Oregon Racetrack Still in Limbo

Grants Pass Downs (l.) says it can’t run a racing season—despite permission from the Oregon Racing Commission—without the Flying Lark gaming center being approved. Oregon tribes oppose the center.

Published January 31, 2022

Richmond Council Supports Casino Second Vote

Richmond, Virginia voters may get a do-over on Urban One’s proposed $565 million casino-resort, which was narrowly defeated in November. Mayor Levar Stoney (l.) proposed a real estate tax...

Published January 31, 2022

Is Georgia Gaming Bill Moving Forward?

Georgia lawmakers may OK sports betting ahead of casino gaming this session. Conservative groups still could hold up legislation, but as state Senator Brandon Beach (l.) says, “It’s going...

Published January 31, 2022

Philadelphia Considering Skill-Game Ban

Philadelphia City Council is considering an ordinance that would ban the so-called “skill games” that have been spreading in convenience stores in the region.

Published January 31, 2022

Bally’s Las Vegas to Become Horseshoe

The famous Horseshoe casino brand will return to Las Vegas as Caesars Entertainment transforms the existing Bally’s resort (l.). The renovation will begin this spring.

Published January 31, 2022

Florida Casino Petitions Can’t Win

An investigation found evidence of fraud in a drive to bring casinos to Florida. That aside, it’s unlikely a Sands-backed PAC can get the signatures to put the issue...

Published January 31, 2022

Blatstein Brings Optimism to AC Project, But No Funds

Atlantic City developer Bart Blatstein has broken ground on an all-weather year-round water park adjacent to the Showboat Hotel. Was it for show or the real thing? Depends on...

Published January 24, 2022

Ahead of Reopening, Vegas Club Gets Big Upgrade

Tao Beach Dayclub (l.), the rooftop pool and entertainment venue at the Venetian in Las Vegas, is completing a major upgrade that will more than doubled its size to...

Published January 24, 2022

NJ Governor Promises to Support Smoking Ban

Pressure is mounting to ban the last vestiges of smoking in New Jersey casinos. Governor Phil Murphy (l.) is on record saying he will sign any bill that crosses...

Published January 24, 2022

NJ Law Guarantees Harness Races Will Continue

In New Jersey, a new law requires the Meadowlands Racetrack and Freehold Raceway to have a minimum number of racing days. If they fail, they could lose their license...

Published January 24, 2022

AC Casinos Bring in Billions, But In-Person Play Lags

Atlantic City casinos generated $4.7 billion in 2021, but in-person casino revenues—$2.5 billion—are lagging. Last year’s annual take also lags behind pre-Covid 2019.

Published January 24, 2022

Studies Show New Iowa Casino Would Have Cannibalizing Effect

Two studies show existing Iowa casinos would lose revenue to a new Cedar Rapids venue, although it would generate $51 million for the state. “It’s déjà vu all over...

Published January 24, 2022

Richmond Casino Drive Isn’t Over

A Virginia lawmaker wants a referendum on a Petersburg casino, while a Richmond councilwoman proposes a re-vote on the rejected Urban One. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (l.) isn’t surprised...

Published January 24, 2022

Vegas-Style Casino Breaks Ground in Northern Virginia

Colonial Downs’ $4 million Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, Virginia will open in late 2023 with a 50,000-square-foot gaming floor, eight bars and restaurants, a luxury hotel and 80-acre...

Published January 24, 2022

Michigan Regulators Seek Public’s Help on ‘Skill’ Games

In a crackdown on unregulated gaming machines, the Michigan Gaming Control Board asked bars, restaurants, gas stations and convenience store owners not to buy or lease the machines and...

Published January 24, 2022

Parx Approved for Pennsylvania Mini-Casino, Will Add Hotel

Pennsylvania regulators have awarded Greenwood Gaming a Category 4 casino license for its Parx Casino satellite property in Shippensburg, which will be the state’s fourth satellite casino.

Published January 24, 2022

Genting Upgrades in New York Could Improve Casino Odds

New York State will soon accept applicants for three casino licenses in the greater New York City area. Genting Malaysia is expanding its Queens slot parlor, Resorts World New...

Published January 24, 2022

Nevada OKs Remote Setup for Wagering Accounts

The Nevada Gaming Control Board approved a measure that would allow casinos to accept remote signups to enable cashless gaming through their loyalty programs like the Station Casinos’ Boarding...

Published January 24, 2022

Colorado Pledges More Money for Problem Gaming

Colorado Speaker of the House Alec Garnett (l.) has promised the state will devote more resources to responsible gaming programs. The question, of course, is when.

Published January 17, 2022

Bally’s KC Opens VIP Gaming Lounge

Bally’s Kansas City has introduced an exclusive VIP gaming area, the Celebrity Casino & Lounge. The lounge offers 30-plus slot machines plus blackjack, roulette and dining.

Published January 17, 2022