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Lawsuit again filed to challenge Arkansas’ final casino license

An applicant for the Pope County casino license filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking the court to invalidate the recently-awarded permit because the license holder's requisite letters of support from local government were "coercively issued." This is the third time the Pope County license has been the subject of a lawsuit since 2018 when voters approved…

Law ・ 04 July 2024

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Sanborn’s casino should create a bidding war

In the last 14 months, Chicago gaming entrepreneur Greg Carlin has bought two New Hampshire casinos and is now investing $25 million refurbishing and expanding them. Ocean Gaming Casino overlooks Hampton Beach. The second, under construction, will sit in Rochester's Lilac Mall, which Carlin also purchased. Why invest so much in New Hampshire?…

Incidents ・ 06 June 2024

newhampshirebulletin.com

Lawmakers back several bills benefiting charities, casinos

Lawmakers moved forward Thursday with bills that would mean significant changes for casino owners and the charities their gaming revenue supports. One would revise rules for gambling tournaments. Here's the breakdown as the House and Senate near their April 11 deadline for voting on bills and sending them to the other chamber. Casinos, which must…

Law ・ 18 May 2024

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These are the casinos with the loosest slots

CINCINNATI - Al Yager has no doubt about it: Belterra Park racino in Anderson Township has the Tri-State's loosest slots. "I used to go there regularly and I'm ahead," the Highland Heights resident said. "Anytime I'm ahead, that means they have the best slots." Jay Riddle of Cold Spring prefers Newport Racing & Gaming to Belterra Park. He thinks it…

Payment Methods ・ 15 May 2024

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Maine online casino bill fails in House, Senate

It was the second blow in a week for an online casino bill in a US statehouse. Maryland's legislative session closed on 8 April without legalisation. Maine's session is set to close on 17 April. Maine representatives first voted 71-74 to fail the bill then, a day later, senators voted 14-20. The senate then voted to table the bill, 27-7 on 10…

Law ・ 12 April 2024

iGaming Business

Maryland legislature fails in online gambling expansion

While interest and discussion weren't limited to March, as far back as last autumn, operators, vendors, suppliers, consultants, lawmakers and many others in the US gambling landscape were shouting about the prospect of Maryland legalising online casino. On Monday (8 April) those prospects went out without a peep when the general assembly adjourned…

Law ・ 09 April 2024

Trib Star

Full house ahead: On Friday, Terre Haute finally gets its casino

Friday's grand opening of the Terre Haute Casino Resort will introduce the city to a level of opulence and luxury - and plain old shiny newness - it has rarely seen in the past. On Wednesday, Mike Rich, general manager of the casino, led the media on a guided tour, showing off 1000 slot machines, 50 electronic table games, 30 gaming tables, six…

Land-based ・ 06 April 2024

Courier Journal

See what's at Churchill Downs' new Terre Haute casino

We're betting on a good time at the Churchill Downs Inc.'s newest casino. The gaming floor of the Terre Haute Casino Resort in Terre Haute, Indiana, opens Friday, April 5. The 400000-square-foot facility will feature a 122-room luxury hotel, an event center, 1000 slot machines, 35 live table games, a poker room and a sportsbook at which to place…

Travel ・ 05 April 2024

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New Terre Haute casino set to open its doors Friday

Indiana once again will have 13 commercial casinos operating Friday when the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens its doors at 10:30 a.m. after nearly three years of planning and construction. The new casino, located near U.S. 41 on the Indiana-Illinois state line about 150 miles directly south of Northwest Indiana, features 1000 slot machines, 36 live…

Travel ・ 04 April 2024

My Wabash Valley

SNEAK PEEK: Terre Haute Casino Resort set for grand opening

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - The long-awaited Terre Haute Casino Resort is set for its grand opening on Friday. Churchill Downs Incorporated officials offered a sneak peek of the gaming floor and three of the five restaurants within the building on Wednesday. THCR General Manager Mike Rich said seeing the renderings become a reality has been…

Travel ・ 04 April 2024

The Indianapolis Star

See what's at the new Terre Haute casino

We're betting on a good time at the state's newest casino. The gaming floor of the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens Friday, April 5. The 400000-square-foot facility will feature a 122-room luxury hotel, an event center, 1000 slot machines, 35 live table games, a poker room and a sportsbook at which to place wagers on various sports…

Travel ・ 03 April 2024

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Terre Haute's new casino set for April 5 grand opening, hotel to follow

