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Virginia Bill to Legalize Historical Horse Racing Terminals Heads to Governor’s Desk
Historical horse racing terminals, also known as "instant racing," could soon be on their way to Virginia's presently closed Colonial Downs. On Wednesday, the Virginia Senate passed House Bill 1609 by a 31-9 vote. The...
Churchill Downs to Acquire Two Eldorado Resorts Casinos
Eldorado Resorts has announced a deal to sell two of its properties to Churchill Downs Inc, the parent company of the famous Kentucky racetrack. Churchill Downs will acquire Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie,...
Wilton Rancheria Tribe Survives Elk Grove Casino Challenge, Judge Tosses Suit
A federal judge on Wednesday tossed a lawsuit that sought to challenge the Wilton Rancheria tribe’s long quest to build a casino in Elk Grove, California. The suit had questioned the legitimacy of a decision...
Alabama Lottery Bill Clears Senate Committee but Needs Miracle
Alabama’s Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would establish a lottery in a state where opportunities to gamble are thin. Despite movement this week, the bill remains a long shot....
Connecticut Gaming Expansion Bill Would End Plans for East Windsor Casino
A proposed bill in the Connecticut legislature would allow for competitive bidding on new casinos in the state would also end plans for a third “satellite” casino that would have been built in East Windsor....
Caesars CEO Mark Frissora Visits Japan, Company Presents Two Integrated Resort Concepts
Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora is in Japan this week trying to solicit support for his company to land an integrated casino resort license in the island nation. According to Asia Gaming Brief, Frissora, along...
Steve Wynn Scandal Spurs Nevada Gaming Regulator to Review Licensee Workplace Sexual Harassment Standards
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is sharpening its guidelines to more effectively combat sexual harassment in the workplace within the state’s casino sector. The move comes as lawsuits pile up against former CEO of...
Sportsbet and CrownBet Duke It Out for William Hill Australia
There are now just two horses in the race to buy William Hill Australia. The Australian Financial Review reported Friday that Paddy Power-owned Sportsbet and the Stars Group’s newly acquired CrownBet are still in the...
March Opening Weekend Madness at Las Vegas Sportsbooks
Finding a seat at a Las Vegas sportsbook might be difficult this weekend, as March opens up with a busy slate of various sporting events taking place around the Valley. And that's expected to attract...
Wynn Boston Harbor Rebranding Call from Massachusetts AG, Also Questions Casino’s Gaming License Suitability
The Wynn Boston Harbor casino resort project should lose the name of the company's disgraced billionaire founder in the wake of the numerous sexual harassment and assault allegations being made against him. What's in a...
