Writer: David McKee
Illinois slot routes zip past casinos
Revenue from video gaming terminals in Illinois hit $213.2 million in June, a 57 percent increase over what slot routes took in during June... more
Analyst: Igaming “stunting” Pennsylvania recovery
While brick-and-mortar casinos in many states have been outpacing their 2019 revenues this year (having been closed for much of 2020),... more
Affinity Gaming, Daily Racing Form publisher speedily consummate merger
Scarcely three weeks after it was announced on June 14, Affinity Gaming has completed its merger with Sports Information Group, the latter... more
Expanded tribal igaming proposed in Congress
Rep. Lou Correa of California has introduced a bill into the US House of Representatives that would, he says, “clarify” the Indian Gaming... more
MGM buys out CityCenter partner, but won’t own new assets for long
MGM Resorts International has revealed that it is purchasing joint-venture partner Infinity World Development’s remaining share of... more
New Jersey seeks clarity from feds on igaming
Hoping for a reaffirmation of the Department of Justice’s 2011 interpretation of the Federal Wire Act, the state of New Jersey is seeking a... more
Ohio casinos could miss out on sports betting
Ohio’s largest casinos may find themselves without sports books if the bill recently approved by the Buckeye State’s Senate is enacted as... more
District of Columbia sports betting fails to meet expectations
Three years after it was legalized in Washington, D.C., sports betting has not met the financial projections of its proponents, resulting... more
“Very favorable” outlook seen for leisure economy: JP Morgan
Is the American consumer “still in bloom or pending gloom?” That was the question posed by a report penned by 15 JP Morgan analysts, the... more
Las Vegas: Culinary Union looks back to look ahead at Venetian buyout
As Apollo Management moves to close its acquisition of the Venetian and Palazzo (in tandem with Vici Properties), the Culinary Union hosted... more