The Terre Haute Casino Resort, owned by Churchill Downs, has announced the opening dates via its Facebook page. Scheduled to greet visitors on April 5, the casino will celebrate its grand opening at 10:30 a.m. on that day. Following closely, the adjacent 10-story luxury hotel, featuring approximately 125 rooms, is poised to welcome guests starting…

Travel ・ 23 March 2024

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Richmond’s new casino vote faces legal challenge

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - A nonprofit running charitable gaming at a Richmond bingo hall is trying to block the city's latest effort to bring a casino resort to Southside. A Richmond Circuit Court judge signed an order in late July to allow the city's top election administrator to add a citywide referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot asking voters if they…

Law ・ 14 March 2024

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Law ・ 13 March 2024

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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban

Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…

Law ・ 10 March 2024

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Maine Online Casino Bill Moves Forward

A group of Maine lawmakers late Thursday voted an online gambling bill out of its workgroup with a changed tax rate and with the tribes in charge. As the proposal currently stands, the state's four tribes, which already have a monopoly on online sports betting, would also have a monopoly on online casino. The Joint Standing Committee on Veterans…

Law ・ 04 March 2024

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Indiana online casinos are currently not available in the state. However, online betting has found a home in Indiana in the form of sports betting and daily fantasy sports. That's in addition to the state's 14 brick-and-mortar casinos, which offer plenty of live casino gaming action, and the state's racetracks and off-track betting…

Payment Methods ・ 02 March 2024

Indiana Public Media

Terre Haute's new casino opens April 5

Terre Haute's casino will open April 5. The celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by the opening of several food and beverage offerings. The 122-room hotel grand opening is scheduled for May 15. The location will be the 12 owned and operated by Louisville-based Churchill Downs and the first in Indiana. Vice…

Finance ・ 24 February 2024

Coast Reporter

Terre Haute casino receives nearly 1,000 slots

The Terre Haute Casino Resort is busy installing its slot machines in anticipation of its April 5 grand opening. Mike Rich, vice president and general manager of the casino resort, said all but 32 of the 1000 slots that have been ordered have arrived. The rest are expected soon. All of the equipment will be factory fresh. "We will be the only…

Travel ・ 16 February 2024

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PA Online Gambling Partnerships

When Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to legalize online gambling, they included the option for the state's land-based casinos to partner with third-party iGaming software providers for help in building and operating their own branded gambling sites. This allows PA brick-and-mortar casinos, many of which don't have much experience in the online realm,…

Industry ・ 19 January 2024

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Terre Haute Casino Resort set to open April 5

Terre Haute's new casino is scheduled to open April 5, with the adjacent hotel to open May 15. The Terre Haute Casino Resort, which is owned by Churchhill Downs, posted the opening dates on its Facebook page Monday afternoon. The casino grand opening celebration is set for 10:30 a.m. April 5. Thereafter, the casino will be open 24/7. The casino and…

Travel ・ 10 January 2024

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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

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Spinning Fortunes On-the-Go: Navigating Mobile Slots and Exploring IPO Calendar Trends

The world of online gaming has experienced a growth spurt over the last decade, with players from all over the world partaking in gaming. Added to this, the rise in technology and the modern form of life which often includes being on-the-go often has paved a new form of online gaming. Coupled with casino companies forging a path of transparency and…

Industry ・ 21 December 2023

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Indiana Legislature Rules Out Internet Casino Gaming In 2024

The conviction of a former Indiana state legislator on bribery charges related to a 2019 gaming bill has led to a pause on any bills for online casino gaming to be heard in the Hoosier State for 2024. Former Indiana Rep. Sean Eberhart agreed to plead guilty this month to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud filed by the…

Law ・ 28 November 2023

iGaming Business

Amazon faces legal challenge over ‘addictive’ social casino apps

Claims have been made in a legal challenge against the online shopping giant. The plaintiff, Nevada resident Steven Horn, is suing Amazon for profiting from social casino games that he believes should be classed as illegal. The class action complaint explains social casinos can be downloaded from Amazon and are free-to-play. No real-money can be…

Law ・ 14 November 2023

PBS

Pro-casino effort in Richmond, Virginia, concedes defeat in second referendum

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The developers of a proposed resort casino in Virginia's capital city conceded a loss Tuesday night in their second shot at winning voters' approval for the project. "We are proud to have run a community-centered campaign to create more opportunities for residents of this great city to rise into the middle class. We are…

