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...

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.

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...

Trump Plaza Implosion Auction Canceled, Demolition Date Confirmed

An auction for the right to implode the former Trump Plaza in Atlantic City is off, but you can still bid on the viewing party

New Live! Casino Opens in Philly

Cordish Companies is unveiling its Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia in a series of reservation-only Preview Days ahead of the grand opening February 11. Live! is the city’s second...

New Jersey University to Launch Gaming Journal

A new industry journal from New Jersey’s Stockton University will interest academics researching the field and industry officials seeking practical solutions, such as post-pandemic recovery, says Jane Bokunewicz (l.),...

In Atlantic City, Drone Racing the Latest Sport for Bettors

Drones are no longer limited to delivering packages and making videos. The remote-control flyers now race in competition through the Drone Racing League. Bettors can wager on outcomes in...

MGM Opts Out of Entain Bidding

MGM Resorts made an $11 billion play to acquire U.K.-based online gaming firm Entain, but the play fell short. Rather than up the offer, MGM folded. Meanwhile, Entain has...

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.

After Adelson: What’s Next for Las Vegas Sands?

Sheldon Adelson has bequeathed the Las Vegas Sands Corp., the gaming giant he founded, with an influence that is likely indelible. His family’s control of the company remains solid...

PA, NJ Gaming Revenues Down

Gaming revenues were down in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In New Jersey, however, gaming tax revenues were saved by online gaming...

Chicago Considers Casino Locations

Among the sites mentioned for a Chicago casino are the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, the Chicago Tribune’s Freedom Center, the Palmer House, the Navy Pier and Thompson Center.

Hard Rock Takes Steps to Open London Casino

Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has acquired a casino premise license in the U.K. from the Ritz Club. This will allow it to build...

Nebraska Lawmaker Flips On Gaming

Nebraska state Senator Tom Briese (l.), once opposes to expanded gaming, has introduced three bills to regulate racinos, which voters approved in November.

MGM Grand Detroit Poker Room Reopens

The poker room at MGM Grand Detroit (l.) reopened January 22 after being closed since March 2020. New health and safety restrictions are in place. Greektown is expected to...

Judge Supports Flynt’s Lawsuit Vs. California

A judge agrees with porn publisher and California casino owner Larry Flynt (l.) that a law preventing him from owning casinos in more than one state is “archaic.” He...

Covid Wasn’t Kind to New York Casinos

New York State’s four commercial casinos including Rivers Schenectady (l.) saw gaming revenues fall nearly 60 percent last year. Nine racinos took it on the chin as well. Their...

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...

Colorado Casinos Lift Wager Limits

Colorado’s three casino towns have voted to raise the $100 wagering limits set in 2008. Black Hawk, Cripple Creek (l.) and Central City were authorized to set their own...

Covid-19 Restrictions Extended in Massachusetts

Casinos in the Bay State will be among those businesses forced to operate at 25 percent capacity until January 22. The extension of restrictions was ordered by Massachusetts Governor...