New Sportsbook Coming to AC’s Ocean Casino

Building on its success in the Atlantic City gaming market, Ocean Casino will open a new sportsbook and entertainment venue by summer. The new facility will include a bar,...

Blatstein Brings Optimism to AC Project, But No Funds

Atlantic City developer Bart Blatstein has broken ground on an all-weather year-round water park adjacent to the Showboat Hotel. Was it for show or the real thing? Depends on...

AC Casinos Bring in Billions, But In-Person Play Lags

Atlantic City casinos generated $4.7 billion in 2021, but in-person casino revenues—$2.5 billion—are lagging. Last year’s annual take also lags behind pre-Covid 2019.

NJ Governor Promises to Support Smoking Ban

Pressure is mounting to ban the last vestiges of smoking in New Jersey casinos. Governor Phil Murphy (l.) is on record saying he will sign any bill that crosses...

NJ Law Guarantees Harness Races Will Continue

In New Jersey, a new law requires the Meadowlands Racetrack and Freehold Raceway to have a minimum number of racing days. If they fail, they could lose their license...

Nevada OKs Remote Setup for Wagering Accounts

The Nevada Gaming Control Board approved a measure that would allow casinos to accept remote signups to enable cashless gaming through their loyalty programs like the Station Casinos’ Boarding...

Parx Approved for Pennsylvania Mini-Casino, Will Add Hotel

Pennsylvania regulators have awarded Greenwood Gaming a Category 4 casino license for its Parx Casino satellite property in Shippensburg, which will be the state’s fourth satellite casino.

‘Mattress Mack’ Loses Over $5 Million in a Stretch of Betting

Jim McIngvale (l.), promotional genius and inveterate gambler, lost several bets recently totaling more than $5 million. He shrugged it off. Even if he loses, publicity for his Houston...

Federal Government to Appeal Florida Compact Decision

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (l.) has notified a federal court that her department will appeal the striking down of a compact drawn up between the state of Florida and...

Genting Upgrades in New York Could Improve Casino Odds

New York State will soon accept applicants for three casino licenses in the greater New York City area. Genting Malaysia is expanding its Queens slot parlor, Resorts World New...

Michigan Regulators Seek Public’s Help on ‘Skill’ Games

In a crackdown on unregulated gaming machines, the Michigan Gaming Control Board asked bars, restaurants, gas stations and convenience store owners not to buy or lease the machines and...

Vegas-Style Casino Breaks Ground in Northern Virginia

Colonial Downs’ $4 million Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, Virginia will open in late 2023 with a 50,000-square-foot gaming floor, eight bars and restaurants, a luxury hotel and 80-acre...

Richmond Casino Drive Isn’t Over

A Virginia lawmaker wants a referendum on a Petersburg casino, while a Richmond councilwoman proposes a re-vote on the rejected Urban One. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (l.) isn’t surprised...

Studies Show New Iowa Casino Would Have Cannibalizing Effect

Two studies show existing Iowa casinos would lose revenue to a new Cedar Rapids venue, although it would generate $51 million for the state. “It’s déjà vu all over...

Ahead of Reopening, Vegas Club Gets Big Upgrade

Tao Beach Dayclub (l.), the rooftop pool and entertainment venue at the Venetian in Las Vegas, is completing a major upgrade that will more than doubled its size to...

Developer Breaks Ground on AC Water Park

Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein recently broke ground on a $100 million water park at the Showboat.

What’s in the Card for 2022: A Look Ahead

We ask the experts what’s ahead for gaming for 2022?

New Jersey Rejects Mediation in PILOT Suit

New Jersey Judge Joseph Marczyk asked state lawmakers to decide if meditation would settle a lawsuit against the state filed by Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson (l.) . The...

New Jersey Reintroduces Smoke-free Casino Bill

Cynthia Hallett (l.), president of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, says 2022 will be the year lawmakers in New Jersey approve a casino smoking ban. On January 12, six senators...

New York State Moves to OK Three Downstate Casinos

With mobile sports betting finally underway, New York officials are working to get three downstate casinos up and running. Legislators, unions and others lead the charge.