Atlantic City Lagging Behind Christie Plan

More than half way through a five-year push to revitalize Atlantic City outlined by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the resort has seen little growth in two major areas—convention...

Published February 3, 2014

Track Closure Threatens Harrah’s Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission has suspended operations at the racetrack of Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester, Pennsylvania, due to track surface problems.

Published February 3, 2014

Iowa Judge Hears Sioux City Arguments

Penn National Gaming recently told Polk County, Iowa District Court Judge Eliza Ovrom that Hard Rock Sioux City developers SCE Partners knew the risks involved in proceeding with their...

Published February 3, 2014

Insurance Company Offers Millions for Harmon

FM Global, which covered construction at CityCenter in Las Vegas, is offering $55 million to cover losses in the Harmon Hotel case. The hotel cannot open due to structural...

Published February 3, 2014

Atlantic City Changes Promotion Strategy

Initially, Atlantic City had to rebrand itself through its “Do AC” marketing push. For 2014, however, the Atlantic Alliance—the city’s marketing arm—and President Liza Cartmell (l.) wants to tell...

Published February 3, 2014

Kansas Introduces Problem-Gambling Campaign

A new $380,000 multimedia campaign will help raise awareness of problem gambling and help gambling addicts get treatment in Kansas. Funded by dedicated tax revenue from the two state-owned...

Published February 3, 2014

Hollywood Casino Completes $62 Million Revamp

After purchasing Harrah's Casino in Maryland Heights, Missouri for $610 million from Caesars Entertainment in November 2012, Penn National renamed it Hollywood Casino and invested $62 million in renovations....

Published February 3, 2014

Job Fair at Horseshoe Baltimore

The Caesars Entertainment casino, now under construction in Baltimore, Maryland, will bring 1,700 new permanent jobs to the city. The Horseshoe will open later this year.

Published February 3, 2014

New Owners Investing in Northern Nevada Casino

The new owners of John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks, Nevada, led by CEO Carlton Geer (l.) will spend millions to overhaul the landmark casino, owned by one family for...

Published February 3, 2014

South Dakota Voters Could Approve Casino Games

If the South Dakota legislature approves, this November voters statewide could pass a constitutional amendment allowing Deadwood casinos to offer roulette, keno and craps. Supporters said the games are...

Published February 3, 2014

Cuomo Budget Bans Welfare Bucks at Casinos

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget includes a measure that would prohibit welfare recipients from using benefits at casinos and strip clubs. The rule is tied to federal funds.

Published February 3, 2014

Pennsylvania to Consider Keno, Online Gaming

The Pennsylvania legislature is expected to consider implementing keno under the state lottery and legalization of online gambling.

Published February 3, 2014

Coastal Casinos Revenue Lowest In 14 Years

Although Mississippi's Gulf Coast casinos brought in more than $1 billion in 2013, revenue dropped by $30 million compared to 2012—the worst performance since 1999. The situation was even...

Published February 3, 2014

Winn Hoping to Storm New York

No, not that Wynn. This is Luther Winn, of the Alabama gaming company Greenetrack. The pal of Al Sharpton has launched a campaign to win a casino license in...

Published February 3, 2014

California’s Biggest Online Gaming Booster Guilty on Eight Felony Counts

The Golden State’s biggest booster of online poker, Senator Roderick Wright (l.), has been removed as a player by his recent conviction on eight felony counts for falsifying his...

Published February 3, 2014

Reno On the Way Back

Last year, the Reno-Tahoe area in Nevada enjoyed its best year for tourism since 2008.

Published February 3, 2014

Racino, Commission Battle of Number of Stalls

Penn National Gaming Inc., building a racino in Ohio, claims that it won’t build the number of horse stalls for the facility required by the Ohio State Racing Commission...

Published February 3, 2014

Feds Investigate Oklahoma Man’s Illegal Slots

An affidavit states Adlai S. Brinkley of El Reno, Oklahoma placed numerous illegal electronic gambling machines in bars, lodges and veterans' posts throughout Oklahoma. He deposited $40,000-$80,000 monthly for...

Published February 3, 2014

Biloxi Progressing With Demolition, Construction

The demolition of the foundation of the proposed $700 million Harrah's-Jimmy Buffet casino project and the construction of a new baseball stadium (l.) are moving forward in Biloxi, Mississippi....

Published January 27, 2014

A Win for Downtown Vegas Arena

Despite a marked lack of support among the business community in Downtown Las Vegas and the casino industry, the longstanding Cordish arena proposal continues to chug along.

Published January 27, 2014