Encore Boston Harbor Revises Development Plans

Encore Boston Harbor has pulled back on big plans to develop land across the street from the resort, but briefed the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on plans for an...

Published February 14, 2022

NJ Judge to Rule on AC PILOT Suit

Atlantic County, New Jersey, filed suit against the state over legislation to alter the payments from casinos in lieu of taxes, known as PILOT. A judge heard from both...

Published February 14, 2022

Las Vegas Becoming Pro Sport City

First Las Vegas secured a hockey franchise in the NHL. Then it lured the Raiders out of Oakland. The A’s are looking long and hard as well. Vegas also...

Published February 14, 2022

Pennsylvania Casino Seeks Slot Reduction

Wind Creek Bethlehem (l.) has become the fifth Pennsylvania casino since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic to request a reduction in its inventory of slot machines.

Published February 14, 2022

Maryland Bill Would Bring Slots to Airport

A proposed bill in the Maryland legislature would bring slot machines to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (l.) in Baltimore.

Published February 14, 2022

U.S. Casino Traffic Improves After Slow Start to Year

Visits to U.S. casinos fell in January based on foot traffic. An analyst blamed Covid-19’s omicron and lack of international travel but sees a turnaround coming through the rest...

Published February 14, 2022

Poll: Nevada Voters Support Gaming Tax Increase

A poll shows that most Nevada voters favor a casino tax increase to support public education, but rejected a sales tax hike earmarked for the same purpose. The measure...

Published February 14, 2022

Mask Mandates Dropped in Blue States

Last week the governors of heavily Democrat states—several major gaming states, including Nevada—dropped the mask mandates, defying the federal government, which has been guided by CDC policy that recommends...

Published February 14, 2022

Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Problem Gambling Funding

Kentucky state Rep. Adam Koenig (l.) wants up to $30 million for an irrevocable trust to fund problem gambling services in the state. Currently, Kentucky provides no money for...

Published February 7, 2022

Missouri Lawmaker Wants Increased Veterans Revenue

Missouri receives $400 million annual gaming revenue, including from the state lottery, and state Rep. Dave Griffith (l.) wants half of that to go toward veterans’ programs. The lottery...

Published February 7, 2022

MGM Resorts Kicks Off New Loyalty Program

MGM Rewards, the MGM Resorts new loyalty program, gives points for gamblers and those who don’t spend big in the casino. The rewards range from hotel stays, concerts, restaurants....

Published February 7, 2022

NJ Senator Joins Fight for AC Smoking Ban

Add another voice to the growing chorus of lawmakers who want to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos. Senator Michael Testa (l.) has signed a no-smoking bill.

Published February 7, 2022

Changes in Store for Tropicana Las Vegas

It’s a new owner, a new name and a potential new look for the Tropicana Las Vegas, to be acquired by Bally’s Corp. this year. The 1,470-room resort dates...

Published February 7, 2022

Formula 1 Racing on the Vegas Strip?

Formula 1 Racing is reportedly considering a race on one of the world’s most famous thoroughfares—the Las Vegas Strip. If the plan comes to pass, a portion of the...

Published February 7, 2022

Florida Horse Group Declares Law Unconstitutional

Last May, the Florida legislature passed a law decoupling live racing from other gambling at Pompano Park harness track, but not at thoroughbred tracks. A Florida horse group claims...

Published February 7, 2022

Illinois Approves Hard Rock Casino

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved the final license for the Hard Rock casino project in Rockford, owned by the Ho-Chunk Nation as the tribe awaits final BIA approval...

Published February 7, 2022

Bill Would Allow Gambling in Hawaii

John Mizuno (l.), vice speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives, has introduced a bill that would authorize a casino in Waikiki. It wouldn’t allow locals to play—only guests...

Published February 7, 2022

Regulators Approve Apollo to Buy LVS Strip Properties Management

Apollo Global Management will assume operation of the Venetian, Palazzo and Venetian Expo Center after real-estate investment trust VICI acquires the real estate. But the Nevada Gaming Control Board...

Published February 7, 2022

Richmond, Virginia Council Passes Casino Revote

In November, Richmond, Virginia voters rejected the Urban ONE casino project by less than 1,500 votes. City council is taking steps toward a revote, and a state senator has...

Published February 7, 2022

Nebraska Debates Racino Limits

Seven new horse racetracks have been proposed in Nebraska, including one that would affect Ho-Chunk’s proposed $200 million WarHorse Casino in Omaha. State Senator Tom Briese (l.) says enough...

Published January 31, 2022