LVA Spent Millions on Failed Texas Casino bid

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. spent at least $10 million and hired 74 lobbyists in an effort to convince the Texas legislature to support four casinos in the state...

Published June 21, 2021

Affinity Gaming Merges with Daily Racing Form

Nevada-based casino operator Affinity Gaming, owned by Z Capital Partners and its CEO James Zenni (l.), has merged with Sports Information Group, publisher of the Daily Racing Form.

Published June 21, 2021

Nebraska Horsemen Seek Lincoln Casino Permit

The Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has asked to set up a temporary 300-slot casino at Lincoln Race Course (l.) while the Ho-Chunk’s $220 million WarHorse Casino is...

Published June 14, 2021

California Casino Patrons Can Be Mask-Free

Most California gaming halls can go maskless this week following an executive order by Governor Gavin Newsom (l.). Many tribal casinos already dispensed with masks, as they’re on sovereign...

Published June 14, 2021

Arkansas Track Extends Race Schedule

Officials at Oaklawn Racing Casino (l.) in Hot Springs, Arkansas has announced it will offer a 66-day season starting in December. Purses for the season are forecast at $45...

Published June 14, 2021

Shreveport Smoking Ban Begins August 1

Starting August 1, smoking will be prohibited in workplaces including bars and casinos in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana. Shreveport is the 30th city in the state to pass...

Published June 14, 2021

Illinois Gaming Board Clears Temporary Hard Rock

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a license that will allow a temporary Hard Rock Casino Rockford to operate while the $310 million permanent casino is built.

Published June 14, 2021

In Missouri, Gray Market Machines Proliferate

Missouri lawmakers once again could not agree on legislation to control the spread of unregulated “gray market” gambling machines. State Senator Denny Hoskins (l.) says the inaction could have...

Published June 14, 2021

New York Law to Aid to Upstate Track

A bill awaiting the signature of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will give financial aid to Vernon Downs Casino Hotel. The proposal is critical to the region in keeping...

Published June 14, 2021

Nevada Governor Signs ‘Right to Return’ Law

On June 8, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed legislation that guarantees the rights of laid-off gaming and tourism industry workers to return to their jobs.

Published June 14, 2021

Addabbo: Don’t Rule Out Big Apple Casino

Plans for a New York City casino may have been stalled, but the campaign continues to license three downstate casinos, says state Senator Joseph Addabbo (l.).

Published June 14, 2021

Bill Would Give Harrah’s New Orleans Tax Break

Legislation approved by the Louisiana Senate would give a major tax break to Harrah’s New Orleans (l.), which would pay a flat rate in lieu of sales, use and...

Published June 14, 2021

NJ Casino Tax Relief Bill Goes to Murphy

New Jersey legislators have sent a modified casino tax relief bill to Governor Phil Murphy (l.). Another gambling-related bill calls for a referendum to allow wagers on New Jersey...

Published June 14, 2021

New York Mall Casino to Open in ’22

Construction is expected to begin soon on a Resorts World casino inside a mall in Newburgh, Orange County, New York. It’s expected to debut in 2022, and once operational,...

Published June 14, 2021

Virginia Casino Investors Also Political Campaign Donors

Four investors in the Urban ONE casino project in Richmond, Virginia also contributed to Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney’s (l.) election campaign. Stoney said he’s had donors and supporters “on...

Published June 14, 2021

Bally’s Finalizes Deal to Buy Trop Evansville

Bally’s Corp. has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Tropicana Evansville in Indiana from Caesars Entertainment in a $140 million transaction.

Published June 14, 2021

Louisiana Senate Approves Slidell Casino Vote

Voters in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana will have the opportunity to decide if they want a casino resort near Lake Ponchartrain in Slidell. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment has proposed a...

Published June 14, 2021

Pennsylvania Senate Committee Looks at Skill Games

A key Pennsylvania state Senate committee has held the first of a series of hearings to examine unlicensed, unregulated so-called “skill-based” games, with the goal of either banning or...

Published June 14, 2021

U.S. Commercial Revenue Hits 2nd Highest Total Ever in April

According to the American Gaming Association, the April revenue numbers for commercial casinos in the U.S. were the second-highest in history, reflecting the pent up demand as players return...

Published June 14, 2021

Philadelphia Lifts Most Covid Restrictions

The city of Philadelphia joined the state of Pennsylvania in lifting most of the restrictions in place to battle the Covid-19 virus but is leaving indoor mask requirements and...

Published June 7, 2021