Missouri Senator Sponsors Comprehensive Gaming Bill

Missouri state Senator Denny Hoskins (l.) will try for the fourth time to get a comprehensive gambling bill passed. The bill will include legal sports betting, video gambling machines...

Published August 2, 2021

Vigo County, Indiana Accepting License Applications

A spokesman for the Indiana Gaming Commission said “several companies” are interested in applying for a gaming license in Terre Haute. Earlier, the commission rejected Lucy Luck Gaming’s renewal...

Published August 2, 2021

VA Lottery OKs Casino Regulations

The Virginia Lottery Board has approved permanent casino gaming regulations which now await Governor Ralph Northam’s (l.) signature. Voters approved four casinos in local referendums last November.

Published August 2, 2021

Nebraska Senator Will Sponsor Casino Regulation Bill

Nebraska voters last year approved gambling at the state’s six racetracks. Since then, five operators have filed for gaming licenses. State Senator Tom Briese (l.) said he’ll introduce a...

Published August 2, 2021

Rockford Casino Races to Open Ahead of the Competition

A temporary Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois is expected to open in October, slightly ahead of the HoChunk Nation’s Beloit, Wisconsin casino, directly across the state line, according...

Published August 2, 2021

Boyd’s Remaining Vegas Casinos May Reopen

Boyd Gaming has indicated it may reopen Main Street Station (l. in Downtown Las Vegas), and the Eastside Cannery on the Boulder Strip, based on “growing demand for our...

Published August 2, 2021

New Baltimore District Could Spur Casino Revitalization

An entertainment district in South Baltimore could spark a revitalization of Caesars’ Horseshoe Casino (l.). The district runs between the casino and M&T Bank Stadium, with a new concert...

Published August 2, 2021

Richmond Council Approves Casino Agreement

City council in Richmond, Virginia has approved a host community agreement for ONE Casino and Resort (rendering at left). Now it’s up to a Circuit Court to approve a...

Published August 2, 2021

Major Operators Say No Thanks To $1 Billion Chicago Casino

A downtown Chicago casino would require an investment of at least $1 billion, with a tax rate on gaming revenue of at least 40 percent. As a result, Wynn...

Published August 2, 2021

Here We Go Again—Masks Return to Vegas Casinos

Masks are again required in Las Vegas casinos and businesses throughout Nevada with “substantial or high-transmission” Covid cases. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said it will “ensure best practices”...

Published August 2, 2021

Philip Morris Pumps Money into Races to Kill Smoking Ban

A report discovered that Philip Morris has contributed to legislative races in New Jersey in hopes of convincing lawmakers to keep the loophole so smoking can remain in place...

Published July 26, 2021

Omaha City Council Approves Casino Tax Incentives

WarHorse Gaming Omaha will receive $17.5 million in tax incentives for its $220 million casino, set to open In fall 2022 at Omaha’s Horsemen’s Park (l.). WarHorse officials said...

Published July 26, 2021

Aztec Inn Casino for Sale in Las Vegas

The Aztec Inn Casino on the north end of the Strip is part of a package of properties for sale for $60 million. The owners are also willing to...

Published July 26, 2021

Oakland Council Vote Unacceptable to A’s

Oakland City Council voted yes to a proposal to keep the Oakland Athletics in town. Unfortunately, the A’s balked at the city proposal, which may clear a path for...

Published July 26, 2021

Nebraska Keno Operators Concerned About Casinos

Last year, Nebraska voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing casinos at racetracks. Now keno operators are concerned the new facilities will cannibalize their business. Keno has been a Nebraska...

Published July 26, 2021

South Carolina Horse Study Group Meets

The South Carolina Equine Industry Support Measures Study Committee held its first meeting to review the horse industry’s impact on the state’s economy. Some members suggested also studying legalizing...

Published July 26, 2021

Fresno Card Club to Relocate

Now that Club One Casino (l.), a cardroom in Fresno, California, is permitted to open again, a new location is in the offing, which will add more tables and...

Published July 26, 2021

Sands Expo Changing Name to Venetian Expo

The Sands Expo & Convention Center, site of the Global Gaming Expo conference and trade show, will change its name to the Venetian Expo beginning September 2.

Published July 26, 2021

No Plans for Poker Return to Encore Boston Harbor

Poker may have disappeared for good from Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor as the property responds to complaints from players that the game hasn’t returned post-pandemic.

Published July 26, 2021

Judge Orders Station Casinos to Negotiate With Union

Station Casinos has been known as anti-union for many years but has been constantly pressed by the local culinary union. The union won the latest round when a federal...

Published July 26, 2021