Gaming News
AC Mayor Resigns, Admits Stealing $87K from Kids’ Charity
In another cringe worthy moment in Atlantic City politics, Mayor Frank Gilliam (l.) last week pleaded guilty to embezzling some $87,000 in charitable contributions made to a youth sports...
Podcast with Mark Giannantonio
A conversation with Mark Giannantonio, President & CEO, Resorts Atlantic City
Atlantic Club in AC Finds Another Buyer
The former Atlantic Club on the Atlantic City Boardwalk has found another buyer. Colosseo Atlantic City Inc., out of New York, purchased the building—which has from TJM Properties...
MGM Settles October 1 Shooter Lawsuits
MGM has agreed to pay up to $800 million to settle dozens of lawsuits filed by victims of the tragic Las Vegas shooting. 58 people died and many more...
Lesniak Uncovers Insider Documents on Wire Act
Former New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak (l.) used the Freedom of Information Act to secure documents related to efforts to reverse the 1961 Wire Act, an interpretation that...
Forget the Sum of Caesars’ Parts—It’s the Parts That Count
It’s a great time to buy gaming assets—which makes it a great time to sell them. When it comes to Caesars, that’s what Eldorado Resorts will look to do...
Women Claim Ongoing Intimidation at Wynn Resorts
Ten women, all current Wynn Resorts employees who claim casino titan Steve Wynn (l.) preyed on them for sex, have filed separate lawsuits against the company, its disgraced ex-chairman...
Federal Lawmakers Target Casino Resort Fees
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House of Representatives would require hotel companies to disclose the charges up front in their room rates. Analysts say that for major operators...
Judge: PA Casino Not Entitled to Refund of Tax Overpayment
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that Parx Casino in Bensalem (l.) is not entitled to a refund or future tax credit after overpaying gaming revenue taxes by more than...
Maverick Buys Casinos in Colorado, Washington
Maverick Gaming is in the middle of a purchasing spree that now has the company owning casinos in three states. It just entered the field in Colorado, home of...
Carlos, Pacquiao Jump Into Crypto-Gaming Arena
Cryptocurrency casinos are making slow progress towards acceptance as sports stars lend a hand. Brazilian soccer legend Roberto Carlos is an ambassador for one, while former boxer Manny Pacquiao...
Illinois Advances Casino Plans; Rockford Pushes Hard Rock
While Chicago's proposed casino stalls over proposed tax rates, three southern suburbs are moving ahead. Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara (l.) announced he supports Hard Rock's $310 million proposal.
Florida Track Can Keep Slots, Drop Racing, Offer Jai Alai
A Florida appeals court ruled Calder Race Course (l.) in Miami-Dade County can drop horseracing and offer jai alai, while keeping its lucrative slots operation. The ruling upholds the...
Ocean Resort Ups the Ante
Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort (l.) has revamped its player’s club in a marketing drive that’s already won the casino awards—and is turning the profit picture around.
Podcast with Matt Doherty
Executive Director, New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
Callender to Head Casino Association of New Jersey
Steve Callender (l.), an Atlantic City casino veteran and senior vice president of operations for the East Region for Eldorado Resorts Inc., owner of the city’s Tropicana, has been...
Rio Sale the Latest (But Not Last) Las Vegas Deal
Caesars’ sale of the off-Strip Rio in Las Vegas to a New York developer won’t be the last in that market. Other major operators are also looking to turn...
Casino Operators Pitches Plans in Rockford, Illinois
About 600 people viewed presentations by the three competitors for a casino license in Rockford, Illinois. Forest City Casino, Gorman & Company and Hard Rock International (l.) each had...
