Second Judge Shoots Down Atlantic City Casino Tax Changes

The AC casino industry lost again in its bid to change the deal they crafted for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) . On May 2, a Superior...

Published May 9, 2022

Fixed-Odds Races Arrive at New Jersey Track

The long-awaited introduction of fixed-odds horse racing finally went off May 7 at Monmouth Park (l.) in Oceanport, N.J. Unlike parimutuel wagering, fixed-odds retain the odds at the time...

Published May 9, 2022

Investor Buys California Casino Resort

Parkwest Casinos through a separate entity has purchased the site of Bicycle Hotel & Casino (l.) in Bell Gardens, California, for $102 million. It also purchased the card club...

Published May 9, 2022

Hard Rock Bristol Granted First Virginia License

Hard Rock Bristol (l.) was granted a casino license by the state Lottery Board, allowing it to open a temporary casino on July 8 in the vacant Bristol Mall....

Published May 9, 2022

Nebraska Judge Rejects Lincoln Racino Lawsuit

A Nebraska judge rejected Big Red Keno’s lawsuit over offering casino gambling at Lincoln Race Course. The judge said Omaha Exposition and Racing, which had granted Big Red Keno...

Published May 9, 2022

Caesars Virginia Opening Delayed Until 2024

Due to supply-chain issues, labor shortages and “other market forces,” Caesars Entertainment announced Caesars Danville (l.) in Virginia will open in third or fourth quarter 2024 instead of second...

Published May 9, 2022

Blackstone Executive Says Firm ‘Bullish’ on Las Vegas Market

Blackstone real estate executive Tyler Henritze (l.) has suggested that the firm is still very interested in the Southern Nevada market despite sizable existing portfolio

Published May 9, 2022

Sands to Focus on U.S., Singapore Moving Forward

After previously placing an emphasis on the Macau market, the Las Vegas Sands Corp. has shifted focus again, this time to Singapore (Marina Bay Sands at left) and new...

Published May 9, 2022

Federal Appeals Court Upholds RICO Claim Against Wynn

A RICO charge involving Steve Wynn (l.), Wynn Resorts and several other defendants has been upheld by a federal appeals court following foul play in previous proceedings.

Published May 9, 2022

Las Vegas’ Tourist Data Nears Pre-2020 Levels

Tourist data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for March of this year are the closest so far to pre-COVID rates, a promising sign for the city....

Published May 9, 2022

Vici Closes on Deal to Buy MGM Growth Properties

Vici Properties announced that it has completed its $17.2 billion buyout of MGM Growth Properties, giving the REIT created by Caesars Entertainment a total of 43 properties nationwide, including...

Published May 9, 2022

Three Las Vegas Strip Properties Close to Changing Hands

After months of speculation, sources have identified the property that Caesars Entertainment hopes to sell on the Las Vegas Strip. The company is hoping to get $1 billion for...

Published May 9, 2022

AC Casinos, Casino Workers Differ About Smoking; Second Philly Casino Bans Smoking

New Jersey banned indoor smoking years ago, but casinos convinced lawmakers to allow smoking on 25 percent of the gaming floor, claiming a total smoking ban would negatively impact...

Published May 9, 2022

New Jersey Judge Will Respond to AC iGaming Suit May 2

A judge will rule May 2 whether New Jersey can remove online gaming and sports betting from calculations on what Atlantic City casinos owe the state. If Atlantic County...

Published May 2, 2022

Grants Pass Downs Cancels Meet Over HHR Loss

The Grants Pass Downs racetrack has canceled its 2022 racing meet. The owners says it was forced to when the Oregon Department of Justice ruled it couldn’t operate 225...

Published May 2, 2022

Cripple Creek Casino Hotel Moves Forward

Regulatory approval for the Midnight Rose Hotel is moving forward in Cripple Creek, Colorado. The 101-room luxury hotel is proposed by Triple Crown Casinos, which would have until 2024...

Published May 2, 2022

Rhode Island Casino Employees Sue Parent Company

About 80 employees of Rhode Island’s Bally’s Twin River Casino (l.) are suing the company. They claim in a class action lawsuit that overtime payments have been unlawfully miscalculated.

Published May 2, 2022

Nevada Regulators to Investigate Gambler’s Claims about RW President

Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella (l.) is under investigation by the Nevada Gaming Control Board after the defendant in a fraud trial made damaging claims about their...

Published May 2, 2022

Richmond, Virginia Officials Discuss Competing Revenue Plans

Richmond, Virginia officials are floating plans for the estimated $30 million in annual taxes that could be generated by the proposed ONE Casino and Resort (l.). The casino plan...

Published May 2, 2022

Lightfoot Seeks $75 Million Upfront Casino Payment

Mayor Lori Lightfoot (l.) reportedly wants $75 million upfront from the winning developer of a downtown casino. Bally’s, Rush Street Gaming and Hard Rock are competing for the license...

Published May 2, 2022