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

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