Iowa Regulators Approve Sioux City Casino Sale

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved the proposed $2.5 billion sale of Hard Rock Sioux City (l.), owned by Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, to Churchill Downs. The deal is...

Published September 5, 2022

Mississippi Supreme Court Allows Tidelands Casino

After years of roadblocks, the Mississippi Supreme Court (l.) recently ruled that realtor Jim Parrish may build a $180 million casino resort on land he owns across from his...

Published September 5, 2022

New Jersey Court Shoots Down Amendment to PILOT Law

The legislative amendment to the PILOT law enacted last December has been something of a curse for the state. Atlantic County filed suit and won two judgements. And now...

Published September 5, 2022

Missouri Regulators Hear 93 Illegal Slot Complaints

Since January 1, the Missouri Gaming Commission has taken 93 calls about unregulated slot machines that continue to spread to bars, truck stops and gas stations throughout the state....

Published August 29, 2022

Lyft, Motional Roll Out Las Vegas ‘Robotaxis’

Lyft and Motional have partnered to launch a new rideshare service offering all-electric, fully driverless vehicles supplied by Hyundai for Las Vegas riders. The innovative program will roll out...

Published August 29, 2022

Clark County Still Not Ready for Marijuana Lounges—Yet

It appears that marijuana consumption lounges are making their way to Las Vegas, the question is how soon. The Clark County Commission has tabled its discussion on the matter,...

Published August 29, 2022

U.S. Racetracks Should Run Fixed-Odds Betting, Experts Say

Members of a panel at the Racing and Gaming Conference commented that U.S. racetracks are “leaving money on the table” by not offering fixed-odds betting.

Published August 29, 2022

Illinois City Changes Casino Definition

The city council in Danville, Illinois changed the definition of “casino” in anticipation of state lawmakers authorizing future expanded gambling. The Golden Nugget Danville (l.) casino is expected to...

Published August 29, 2022

Culinary Union’s North Las Vegas Rent Control Measure Thwarted

The Culinary Union’s effort to get a rent stabilization measure on the North Las Vegas ballot has failed, and rather than challenge the ruling in court, the organization plans...

Published August 29, 2022

Nevada Regulators Add Sex Trafficker to Casino “Black Book”

Convicted felon and sex trafficker Kendrick Weatherspoon has been added to Nevada’s “Black Book” by the Nevada Gaming Commission, meaning he is banned from the state’s casinos. He...

Published August 29, 2022

Panel: New York Needs Better RG Measures

A panel at last week’s Racing and Gaming Conference concluded that New York has not been keeping pace with casino expansion by implementing commensurate responsible gaming efforts. John Coppola...

Published August 29, 2022

Indiana Charitable Gambling Declining

Charitable gambling revenue in Indiana dropped from $433 million in 2019 to $326 million in 2021. Observers blame Covid-19, supply chain issues and the cost of paper goods. Organizations...

Published August 29, 2022

Virginia Skill Game Company Sues Convenience Stores

Queen of Virginia has sued nearly 150 convenience store owners for violating their contract’s non-competition clause by replacing its machines with a competitor’s games. But store owners insist the...

Published August 29, 2022

Temporary Bristol Casino Generates $11.7 Million In First Month

Exceeding all expectations, the temporary Hard Rock Bristol in Virginia generated $11.71 million in adjusted gross gaming revenue in its first month of operation and welcomed guests from every...

Published August 29, 2022

Maryland’s Rocky Gap Casino Changes Hands

Golden Entertainment has reached an agreement to sell its Rocky Gap Casino in Cumberland, Maryland to Century Casinos and gaming REIT VICI for a total of $260 million.

Published August 29, 2022

Fontainebleau Las Vegas to Open Retail Complex Alongside IR

The developers of the long-awaited Fontainebleau Las Vegas integrated resort have announced plans to open a 90,000 square-foot luxury retail shopping center (l.) that will connect to the resort...

Published August 22, 2022

AGA Endorses Digital Assets Executive Order for Gaming Industry

The AGA has endorsed the executive order recently signed by president Joe Biden regarding the regulation of digital assets, and has asked for assistance in implementing appropriate regulations for...

Published August 22, 2022

Golden CEO Noncommittal on Future of Colorado Belle Casino

Despite being closed for over two years, Golden Entertainment and CEO Blake Sartini have yet to commit to future plans regarding the Colorado Belle hotel-casino (l.) in Laughlin. The...

Published August 22, 2022

Gindi Submits Plans for Expansive LV Strip Retail Complex

Gindi Capital has submitted plans to the Clark County Commission for a sizable retail and entertainment complex on the south side of Las Vegas Boulevard. The existing site (l.)...

Published August 22, 2022

MA Regulator to MGM, Encore: Hire More

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission and Chairwoman Cathy Judd-Stein (l.) says the MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor casinos have not done enough to replace dealers lost to the Covid-19...

Published August 22, 2022