Law ・ 08 November 2023

AP News

Virginia's capital city voting on whether to allow a casino

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Despite a high-dollar lobbying push, Richmond voters on Tuesday rejected for a second time a ballot measure that would have opened the door to a proposed casino resort in Virginia's capital city. Developers first tried in 2021, after the state Legislature paved the way for five casinos around the state if voters first gave…

Law ・ 08 November 2023

WTVR

Why is Richmond voting (again) on whether to allow a casino in the city

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Voters in Virginia's capital city are deciding Tuesday whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino along Interstate 95. A ballot measure on whether to allow the gambling and entertainment complex is before Richmond voters for a second time, after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two…

Finance ・ 07 November 2023

WTOP

Virginia’s capital city voting again on whether to allow a casino

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Voters in Virginia's capital city are deciding Tuesday whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino along Interstate 95. A ballot measure on whether to allow the gambling and entertainment complex is before Richmond voters for a second time, after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two…

Finance ・ 07 November 2023

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3 Top Performing Stocks in the Online Gambling Industry

The online gambling market is booming. In fact, the market is projected to hit $95 billion in revenue this year. By 2027, it could hit $131.9 billion, as noted by Statista. Better, the number of online gamblers could rally to 233.7 million by 2027, too. All of that should create a massive opportunity for the online gambling stocks below. Helping in…

Finance ・ 03 November 2023

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Bally's Gets Extension To Operate Temporary Casino In Chicago

Bally's was granted a 12-month extension to conduct casino gaming at its temporary venue at Medinah Temple in Chicago by the Illinois Gaming Board on Tuesday, widening its timetable to open its permanent venue in the River West neighborhood to September 2026. The board's 3-0 vote followed a presentation by Bally's Vice President and General Manager…

Law ・ 27 October 2023

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Virginia: US District Court sides with Richmond casino opponent in registration lists dispute

The proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Resort and Casino in Virginia is facing yet another hurdle as Paul Goldman, a political analyst and founder of the No Means No Casino group, sued the Board of Elections after the department refused to provide voter registration lists, which he said were typically made available to candidates and committees.…

Law ・ 25 October 2023

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Casino Opponents Claim Victory in Richmond Voter List Lawsuit

The recent victory by opponents of a proposed casino resort in Richmond, Va., marks a pivotal moment in their ongoing campaign. These activists, led by local firebrand Paul Goldman and his group known as No Means No Casino, succeeded in a federal lawsuit compelling the state Board of Elections to release the contact information for registered…

Law ・ 25 October 2023

Richmond Times

Casino developers push back on critics

As Richmond prepares to vote on a referendum next month whether the city will go forward with a $562 million casino in the city's South Side or not, the casino developers made their case to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Key casino representatives met with The Times-Dispatch editorial board earlier this week to address the project's potential impact…

Law ・ 19 October 2023

Review Journal

Global Gaming Expo opens its doors in Las Vegas Monday

When 25000 gaming industry professionals roll into The Venetian Expo Monday for the start of the four-day 22nd edition of the Global Gaming Expo they'll be confronting unprecedented times and issues. Never has the industry been so successful, racking up record revenue total after record revenue total nationwide. But never has the industry appeared…

Industry ・ 10 October 2023

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Breaking down Richmond’s (second) casino referendum

Outside of the early voting site at Hickory Hill Community Center, a food truck's generator buzzed as a worker hands out food. More buzz came from campaigners promoting support for the casino referendum on the ballot. "Vote jobs and revenue, revenue! Vote jobs and revenue!" sang two women as they directed people toward the polls or the food truck,…

Finance ・ 10 October 2023

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Richmond Previews ‘Grand’ New Casino Resort On The Ballot This Year

On August 31, Richmonders got their first look at new plans for the proposed resort, casino and entertainment complex that will be on the ballot this fall. "Urban One has been successful because we have always been clear about what we do and who we serve, and I count it a blessing that the city of Richmond has been among the communities we have…

Travel ・ 13 September 2023

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Richmond Previews Black-Owned Casino Proposal On Ballot

On August 31, Richmonders got their first look at new plans for the proposed resort, casino and entertainment complex that will be on the ballot this fall. "Urban One has been successful because we have always been clear about what we do and who we serve, and I count it a blessing that the city of Richmond has been among the communities we have…

Finance ・ 10 September 2023

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Casino developers ask Richmond voters for a second chance, promising new jobs and tax revenue

Two years ago, voters in Virginia's capital city narrowly rejected a referendum that would have opened the door for a proposed casino. Now, the developers behind a retooled project are hoping to change their minds. Richmond officials have opted to bring the matter back to the ballot this fall for a second shot, and backers of the project held a…

Law ・ 06 September 2023

Richmond Times

Are casino revenues the answer to RVA's child care crisis?

