Florida Sets Up New Gaming Regulatory Agency

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has asked the state to allocate nearly $24 million for the new Florida Gaming Control Commission, approved by Governor Ron DeSantis...

Published October 25, 2021

Army Lieutenant Sues Harrah’s New Orleans

U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Deja Harrison says she was denied entry into Harrah’s New Orleans (l.) using her driver’s license and military ID. Harrison filed a complaint with the...

Published October 25, 2021

Plans for ‘Vegas Loop’ Approved

Clark County, Nevada commissioners have unanimously approved plans by Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build an underground transportation network through the Las Vegas resort corridor.

Published October 25, 2021

Voting in Progress for Richmond, Virginia Casino

Voting has begun for Urban One’s proposed casino in Richmond, Virginia. Al Sharpton, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe and others support the project, but the ONE Casino Resort (l.)...

Published October 25, 2021

Macon Mayor Promotes Georgia Mall Casino

In Georgia, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller (l.) is talking with operators about developing a casino in the former Macon Mall. He predicts lawmakers will call for a referendum...

Published October 25, 2021

Technology Glitch Closed Bally’s Evansville Indiana

Officials at Bally’s Evansville (l.) in Indiana said a “hardware system outage” was the cause of the shutdown of the gaming floor on Monday, October 18 until late Tuesday...

Published October 25, 2021

PA Board Issues Fine, Exclusions

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has fined the owner of Parx Casino (l.) for allowing underage gambling. It also banned parents who left children in the car while gambling...

Published October 25, 2021

Indiana Commissioners, Hard Rock Sign Agreement

Vigo County, Indiana commissioners and Hard Rock have signed a local development agreement that would let the operator break ground on a casino (l.) in Terre Haute the day...

Published October 25, 2021

Not Leaving Las Vegas: Sands to Build New HQ

Despite its plan to focus on Asian operations, the Las Vegas Sands Corp. just acquired two office buildings in Las Vegas where it will open new headquarters. The $21.55...

Published October 25, 2021

Marriott Exits Las Vegas Fontainebleau Project

Marriott International has officially exited a long-stalled project to transform the former Fontainebleau Casino (l.) project into a JW Marriott megaresort.

Published October 25, 2021

Study: Tahoe Economy Needs More Than Tourism

The Lake Tahoe economy needs more than tourism to flourish, says a new report from the Tahoe Prosperity Center. Tourism now accounts for more than 60 percent of the...

Published October 25, 2021

Illinois Gaming Board Whittles Down Suburban Casino Contenders

Illinois gaming regulators OK’d south suburban Chicago casino proposals from Matteson and Homewood-East Hazel Crest (rendering at left). Lynwood and Calumet didn’t make the cut. The winner will be...

Published October 25, 2021

Good News for Nevada: More Travel Restrictions Lifted in November

In Las Vegas and throughout Southern Nevada last week, tourism officials rejoiced to learn that international travel restrictions will end for fully vaccinated travelers come November 8.

Published October 25, 2021

NBA Head: Las Vegas on League Radar

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (l.) promises Las Vegas will be considered when the basketball league is ready to expand. Silver said the success of the Summer League proves there’s...

Published October 18, 2021

Nobu at Caesars Palace to Get Makeover

Caesars Entertainment is marking on a renovation/refresh of the luxury boutique Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, marking the eighth anniversary of the brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De...

Published October 18, 2021

PA’s Meadows Casino Changing Name

The Meadows Racetrack and Casino (l.) south of Pittsburgh has changed its name to Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, in line with the national flagship brand of parent company...

Published October 18, 2021

EKN Development Acquires Tahoe Casino

The California-based EKN Development Group has purchased the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge and Casino for $56.9 million from Boulder Bay LLC. It plans to develop the property into “a branded...

Published October 18, 2021

Massachusetts to Scrutinize Gambling Ads

With the possible addition of sports betting to its responsibilities the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is becoming more interested in ads. They are looking into possibly limiting them to limit...

Published October 18, 2021

Southwest Vegas Site Prime Real Estate for Station

Station Casinos, which will break ground on a new resort in Southwest Las Vegas next year, has a number of vacant sites for potential future development. Experts say the...

Published October 18, 2021

Lawyers Clean Up On Kentucky Flutter Settlement

Kentucky’s lawsuit against Flutter Entertainment, owners of PokerStars, over allegedly unregulated online gambling, recently ended with a $300 million settlement. State attorneys, led by Jim Deckard (l.), will pocket...

Published October 18, 2021