study the industry’s results as it prepares a report on how the state can help the industry. The committee’s chairman, state Finance Secretary...

Published February 10, 2014

No Challenge to MGM in Maryland

Maryland gaming regulators say the two losing bidders for the Prince George’s County casino license have agreed to forgo any challenge to the award of the license to MGM...

Published February 10, 2014

Churchill Downs Cries Fraud Over Atlantic City Casino Deal

Churchill Downs Inc. had hoped to be a player in New Jersey’s online gambling market, but says it was misled by former Trump Executive Nick Ribis (l.) in a...

Published February 10, 2014

Cordish Makes Case for Vegas Arena

Baltimore developer the Cordish Companies went to Las Vegas to talk up his planned $390 million sports arena (l.), set for the city’s Downtown district. But his emphasis on...

Published February 10, 2014

Virginia Senate Committee Approves Casino, But Bill Dies

Even though Virginia's Senate General Laws and Technology Committee recently approved casino bill in a 7-5 vote, sponsor Senator L. Louise Lucas withdrew the bill after it became apparent...

Published February 10, 2014

New York Hopefuls to Share Land

Foxwoods Resort Casino and Muss Development will develop land owned by developer Louis R. Cappelli (l.) of Sullivan Resorts LLC at the former Grossinger's Resort in the Catskill Mountains...

Published February 10, 2014

Connecticut Considering OTB Slots

A Connecticut legislative task force is considering introduction of a bill to legalize slot machines at three off-track betting facilities.

Published February 10, 2014

Nevada Casinos Won $11.1 Billion in 2013

Nevada casinos took in $11.1 billion in 2013, the fourth year in a row they ended in the plus column. The win was largely due to strong baccarat play...

Published February 10, 2014

Hard Rock Biloxi Debuts Platinum Tower

The $32.5 million Platinum Tower hotel debuted at the Hard Rock Casino Biloxi. The 12-story facility features 140 rooms and 14 suites plus music memorabilia from Elvis Presley, Johnny...

Published February 10, 2014