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

Indiana Casino Taxes Hit 8-Year Low

In 2013, wagering and admissions taxes at Indiana casinos dropped a combined 9 percent, or $752.4 million, the lowest amount in eight years. Still, casinos are investing in capital...

Published January 27, 2014

Shareholder Stalks Archon

Boston-based Esplanade Capital continues to make a play for casino owner Archon Corp., despite “stonewalling” from the owners, Paul and Sue Lowden (l.).

Published January 27, 2014

Georgia Gambling Sponsor Says Timing’s Off

Georgia state Rep. Harry Geising said Governor Nathan Deal (l.) may not want to address expanded gambling while he is running for re-election. Geising has proposed a bill to...

Published January 27, 2014

Two Las Vegas Casinos Accept Bitcoins

The virtual currency Bitcoin will be accepted at Las Vegas’ D casino (l.) and the Golden Gate casino. A co-owner of the two casinos said customers had asked about...

Published January 27, 2014

William Hill: It Was a Very Good Year

The stateside business of British bookmaker William Hill reported a 150 percent rise in net revenues for the final quarter of 2013. It was William Hill’s first full year...

Published January 27, 2014

Illinois Committee May Appeal To Legislature

Now that the Illinois Joint Committee of Administrative Rules unanimously rejected the Gaming Board's proposed video gambling reforms, board chairman Aaron Jaffe said he will appeal to the full...

Published January 27, 2014

Cuomo Proposes Tax Hike on Racing

Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York wants to boost funding for the state Racing Commission in part by raising the surcharge on handle. It could add $2 million of...

Published January 27, 2014

Arkansas Racino Starts $37 Million Expansion

A $37.4 million casino expansion and renovation project, including a 41,000 square foot gaming floor addition, is under way at Southland Park (l.) racino in West Memphis, Arkansas. Including...

Published January 27, 2014