Alabama’s Marsh Won’t Sponsor Gambling Bill

One of Alabama’s biggest crusaders for expanded gambling, state Senator Del Marsh (l.), says he won’t sponsor a gambling bill in the upcoming legislative session.

Published October 18, 2021

Indiana Officials Support Hard Rock Proposal

Officials in two Indiana counties have sent letters to state gaming commissioners supporting Hard Rock’s proposed $200 million Rocksino. Competitors include Churchill Downs, Full House and Premier Gaming.

Published October 18, 2021

Tropicana Rebrands to Bally’s Evansville Indiana

Tropicana Evansville (l.) now is Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel. Total rebranding will be completed in the first half of 2022, including interior and exterior signage, players club, dice,...

Published October 18, 2021

Wisconsin Battles Unregulated Slots

A Wisconsin judge said unregulated slots that show the outcome of a spin are not illegal. The state appealed that decision. The appellate court’s ruling could end up in...

Published October 18, 2021

Georgia Legislators to Consider Gambling Bills—Again

In January, Georgia lawmakers will again consider bills to legalize casinos, sports betting and parimutuel betting. Rep. Ron Stephens (l.) said, “It looks more encouraging than ever.”

Published October 18, 2021

Dream Hotel-Casino Moving Forward in Vegas

On October 6, Clark County, Nevada commissioners voted 6-1 to approve Dream Las Vegas, a 20-story hotel-casino to be built near McCarran International Airport.

Published October 18, 2021

LVCVA OKs $120 Million Sale of Former Riviera Site

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has approved the sale of 10 acres at the site of the former Riviera to Chilean real estate developer and casino owner...

Published October 18, 2021

Genting Plows $150 Million into NY Resorts

Genting Malaysia has injected $150 million of equity into its U.S.-based Empire Resorts, the third such capital infusion since early 2020. Empire runs Resorts World Catskills and Monticello Raceway...

Published October 18, 2021

Locals + Stimulus Checks = Big Nevada Wins

Nevada gaming is on a winning streak, thanks in part to locals, drive-in gamblers and federal stimulus dollars handed out during the worst of the pandemic. The tally has...

Published October 18, 2021

Potawatomi Lawsuit Could Derail Illinois Casino Selection

The city of Waukegan, Illinois has narrowed the choices for a casino license to Full House Resorts (American Place at left) and Lakeside Casino LLC. Meanwhile, the Potawatomi’s federal...

Published October 18, 2021

Caesars, Spiegelworld Join Forces in Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans

Caesars Entertainment and Spiegelworld last week announced a multimillion-dollar live entertainment deal to create three, all-new, permanent shows in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and New Orleans. The new theater...

Published October 18, 2021

MotorCity Casino Owners Take Over Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort

Ocean Casino Resort has had a run of good fortune the last two years, and many credit CEO Terry Glebocki (l.) for her financial management. She resigned her position...

Published October 18, 2021

Strat to Add $70 Million Golf Venue

Golden Entertainment, owner of the Strat in Las Vegas, will add a $70 million, four-story golf attraction to the property on an adjacent seven-acre tract. The course will be...

Published October 11, 2021

Slots On 24/7 at Bally’s in Iowa

Slots at Bally’s Quad Cities (l.) in Rock Island, Iowa now operate 24/7. Bally’s bought the former Jumer’s Casino & Hotel for $120 million from Delaware North in June...

Published October 11, 2021

In Missouri, Public Invited to Watch VLTs Destroyed

In Platte City, Missouri, the public was invited to watch five video gaming machines destroyed (l.). They’re the only machines found to be illegal in the only successful felony...

Published October 11, 2021

Louisiana Parish Committee Opposes Casino

The Republican Parish Executive Committee of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana unanimously voted to oppose the proposed $329 million Camellia Bay casino (l.). A December 11 referendum will decide the...

Published October 11, 2021

Churchill Downs to Build in Downtown Louisville

Churchill Downs will open Derby City Gaming Downtown (l.) in Louisville’s entertainment and dining district, opening in early 2023. The venue will feature 500 historical horseracing machines and create...

Published October 11, 2021

Money Intended for Massachusetts Racing Untapped

More than $20.53 million sits in the Massachusetts Race Horse Development Fund. The fund is fed by contributions from the gaming industry. However, the Bay State horseracing industry is...

Published October 11, 2021

Richmond Casino Now Up to Voters

Early voting in Virginia has begun and that means Richmond residents will determine by November 2 whether they want Urban One to develop its proposed $565 million ONE Casino...

Published October 11, 2021

Midwest Gaming Withdraws Waukegan Casino Application

Midwest Gaming, a partnership between Rush Street Gaming and Churchill Downs, withdrew its Waukegan casino license application, leaving Full House Resorts and North Point Casino as the finalists.

Published October 11, 2021