Critics of Bally’s Chicago’s Casino Cite R.I. Strike Threat

Bally’s promised labor harmony in its Chicago development. But the company faces a possible strike from the hospitality union in Rhode Island, prompting critics to question the company’s commitment.

Richmond Plans to Vote Again for Casino, Even if State Objects

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (l.) isn’t going to help Richmond, but the city will follow a court order that permits them to vote again for a casino. Meanwhile, Petersburg...

Did Hard Rock Exec Send Email Asking for Hochul Donations?

Hard Rock hosted a fundraiser at its Times Square hotel on June 20. Proceeds benefited the campaign of New York Governor Kathy Hochul (l.). An email was sent to...

Macau Closes Businesses, Casinos for a Week

The zero-tolerance policy of the Chinese government has once again hit the gaming business in Macau hard. Late last week the government announced that all businesses and casinos would...

PA Rep. to Seek Expansion of Truck Stop Video Gambling

Pennsylvania State Rep. Seth Grove (l.) will introduce a law that removes the requirement for video gambling truck stops to sell a minimum quantity of diesel fuel. He compared...

AGA Forms Task Force, Releases Guide to ID, Prevent Human Trafficking in Gaming

The American Gaming Association has formed a new initiative, called the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, which aims to educate and alert the gaming industry on how to identify and...

Nevada Regulators Give Final OK to Legends Bay in Sparks

The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the opening of Legends Bay Casino (l.) in Sparks, after nearly 15 years of planning and setbacks. The casino still needs to hire...

Morton, Baidan Give New Details on Las Vegas Arena, IR Project

Marc Baidan and Randy Morton (l.), the Oak View Group executives in charge of the company’s $3 billion sports and entertainment development in Las Vegas, recently shared new details...

Virginia Casino Opening Delayed

Officials said the $500 million Caesars Virginia (l.) in Danville will open in 2024, not December 2023 as originally announced, due to supply chain and labor issues. The casino...

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Casino Owes $70+ Million in Back Taxes

The racing and bingo venue Greenetrack (l.) in Greene County, Alabama, must pay back taxes of $76 million, the state’s supreme court ruled. Greenetrack illegally partnered with nonprofits but...

Fremont St in DTLV Could See Increased Security Measures

Downtown Las Vegas’ Fremont Street Experience (l.) has seen multiple shooting incidents in recent weeks, which has caused city officials, including Mayor Carolyn Goodman, to propose stricter safety measures....

Atlantic City Casino Strike Averted

In the first contract to expire following the pandemic, the Atlantic City casinos reached an agreement with Local 54, just in time for the July 4th weekend.

Atlantic City’s Local 54 Authorizes Strike

With contract negotiations between Local 54 Unite Here and Atlantic City casinos bogged down, the union has authorized a strike. Whether it takes place depends on future talks.

Caesars Unveils More Investments for AC Property

Caesars Entertainment has lined up a number of projects this summer for its flagship Atlantic City resort (l.). The projects include renovations to a pool in the spa area,...

AC Casinos Claim That They Are Unfairly Taxed

The Press of Atlantic City and ProPublica looked at the casinos' claim that they need tax relief. Turns out, the claim might not hold up to scrutiny. Atlantic County...

Not Enough Votes To Ban Smoking In AC

The list of legislators sponsoring the anti-smoking ban keeps growing but they are still too short on the numbers. It looks like the ban may have to wait until...

New Jersey Requires Sportsbooks Verify Income ID

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement is requiring all sportsbooks to establish two factor or multi-factor authentication for access to sites. The purpose is to reduce the chance...

What Kind of Casino Will New York City Get?

The New York Times did a report on the casino industry as the state moves towards awarding up to three licenses in the greater New York area, and it...

East Coast Gaming Congress & NextGen Gaming Forum To Take Place In September

Ther East Coast Gaming Congress & NextGen Gaming Forum will hold its Silver Anniversary conference Sept. 21-23, 2022 at Hard Rock Atlantic City

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Texas El Tigua Tribe

After decades of legal disputes, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the El Paso, Texas-based El Tigua Tribe can legally operate bingo-based games on its reservation at its...