Bally’s: Curfews Hurting Rhode Island Casinos

Marc Crisafulli (l.), executive vice president of strategy and operation for Bally’s Corp., says curfews requiring its two Rhode Island casinos to close at 10 p.m. on weekdays puts...

Published February 1, 2021

Illinois’ Argosy Casino Reopens

Argosy Casino in Alton, Illinois reopened January 23 with new health and safety precautions in place. VP/General Manager Steve Peate said he looks forward to “safely welcoming back our...

Published February 1, 2021

Hawaii Lawmakers Serious About Casino

Hawaii legislators will seriously consider authorizing the state’s first casino, an idea endorsed by the Hawaiian Home Lands Commission. Although senior figures in the legislature don’t support gaming, they...

Published February 1, 2021

Penn National Casino to Open Later This Year

Penn National Gaming’s Hollywood Casino (l.) at a mall in York, Pennsylvania is on track to open in the second half of 2021, according to comments by the operator.

Published February 1, 2021

Ohio Senate Looks at Gaming Impact

The Ohio Senate has formed a committee to review gaming in the state, including the impact of casinos, sports betting, online lottery systems and more. Senate Majority Leader Kirk...

Published February 1, 2021

Hard Rock Rockford Awaits Board Approval

This week, the Illinois Gaming Board is expected to announce whether it will grant a gaming license to the proposed $310 million Hard Rock Rockford (l.). If it does,...

Published February 1, 2021

Georgia Lawmaker Files Gambling Bills

Georgia state Rep. Ron Stephens (l.) is back with proposed gambling legislation. Resolution 30 would let voters determine if casino gaming should be allowed and House Bill 86 would...

Published February 1, 2021

Alabama Lawmaker Proposes Gambling Bill

Alabamians last voted on a gaming measure in 1999, rejecting a constitutional amendment for a state lottery. Now state Senator Del Marsh (l.) plans a bill including all forms...

Published February 1, 2021

Rio Las Vegas Owners Cleared for Licensing

The real estate partners behind the $516 million Rio Las Vegas acquisition have passed regulatory muster. They are looking now to remodel the off-Strip resort.

Published February 1, 2021

Pandemic Ignites Support for Big Apple Casinos

New York City property are reported to be touting the idea of casinos in Manhattan. They know odds are long, but it's possible the timing might be righter than...

Published February 1, 2021

Montana Governor Lifts Closing, Capacity Limits

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (l.) has removed Covid-19 health restrictions, freeing casinos, restaurants and bars to resume normal hours and capacities. Gianforte said he replaced mandates with “personal responsibility.”

Published January 25, 2021

SPAC Could Launch Fertitta onto NYSE

Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta (l.) reportedly wants to use a special acquisition company to get onto the New York Stock Exchange with his Golden Nugget and Landry’s companies.

Published January 25, 2021

Wyoming Nears Legalizing Gaming

A bill to legalize skill games at bars and restaurants has advanced in the Wyoming Senate’s Committee on Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources. It would be regulated...

Published January 25, 2021

New Mexico Bill Would Convert Racinos to Casinos

Two New Mexico lawmakers have introduced legislation to let the state’s five racinos to add table games and sports betting. That would turn them into casinos regulated by the...

Published January 25, 2021

Sisolak Envisions a New, Different Nevada

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (l.) wants to wean the state off its dependence on gaming-related tourism. The job market must be retooled, he says, and new tech and clean...

Published January 25, 2021

Covid Wasn’t Kind to New York Casinos

New York State’s four commercial casinos including Rivers Schenectady (l.) saw gaming revenues fall nearly 60 percent last year. Nine racinos took it on the chin as well. Their...

Published January 25, 2021

Good Economic Forecast Could Kill Texas Casinos

Good economic news for Texas means that legislators won’t be scrambling to find new sources of revenue to make ends meet. That could spell doom to efforts to bring...

Published January 25, 2021

Judge Supports Flynt’s Lawsuit Vs. California

A judge agrees with porn publisher and California casino owner Larry Flynt (l.) that a law preventing him from owning casinos in more than one state is “archaic.” He...

Published January 25, 2021

Massachusetts Casino Revenues Plummeted in December

The Bay State’s three casinos, the Encore Boston Harbor (l.), MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park slots parlor took a combined 40 percent hit in revenues in December. Combined revenues...

Published January 25, 2021

MGM Grand Detroit Poker Room Reopens

The poker room at MGM Grand Detroit (l.) reopened January 22 after being closed since March 2020. New health and safety restrictions are in place. Greektown is expected to...

Published January 25, 2021