Virginia Senator Introduces Casino Bill

Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas (l.) once again introduce legislation that would establish a state gaming commission and direct casino tax revenues toward reducing tolls on specified roadways....

Published January 13, 2014

New Jersey Bill Allows Skill Contests

Under a law that some legislators deemed archaic, New Jersey residents were often barred from contests of skill, usually decided by judges, for fear the contest would be called...

Published January 13, 2014

Kansas Hollywood Casino Requests Hotel Extension

International Speedway Corporation and Penn National Gaming, owners of Hollywood Casino, asked the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas for more time to begin building a...

Published January 13, 2014

Saratoga Casino Debate Continues

Disagreements on a possible casino at Saratoga Raceway are not likely to be resolved quickly. And these ardent opponents won’t go quietly into the night.

Published January 13, 2014

Pennsylvania Mulls Video Gaming in Bars

A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would legalized gaming machines in bars, restaurants and clubs with liquor licenses.

Published January 13, 2014

Florida Track Courts Poker Players

Calder Casino and Race Course in the Broward-Miami-Dade area has moved its poker room and boosted the amenities to grab more players.

Published January 13, 2014

Strip Clubs: Entertainment Tax Unconstitutional

A group of strip club owners in Las Vegas say they have been unfairly penalized by Nevada’s 10 percent entertainment tax. They want a refund.

Published January 13, 2014

Northern Nevada Casino Emerges from Chapter 11

Sharkey’s, a landmark Nevada, casino, navigated the tough times without any layoffs. Now it’s out of bankruptcy and planning a prosperous new year.

Published January 13, 2014

15 Deadwood Properties Go To Bank

First Interstate Bank has taken control of 15 Deadwood, South Dakota properties owned by the estate of Ken Kellar, who at one point controlled 27 percent of the town’s...

Published January 13, 2014

West Virginia Commissions Racing Study

As racing revenue declines in West Virginia, industry officials have commissioned a study on the economic impact of horse and dog racing in the state. Casino gambling revenue also...

Published January 13, 2014

Polar Vortex Closes Ohio Casinos

Two Ohio casinos--Horseshoe Casino Cleveland and Hollywood Casino Toledo—were temporarily closed due to severely cold temperatures last week. Both were shuttered more than 24 hours, with Hollywood closing and...

Published January 13, 2014

World Series of Poker Announces Tournament Dates

The 2014 World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will start May 27 and run for 29 days. The $10,000 buy-in No-Limit...

Published January 13, 2014

Atlantic Club Demise to Impact Atlantic City

The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, after being sold at a bargain-basement price, will close on January 13 after 33 years of continuous operation under various owners....

Published January 6, 2014

Analysts: National Harbor a Revenue Gem

Analysts are saying that the casino license won by MGM Resorts International for Prince George’s County, Maryland, could be the most lucrative gaming license of the decade.

Published January 6, 2014

Atlantic City Swears In New Mayor

It’s been no secret that the relationship between the Atlantic City government and the casino industry has been rocky for more than a dozen years. But an upset winner...

Published January 6, 2014

Third Arena for Vegas?

Former NBA player Jackie Robinson plans to develop a multimillion-dollar sports stadium on 27 acres in Vegas. It could be the city’s third, but MGM’s arena is ready to...

Published January 6, 2014

Judge Allows Iowa Hard Rock To Proceed

With an emergency stay granted by Iowa Supreme Court Justice Brent Appel on December 19, construction continues on the $128.5 million Hard Rock in Sioux City, Iowa. Earlier, a...

Published January 6, 2014

Atlantic City Challenges Borgata Tax Judgment

An expected challenge to a $48 million tax judgment for the Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa has been filed by Atlantic City. The resort maintains that the original tax...

Published January 6, 2014

Las Vegas Makes Bid to Keep Rodeo

After 30 years, the popular National Finals Rodeo may saddle up and leave Las Vegas. But Sin City is making an 11th hour effort to keep the event from...

Published January 6, 2014

New York Counties to Add VLTs

Two counties on Long Island, New York hope to realize millions in new revenues from 1,000-machine slot parlors in their communities, which won’t be counted as one of the...

Published January 6, 2014