New Orleans Mandates Indoor Pandemic Rules

Visitors to indoor venues in New Orleans, including Harrah’s New Orleans and the Fairgrounds racino, must show vaccination proof or a negative Covid-19 test under new mandates from Mayor...

Published August 23, 2021

Illinois Racetrack Closure Blamed on Politicians

Craig Duchossois, of the family that founded Arlington International Racecourse in Illinois, says state politicians have “killed” the racetrack, owned by Churchill Downs. The venue will close September 25....

Published August 23, 2021

Nebraska City OKs Horse Track

North Platte, Nebraska Mayor Brand Kelliher cast the deciding vote to approve a conditional use permit for a new horse racetrack and eventual casino. The Racing and Gaming Commission...

Published August 23, 2021

Hard Rock to Control Indiana Casino

Hard Rock International will assume 85 percent ownership of the $300 million Hard Rock casino in Gary, Indiana from Spectacle Entertainment, whose top executives are accused of crimes including...

Published August 23, 2021

Casino Vicksburg Rebranded as Bally’s

Casino Vicksburg in Mississippi is now Bally’s Vicksburg Casino with new exterior signage and a new players club program, Bally Rewards. Branded dice, cards, gaming chips and table game...

Published August 23, 2021

Massachusetts Casinos Hit Record Highs

The Bay State’s casinos hit the heights in July reaching record revenues. The Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park slots parlor’s revenues showed that all three have...

Published August 23, 2021

Major Esports Player May End Participation

Allied Esports Entertainment may call it quits in the esports business. The company is mulling the sale of the HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor in Las Vegas and...

Published August 23, 2021

PA Board Holds Hearing on Nittany Mall Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board held a public hearing on the plan of SG Gaming, LLC to place a Category 4 mini-casino at the Nittany Mall (l.) in Centre...

Published August 23, 2021

West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Mini Casinos

Mini casinos in former department stores could revitalize struggling shopping centers in the state, says West Virginia state Senator Eric Nelson (l.) who wants to bring satellite casinos to...

Published August 23, 2021

MGM Resorts Now Requires Employee Covid Vaccination

In a change of policy, MGM Resorts now requires Covid-19 vaccinations “as a condition of employment for all salaried employees and new hires throughout the United States.”

Published August 23, 2021

Bally’s Rebrands Colorado Racetrack

Bally’s Corp., which operates Bally’s Black Hawk in Colorado, has begun the rebranding of its recently acquired Arapahoe Park racetrack (l.) in Aurora. The new brand name is Bally’s...

Published August 16, 2021

AGA’s Miller: ‘Not Necessarily True’ That Smoking Bans Hurt Casinos

In a conference call with reporters, AGA chief Bill Miller conceded that it’s “not necessarily true” that banning smoking in casinos hurts gaming revenues, a statement seized upon by...

Published August 16, 2021

Resorts World NYC Opens $400 Million Hyatt Regency

On August 8, Resorts World New York City in Queens opened its $400 million Hyatt Regency Hotel near JFK Airport with a ribbon cutting (l.). The lobby of the...

Published August 16, 2021

Developer Gives $100K for Louisiana Parish Sports Complex

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment donated $100,000 to St. Tammany Corp., the parish’s economic development agency, to build a sports complex. P2E hopes to win approval for the venue from local...

Published August 16, 2021

NC State Senator Proposes Casino In Former Macy’s

North Carolina state Senator Eric Nelson will sponsor legislation allowing casinos to open satellite facilities in their home counties. He’s proposing a casino at the former Macy’s (l.) in...

Published August 16, 2021

Louisiana Parish Seeks to Tax Casino Comps

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council wants to tax complimentary rooms given to gamblers at its two casino hotels, based on a Louisiana Supreme Court ruling that Harrah’s...

Published August 16, 2021

Florida PACs Spent Millions On Gambling Initiatives

In Florida, three political action committees out to change the state’s gaming laws raised less than $100 but spent more than $7 million in June. Major gaming operators contributed...

Published August 16, 2021

Arkansas Supreme Court to Rule on Pope County Casino

The Arkansas Supreme Court will determine whether Gulfside Casino Partnership, which plans to build the River Valley Casino Resort (l.), or Cherokee Nation Businesses will be awarded Pope County’s...

Published August 16, 2021

Penn Opens York Mini-Casino

Penn National Gaming has officially opened Hollywood Casino York, the operator’s first Category 4 “mini-casino” and the second satellite casino to open in Pennsylvania.

Published August 16, 2021

Caesars to Sell a Las Vegas Casino in ’22

Caesars Entertainment plans to sell one its properties on the Las Vegas Strip next year, according to statements made during a conference call by CEO Tom Reeg. Several properties...

Published August 16, 2021