Churchill Downs Has Big Plans For Colonial Downs

Churchill Downs, the soon-to-be new owner of Colonial Downs (l.) in New Kent County, Virginia, has big plans for the thoroughbred racetrack, including additional racing days and a Kentucky...

Published March 21, 2022

Chicago Mayor Nears Casino Decision

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (l.) will soon announce how she ranks five downtown casino proposals, then present her top choice to the city council. The mayor says one or...

Published March 21, 2022

Are Alaska Arcades Actually Gambling Sites?

Arcades in Anchorage, Alaska look and sound a lot like illegal gambling establishments. But the city’s police department seems uninterested, according to an undercover reporter’s experience.

Published March 14, 2022

Economic Summit Takeaway: Rebalance Southern Nevada’s Economy

Southern Nevada business leaders are looking for a new path to economic development. Hundreds of them gathered March 4 at the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s State of Economic...

Published March 14, 2022

A.C. Can Fix What’s Wrong Prior to NYC Casino Debut

Atlantic City casino execs said they don’t see casinos opening in the greater New York City region for three years. That gives the resort time to clean up and...

Published March 14, 2022

Iowa Commissioners to Accept Linn County Applications

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will release a timeline for applications for a Linn County casino license. Commissioners twice denied Cedar Rapids a license, but the board membership...

Published March 14, 2022

Nebraska Legislative Committee Passes Casino Limits

A Nebraska legislative committee has advanced a measure allowing casinos in six counties with existing horseracing tracks, in hopes of preventing a rush of new casino development.

Published March 14, 2022

Georgia Senate Committee Approves Horseracing Bill

A Georgia Senate resolution would let voters approve a ballot question on horseracing that would also establish a horse racing commission. Similar legislation passed the Senate (l.) but failed...

Published March 14, 2022

Churchill Downs Requests New Indiana Location

Churchill Downs has asked the Indiana Gaming Commission to relocate its proposed $260 million casino to the east side of Terre Haute. Officials said the new location is larger,...

Published March 14, 2022

Oregon Bill Would Curtail Greyhound Wagering

A recent bill that was introduced in the Oregon Senate would have made it illegal for sports betting establishments to accept wagers on greyhound racing. The bill changed considerably...

Published March 14, 2022

Gaming Tax Increase Off the Ballot in Nevada

An effort by the Nevada teachers union to increase the gaming tax to fund state education efforts failed last week when a judge in Carson City tossed it off...

Published March 14, 2022

How Much Pain from AC Smoking Ban?

Spectrum Gaming Group painted a not so rosy picture for the casino industry should lawmakers ban smoking on the casino floor. Then again five more state senators signed on...

Published March 14, 2022

In 2021, Las Vegas Tourism Profile Shifted

Last year, the demographic of visitors to Las Vegas changed dramatically, possibly due to the pandemic or for other reasons. Visitors were younger, more diverse and less into gambling.

Published March 14, 2022

Chicago Residents Oppose 78 Casino Project

Almost three-quarters of survey respondents from Chicago’s South Loop and environs say they oppose a proposal to put a casino in the area. The 78 megadevelopment (l.) is one...

Published March 14, 2022

Station Casinos Breaks Ground On Durango Casino & Resort

Construction began last week on the Durango Casino & Resort with a groundbreaking ceremony that included the top executives and hundreds of team members. It will be the first...

Published March 14, 2022

Alabama Gaming Bill Advances

A proposal to bring casinos, sports betting and a state lottery to Alabama has passed a Senate committee. State Senator Greg Albritton (l.) said, “This is not a gaming...

Published March 14, 2022

Caesars Palace Unveils Renovations

One of the most iconic layouts in one of the most iconic casino hotels in Las Vegas is showing off its renovation. The work at Caesars Palace added new...

Published March 7, 2022

AC’s Borgata to Invest in Rooms, Casino Floor

Faced with reinvestment from its nearest competitors, Atlantic City market leader Borgata has committed to revamping hotel rooms and the casino. Borgata President Travis Lunn (l.) says he wants...

Published March 7, 2022

New Mexico Racehorse Owners vs. Regulators

New Mexico racehorse owners allege the state Racing Commission and Gaming Control Board are taking money intended for them and using it for racecourses expenses. They have filed an...

Published March 7, 2022

Nevada Jackpot-Intercept Bill Pushed to 2023

After failing to agree on details of a jackpot-intercept bill to pay delinquent child support, Nevada lawmakers will consider such a move in next year’s session.

Published March 7, 2022