Casino

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is setting the stage for its second festival of the year at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California. While the current action unfolds in Oklahoma at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant, players on the West Coast are gearing up for their own poker spectacle, which kicks…

Kentucky could soon move beyond its reliance on historical horse racing machines if new legislation to permit full-service casinos gains traction. Representative Thomas Huff has proposed House Bill 33, a game-changing move that seeks to reshape the state’s gambling landscape by introducing traditional casinos with a 21% revenue tax. Kentucky's Leap Toward Traditional Casinos For years,…

The team behind "The Coney," a casino proposed for Brooklyn’s Coney Island, has unveiled a $200 million community trust fund aimed at revitalising the area. The announcement comes just ahead of a public hearing to gauge local support for the ambitious project. Community Trust Fund: A $200M Promise Developers have committed to creating a trust fund…

Casino visitation dipped in December, with foot traffic down 4.8% compared to the same month last year, according to a report from Jefferies Equities Research. The decline reflects lingering challenges from competition, economic factors, and uneven recovery across markets. December’s performance also underscores a 10.5% drop in foot traffic compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019,…

A New Hampshire business owner, Dorrie Masten, is considering legal action against the city of Keene after a recently adopted ordinance thwarted her plans to open a casino in the downtown area. The ordinance, passed in December, has sparked questions about its timing and potential implications for local businesses. The Casino Ordinance: A Timeline of Events…

Republican legislators in New Hampshire are calling on the state Supreme Court to intervene in Senator Andy Sanborn’s fight to regain his casino license. They argue that allowing Sanborn to proceed with the sale of the Concord Casino could benefit taxpayers, state revenues, and local charities. The case, a high-stakes battle in New Hampshire’s gaming…

Opposition to a proposed casino in Tysons, Virginia, has spurred a spending spree by MGM Resorts International and other stakeholders, totaling over $755,000 in lobbying and political donations since early 2023. The hefty sum underscores the high stakes of casino politics in the Washington, D.C., suburbs. MGM Resorts at the Forefront of Opposition MGM Resorts International,…

Virginia lawmakers are gearing up for a lively debate as they return for the 2025 legislative session, with the potential construction of a casino in Fairfax County on the agenda once again. The proposed location? Tysons, a bustling urban centre in the state’s D.C. suburbs. This isn’t the first time the idea has surfaced. However, past…

Illinois casinos closed out 2024 on a high note, with December revenues surging to $157 million, thanks to strong holiday traffic and the first full month of operations at two of the state’s newest gambling venues. The robust performance highlights how new investments in gaming infrastructure are reshaping the state’s entertainment landscape. New Casinos Lead the…

The American Place casino in Waukegan has unveiled its latest feature: an entertainment venue, offering visitors yet another glimpse into the much-anticipated luxury resort and casino in development near Fountain Square. A Temporary Transformation for a Lasting Impression As American Place approaches its third year of operation, the casino has taken a creative step by repurposing…