Group Wants to Save California Racetrack

Supporters of the Hollywood Park Racetrack want to keep it from being demolished and preserve it for future generations.

Published January 13, 2014

Ohio’s Internet Cafes Are Now History

Internet cafes in Ohio have pretty much melted away in the last few months in the wake of a law that pretty much banned them.

Published January 13, 2014

Are Cowboys Throwing PRCA?

Some of professional rodeo’s most famous performers want more say in their sport. And a splinter group of cowpokes may want to stay in Las Vegas.

Published January 13, 2014

Lawsuit Adds More to Crosby Accusations

Caesars Entertainment has added another accusation to its lawsuit against Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby (l.).

Published January 13, 2014

Did Cordish Come to Play?

David Cordish, the noted Baltimore developer, has floated an idea for an arena (l.) in Downtown Las Vegas, put only put $50,000 into it. Plus there proposal has no...

Published January 13, 2014

Court Keeps Stay For Iowa Gaming License

The Iowa Supreme Court told the Polk County District Court to review its decision suspending the gaming license for the Hard Rock Sioux City. That means the December 19...

Published January 13, 2014

Pennsylvania Slot Revenues in First Decline

Annual revenue from slot machines in Pennsylvania have declined for the first time since the state’s gaming industry began in 2006.

Published January 13, 2014

Penn, Carnival Sign Marketing Deal

Penn National Gaming and Carnival Cruise Lines have signed an agreement under which Carnival cruises will be offered as player’s club rewards at Penn casinos.

Published January 13, 2014

Analysts: Happy New Year, MGM

The global casino company, which is developing megaresorts in Macau and the Northeastern U.S., is earning high marks from gaming analysts.

Published January 13, 2014

Bossier City Horseshoe Will Build $3.5 Million Pool

Construction will start this month on a $3.5 million "Vegas style" pool with a day and night club, bar, outdoor stage and cabanas at Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City,...

Published January 13, 2014

Affinity Gaming Launches Multi-State Loyalty Program

Affinity Gaming has launched A-Play Connect Play4Fun Network, its first multi-casino, multi-state loyalty program. The platform will be used to build a loyalty program for all its casinos through...

Published January 13, 2014

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