Judge to Rule on New Jersey PILOT Case Within 30 Days

A Superior Court Judge will rule in the next 30 days whether the state owes money to Atlantic County over an amendment to the PILOT law.

Podcast with David Cordish, Chairman & CEO, The Cordish Companies

The Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with David Cordish, the chairman and CEO of the Cordish Companies, on the 10th anniversary of the opening of Maryland LIVE!...

New Jersey DGE at Forefront of Responsible Gaming Issues

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement feels an obligation to deal with responsible gaming issues as part of its mission. This includes requiring limit setting for online gaming...

A.C. Casino Workers Wanted Harris to Support Smoking Ban

Vice President Kamala Harris (l.) came to Atlantic City to participate in an abortion roundtable. Supporters of a ban to close the smoking loophole hoped Harris would say something...

Hard Rock Affirms Plans to Rebrand, Reopen Mirage in 2025

After purchasing the operations to the Mirage in December of last year, Hard Rock International has confirmed that it plans to rebrand the property, with an opening set for...

U.S. House Approves Bill Expanding Federal Rights for Maine Tribes

The House of Representatives has passed a bill championed by Rep. Jared Golden (l.) that would restore federal rights to Maine’s Indian tribes, after they were relinquished in a...

Macau Reopens, But for How Long?

Last week, the Macau government announced that casinos in the market could reopen for a two-week “consolidation period” starting July 23. It marked the end of the city’s most...

As AC Mulls Smoking Ban, Researchers are Confident NV Won’t Budge

A smoking ban in Atlantic City appears to be more likely than not at this point, which has led some to ask whether Nevada, the mecca of U.S. gaming,...

Station Closes on 126-Acre Plot in Las Vegas

Station Casinos has expanded its footprint in Las Vegas by purchasing over 120 acres south of the Strip (l.), not long after it announced that it would close and...

Steve Wynn Requests Court to Dismiss Chinese Foreign Agent Case

Steve Wynn (l.) and counsel have petitioned a U.S. court to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by the Department of Justice demanding that he register as a Chinese...

CA Card Club Agrees to Tax Hike Alternate

Artichoke Joe’s card club (l.) and the city of San Bruno, California, have reached an agreement that allows the card club to pay $900,000 annually. This is in lieu...

Illinois Issues First-Ever Gambling Study

In response to a study indicating 383,000 Illinois residents have gambling addiction problems and another 761,000 are at risk, the state’s 2023 budget includes $10 million for treatment options...

Chicago Virtual Meeting Addresses Casino Concerns

A virtual community meeting addressed Chicagoans’ concerns about using the historic 1912 Medinah Temple (l.) as a temporary Bally’s casino while the permanent venue is constructed in River West....

Southern Illinois Casino On Track For 2023 Opening

Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois could open early next year, officials said. Framework and roadwork, including widening and paving, are nearly complete.

Players Want Massachusetts Casino to Add Poker Tables

Before the pandemic, the two Massachusetts casinos offered a total of 95 poker tables and operated around the clock. Now they have 29 with limited hours. The gaming commission...

Majority of NJ Lawmakers Sponsor Smoking Ban Bill

The push to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos now has the support of the majority of lawmakers. The vote is expected to occur in September.

UK: PM Resignation Puts a Halt to Gaming Review

Boris Johnson (l.) has stepped down as Prime Minister of the U.K., along with dozens of other top officials. Gambling Minister Chris Philip is among those who have left...

Protester at Hot Dog Contest Prompts Sportsbook Refunds

Joey Chestnut hoped to break his own record of 76 hot dogs consumed at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. However, a pork protester rushed onstage (l.) and...

Bally’s to Sell, Lease Back Rhode Island Properties

Bally’s Corporation will sell the real estate assets of its two Rhode Island casinos to prominent REIT Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc., and continue to operate them under a...

Hard Rock Partners With Gek Terna for IR Project in Athens

Gek Terna, a Greek construction company, will partner with Hard Rock International to develop a luxury casino resort in Athens, featuring views of the Acropolis and the Mediterranean. It...