Georgia Developer Proposes Three Casino Sites

Atlanta-based developer Rick Lackey (l.) wants to build casino resorts in Columbus, Midway and Lavonia, Georgia. State Rep. Ron Stephens has proposed legislation that could make Lackey’s vision a...

Published February 15, 2021

Kentucky Historical Horseracing Bill Moves to House

The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill legalizing historical horseracing machines (l). Earlier, the state Supreme Court had ruled that some types of the machines were not parimutuel.

Published February 15, 2021

Alabama Senate Considers Lottery, Casino Bill

Under state Senator Del Marsh’s (l.) proposal, Alabama could have a statewide lottery and casino gambling at four existing dog racetracks, plus a fifth new casino operated by the...

Published February 15, 2021

Full House Expansion Could Change Colorado Market

Full House Resorts, spurred by the approval of a Colorado amendment that allows for no-limit gaming and new games, plans to spend $180 million on its Bronco Billy’s Casino...

Published February 15, 2021

Hawaii Casino Proposal Dead in House, Alive in Senate

A bill in the Hawaii legislature that would have authorized a casino in Kapolei (l.) appears dead. But several other gaming bills, including one that creates a state lottery,...

Published February 15, 2021

New York Warned of Meadowlands Threat

A major gaming resort across the Hudson River from New York City at the Meadowlands Sports Complex (l.) in New Jersey could do serious damage to Gotham’s prospective casino...

Published February 15, 2021

Interest in Texas Gaming Heats up

Lawmakers in the Lone Star State are showing a renewed interest in gaming expansion, including sports betting. Is it enough to pass a bill? Not according to Lt. Governor...

Published February 15, 2021

Koch Real Estate Investments Buys Fontainebleau

The long-dormant building that was going to first be the Fontainebleau and later the Drew was sold last week to the real estate arm of Koch Industries, and the...

Published February 15, 2021

Massachusetts Study: Players Should Learn More About Games

A study of 1,512 gamblers in Massachusetts has found that many could benefit from knowing more about the games. The study by the consultant Gamres was presented to the...

Published February 8, 2021

New Jersey Radio Program Touts Gambler Court

Thanks to the success of the Gambling Treatment Diversion Court in Nevada, an executive with the New Jersey Council on Compulsive Gambling has pitched a similar idea for the...

Published February 8, 2021

More Digging Beneath the Vegas Strip

Clark County, Nevada has OK'd agreements with the Boring Co., a division of tech giant Tesla, for an underground people-mover connecting the Las Vegas Convention Center with Resorts World...

Published February 8, 2021

In N.Y., Casino Tax Relief Could Be on the Way

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s (l.) new budget offers a way for Covid-battered casino licensees to lower the rates they pay on slot revenue by more than 10 percent....

Published February 8, 2021

L.A. Poker Rooms Reopen

Card clubs have reopened in Los Angeles County for the second time since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Clubs like the Commerce Casino (l.) will be limited to offering outdoor...

Published February 8, 2021

Peninsula Pacific Considers New Louisiana Casino

With its DiamondJacks Casino (l.) in Bossier City closed permanently due to the effects of Covid-19, Peninsula Pacific announced it will move that gaming license to the New Orleans...

Published February 8, 2021

Murphy Expands Capacity in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (l.) has increased capacities for casinos and other businesses from 25 percent to 35 percent thanks to a reduction in the number of Covid-19...

Published February 8, 2021

Live! Philadelphia Opens to Public

Live! Philadelphia (l.), a Cordish Company entertainment complex, opened its doors to the public at 8 p.m. Thursday, opting for a soft opening ahead of a grand opening celebration...

Published February 8, 2021

Indiana Regulators Order Spectacle Casinos to Stay Open

Indiana gaming regulators say Spectacle Entertainment can’t close its Majestic Star casinos (l.) if and when the new land-based Hard Rock opens, due to alleged illegal actions by the...

Published February 8, 2021

Kentucky Lawmaker Out to Save Historical Horseracing

A bill introduced by Kentucky state Senator John Schickel (l.) could save historical horseracing. Last year, the state Supreme Court ruled that certain forms of the games are not...

Published February 8, 2021

Alabama Governor Supports Gaming Referendum

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey says “good can come” from a state lottery and casino gambling if voters approve them. State Senator Del Marsh (l.) announced he’ll introduce the necessary...

Published February 8, 2021

Fertitta Takes Landry’s, Golden Nugget Public

Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta (l.) has taken his restaurant and gaming businesses public, putting the Landry’s and Golden Nugget brands on the open market. Fertitta merged with blank-check company...

Published February 8, 2021