In Depth; The mess in Texas 2016: 8-Liners, Lottery, Indian casinos, Historical Racing, DFS, Cruise ships Lars Jones Casino News January 24, 2016 0The state of the state in Texas gaming didn’t actually change on the ground in 2015, but several issues are at...
Seminole gambling agreement going over like a lead balloon so far with Florida Legislature Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling News January 22, 2016 0Florida Governor Rick Scott told reporters Thursday that he had done his job and that now it’s up to house...
Saratoga Casino & Raceway secures financing to bolster $39.3 million expansion Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling News January 13, 2016 0The Saratoga Casino and Raceway of New York is planning an expansion that has a price tag of $39.3 million....
Nassau Regional OTB announces casino plans for Belmont Park Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling News January 1, 2016 1This week Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) announced that their choice for a slots parlor location would be the...
Tioga Downs hiring full staff ahead of full casino license Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling News December 29, 2015 0The full-fledged casino of Tioga Downs in New York needs staff, so the venue has begun the hiring process. On...
Live quarter horse racing back in action at Hialeah Park this weekend Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling News December 23, 2015 0December 26th will mark the day when the live quarter horse racing will begin again at Hialeah Park Racing & Casino....
Virgin Islands casino regulator to announce Treasure Bay decision by year end Lars Jones Horse Racing December 23, 2015 0The Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission (VICCC) will hold its last meeting of the year next Tuesday morning in St. Croix....
Historic ‘Instant’ racing machines; Texas horse tracks on the brink Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling News December 22, 2015 0Last week the Texas Legislature gave the Racing Commission there just enough money to operate until February. The commission’s new director, Rolando...
Endeka asks commission to ease deadlines for Lawrence Downs casino, racetrack Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling News December 17, 2015 0Last week it was reported that the new investor in a proposed Lawrence County, Pennsylvania casino and racetrack in Mahoning Township...
GLPI acquires Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Pennsylvania Lars Jones Horse Racing December 17, 2015 0Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) a real estate Investment trust (REIT) spin-off of Penn National Gaming, has acquired Meadows Racetrack...
Gambling pact could mean an end for dog and horse racing in Florida Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling News December 17, 2015 0Whether Florida’s dog and horse tracks should be permitted to do away with live racing, which once were a draw...
Elements Casino in Surrey, BC officially opens tonight! Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling News December 17, 2015 0At 8:08pm tonight, after a two hour VIP party, the forty-year-old Fraser Downs Racetrack Casino will open to the public...
Fraser Downs to become Elements Casino Dec. 17 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling News December 13, 2015 0The long awaited unveiling of Elements Casino in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada is set to happen on Thursday, December 17....
Lawrence Downs investor warns deadlines may cause casino plans to fail Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling News December 11, 2015 0If regulators in Pennsylvania adhere to recently imposed deadlines it could mean death for a proposed Lawrence County racetrack, according...
Idaho high court awards tribe reduced legal fees in instant racing case Lars Jones Gaming Law & Legislation December 5, 2015 0The Idaho Supreme Court has determined that the state has to pay the Coeur d’Alene Tribe a little more than half...