Gambling and children make strange political bedfellows. But Mayor Levar Stoney is placing a bet that child care will be the winning ticket in November's referendum on the rebranded Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. Tuesday morning, Stoney - joined by Richmond City Council members, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras and business…

Finance ・ 06 September 2023

Laconia Daily Sun

Nashua planners to consider proposed casino at Pheasant Lane Mall

At a former Sears store, consumers who once searched for bargains on toasters, vacuum cleaners and air conditioners may soon test their fortunes at slot-like machines and card tables. ECL Entertainment, together with Clairvest, a Toronto-based private equity firm, plans to open a 130000-square-foot charitable gaming facility at the southeastern…

Industry ・ 02 September 2023

Yogonet

Virginia: Developers unveil new design, name for Richmond casino project ahead of second referendum

A week after a judge ruled in favor of the City of Richmond's petition to hold another casino referendum on this year's ballot, developers Urban One and Churchill Downs presented a new design and a new name for the proposed casino in Richmond's southside. Early voting for the November 7 elections starts on September 22. According to local…

Law ・ 01 September 2023

ABC 8 News

Urban One, Churchill Downs unveil plans for newly proposed Richmond casino

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The new proposal for Urban One and Churchill Downs' $562 million resort, casino and entertainment was unveiled on Thursday, Aug. 31, with all new details on what the project would entail. The announcement comes hot off the heels of recent wins for the proposal. Last week, a judge ruled in favor of the City of Richmond's…

Industry ・ 01 September 2023

World Casino News

PGCB Grants Approvals to Two Casinos For Slot Count Changes

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) granted approval to two Pennsylvania casinos for the gaming floor modification. The regulator reportedly allowed Hollywood Casino Morgantown to reduce the number of slot machines in its gaming area and approved Lady Luck Nemacolin's requirement to modify its gaming floor by adding several slot machines and…

Land-based ・ 31 August 2023

On The Spot News

How Gambling.com Group Limited Plays the Market

By studying financial markets, you sometimes stumble upon some pretty exciting tools and companies that can yield a fair return. Trading, in general, is often compared to gambling, and traders are labeled as having a bit of a gambling problem or ludomania. Yes, it might sound a bit harsh, but it's worth thinking of. For example, open stock…

Finance ・ 30 August 2023

NH Business Review

Nashua planners get ready to consider proposed casino at Pheasant Lane Mall

At a former Sears store, consumers who once searched for bargains on toasters, vacuum cleaners and air conditioners may soon test their fortunes at slot-like machines and card tables. ECL Entertainment, together with Clairvest, a Toronto-based private equity firm, plans to open a 130000-square-foot charitable gaming facility at the southeastern…

Industry ・ 29 August 2023

Inside Indiana Business

Terre Haute Casino looking to add hundreds of workers

As Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. nears the planned spring opening of the new Terre Haute Casino Resort, the developer is beginning to fill the first of what is expected to be 500 new jobs. PlayIndiana reports interviews have begun for a variety of positions at the $290 million casino and hotel, including management, security, food and…

Travel ・ 22 August 2023

Richmond Times

Richmond casino fight all about South Side turf

The legal fight over casino gaming is happening in a courtroom in downtown Richmond, but the real battlefront lies on the other side of the James River in South Richmond. A charitable gaming operator based next to Midlothian Turnpike is challenging the legality of Richmond's decision to award a contract to a partnership to build a…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

Eye On Annapolis

A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More

Nestled on the sparkling shores of Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis is a city that marries the charm of its rich colonial history with the excitement of modern attractions. In our upcoming article, "A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More," we will take you on an enchanting journey through this Maryland gem. Prepare to be captivated by…

Law ・ 07 August 2023

Yogonet

Virginia: Richmond voters to decide on casino proposal again following Virginia Lottery approval

The Virginia Lottery has approved a preliminary application from the city of Richmond and RVA Entertainment Holdings, a joint venture of Churchill Downs Incorporated and Urban One, to include once again a casino proposal on the ballot for voters in the city this November. The renewed push comes after the Richmond City Council voted in favor of…

