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

Atlantic City First-Quarter Profits Soar

Despite Covid-19 restrictions, Atlantic City casinos reported gross operating profits of $95 million for the first quarter, triple the profits from the prior year.

Published June 7, 2021

Long Island OTB Buys Jake’s 58 Casino

Last month, Suffolk OTB in Long Island, New York completed the $120 million purchase of Jake's 58 casino and hotel (l.) in Islandia. OTB bought the property from Delaware...

Published June 7, 2021

R.I. Bill Would Guarantee Money for Host Towns

Rhode Island Rep. John G. Edwards (l.) has introduced a bill to guarantee that the towns of Lincoln and Tiverton won’t lose annual payments, even if even if their...

Published June 7, 2021

Iowa Mayoral Candidates Support Casino

Cedar Rapids, Iowa incumbent Mayor Brad Hart (l.) and challenger Tiffany O’Donnell both have announced their support for a Cedar Rapids casino. The election and a casino referendum will...

Published June 7, 2021

Osage River Gaming Pushes Missouri Casino

Osage River Gaming believes one or more of four small Missouri casinos may close in the next few years. If so, it wants the license moved to the Lake...

Published June 7, 2021

Kentucky Committee Will Address Parimutuel Taxation

In Kentucky, the new 10-member Parimutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force will review taxes paid by racetracks to the state from historical horseracing machines. Critics said Kentucky racetracks like Keeneland...

Published June 7, 2021

Massachusetts Casinos Fully Open

Bay State casinos, including the Encore Boston Harbor (l.), MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park slots parlor, reopened May 29 without restrictions. To encourage patrons to be vaccinated, casinos are...

Published June 7, 2021

Zoning Change Speeds New York Mini-Casino

The town board of Newburgh, New York has approved a zoning change that will allow a gaming hall to operate in a shopping center (l.). Gaming operator Resorts World,...

Published June 7, 2021

Vegas Recovery No Mirage; City Was No. 1 Memorial Day Road Trip

According to AAA, Las Vegas was one of the top travel destinations for the long Memorial Day weekend. The city is rebounding from Covid-19 at a rapid rate, but...

Published June 7, 2021

The End of the Station Buffet?

In a recent earnings call, Frank Fertitta (l.), CEO of Red Rock Resorts, said Station Casinos will focus on its "primary business,” gambling. He added the words no patron...

Published May 31, 2021

Nevada Hospitality Workers Celebrate ‘Right to Return’

An agreement has been reached in Nevada guaranteeing laid-off gaming and tourism workers the right to return to work. Workers rejoiced, while employers were nervous it may expose them...

Published May 31, 2021

California AG Gets Cardroom Donations

California’s new Attorney General Rob Bonta (l.) is building up a big campaign war chest for his 2022 reelection effort. By far the largest contributors are card clubs and...

Published May 31, 2021

Gun-Free Zones on the Horizon for Nevada Casinos

Casinos can opt in to bill provisions that would prohibit guests from bringing firearms on-property if a bill by Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro (l.) passes. MGM Resorts,...

Published May 31, 2021

NJ University will Host Esports Innovation Center

A partnership between the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Stockton University will create an esports Innovation Center in the Atlantic City campus. The center will help embrace esports...

Published May 31, 2021

Nebraska Legislature Approves Gambling Bill

Under legislation sent to Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (l.), casinos there will be limited to six racetracks in the state, and sports betting won’t include mobile wagering on state...

Published May 31, 2021