MGM Will Pass on Chicago

In the quarterly earnings call last week, MGM Resorts President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle (l.) said the company would not be on bidding on the single Chicago casino because...

Progress Continues On Virginia Casinos

Virginia casinos are moving forward. In Norfolk, new details have been released about a $500 million Pamunkey tribal venue (l.). In Bristol, the debate continues about a temporary casino....

Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Truck Stop Slots

Missouri would add truck stop slots under a bill from Missouri state Senator Denny Hoskins (l). But Missouri Gaming Commission Chairman Mike Leara says manpower is lacking.

Nebraska Legislature Poised to Pass Gaming Bill

Nebraska is very close to adopting a gaming bill that will include casinos, sports betting and keno. The bill was inspired by the approval of a statewide initiative by...

Illinois Restaurant to Be Temporary Hard Rock

The group bringing a Hard Rock Casino to Rockford, Illinois, will convert a local restaurant into a temporary gaming hall. The owner of the restaurant, called Giovanni’s (l.), applied...

Esports Poised to Return to Live Action

Casinos in California and Las Vegas are preparing to welcome back live esports tournaments. The competitions went online in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. But casinos will bring...

Indiana Racino to Build New Barn, Dorm

One month after Caesars Entertainment broke ground on a $32 million expansion at the casino at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville, it announced a $7 million investment...

LV Sands Continues Push for Texas Casinos

Texas lawmakers are being targeted by a multimillion TV and radio campaign by Las Vegas Sands promoting a measure to authorize four casino resorts. The lure is billions of...

Is Formula 1 Racing A Fit for Atlantic City?

Atlantic City officials are fielding a $2.7 billion proposal to develop historic Bader Field with a Formula 1 racecourse as its centerpiece.

Lucky Snake Arcade Coming to Showboat

Developer Bart Blatstein is planning to bring a new entertainment venue to the former Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. The arcade, to be called “Lucky Snake at Showboat,” includes...

Glebocki Tapped to Lead NJ Casino Association

Terry Glebocki, who’s helped drive profitability at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, has been appointed president of the Casino Association of New Jersey. She is the first...

Philly Locals Rally Against Chickie’s and Pete’s Sportsbook

A crowd of local South Philadelphia residents gathered to protest a proposal for the popular Chickie’s and Pete’s restaurant and sports bar to host a Parx Casino sportsbook.

Podcast with Jim Allen, Chairman, Hard Rock International

The GGB Podcast sits down the Jim Allen, the chairman of Hard Rock International and the CEO of Seminole Gaming, on the rapid recovery of his company since the...

AC Casinos Showed Profit in Pandemic Year

The coronavirus pandemic meant lower revenues and fewer profits in Atlantic City in 2020. Still, seven of the nine casinos managed to turn a profit, and one, Ocean Casino...

Bally’s Buys Tropicana Las Vegas

Bally’s Corp. has been hankering for a presence on the Las Vegas Strip. With the acquisition of the 65-year-old Tropicana, the acquisitive company has secured one without having to...

Nevada Could Open Fully by June

Stepped-up plans outlined by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak call for the state’s counties to take back control over capacity limits and other pandemic-related restrictions this spring. Mask mandates, however,...

With RFP, Chicago Casino Gets Real

This week, Chicago officially opened the door to bidders for the city’s sole casino license. Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it an “incredible opportunity,” complete with a temporary casino and...

Arizona Gets Comprehensive Gaming Expansion

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (l.) signed a sports betting bill and expansion of tribal gaming that will be one of the most comprehensive in any state in decades.

37-Foot Guitar Lit at Hard Rock Indiana

A 37-foot tall, 15-foot wide guitar has been lit at the $300 million Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary. The resort’s grand opening has been set for May...

Elite Resorts Announces $100 Million Fonner Park Casino

Elite Casino Resorts will develop a $100 million casino resort at Fonner Park (l.) in Grand Island, Nebraska, including a 650-slot casino, sportsbook, restaurants, pools and spa and 116-room...