Lottery ・ 02 August 2023

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Online Gambling & Betting Market 2023 Trending Technologies, Top Manufacturers, Research Methodology and End-User Applicants by 2032

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Industry ・ 01 August 2023

Richmond BizSense

Do-over casino referendum appears to be a go with Tuesday court order

After narrowly rejecting the question two years ago, it appears that Richmond voters in November will be asked a second time whether the city should host a multimillion-dollar casino and resort. A Richmond Circuit Court judge on Tuesday entered an order effectively placing the casino question on the Nov. 7 ballot via a referendum. The order…

Law ・ 26 July 2023

ABC 8 News

Richmond looking to hit the jackpot on second casino vote

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - A Richmond casino could be in the cards again after the circuit court and the Virginia Lottery approved another chance for residents to vote for a casino in the city this November. A Richmond City Circuit Court judge has signed a court orderallowing the city's top election official to add the citywide referendum for a casino…

Winnings ・ 26 July 2023

Richmond Times

Richmond judge signs off on second casino vote

Richmonders will cast their votes a second time on whether the city will house a casino in Southside after the city received the go-ahead from a Richmond City Circuit Court Judge and the Virginia Lottery. The Richmond Office of Elections confirmed the signed petition in a tweet Tuesday afternoon, emphasizing its authority to hold the…

Law ・ 26 July 2023

ABC 8 News

Judge allows Richmond to hold another casino vote

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Richmond can have another casino vote this November - two years after voters in the city narrowly rejected a project from one of the developers behind the latest effort. The Virginia Lottery last week approved a preliminary application from the City and RVA Entertainment Holdings - a joint venture of Urban One Inc. and…

Industry ・ 26 July 2023

Gambling

New Jersey Revokes PlayUp Online Gambling Licenses

The New Jersey Division of Gambling Enforcement has revoked beleaguered PlayUp's New Jersey licenses. PlayUp was active in another state, Colorado, but despite asking Colorado regulators to put the site in maintenance mode, PlayUp was still up and running on Friday. In a statement to TopNJCasinos.com, a spokesperson for the NJDGE said the DGE…

Sports ・ 25 July 2023

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Mobile ・ 21 July 2023

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Indiana Casino in Terre Haute Breaks Ground for Projected 2023 Opening

The latest Indiana casino project is officially underway. In November 2021, Churchill Downs Inc. was awarded the right to develop a casino in Terre Haute in western Indiana, near the Illinois border. On Tuesday, groundbreaking was held for that project, the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, as local dignitaries attended. According to a release in…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

nydailyrecord.com

Local leaders riled by apparent deal with Seneca Nation for Rochester casino

Local political leaders say they are dismayed that the New York State Senate and Gov. Kathy Hochul's office apparently have agreed to a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation that includes a full casino in the city of Rochester. Seneca Nation leaders on their own announced last week that a "conceptual agreement" on a new 20-year compact had been…

Law ・ 13 June 2023

Inside Indiana Business

Construction progressing on Terre Haute casino

Officials with Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. say construction crews are making progress on the $290 million Terre Haute Casino Resort. General Manager Mike Rich told our partners at WTWO-TV the company is still targeting an opening date near the end of the first quarter of 2024. When complete, the venue will feature a 400000-square-foot…

Land-based ・ 09 May 2023

Inside Indiana Business

Terre Haute Casino to host procurement event

Companies looking to do business with the new Terre Haute Casino Resort will have an opportunity on Wednesday to pitch their ideas to officials with Churchill Downs Inc. The casino is looking for businesses that can provide services such as marketing, landscaping, and food products. The event is the second of two as CDI inches closer to completing…

Industry ・ 27 April 2023

Times Of Casino

The 5 Biggest 'Racinos' in the World

A racino would typically be described as the dream of all gamblers, as its facility provides an avenue for them to enjoy the best of both worlds as they get to participate in gambling in the casino while horses race on the track outside. Long ago, the racetrack wasn't getting a lot of attention from punters, but with the advent of the racinos, this…

Live Gambling ・ 11 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Macau casinos bounce back after three years of depressed gaming revenue

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz With three months in the books, Macau's…

