Pennsylvania Board Sets Comment Deadline for Nittany Mall Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has set June 12 as the deadline for public comments on the plan for a mini-casino in a former Macy’s department store (l.) at...

Iowa Regulators Punt On Cedar Rapids Casino

A Cedar Rapids casino (l.) may be on hold for another two years, as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission waits to see if Governor Kim Reynolds will sign...

CA Law Exempts Tribal Projects From Environmental Reviews

Tribal projects by two California gaming tribes will be exempt from scrutiny by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) thanks to a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom (l.)....

Overruling Critics, Chicago City Council OKs Bally’s Casino Proposal

On May 25, by a 41-7 vote, Chicago aldermen approved Bally’s $1.7 billion casino-resort proposal, but not before Mayor Lori Lightfoot (l.) faced fiery criticism over the process and...

Rhode Island Senate Passes RG Measure

The Rhode Island Senate unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Senator Frank Ciccone III (l.) that would establish compulsive and problem gambling programs through the state’s Lottery Division.

Engineers Union Holds Rally Outside Resorts World LV, Citing Foul Play

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501 recently held a rally outside of Resorts World Las Vegas (l.) after the company was accused of suppressing unionization efforts.

North Dakota Puts Hold on Slot-Like Games While Missouri Fails

A gas station is not a bar, says the North Dakota Gaming Commission, which voted to change the definition of a bar to limit the growth of electronic pull-tab...

Illinois Judge Won’t Block Danville Casino

A Coles County, Illinois judge rejected Mervis Industries’ request that construction cease at the neighboring Gold Nugget Danville Casino, which began in April. He ruled Mervis “has failed to...

Steve Wynn, Lisa Bloom to Settle Defamation Suit

Ex-casino mogul Steve Wynn has agreed to settle a defamation suit against attorney Lisa Bloom for an undisclosed amount. The suit originated from a 2018 news release in which...

Queens Casino No Longer in N.Y. Senator’s District

Resorts World Casino NYC no longer lies within New York State Senator Joe Addabbo's district. But he'll still push to get one of the downstate casino license.

Bally’s Sues R.I. Host Cities Over Tax Bills

The Rhode Island-based company that owns two casinos in the state is suing the host towns of Tiverton (l.) and Lincoln. Bally’s claims they overtaxed the casinos when they...

Bally’s Atlantic City Celebrates Its Renovations On Memorial Day Weekend

Ribbon cuttings, fireworks, entertainment, giveaways, and more!

Clearing the Air

Atlantic City workers and casinos differ on the smoking issue, while a second Philadelphia-area casino goes non-smoking.

Second Judge Shoots Down Atlantic City Casino Tax Changes

The AC casino industry lost again in its bid to change the deal they crafted for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT). On May 2, a Superior Court Judge...

Three Las Vegas Strip Properties Close to Changing Hands

After months of speculation, sources have identified the property that Caesars Entertainment hopes to sell on the Las Vegas Strip. The company is hoping to get $1 billion for...

Lightfoot Chooses Bally’s for Chicago, But Obstacles Remain

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced that Bally’s Corp. has been chosen to receive the Windy City’s sole casino license. The company will develop its $1.7 billion venue (l.)...

Seminoles Suspend Florida Casino Payments

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has pulled the plug on $500 million quarterly revenue-sharing payments to the state. The court is considering the tribe’s appeal of a federal judge’s...

Vici Closes on Deal to Buy MGM Growth Properties

Vici Properties announced that it has completed its $17.2 billion buyout of MGM Growth Properties, giving the REIT created by Caesars Entertainment a total of 43 properties nationwide, including...

Federal Appeals Court Upholds RICO Claim Against Wynn

A RICO charge involving Steve Wynn (l.), Wynn Resorts and several other defendants has been upheld by a federal appeals court following foul play in previous proceedings.

Caesars Virginia Opening Delayed Until 2024

Due to supply-chain issues, labor shortages and “other market forces,” Caesars Entertainment announced Caesars Danville (l.) in Virginia will open in third or fourth quarter 2024 instead of second...