Manhattan Caesars Casino Proposal Brings Jay-Z into the Fold

The two entities pitching a casino project in the heart of Times Square brought in a third partner: hip-hop legend Jay-Z and his Roc Nation company, who will program...

Published December 12, 2022

Hawaii ups Penalties for Illegal Gambling Rooms

Law enforcement in Hawaii have a new string in their bow of tactics to employ the fight proliferating illegal gambling rooms: increased criminal penalties. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm...

Published December 5, 2022

Nebraska Temporary Casino To Open By Christmas

The temporary casino at Fonner Park (l.) in Grand Island, Nebraska plans to open before Christmas with 300 slots and kiosks for betting on live and simulcast races. The...

Published December 5, 2022

Tunica’s Fitz Announces Renovation

The hotel at Fitz Casino (l.) in Tunica, Mississippi has become part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham. The 9-story, 506-room venue has new furniture, flat-screen TVs, indoor pool...

Published December 5, 2022

Parx Shippensburg to Open in February

Parx Casino Shippensburg (l.) will open in February 2023 as Pennsylvania’s fourth Category 4 “mini-casino,” offering 500 slots and 48 electronic table games.

Published December 5, 2022

Nevada Gaming Regulator Named Lombardo’s Chief of Staff

Nevada Gaming Commissioner Ben Kieckhefer (l.) has been appointed as Governor-elect Joe Lombardo’s chief of staff. Kieckhefer, a former state senator, will step down from the NGC when Lombardo...

Published December 5, 2022

Las Vegas Convention Center Staff Mulling Potential Strike Vote

Hundreds of food service employees at the Las Vegas Convention Center (l.) are considering a strike vote in early December as their union battles for higher pay rates with...

Published December 5, 2022

Virginia Skill-Game Hearing Set

The case, brought by former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler (l.), challenges the state’s skill-games ban, passed in summer 2021. Virginia lawmakers toughened the ban since then as part of...

Published December 5, 2022

Dream Las Vegas Operator Acquired by Hyatt

Hyatt Hotels has announced the acquisition of Dream Hotel Group, which is currently developing the Dream Las Vegas (l.) casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The takeover will involve...

Published December 5, 2022

Massachusetts Questions Encore Boston Harbor Expansion

A planned expansion of Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor (l.) that recently added gaming has the Massachusetts Gaming Commission looking into whether gaming is permitted by law on the expansion.

Published December 5, 2022

New Resort-Casino Project Proposed for Reno

A new casino proposal in Reno, Nevada has been submitted by Elevation Entertainment. Known as Firecreek Crossing Resort-Casino (l.), it would feature 1,250 slots, 40-plus tables and a hotel...

Published December 5, 2022

Las Vegas Continues its Hot Streak With Strong October Numbers

In the midst of economic uncertainty, the city of Las Vegas is continuing to post strong visitation and revenue figures. According to the latest report from the Las Vegas...

Published December 5, 2022

Genting Asking $1 Billion For Miami Property

Genting’s 15.5-acre waterfront property (l.), the former home of the Miami Herald in downtown Miami, is for sale for more than $1 billion. Genting bought the land in 2011...

Published December 5, 2022

Bally’s To Hold Another Chicago Casino Meeting

Bally’s and Chicago officials held a community meeting November 29 to discuss area residents’ concerns about a temporary casino in Medinah Temple (l.). The next meeting, on December 5,...

Published December 5, 2022

VICI Buys Remaining Pieces of Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand

VICI, the real estate investment trust that dominates the Las Vegas Strip, last week bought the remaining equity in Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand (l.) that it didn’t own...

Published December 5, 2022

Gambling Interests Prepare For Texas Session

Before and since Texas Governor Greg Abbott (l.) indicated he’d support expanded gambling, casino and sports betting operators have lined up more than 300 lobbyists and donated to influencers’...

Published December 5, 2022

Illinois City Creating Casino TIF District

Officials in Aurora, Illinois have begun working on creating a micro- tax increment financing district for the new $360 million Hollywood Casino (l.). The venue is moving from its...

Published November 21, 2022

West Virginia Could Be Last Greyhound Racing State

Next year, West Virginia will be the only state offering greyhound racing. Opponents of the sport said revenue and attendance are down, and they hope newly elected lawmakers will...

Published November 21, 2022

Temporary Virginia Casino Beats Forecasts

The temporary Bristol Casino (l.) in Virginia, the future home of Hard Rock Bristol, is on track to generate more than $171 million in net revenue in its first...

Published November 21, 2022

Century Set to Acquire Sparks Nugget, with Minimal Renovations

According to co-CEO Peter Hoetzinger, Century Casinos will soon finalize its purchase of the Nugget Casino (l.) in Sparks, Nevada, which will become the company’s flagship property. Once the...

Published November 21, 2022