Former Indiana Legislator Faces Prison, Gaming Exec to Stand Trial

Former Indiana state Senator Brent Waltz (l.) pleaded guilty to taking illegal campaign funds from Centaur Gaming during a 2016 congressional run. He pleaded out before his trial, which...

Published April 18, 2022

Mississippi Casino First to Accept Cryptocurrency

The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort (l.) in D’Iberville, Mississippi now accepts cryptocurrency via Everi’s B4U solution. It lets patrons convert digital currency into cash and casino operators to track...

Published April 18, 2022

Caesars Revises Price in William Hill Sale

Caesars Entertainment announced a revision to the sale of the European William Hill assets to 888 Holdings, accepting less upfront cash than the original deal.

Published April 18, 2022

Philadelphia Reinstitutes Mask Mandate

The city of Philadelphia has reinstituted its mandate for masks to be worn inside locations including Live! Casino Philadelphia and Rivers Casino Philadelphia.

Published April 18, 2022

Sibella: RWLV Cash-Flow Positive Since Opening

At the recent International Casino Conference, Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella (l.) said the property is on an upward trajectory and is still in the black nearly...

Published April 18, 2022

Fifth Street, Ojos Locos to Develop Vegas’ First Latino-Focused Casino

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina and Fifth Street Gaming have partnered to create the first casino in the U.S. centered around Latino culture. The Lucky Club Hotel & Casino in...

Published April 18, 2022

Kentucky: Gambling Not Hot-Button Issue

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers (l.) legal gambling and medical marijuana are not be at the top of lawmakers’ agendas for the last two days of the upcoming legislative...

Published April 18, 2022

Judge Orders Red Rock, Union Negotiations

A federal administrative law judge has ordered Nevada gaming group Station Casinos to negotiate a contract at its Red Rock Casino, after the Culinary Union urged state regulators to...

Published April 18, 2022

Chicago Casino Community Meetings Raise Concerns

Hard Rock, Bally’s and Rush Street Gaming, all vying for a Chicago casino license, met the public at three community meetings. Chicago residents expressed concerns about increased traffic, crime...

Published April 18, 2022

Fall Opening For Temporary Nebraska Casino

The temporary casino at Fonner Park racetrack (l.) in Grand Island, Nebraska is expected to open this fall with 200 slots and table games. It will become a storage...

Published April 18, 2022

Lawmakers Ban ‘Virginia is for Bettors’

The slogan “Virginia is for Lovers” is safe for now thanks to a bill signed by Governor Greg Youngkin banning gaming operators from using “Virginia Is for Bettors” in...

Published April 18, 2022

Billionaire Fertitta Buys Cripple Creek Casino

The billionaire owner of Fertitta Entertainment, Tilman Fertitta has purchased the Wildwood Casino and Hotel (l.) in Cripple Creek, Colorado. The resort will be rebranded as a Golden Nugget...

Published April 18, 2022

AGA Urges U.S. DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Gaming

Bill Miller (l.), the president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to intensify enforcement to eliminate unregulated, unlicensed so-called “skill games,”...

Published April 18, 2022

More N.J. Lawmakers Support Casino Smoking Ban

Little by little, New Jersey lawmakers have joined the supporters of a full smoking ban, with no legal carveout for casinos. Now the majority of members of the health...

Published April 11, 2022

Gambling Addiction Bill OK’d by Virginia Legislature

A gambling addiction education bill has passed in Virginia and proponents expect Governor Glenn Youngkin (l.) to sign it into law. Observers in other states want to know how...

Published April 11, 2022

Nevada Supreme Court Reverses Steve Wynn Ruling

The Nevada Supreme Court held that a lower court lacked standing when it ruled that gaming regulators could not hold gaming mogul Steve Wynn (l.) accountable for sexual misconduct.

Published April 11, 2022

Illinois Golden Nugget Groundbreaking Set

Ground will be broken for the Golden Nugget Danville Casino on April 19, with opening set for March 2023. The casino will offer 500 slots, 14 table games, a...

Published April 11, 2022

Hard Rock Announces Temporary Virginia Opening

The Hard Rock Bristol will open a temporary facility in Bristol, Virginia on July 8, Hard Rock officials announced. The venue will offer 900 slots, 20 table games, sportsbook,...

Published April 11, 2022

U.S. Casinos Off to Best Start Ever

Commercial casinos in the United States have recorded the best two-month start ever, according to 2022 statistics released by the American Gaming Association.

Published April 11, 2022

Riviera Site Sold to Siegel Group

The Las Vegas-based Siegel Group last week purchased the 10-acre site that once hosted the former Riviera hotel. The group reportedly has “big plans” for the property.

Published April 11, 2022