Industry ・ 07 April 2023

Trib Star

Gaming board accepts Terre Haute casino financing plan

The Indiana Gaming Commission Thursday approved the financing plan for Churchill Downs Inc.'s casino in Terre Haute, construction of which is underway., Financing was filed under confidential details with the commission. Churchill Downs broke ground on the Terre Haute Casino Resort on June 21, 2022. The project, which will cost about $290 million,…

Travel ・ 10 March 2023

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Illinois Casinos Post $114.4 Million Revenue In December

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) reported casino revenue totaling $114.4 million for the month of December, as the gaming discipline generated $290 million in state tax revenue for the 2022 calendar year. Overall, the state's 11 venues generated $1.35 billion in operator revenue in 2022, an increase of 13.6% compared to the $1.19 billion generated…

Finance ・ 10 February 2023

Inside Indiana Business

‘Queen’ removed from Terre Haute casino branding

The developers of a casino under construction in Terre Haute have removed the royal reference in the name of the venue. Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. says the property will now be known as Terre Haute Casino Resort, removing the reference to "queen" from the business title. The nearly $300 million gaming venue under development has gone by…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

Nola

Slidell officials fret over new gambling machine at OTB

A little more than a year after St. Tammany Parish voters shot down a $325 million casino proposal, Slidell officials are waging a lower-profile fight against a form of gambling that has never appeared on a parish ballot: historical horse racing machines. The state Legislature adopted a bill in 2021 that allows up to 50 of the machines at off-track…

Law ・ 08 January 2023

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup

Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated. Underdog Sports has been awarded a license by the Ohio Casino Control Commission to operate as an online sports betting service…

Industry ・ 31 December 2022

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Online Gambling: Latest Trends and What’s Ahead

Industry ・ 21 December 2022

Coast Reporter

Queen of Terre Haute casino projected cost at $290 million

The cost of the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort is now projected at $290 million, up from $260 million, Ryan Jordan, senior vice president of real estate development for Churchill Downs Inc., told the Indiana Gaming Commission on Thursday. "We have not made any program changes nor reduced amenities, but we have added amenities…," Jordan told the…

Land-based ・ 20 December 2022

Chicago Tribune

Still no casino at Hawthorne Race Course 3 years after getting license

More than three years after Hawthorne Race Course was authorized to add casino gambling, not a single card has been dealt nor a coin dropped in the slots. The $400 million combination horse racetrack and casino, or "racino," was supposed to have opened in 2021. Workers even started initial demolition work at the track, which shut down the…

Industry ・ 20 December 2022

Inside Indiana Business

Groundbreaking set for Terre Haute casino

After years of starts, stops and legal issues, officials in Terre Haute will Tuesday break ground on a planned $240 million casino and hotel. The Queen of Terre Haute Resort is being developed by Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDN), which officially received the license to build the casino in December. The Queen of Terre Haute Resort…

Law ・ 16 December 2022

Richmond Times

Casino tops Richmond wish list, but affordable housing lies at the heart

Richmond's first wish from the General Assembly is another opportunity for voters to approve a casino, even if the city has to share regional gaming revenues with a potential rival operation in Petersburg. Most of Richmond's legislative priorities for the coming assembly session center on promoting affordable housing and protecting existing…

Law ・ 06 December 2022

Bristol Herald Courier

Legislation would allow Petersburg casino vote; delay Richmond

Legislation pre-filed with the Virginia General Assembly seeks to allow the city of Petersburg to conduct a casino referendum and would temporarily delay Richmond from holding a second vote. House Bill 1373 and Senate Bill 780 would add Petersburg to the list of Virginia cities eligible to conduct a public referendum regarding placement of one…

Law ・ 02 December 2022

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Searching for green shoots with Macau casino stocks (OTCMKTS:WYNMF)

The painfully slow recovery in Macau may have taken another step forward after Macau daily revenue for the week ending November 13 was reported to be 37% higher than the first six days of November. The relative jump in Macau gross gaming revenue was likely tied to mass testing for COVID ended in Macau on November 5, according to Jefferies analyst…

Finance ・ 14 November 2022

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Hollywood Casino Partners With NetEnt for Online Gaming in PA

Penn National Gaming who runs Hollywood Casino in Pennsylvania has partnered with Swedish "digital casino solutions provider" NetEnt to offer its portfolio of games to players within the state who chose to play on Hollywood Casino's website. The partnership between Hollywood Casino and NetEnt comes after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board…

Industry ・ 08 November 2022

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Churchill, Boyd Complete Major Buyouts, Caesars U-Turns

