UNITED STATES GAMING
A constitutional amendment allowing Alabama voters to approve casinos, a lottery and sports betting doesn’t have the required three-fifths majority of state senators’ votes—yet.
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Petersburg Referendum
A Virginia legislative panel advanced a measure that would allow Petersburg to hold a casino referendum in November. Also, Fairfax County officials are seeking a casino in Tysons, while...
Strip Operators Eagerly Await New A’s Stadium Plans
The Oakland A’s have yet to release new renderings for its proposed $1.5 ballpark that is set to be built on the site of the Tropicana Las Vegas, which...
Compromise Bill Would Keep AC Casino Smoking
A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would retain the current authorization of smoking on 25 percent of casino floors with a few added restrictions.
Gaming Regulation is Bedrock of Gaming’s Success
The U.S. gaming industry, in all its shapes and forms, has enjoyed meteoric growth in the last half-century. The essential key to much of that growth has been effective...
New Jersey Senate Considers Racetrack Slots
A New Jersey state senator has introduced a bill that would legalize slot machines at the state’s horse racetracks, to be managed by Atlantic City casinos.
Virginia Hard Rock Expects Summer Opening
Construction is on schedule at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Bristol, Virginia. The permanent casino will open this summer and the 300-room hotel tower will open later...
Virginia Senate Approves Petersburg As Casino Host City
In a bipartisan vote, the Virginia Senate approved a bill allowing Petersburg to hold a casino referendum, replacing Richmond, where voters twice rejected a casino. The measure also prevents...
Casinos Fail to Stop AC ‘Road Diet’
A judge in Atlantic City has rejected a lawsuit from Atlantic City casinos and the AtlantiCare medical facility to halt a project that will change Atlantic Avenue from four...
Two Illinois Tracks Trotting Toward Transitioning to Racinos
Hawthorne Race Course and Fairmount Park in Illinois are on a slow but steady path towards becoming racinos and recently updated the Illinois Gaming Board of their progress.
Judge: AC Casinos Not Obliged to Block Compulsive Gamblers
A judge in Atlantic City has ruled that the Borgata casino was not obligated to stop a compulsive gambler from betting, dismissing a lawsuit brought by the gamblers.
Chicago Approves Bally’s New Hotel Plan
Chicago officials approved Bally’s new design for a 100-room hotel tower in the first construction phase, but the location of a 400-room hotel, which could have caused damage to...
With Durango Open, New LV Locals Projects Put on Hold
Now that Red Rock’s Durango (l.) has opened, are there any significant projects in the works for the Las Vegas locals market? Early indications say no.
Several States Consider Skill Game Legalization
As Pennsylvania’s governor submits a budget including provisions for the regulation and taxation of ubiquitous unregulated skill games in the state, debate on legalization heats up in Virginia and...
New York Bill Would Increase Funding for Problem Gaming
New York state Senator Joe Addabbo (l.) has introduced a new bill that would provide more tax revenues from sports betting to combat problem gambling in the state. Currently,...
Majority Approve Casinos in North Carolina Poll
A new poll indicates that 54 percent of respondents approve allowing casinos on non-tribal land in North Carolina, compared to 35 percent opposed. The casinos would be part of...
Florida House Bill Targets Illegal Gambling
A Florida House bill that would raise penalties for operating and advertising illegal slots passed its second committee. But opponents questioned possible unintended consequences.
Gaming and Leisure Buys Tioga Downs Casino
Tioga Downs (l.), part of American Racing & Entertainment’s portfolio, has sold its real estate to Gaming and Leisure Properties. The deal includes a facility that underwent a recent...
Virginia Senate Committee Rejects Casino Referendum
A Virginia Senate committee has rejected a proposal allowing Fairfax County to replace Richmond as the state’s fifth casino host city. The move makes it more likely Petersburg voters...
Alabama Governor Supports Lottery, Casino Bills
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (l.) says, “Now is the time” for a statewide vote on a lottery and up to 10 casino locations. Lotteries and casinos currently are banned...