USA Casino Gaming Industry News

The USA Casino News section includes gaming industry headlines from across the United States. You'll find information on all the major topics, ranging from Atlantic City to Las Vegas, Biloxi to Philadelphia, and everywhere in between. We cover news concerning the Indian Tribe casinos, as well as State-run lotteries, the horseracing industry, and more. If there is a Casino Gaming related story within the US, most likely we are aware.

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Latest News

1. Massachusetts Casino Bill Delay May Prove Costly
   By Brian Chan on August 9, 2010
   A political fight over the inclusion of racinos in a casino gambling bill may prevent Massachusetts voters from retaining options as tribal gaming interests move forward....
2. Alabama Casino Raids Leave Gaming Workers Unemployed
   By Lance Burkhart on July 16, 2010
   Governor Bob Riley's campaign to close down gambling venues has put some big dents in Alabama's economy....
3. Harrah's Settling Suits Over Gambling Debt
   By Brian Chan on July 6, 2010
   Lawsuits between a wealthy businessman and Harrah's Entertainment will be sent to arbitration concerning the man's unpaid gambling markers....
4. Suffolk Downs Lobbies for Massachusetts Casino License
   By Lance Burkhart on July 5, 2010
   A Massachusetts race track has released plans for a casino resort on its property in preparation for competition for a very limited number of state casino licenses....
5. Liberal Massachusetts Can't Accept Freedom at Casinos
   By Lance Burkhart on July 1, 2010
   Massachusetts lawmakers consider limiting individual liberty at casinos, for consumers' own good....
6. Aqueduct Casino Back to Bidding Process
   By Brian Chan on June 27, 2010
   Bids are in again as New York lawmakers look to auction off the casino gambling rights for Aqueduct Race Track, hoping the third time is the charm....
7. Masachusetts Casino Smoking Bill Cripples Revenue Effort
   By Lance Burkhart on June 23, 2010
   Massachusetts legislators voted to place a smoking ban on licensed casinos and gambling venues....
8. Gambling Revenue Declines Ending as Casinos Level Off
   By Brian Chan on June 20, 2010
   A pattern of steady decline in gaming revenues by US casino operators may be ending, as gambling industry analysts say casino revenues are staying steady with last year....
9. Fun is Target as Casino Comped Drinks Criticized
   By Brian Chan on June 12, 2010
   The same protesters who want to bar gambling and enforce smoking bans are now trying to make casinos comping drinks illegal....
10. Ease and Convenience Lead Online Casinos Over Horse Racing
    By Brian Chan on June 6, 2010
    The ease of operating and understanding betting at online casinos makes them a clear choice over horse racing for the casual gambler....
11. Delaware Casinos Look to Asian Customers
    By Lance Burkhart on June 5, 2010
    Desperate to replace revenue lost when sports betting was limited by the courts, Delaware casinos are gambling on Asian stylings to draw a demographic known for gaming....
12. Casino and Gambling Debts Push NBA Star into Bankruptcy
    By Lance Burkhart on May 29, 2010
    Former NBA player Antoine Walker filed for bankruptcy, listing over a million dollars in casino debts and gambling markers among the bills he cannot pay....
13. Legal Battles Over Alabama Gambling Continue
    By Brian Chan on May 24, 2010
    The top court in Alabama ruled the state's Attorney General could not seize control of a task force appointed by the governor to seek out illegal gambling such as electronic bingo....
14. Tribal Casino Leaders Say Gambling Age Tied to Drinking Age
    By Brian Chan on May 18, 2010
    Any chance of lowering the gambling age i Connecticut appears dead as Mohegan Sun officials say they could not effectively enforce a separate limit from the drinking age....
15. Belmont Gambling Dampered by Preakness Results
    By Brian Chan on May 16, 2010
    Gambling handles are sure to suffer at Belmont without a Triple Crown threat or the presence of neither the Derby nor Preakness winners....
16. Atlantic City Moves Forward on Boutique Casinos
    By Lance Burkhart on May 12, 2010
    A move to permit smaller, more exclusive casino resorts in Atlantic City passed a state Senate committee unanimously....
17. Land Casino Gambling Revenues Fall Around US
    By Brian Chan on May 8, 2010
    The American Gaming Association released figures showing a broad decline in gambling at land casinos across the US in 2009....
18. Location of Columbus Casino Latest Ohio Gambling Issue
    By Lance Burkhart on May 2, 2010
    Just when the fury of the gambling debate in Ohio seemed dead, a new argument over the Columbus casino location is stirring up those same hard feelings....
19. Morgan Stanley Takes Billion Dollar Loss on Jersey Casino
    By Brian Chan on April 22, 2010
    The Revel casino project in Atlantic City is such a disaster, Morgan Stanley would rather write off a billion dollars than continue involvement....
20. Las Vegas Casinos Expand Faster than Demand
    By Lance Burkhart on April 10, 2010
    Casino visitors to Las Vegas came in the same numbers as last year, but new gambling resorts offered 8000 more hotel rooms to fill....