Indiana Governor Keeps Options Open

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (l.) said he’ll “look at every word” of a bill recently passed by the Senate that that would move one of the Majestic Star Casino’s...

Icahn Moves on Caesars

After buying a pile of Caesars Entertainment stock, corporate raider Carl Icahn wants the gaming giant to put itself up for sale to boost its value. With little choice,...

Atlantic City’s Ocean Resort Sees Executive Changes

Two top executives at Atlantic City’s Ocean Resort Casino have been removed as the casino is being taken over by New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital Group.

Chris Christie Named to Sports Betting Hall of Fame

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (l.), who led the state’s fight to overturn a federal sports betting ban, is to be inducted into the Sports Betting Hall of...

Racetrack Alleges Bribery in Massachusetts’ Suit Versus Wynn

The owners of Suffolk Downs (l.), who already suing Wynn Resorts over that company’s winning of the Boston Metro casino license, have added to the lawsuit. Suffolk is noting...

SJM to Complete Lagerfeld-Branded Hotel

Despite the death of its namesake, SJM Holdings Ltd. has announced it will finish building a Karl Lagerfeld Hotel at its Grand Lisboa Palace resort complex, now in development...

U.S. Casinos Post Best Year Ever

Commercial casino gaming revenue was up more 4 percent in 2018, topping $42 billion. A new report on the performance credits a host of factors—major new resort openings, more...

Harrah’s Philadelphia to Open Topgolf

Harrah’s Philadelphia opened a Topgolf Swing Suite interactive entertainment attraction on February 12, the first such outlet in the Philadelphia area.

Washington D.C. Approves Sports Betting Contract

The Washington D.C. City Council officially approved a plan to bypass the public bidding process and award a mobile sports betting contract to its lottery provider Intralot. The Council...

Connecticut Lawmaker Says Integrity Fee an Option in Sports Betting

Although last year he vehemently opposed an integrity fee for sports betting, Connecticut Rep. Joe Verrengia (l.) is ready to change his mind. “Given the time that has passed,...

PA Board to Hold Hearing on Parx Mini-Casino

Pennsylvania regulators will hold a public hearing in Shippensburg Township March 25 to hear public comments on the Shippensburg mini-casino proposed by Greenwood Gaming, owner of Parx Casino (l.)...

D’Arrigo Out at MGM

Dan D’Arrigo (l.), the chief financial officer at MGM Resorts, retired last week in connection with the MGM edict to cut $100 million in staffing costs before 2020. D’Arrigo’s...

Pennsylvania Sports-Betting Revenue Modest

Pennsylvania’s six retail sports books generated a modest $32 million in handle for January, with wagering still exclusively confined to casinos and off-track betting facilities. Only three sports books,...

Rhode Island Senate Approves Mobile Sports Wagering

The Senate of Rhode Island last week approved a bill legalizing sports betting by mobile app at the state’s two casinos. The bill now goes to the House.

West Virginia Racinos Could Open Satellite Locations

West Virginia lawmakers will consider House Bill 2901, which would allow the state’s four racinos to open satellite locations in their home counties, and offer table games, slots, sports...

Virginia House, Senate Disagree on Casino Study

A Virginia House committee replaced a Senate bill requiring voters in Bristol, Danville, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Richmond to decide if they want casinos. The House version, sponsored by Del....

New Jersey First State to Allow Oscar Bets

New Jersey is the first state to allow betting on the Academy Awards. Get your Oscar bets in at any of the 12 casinos offering odds on the best...

Wire Act Memo Under Fire

MGM Resorts Chairman & CEO Jim Murren (l.) called the recent DOJ Wire Act memo “unenforceable. New Hampshire is preparing a lawsuit to protect its online lottery, while New...

Borgata Wins Motion on Ivey Assets

Atlantic City’s Borgata casino has won a motion allowing it to seek out assets of professional poker player Phil Ivey (l.) in Nevada. The casino is still owed $10.6...

New Jersey Sets New Sports Betting High in January

Gamblers made more than $385 million in sports bets in New Jersey during the NFL playoffs in January, the highest sports betting handle for a month since going live...