Bally’s Applies For Chicago Casino License and Close to Closing Tropicana Deal in Vegas

Bally’s has applied for a license to build a $1.7 billion casino complex in downtown Chicago. If the license application is approved, the company will open a temporary venue...

Illinois City Changes Casino Definition

The city council in Danville, Illinois changed the definition of “casino” in anticipation of state lawmakers authorizing future expanded gambling. The Golden Nugget Danville (l.) casino is expected to...

U.S. Racetracks Should Run Fixed-Odds Betting, Experts Say

Members of a panel at the Racing and Gaming Conference commented that U.S. racetracks are “leaving money on the table” by not offering fixed-odds betting.

Clark County Still Not Ready for Marijuana Lounges—Yet

It appears that marijuana consumption lounges are making their way to Las Vegas, the question is how soon. The Clark County Commission has tabled its discussion on the matter,...

Lyft, Motional Roll Out Las Vegas ‘Robotaxis’

Lyft and Motional have partnered to launch a new rideshare service offering all-electric, fully driverless vehicles supplied by Hyundai for Las Vegas riders. The innovative program will roll out...

Mohegans Fund Yale Study to Create Treatment App for Problem Gaming

Imagine being able to get professional treatment for problem gambling anywhere, anytime, on your own schedule. That is the concept being pursued now by the Yale School of Medicine—with...

New Jersey Must Pay Millions Over PILOT Payments

Judge sides with Atlantic County in PILOT disbute

Labor Peace at Atlantic City Casinos

Resorts Casino Hotel and Golden Nugget Atlantic City have reached an accord with Unite Here Local 54 on a new contract. The two were the last to join the...

Hard Rock Taps AC’s Joe Lupo to Take Over Las Vegas Casino

Hard Rock International has chosen Joe Lupo (l.) to be the new president of the Mirage in Las Vegas once the company completes its acquisition of the property from...

Podcast with Felicia Grondin, Executive Director, Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey

The Global Gaming Business Podcast features a discussion with Felicia Grondin, the executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, on how and why group allowed...

McDowell to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at ECGC

Virginia McDowell (l.), former CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos and co-founder of Global Gaming Women, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the East Coast Gaming Congress.

Texans Spend $5 Billion Annually Gambling In Neighboring States

With limited legal gambling opportunities, Texans spend an estimated $5 billion annually at casinos in neighboring states. The next chance to legalize casino gambling will be the 88th legislative...

Richmond, Virginia Drops Casino Revenue Referendum

The Richmond (l.) City Council has determined it won’t place on the November ballot a referendum that would allow voters to decide if future casino revenue should go towards...

Louisiana Downs Purse Fund Missing $2 Million

The Louisiana Attorney General’s office and the Louisiana Racing Commission reportedly are investigating a report of $2 million “missing” from the purse fund at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City...

Smoke-free Casino Advocate Comments on PA License Renewal

Americans for Nonsmokers Rights has submitted comments to gaming regulators in Pennsylvania on the issue of smoke-free casinos as Mount Airy Casino (l.) applies for relicensing.

Ruffin Meets With A’s About Potential LV Ballpark Site

Casino magnate Phil Ruffin (l.) recently met representatives from the Oakland A’s to discuss the possibility of building a new ballpark on land he owns near Circus Circus. The...

Arkansas Election Commissioners Toss Ballot Measure

State election commissioners (l.) rejected a proposed amendment that would remove Pope County as a casino site. They said the ballot title was misleading, since it didn’t mention the...

Clark County Expands ‘Order Out’ Laws for Las Vegas Strip

The Clark County Commission has expanded its “order out corridor” ordinance, making it so that convicted criminals can be barred from the Las Vegas Strip. Such individuals will also...

Boyd: Eastside Cannery to Remain Closed, No Plans to Demolish

Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith recently affirmed that the company’s Eastside Cannery casino (l.) will remain closed indefinitely due to lack of demand. Smith also reiterated that Boyd has...

LVCVA: Visitation Increasing, But Not to Pre-Covid Levels

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority recently released new tourism data, including arrivals at McCarran Airport (l.), for the city, and the results show that visitation is certainly...