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Mixed month for Maryland’s six casinos

September 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Maryland

The six casinos in Maryland saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for August increase by 37.1% year-on-year to reach just over $37.1 million although the tally dropped by some 15.7% when figures from the r...

Maryland monthly gaming revenues rise thanks to MGM National Harbor

Adam Morgan

June 7, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Maryland

The six casinos in Maryland saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for May rise by almost 31% year-on-year to stand at over $136.46 million thanks in large part to the recently-opened MGM National Harbor de...

Storm International Has Sold its Mexican Operations

Lars Jones

November 8, 2016

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Mexico

November 8, 2016 Storm International has sold its Mexico business, Storm International South America (SILA) in Monterrey, operating since 2009, which comprises two entertainment complexes, Hollywood I and Ho...

Jamul Indian Village gets green light from county for gaming agreement

K Morrison

April 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, California

On Wednesday, a formal agreement between the Jamul Indian Village and San Diego County regarding the tribe’s long-planned casino on its reservation was approved by the Board of Supervisors. While the $360 mi...

Permit request to reopen The Woodlands racetrack advanced by Kansas officials

K Morrison

April 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Taxation, Kansas

With multiple conditions, approval was recommended for the reopening of The Woodlands as an electronic gaming venue, racetrack, and entertainment facility. On Monday night, extensive public testimony was hea...

Maine Senate hands loss to resort casino bill

K Morrison

March 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Maine

Monday’s Senate vote against a bid to develop a resort-style casino in Southern Maine added to last week’s failure in the House might be the proverbial last straw for a proposal lawmakers have been considering ...

Maine House Vote; Southern Maine Casino Not in the Cards

K Morrison

March 24, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Maine

On Wednesday, a bill failed to pass in the Maine House that would have paved the way for a third casino in either York or Cumberland counties. Proponents argue that the new facility would impact the region t...

Argosy Alton casino forced to close during flooding; sees decrease in revenues

Sadonna Price

January 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Missouri

Many businesses were affected by the rising flood waters of December, including casinos. The Argosy Alton casino of Missouri was one such casino, having been forced to close when the Mississippi River continued...

Hollywood Casino continues to fight Bangor property taxes

Sadonna Price

November 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Taxation, Maine

The Hollywood Casino, located in Bangor, Maine, has been fighting for some time against the state due to property taxes. The casino believes the city has overvalued their properties and leases by a large number...

Illinois casino towns affected by state budget impasse

Sadonna Price

October 26, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Illinois

Since July 1st, the state of Illinois has been working on the budget impasse, with seemingly no plan in sight. Officials are trying to find a way to come up with tax revenues to cover the deficit, even discussi...

Bangor assessor denies casino $36M property tax reduction

Sadonna Price

May 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Financial Press Releases, Maine

The Hollywood Casino of Maine has been denied a request to have a reduction to their property tax assessment, claiming their three casino properties are not worth what the City Assessor Phil Drew has determined...