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

WV Senate Committee Approves Satellite Casino Bill

The West Virginia Senate (l.) approved a bill allowing casinos to operate satellite locations within the same county. Now the bill moves to the House. Voters and the Lottery...

Published March 7, 2022

Ohio Officials Approve Proposed Casino Plan

Officials in Columbus, Ohio both have approved a proposal for a casino, racetrack and hotel to be developed by Convergence LLC. Mayor Jim Bulkley (l.) cited no public opposition...

Published March 7, 2022

Nebraska Lawmakers Debate Racino Limits

Nebraska lawmakers are at odds over how many racinos the state can accommodate. Some legislators don’t want to “stifle” the industry. Senator Tom Briese (l.) wants to allow tracks...

Published March 7, 2022

Casino Re-Vote Delay ‘Shatters’ Richmond Officials

Officials in Richmond, Virginia thought a casino re-vote was a sure thing for approval of the One Casino Resort (l.). But the state Senate proposed a feasibility study for...

Published March 7, 2022

Conventions Complicate Chicago Casino Plans

Three Chicago casino proposals include McCormick Place (the Bally’s plan at left). A survey of exhibitors and organizers indicates they would support a casino nearby but not onsite, where...

Published March 7, 2022

Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down on Texas Casino Push

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has formed a political action committee to push legal casinos in the Lone Star State. The PAC is funded by Miriam Adelson (l., with...

Published March 7, 2022

Bill Submitted to Raise Jackpot Limit Reporting

For almost 50 years, the U.S. has required casinos to report jackpots of $1,200 or more to the IRS. A new bill sponsored by Nevada Rep. Dina Titus (l.)...

Published March 7, 2022

Nebraska Planners Oppose New Casino Racetrack

The planning commission in Hastings, Nebraska (l.) has come out against a proposal to build a casino-racetrack in the community. Some locals support a casino, but in a non-residential...

Published February 28, 2022

Report: AC Casino Smoking Ban May Cost Jobs

A casino smoking ban in Atlantic City could mean the loss of thousands of jobs, according to a new report. New Jersey Casino Association President Joe Lupo (l.) took...

Published February 28, 2022

Indiana Grand Now Horseshoe Indianapolis

Caesars Entertainment has rebranded the former Indiana Grand racino in Shelbyville as Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino, its second Horseshoe venue. The property recently completed a $33.7 million renovation.

Published February 28, 2022

Georgia Study Shows Horseracing Impact

Building three horseracing tracks in Georgia would have an economic impact of $1.28 billion and create more than 8,500 new jobs, according to a study conducted by Georgia Southern...

Published February 28, 2022

Virginia Budget Provision Would Block Referendum Do-Over

A provision in the proposed Virginia budget would block a second voter referendum on a Richmond casino (l.) until a study could be completed on the potential state and...

Published February 28, 2022

Missouri Lawmaker Files Lake Ozark Casino Measure

Legislation filed by Missouri state Rep. Ron Hicks (l.) would add a 14th casino license specifically for a location between Bagnell Dam and the Missouri River. Voters would have...

Published February 28, 2022

Staffing Shortages Dog PA, AC Casinos

Pennsylvania and Atlantic City casinos are struggling with labor shortages coming out of the restrictions imposed to respond to the Covid-19 crisis.

Published February 28, 2022

Strip Operators Upbeat About Recovery

Leading operators on the Las Vegas Strip are looking forward to better days as the pandemic fades, pointing to this year’s Super Bowl and dropping of the mask mandate...

Published February 28, 2022

Caesars Plans Sale of Strip Asset This Year

Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg (l.) has outlined Caesars’ plans for the Las Vegas Strip, New York and Dubai in wide-ranging comments during the operator’s fourth-quarter earnings call.

Published February 28, 2022