Rhode Island Casinos Reopen

Rhode Island’s two Twin River Casinos have reopened yet again (Twin River Lincoln at left), after being closed for three weeks by government order. The properties’ hotels and event...

Hawaii Governor Opposes Casino Proposal

Hawaii Governor David Ige (l.) has vowed to fight a proposal to build a casino on Oahu on land earmarked for Native Hawaiians. The proposal originated with the Hawaiian...

Atlantic City to Implode Trump Plaza for Charity

The derelict Trump Plaza in Atlantic City will be imploded in February, and bidders can vie to press the button

Biden Names First Native American Interior Secretary

The administration of President-elect Joe Biden will include the first Native American cabinet secretary. New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland has been named to lead the Interior Department, which oversees,...

Why Disney Now Embraces Sports Betting

In years past, the Walt Disney Company has sought to protect its family image by opposing gambling. But with its ownership in ESPN and a stake in DraftKings, the...

Covid-19 Takes Toll in Atlantic City

Atlantic City has suffered in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Revenue all but disappeared during a four-month closure. Online gambling helped offset some of the loss, but added...

Pennsylvania Casinos Shuttered for Rest of Year

Citing increasing positive numbers in Covid 19 tests, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (l.) imposed sweeping restrictions on state businesses, closing all entertainment facilities, including the state’s 12 casinos and...

Loop De Loop: New, People-Friendly Transit Systems to Move Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, set to open in January, and a second cityide transportation loop planned by Elon Musk’s Boring Company could be the start of what...

Connecticut Tribes Shelve Satellite Casino For Now

Connecticut’s Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes, who operate the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, have “temporarily” shelved plans for their Tribal Winds satellite casino project (l.) in East Windsor....

Nevada Governor Won’t Close Casinos Amid Latest Covid Surge

Nevada is battling record numbers of new Covid infections. The state’s per capita rate of virus-related hospitalizations is the highest in the country. But gaming is too important to...

Michigan Casinos Given OK to Reopen

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (l.) last week said the state would allow high schools, theaters, bowling alleys, casinos and some other venues to reopen from the pandemic lockdown but...

New Yorkers Say iGaming, More Casinos Needed

New York Yankees Prez Randy Levine (l.) is just one Empire Stater urging lawmakers to OK mobile sports betting and more casinos in to stem budget shortfalls related to...

Maryland County Restricts Casinos, Restaurants

Maryland’s Prince George’s County responded to a record number of new Covid-19 tests by banning indoor dining at bars and restaurants, and by limiting capacity at MGM National Harbor...

AGA Executive: Hope for Lower IRS Slot Threshold

Chris Cylke (l.), the senior VP of government relations for the American Gaming Association said that prospects are “better than ever” for the Internal Revenue Service to raise the...

In Massachusetts, MGM Springfield Posts Worst Month Ever

MGM Springfield, one of Massachusetts’s three casinos, in November suffered the worst month of operations in terms of sales since it opened in August 2018. It came after profits...

Georgia Lawmakers Pre-File Gaming Legislation

When the Georgia legislature convenes in January, lawmakers will consider legalizing sports betting, horseracing and casinos. Rep. Ron Stephens (l.) says it’s time the state gives Georgians what they...

Boyd Gaming to Sell Nevada Casino

The Eldorado, a slots-only locals venue, is one of three casinos in Boyd’s Southern Nevada portfolio that never reopened after the pandemic lockdown ended. Now it’s going to the...

Despite Coronavirus, Indiana Gaming Surprisingly Strong

Despite lower volumes, Indiana casinos in September posted $170 million in win, down just $8 million from September 2019. Sports betting handle surpassed $200 million for the first time...

Caesars New Orleans Will Replace Harrah’s Brand

Harrah's New Orleans will become Caesars New Orleans with $325 million in investment in the 20-year-old property by parent Caesars Entertainment. The top-to-bottom renovation, adding a second hotel tower,...

Danville, Virginia Competitive Bidding Process Pays Off

Voters in the Virginia cities of Danville, Bristol, Norfolk and Portsmouth approved casino gaming in November. Only Danville used a competitive bidding process and chose Caesars Entertainment to develop...