Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen Says Atlantic City in Worse Shape Today
The chief executive of Hard Rock International, one of the largest casino operators in the world, says Atlantic City isn’t improving and is actually only getting worse. Hard Rock CEO…
Eldorado Gets the Louisiana Green Light for its Caesars Takeover
Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERI) said Thursday it won regulatory approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) to proceed with its $17.3 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:CZR). Eldorado…
Pennsylvania Casinos Behind Statewide Effort to Ban Skill Gaming
Pennsylvania casinos are behind a statewide effort to convince local municipalities to pass ordinances banning controversial skill-based gaming machines. Pennsylvania casinos contend these machines constitute illegal gambling offerings. (Image: PennLive)…
Montana Lottery Sued by Company that Wants Booze-Free Sports-Betting
A lawsuit filed against the Montana Lottery this week threatens to heap further delays on the launch of the state’s sports betting market. The Arete lawsuit seeks an injunction on…
Hard Rock Greece Casino Bid Rejected, Company Says ‘Laughable’
One of the two remaining Greece casino bids for the abandoned Hellenikon International Airport has been rejected on grounds that the proposal did not adequately demonstrate the company’s ability to…
Arlington, Illinois Horsemen Remain At Odds Over 2020 Meet Purses
It’s looking more likely that Arlington International Racecourse and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (ITHA) will not have a contract in place for the upcoming 2020 meet by the time…
After Midwest Expansion, Hard Rock May Have Georgia on its Mind
GARY, Ind. – It’s been a busy few months for Hard Rock International, especially when it comes to its Midwest gaming ventures. Hard Rock COO Jon Lucas makes remarks at…
BC Casinos No Longer Have Links to Organized Crime: AG David Eby
British Columbia’s Attorney General David Eby has assured the public that there is “no casino operator in our province that has organized crime involvement.” AG David Eby said the document…
Pennsylvania’s Hollywood Casino Fined $20,000 for Poker Games
Pennsylvania’s Hollywood Casino must pay $20,000 in fines for holding unauthorized poker tournaments last year. The penalty was announced this week as the gaming operation saw 3.26 percent more revenue…
Cleveland Police Pursue Brutal Bandits for Robbery In Illegal Casino
Cleveland police are continuing to search for multiple suspects late this week in connection with a violent hold-up in a house allegedly used for illicit gambling and other crimes, according…