Florida Casino Proposes Jai Alai Fronton
Jai alai is making a comeback in South Florida, where racetracks and racinos are adding frontons. The latest example is a proposal by Eldorado Resorts and Cordish Companies to...
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Eldorado Sheds Two More Properties
Eldorado Resorts sold off two more casinos, adding to the five they’ve recently sold, as the company prepares to take over Caesars Entertainment in a $17 billion deal. Rhode...
Atlantic City Waits for Eldorado Caesars Deal
While much of the focus on the Eldorado Caesars merger is on Las Vegas, New Jersey’s gambling resort is waiting to see how it will impact its market. If...
Redevelopment Plan Approved for Atlantic City’s MGM Marina District
The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved a development plan for Atlantic City’s Marina District sought by MGM Resorts International and Boraie Development.
Atlantic City Pols Resist Change of Government Move
Atlantic City’s mayor and council are facing an effort to change the form of municipal government in the city under New Jersey law. The city’s elected officials are also...
SLS Las Vegas Sued for Brand Fees, Restores Sahara Name
The struggling North Strip casino hotel SLS Las Vegas doesn’t own its name. L.A.-based hospitality, restaurant and nightlife conglomerate SBE does, and it claims the resort’s new owners owe...
N.Y. OKs New Venue for Monticello’s Slots
The racino at Monticello Raceway (l.) in the Catskills is closed for good, but its 1,100 VLTs are getting a new home.
PA Senate Moves to Allow Communities to Block VGTs
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a bill sponsored by Lancaster County lawmakers that would allow municipalities to opt out of allowing VGTs at truck stops.
MGM Sues Insurer for Mass Shooting Defense Costs
MGM Resorts International is taking its insurer to federal court for breach of contract, claiming the company has failed to pay the “many millions of dollars” the gaming giant...
Hard Rock, Ocean Celebrate First Year in Atlantic City
Atlantic City has now spent one year with nine casinos as the Hard Rock Atlantic City (l.) and Ocean Casino Resort celebrate their first anniversaries.
Encore Boston Harbor Goes Live
The largest integrated casino resort on the East Coast, Encore Boston Harbor, opened to the applause of thousands who waited hours to get their first look at the casino....
Eldorado, Caesars Agree to $17.3B Merger
The long awaited merger between Caesars and Eldorado is a cash and stock mega-deal that will create the largest casino operator in the world and has considerably fattened Carl...
In Sports Betting, Jersey Seizes Nevada’s Crown
In May, New Jersey sports books surpassed Nevada for the first time in total take, pushing the state to the No. 1 spot.
U.S. DOJ Memos Puts Off Wire Act Enforcement Until 2020
After it’s recent loss in a New Hampshire lawsuit, the federal Department of Justice will wait until at least 2020 before it attempts to enforce its revised opinion on...
SugarHouse To Become Rivers Philadelphia
SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia will soon be rebranded to Rivers Philadelphia, owners Rush Street Gaming announced. The change will be completed by mid-summer and unify the Rivers brand across...
Push for Casino Industry Regulations Review in Atlantic City
Casino industry and regulatory officials told a New Jersey state Senate Committee that now is the time for a review of the state’s casino regulations, including possibly limiting casino...
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Up for 12th Straight Month
Atlantic City saw its 12th straight month of casino revenue increases in May with the city’s nine casinos taking in $266.76 million. However, while total revenue was up 22...
Okada Loses Wynn Claim
A Macau court has once again dismissed Kazuo Okada’s compensation claim against Wynn Macau and its former owner, Steve Wynn. Okada, a former member of the Wynn board, looked...
PA Board Approves Penn Mini-Casino
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved Penn National Gaming’s license to built its first mini-casino (l.) in Morgantown near the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Horseracing Regulations Proposed in U.S. Senate
A bill to federally regulate horseracing has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bill, co-sponsored by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (l.), mirrors a similar bill introduced in...
