Owner of Closed Revel Challenges New Jersey on Casino Tax Law
Glenn Straub (l.), the owner of the closed Revel Atlantic City casino, has filed suit against New Jersey to have the property removed from a special tax scheme for...
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Pennsylvania Gaming Expansion Signed Into Law
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill making Pennsylvania the fourth state in the U.S. to have legal online gaming, as well as expanding gaming with satellite casinos and...
Report: $5.8 Billion U.S. Sports Betting Market Possible
A report by GamblingCompliance estimates that a legal U.S. sports betting market would be valued between $2 billion and $5.8 billion, as a key conference prepares to examine it....
Atlantic City Announces Agreement to Upgrade Street Lighting to LED Technology
The Boardwalk will be seen in a whole new light
Atlantic City Casinos See 4 Percent Revenue Increase
Casino revenue for Atlantic City’s casinos was up four percent for September. If figures for the now-closed Trump Taj Mahal are excluded, however, revenue for the city’s seven remaining...
Report: Sands Bethlehem Sale Rumored
A New York-based investment firm is reported to be planning to buy the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania, marking the second sale rumors for the property this year....
Resorts World Catskills Seeks To Fill 1,500 Jobs
In a county with only 1,600 unemployed people, it's challenging to find enough qualified individuals to fill 1,500 jobs. That's the situation at the $1.2 billion Resorts World Catskills...
New Jersey CRDA Cuts Spending
The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved a new fiscal budget that cuts spending by 14 percent. The authority overseas the Atlantic City Tourism District and funds...
Maryland Casinos Seek Lower Payout Threshold, Eye New Games
Maryland gaming regulators approved a 3 percent drop in the minimum overall theoretical payback percentage permitted on slot machines in state casinos, as lawmakers eye new casino games.
New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidates Favor Expanding Casino Gambling
Both major candidates to succeed Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey have said they favor expanding casino gambling in the state. Democratic candidate Phil Murphy (l.), with a big...
Atlantic City’s Bond Rating Improves
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has raised Atlantic City’s bond rating after tax appeal settlements with the resort’s casino properties have been finalized. The rating improved from CCC to...
Trump Administration Not Pushing Rule Tribes Support
Much of Indian Country is pushing for a new rule that would update the old Indian Traders rule. It would prevent dual taxation of non-gaming enterprises on tribal land....
Big Plans for a Rebuilt Caesars
Two weeks after the exit from bankruptcy of Caesars Entertainment’s largest subsidiary, President and CEO Mark Frissora (l.) gathered with other top executives on Wall Street for a celebratory...
Was Wynn China’s White House Courier?
Casino magnate Steve Wynn reportedly sought help from ex-casino magnate Donald Trump on behalf of the Beijing government, which sought to expel a dissident seeking asylum in the United...
Pennsylvania Passes Huge Gaming Expansion
The Pennsylvania legislature has passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes a massive gaming expansion package legalizing online gaming, satellite casinos and video gaming terminals at truck stops. But...
Maine’s Casino Election Goes Down to the Wire
Two weeks remain for the Progress for Maine campaign and its detractors to try to change the minds of voters as they decide whether to support Question 1. The...
Wynn Boston Harbor Aims to Open in 18 Months
The Wynn Boston Harbor, in Everett, Massachusetts, is nearing its topping off, when it will reach its planned 27 stories, and is starting to resemble what it will eventually...
Council Again to Call for Delaware Table-Game Tax Cut
The combined government/industry council created to recommend improvements to gaming regulations in Delaware will again recommend the table-game tax be cut. Dover Downs CEO Ed Sutor says table games...
Rhode Island Casino Delayed
The Twin River’s Tiverton Casino could be three months late in opening. That is giving a big case of heartburn to the state government, which figures it will lose...
Amendment Prohibits Florida Greyhound Racing
A constitutional amendment banning greyhound racing has been proposed by Florida state Senator Tom Lee. It must be filed by October 31 to appear on the 2018 statewide ballot....