Tuesday's biggest deal, however, emerged from the Louisville, Kentucky headquarters of Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), which has completed its previously announced acquisition of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) for $2.75bn. CDI's completed purchase followed receipt of customary licensing approvals from Virginia, New York, and Iowa, and…

Land-based ・ 02 November 2022

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Ranking the 3 Top Casino Stocks to Buy From Best to Worst

Casino stocks have witnessed a steep drop amidst record inflation and recessionary fears this year. These headwinds are linked to lower consumer discretionary spending, resulting in massive sell-offs in all major casino and gaming equities. On the flip side, the sell-off has also created multiple opportunities to pick up casino stocks at multi-year…

Finance ・ 02 November 2022

World Casino News

NetEnt goes live with multiple ops in Michigan

Considered a "priority market," Michigan expanded options for gamblers on Friday when it launched online sports betting and online gaming, and on the same day, NetEnt significantly grew its footprint in the burgeoning U.S. iGaming market after rolling out its titles with multiple operators. Among the NetEnt titles available to the operators in the…

Blackjack ・ 31 October 2022

Trib Star

Vigo casino could be ready by December 2023

Bulldozers began moving dirt shortly after a June 21 groundbreaking to start construction of the Queen of Terre Haute Resort Casino on the city's east side. Churchill Downs Inc.'s $260 million project, up from an initial $240 million, is to include a casino with 1000 slot machines and 50 table games, as well as a 10-story hotel featuring 125 luxury…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2022

US Bets

Illinois Casino And VGT Revenue Bounces Back In February

After an unexpectedly soft start to the year, revenue generated by casinos and video gaming terminals across Illinois bounced back slightly in February, but still fell short of late 2021 numbers, according to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board. Casino revenue excluding sports wagering at the state's 11 venues totaled $93.6 million, an…

Finance ・ 22 October 2022

Inside Indiana Business

Churchill Downs seeks diverse contractors for Terre Haute casino

The developer of the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort is looking locally as construction continues. Our partners at WTHI-TV report Churchill Downs Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDN) is seeking minority-, female-, and disabled veteran-owned businesses to help build the $240 million casino and hotel. CDI is partnering with the Indiana Small Business Development…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

Democrat And Chronicle

Del Lago casino in NY a hit with TikTok users, data shows

Del Lago Resort & Casino in Seneca County is among the most popular casinos in the nation, according to statistics tallied by the Online Betting Guide. The list, according to the sportsbook, was complied using TikTok and ranked according to the most views on each casino's hashtag. Del Lago, which opened in 2017 in Tyre, was listed seventh on the…

Top and Best ・ 19 October 2022

Yogonet

Indiana: Tax revenue from gambling breaks the $1B mark in budget year 2022

Tax revenue generated for gambling in Indiana exceeded $1 billion during the 2022 state budget year, marking the first time in a decade, according to data released this week. In all forms of gambling combined, the state government collected $1.04 billion between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, which marks an 8% increase from $958.3 million during…

Finance ・ 06 October 2022

Gambling News

Indiana Government Tops $1B in FY2022 Gambling Revenue

The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) published its FY 2022 annual report to reveal that the gambling industry has rebounded from the negative pandemic impact in FY 2021. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2022, state-wide casino win was $2.5 billion, up 19% from the $2.1 billion in the previous comparable period. Growth was fueled primarily by the…

Finance ・ 06 October 2022

Gambling News

Everi Expands Beyond Casino Gaming with Venuetize Acquisition

Provider of gaming equipment for land-based and digital casinos Everi Holdings is expanding beyond the casino gaming industry with the acquisition of Venuetize. The acquisition of Venuetize will expand Everi Holdings' total addressable market for the first time outside of the casino gaming industry, while assets of the mobile-first technology…

Industry ・ 05 October 2022

Golden Casino News

Iowa: Churchill Downs Nears Acquisition of Hard Rock Sioux City

The unanimous vote represents a significant milestone in the company's $2.75 billion bid to acquire Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E), the owner of the Hard Rock Casino and other racing and gambling properties in Virginia and New York. Churchill Downs first announced the agreement in February of this year. Churchill Downs and Hard Rock Casino…

Industry ・ 14 September 2022

Yogonet

Iowa: Churchill Downs' acquisition of Hard Rock Sioux City approved by gaming commissioners

