06/11/21 Illinois casino resort closer to regulatory approval The Illinois Gaming Board has granted a determination of “preliminary suitability” for Walker’s Bluff Casino & Resort in Carterville.
06/11/21 Caesars appoints new president of US Eastern Division John Koster will take on responsibility for Caesars Entertainment’s venues in Atlantic City.
06/10/21 Iowa Governor signs new racing legislation Casinos in Iowa are now authorised to simulcast horse and greyhound races run in other parts of the US or abroad.
06/10/21 Hard Rock to begin work on temporary casino in Illinois The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a Casino Supplier Licence, allowing the company to begin the construction of its temporary casino in Rockford.
06/09/21 Nebraska seeks to set final casino regulations The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission is seeking contractors to help with the details for rules and regulations before beginning to license casino operators.
06/09/21 Construction begins on new California casino Construction work for the new Elk Valley Rancheria casino in Crescent city, northern California, has begun.
06/08/21 Louisiana could grant tax break to Harrah’s casino Following the approval of HB 137, the state of Louisiana could grant Harrah’s casino a tax break following a major dispute with the gaming operator.
06/08/21 Online gaming revenue in France up 35% in Q1 According to the ANJ, France saw online gaming revenue grow 35 per cent to €587m in the first quarter.
06/07/21 Louisiana sports betting bills could pass this week The Senate needs to approve two of the three bills that would legalise sports betting in Louisiana.
06/07/21 New casino in New York set to open by 2022 A new Resorts World video lottery casino planned for the Newburgh Mall in New York could open by 2022 after getting the town’s approval.
06/04/21 Pennsylvania to host a public hearing for a Philadelphia casino license renewal The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will host a public hearing to take comments on the Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack licence renewal.
06/04/21 Hawaii residents still oppose casinos A new survey by the University of Hawaii showed 52 per cent of 700 people polled still oppose allowing casino gambling in the state.
