American Casinos and Gambling in United States

Illinois looks to lottery to regulate online casino, poker

Illinois was the first state in the U.S. to sell lottery tickets online, and now, Illinois State Sen. John J. Cullerton is looking to make it the first state in the U.S. to offer regulated online poker and casino games.

Perspectives Weekly: Something smells fishy edition

J Todd discusses the possibility that N.J. Governor Chris Christie's could once again veto online gambling legislation, and why he thinks it smells fishy. He also provides updates on the Lock Poker acquisition of the Cake Poker Network and bwin.party's plan to enter the California market.

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert "rolled the dice" and led the push for legalized casinos in Ohio

Gilbert's company, Rock Gaming, is majority owner of the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland and the under-construction Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati.

Atlantic City revenue down 10 percent for April

Revenue down 10 percent for April, despite the opening of Atlantic City's newest casino Revel.

Mohegan Sun has hopes for Massachusetts casino

Mohegan Sun want to open a resort-casino in Palmer, but are cautious about revealing any details of the proposed plan.

Las Vegas tourism mostly upbeat in March

Total visitor volume was up 3.7 percent from the same month in 2011, marking the 25th consecutive gain in prior-year comparisons for the monthly Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority count.

The Cosmopolitan posts smaller first-quarter loss

The Cosmopolitan lost $23.4 million in the first quarter of 2012, compared with $56.8 million last year, when the resort was in its first quarter of operations.

Nevada gaming revenues down nearly 11 percent in March

The Nevada Gaming Control Board said Thursday that most of the state's gaming centers saw their revenues decline in March.

Loveman says Caesars in broad expansion

The company's new strategy was illustrated by Monday's announced sale of its Harrah's St. Louis property to Penn National Gaming for $610 million just a week before the company was to open Ohio's first casino, the $350 million Horseshoe Casino Cleveland.

Valley Forge Casino to host first Guinness Beer Dinner at Valley Tavern

The event will feature a four-course meal served with samplings of Guinness-brand beers.

Southland Park upgrades to the tune of $11 million

A surge of new customers prompted both the renovations and staying open 24 hours a day.

The latest horse racing table game comes to Mississippi casino

In a first for the U.S. East Coast, players can now enjoy live for play horse racing with Racing Card Derby.

Casino City Gang: Cornucopia edition

Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Aaron Todd whether the WSOP's $1 million Big One for One Drop will hit the 48-player cap, whether an online poker room can succeed in the U.S. in an unregulated environment, how casinos can gain local support, and the state of the horse racing industry.

Local employees donate needed supplies to Catoosa students

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa employees contribute hundreds of items.

Chippendales to return to Pala

The world-renowned dance troupe will perform at Infinity showroom.