Gaming company and horse racing giant Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced Thursday it is one step closer to buying Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City after being greenlighted by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. The unanimous approval marks a major milestone in the company's $2.75 billion bid to buy Peninsula Pacific Entertainment…

Industry ・ 26 August 2022

The Quad City Times

Iowa gaming commission approves Churchill Downs purchase of Hard Rock Sioux City

RIVERSIDE, Iowa - The company that owns the site of the Kentucky Derby is one step closer to purchasing the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City after receiving approval from the state's Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday. The unanimous approval, which came after little discussion from commissioners, marks a major milestone in the Churchill…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 August 2022

The Gazette

Churchill Downs to buy Sioux City casino

RIVERSIDE - The company that owns the site of the Kentucky Derby is one step closer to buying the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City after receiving approval from the state's Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday. The unanimous approval, which came after little discussion from commissioners, marks a major milestone in the Churchill Downs' $2.75…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 August 2022

Covers

Kambi Group Partners with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

The third of Arkansas' three sports betting operators will finally have an online component, as Kambi Group has reached an agreement to be the sports betting solutions provider to Oaklawn Casino Racing Resort. Sports betting in Arkansas will soon have a third online operator. Technology provider Kambi Group announced on Monday that it had reached…

Travel ・ 23 August 2022

Yogonet

Arkansas: Kambi inks online and retail sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Sports betting services supplier Kambi Group has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions to the thoroughbred racetrack and casino, based in the US state of Arkansas. Under the deal, Kambi will support Oaklawn in launching its online sportsbook operations under the…

Sports ・ 23 August 2022

Casino City Times

Kambi signs sportsbook agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Gaming News 22 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Multi-channel agreement includes provision of Kambi's sportsbook direct to Oaklawn's property in Hot Springs, Arkansas, as well as its mobile sportsbook, Oaklawn Sports Kambi Group plc has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions…

Sports ・ 22 August 2022

Gambling Insider

Kambi signs sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Kambi Group has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The deal will see Kambi provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions direct to the premier Thoroughbred racetrack and casino in Arkansas. Kambi will support Oaklawn in launching its online sportsbook operations under the brand Oaklawn Sports, through the provision of…

Sports ・ 22 August 2022

Indianapolis Business Journal

Terre Haute casino expected to boost local revenue, tourism

It's been a long and winding road, but late last month, developers finally broke ground on a $260 million casino and hotel in Terre Haute. Named the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort and developed by Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc., it's the neon-bedecked fruit of decades of effort to bring gambling to the city. "Back at the very beginning,…

Travel ・ 22 July 2022

The Street

Which Casino Stocks Are Your Best Bets?

As investors await second-quarter earnings reports for major gaming/casino companies, Wells Fargo analysts warn of a slowdown in the industry. They see "signs that U.S. gaming spending has begun to soften, as consumers grapple with rising inflation, higher interest rates, and increasing economic uncertainty," they wrote in a commentary. "We do not…

Finance ・ 18 July 2022

Casino Guru

Kambi extends existing deal with Greenwood Gaming

The leading sports betting supplier, Kambi Group, announced it extended its existing sportsbook partnership with Greenwood Gaming. Announced on Wednesday, the partnership extension sees Kambi continue to provide its leading technology for the operator. Greenwood Gaming, the company that owns and operates the largest casino gaming complex in…

Sports ・ 01 July 2022

World Casino News

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Terre Haute casino

Terre Haute casino dreams are finally coming true. On Tuesday, a groundbreaking ceremony took place involving the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, a venue that should be up and running in 18 months. Drainage and additional site prep have begun on 50 acres of land owned by Churchill Downs Inc. to set the stage for the new gaming venue. The…

Travel ・ 22 June 2022

Trib Star

Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort breaks ground

After decades of talk, work on a casino in Terre Haute has begun. Shovels were turned Tuesday in a groundbreaking ceremony on the city's east side for the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, which will take 18 months to build. Workers have begun drainage and other site preparation on 50 acres of land at 4442 East Margaret Drive for the new casino…

Travel ・ 21 June 2022

WTHITV

"It'll bring an economic boost to Terre Haute"...construction on the Terre Haute casino is underway

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI)- The plans for a casino in Terre Haute has been in the works for over six years, and community members are excited Back in November, the Indiana Gaming Commission voted to grant the Vigo county casino license to Churchill Downs. The Queen of Terre Haute Casino will be located on 4442 East Margaret drive. It will have about…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 June 2022