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. Flooding Passes, Riverboat Casino Re-Opens
   By Brian Chan on July 14, 2008
   Now that floodwaters have ebbed, Pinnacle is ending the shutdown of its President Casino....
2. Seminole Casino Wins Court Ruling Over Blackjack
   By Lee Rockwell on July 10, 2008
   The Seminole Tribe of Florida won a key court ruling last night over blackjack games in their casino....
3. Indian Casino Draws Unhappy Kansans, Missourans
   By Brian Chan on July 6, 2008
   A new casino opened by the Quapaw Tribe in Oklahoma is likely to bring visitors from nearby states unfulfilled by their local choices....
4. Trump Plaza Unwittingly Promotes Benefits of Online Gambling
   By Brian Chan on June 28, 2008
   Automated poker at the Trump Plaza leaves one either wanting a more human experience, or a monitor and keyboard at home....
5. Indian Casino in California Delays State Payments
   By Brian Chan on June 22, 2008
   One of four tribes approved in a February ballot initiative to expand its casino has invoked a clause allowing it to delay tax payment this year, causing opponents who suffered bitter defeat to protest....
6. Casino Workers March in Atlantic City to Support Union
   By Brian Chan on June 21, 2008
   Tired of foot-dragging over new labor contracts, casino workers in Atlantic City marched Saturday in a show of support for their newly selected union....
7. South Florida Blackjack Games Begin Sunday
   By Lance Burkhart on June 20, 2008
   Blackjack tables will open on Sunday evening in Hollywood, FL for the first time in state history....
8. Seminole Indian Tribe Partners with New York Yankees
   By Lee Rockwell on June 19, 2008
   The Seminole Indian Tribe and New York Yankees have announced a new deal to bring the Hard Rock Cafe to the Bronx....
9. Missouri Suspends Casino Expansion
   By Brian Chan on June 17, 2008
   The state gaming commission voted to stop approving new casino licenses until after a number of crucial ballot initiatives are voted on in November....
10. Online Casinos Announce McCain Lieberman Betting Odds
    By Lee Rockwell on June 15, 2008
    Online casinos have announced the odds of a possible John McCain / Joe Lieberman ticket....
11. Baton Rouge Casinos Strike Deal to Increase City Payments
    By Brian Chan on June 14, 2008
    Two riverboat casinos docked in Baton Rouge have reached an accord with local politicians increasing the taxes paid to the host area....
12. Atlantic City Casinos Bounce Back
    By Lance Burkhart on June 11, 2008
    Atlantic City casino revenue rose 1.7% percent in May, a figure that has industry insiders hopeful of a strong summer along the Jersey shore....
13. Meadows Racino Exceeds Revenue Expectations
    By Brian Chan on June 9, 2008
    A temporary casino at the Meadows Race Track in Pennsylvania has done so well that the anticipation of the permanent location has grown greatly....
14. Betting on NBA Finals Limited in Las Vegas
    By Lee Rockwell on June 6, 2008
    Approximately 1/3 of all sportsbooks in Las Vegas will be unable to accept wagers on the Lakers Celtics NBA Finals series....
15. Bally Technologies Has a New Friend on Wall Street
    By Lee Rockwell on May 28, 2008
    Casino equipment maker, Bally Technologies, received a well-appreciated buy-rating from a new analyst covering the company....
16. Seminole Casinos Accused of Ballot Hacking
    By Angela Bedford on May 26, 2008
    The case against casino gambling expansion in South Florida is back in court as anti-gambling forces push to override an illegimate ballot measure....
17. Memorial Day Weekend Vacation to Atlantic City
    By Angela Bedford on May 23, 2008
    Memorial Day weekend has arrived and Atlantic City promises to be the hot vacation spot for people living in northeast states such as New York....
18. Chicago Bulls Win NBA Draft Lottery
    By Lance Burkhart on May 21, 2008
    The Chicago Bulls won the NBA draft lottery yesterday, securing the #1 pick in the upcoming NBA basketball draft....
19. Jersey Shore Casinos Desperate for Business
    By Angela Bedford on May 19, 2008
    The New Jersey Casino Control Commission announced 1st quarter gambling revenues today, and the numbers are not looking good for Atlantic City casinos....
20. New Hampshire Casino Expansion Stalls in Senate
    By Paul Black on May 16, 2008
    New Hampshire legislators agreed to block casino expansion despite the additional tax revenue the industry would provide the government....