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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 ・ 13 days

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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 ・ 16 days

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 ・ 20 days

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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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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

Trib Star

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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Industry ・ 01 August 2023

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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

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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…

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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

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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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‘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

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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

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

WCPO 9 News

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 has given up on Belterra Park. "Their payout's nothing," he…

Travel ・ 09 November 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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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Iowa Gov. pushed not to sign casino moratorium bill as P2E's Cedar Rapids project developers unveil $250M plans

Despite Iowa lawmakers passing last week a two-year moratorium on new casino licenses, developers and backers of a $250 million casino proposal in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, have unveiled details and plans for their project, called "Cedar Crossing." The Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA), Cedar Rapids Development Group, and Peninsula Pacific…

Gaming Authorities ・ 11 June 2022

The Gazette

Cedar Rapids’ casino plans envision $250 million ‘Cedar Crossing’ entertainment complex at old Coope

CEDAR RAPIDS - Undeterred by state lawmakers' action to block new casino licenses until 2024, local casino backers have unveiled plans for a $250 million, 160000 square-foot entertainment and cultural arts complex near downtown Cedar Rapids at the site of now-demolished Cooper's Mill. The Cedar Crossing casino proposal, shared exclusively with The…

Gaming Authorities ・ 29 May 2022

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Sports ・ 21 May 2022

Horse Racing Nation

Kentucky Derby 2022: Las Vegas disagrees about favorite

Likebettors nationwide Friday, horseplayers in Nevada split their allegiancebetween their two top choices for Kentucky Derby 2022. Except in Las Vegas,they were not the same two horses as they were at Churchill Downs. Aswith the rest of the country, bettors at Circa Sports made Epicenter theirfavorite. The Louisiana Derby (G2) winner actually…

Sports ・ 07 May 2022

The Roanoke Times

Renovated, relocated Rosie's expanding economic footprint of gambling in region

Rosie's Gaming Emporiums have a growing economic footprint in Southwest Virginia with a Vinton location recently expanded and one in Collinsville newly opened. The games featured at Rosie's are very similar to traditional slot machines found at casinos, except instead of using a random number generator, the machines use three historical horse races…

Gaming Authorities ・ 27 March 2022

The Central New York Business Journal

Del Lago Resort & Casino’s new owner to be in place by year-end

The company that operates del Lago Resort & Casino is expected to have a new owner by the end of 2022. Churchill Downs Inc.(CDI) (NASDAQ: CHDN) plans to acquire "substantially all" of the assets of Richmond, Virginia-based Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC (P2E) for nearly $2.5 billion. Del Lago is visible from and located just off the New York…

Gaming Authorities ・ 11 March 2022

The Gazette

Potential Cedar Rapids casino operator sells some assets to Churchill Downs

The would-be operator of a Linn County casino is selling its Sioux City casino and other properties to Churchill Downs Inc. The $2.5 billion deal, announced Tuesday, does not affect Peninsula Pacific Entertainment's plans to develop a casino in Cedar Rapids, should one ever be approved by the state. (The Gazette) The would-be operator of a Linn…

Industry ・ 23 February 2022

Sioux City Journal

UPDATED: Churchill Downs parent to take over Hard Rock Sioux City casino as part of $2.5B deal

SIOUX CITY -- The parent company of the iconic Kentucky Derby would gain control of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City as part of a blockbuster $2.485 billion deal announced Tuesday that also includes the sale of gaming properties in Virginia and New York. Under terms of its purchase agreement with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, Churchill…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 February 2022

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Terre Haute casino project moving away from sewage plant

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - The company that's taken over stalled plans for a new casino in Terre Haute is dropping its proposed location overlooking the city sewage treatment plant and county jail. Churchill Downs Inc. applied Monday with Vigo County officials to rezone land for the casino on the city's east side near the Interstate 70-Indiana 46…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 February 2022

Indianapolis Business Journal

New site proposed for Terre Haute casino

The developer of the new casino in Terre Haute is proposing a new location than what was originally planned. Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. has filed to rezone nearly 50 acres near Interstate 70 and State Road 46 to build the Queen of Terre Haute Resort. Churchill Downs was named the operator of the casino in November. In its original…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 February 2022

Daily Journal

ANOTHER VIEWPOINT: Another obstacle falls in county’s bid for a casino

The big picture of Vigo County's economy should not be obscured by the rugged process of bringing a gambling facility to the community. A casino can generate hundreds of steady staff jobs and short-term construction jobs. It can attract more tourists. It can inject tax revenue into the coffers of the city, county and schools, and toward…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 January 2022

Trib Star

Tribune-Star Editorial: Another obstacle falls in county's bid for a casino

The big picture of Vigo County's economy should not be obscured by the rugged process of bringing a gambling facility to the community. A casino can generate hundreds of steady staff jobs and short-term construction jobs. It can attract more tourists. It can inject tax revenue into the coffers of the city, county and schools, and toward…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 January 2022

The Indiana Lawyer

Lawsuit dropped over awarding of Terre Haute casino license

A lawsuit challenging the selection of a company to build a new Terre Haute casino has been dropped, clearing a hurdle for the stalled project. A Marion County judge dismissed the lawsuit Wednesday at the request of a casino company that objected to the Indiana Gaming Commission's decision in November to award the Terre Haute project license to…

Law ・ 07 January 2022

WFYI

Terre Haute casino back on track after Gaming Commission picks new operator

Terre Haute is finally back on track to get a casino more than two years after the legislature made it possible. The Indiana Gaming Commission chose Churchill Downs Wednesday as the operator of the new facility. The Terre Haute casino got derailed after the Gaming Commission chose not to renew the license of the original operator, Lucy Luck,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 December 2021

Chicago Tribune

Lawsuit could further snarl delayed Terre Haute casino plans

Indiana officials are trying to push forward stalled plans for a Terre Haute casino, giving the company that runs the Kentucky Derby a license for the project on Tuesday despite a new lawsuit criticizing the proposed site. Indiana Gaming Commission members approved giving the casino license to Louisville, Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. after…

Law ・ 22 December 2021

Herald Bulletin

No deal yet between Lucy Luck, gaming board

A settlement agreement has yet to be reached between Lucy Luck Gaming Inc. and the Indiana Gaming Commission. A hearing that had been scheduled for Thursday with Elizabeth Gamboa, an administrative law judge, has been reset to Feb. 17. "The parties represent that additional time is needed to work toward a settlement in this matter," Gamboa wrote in…

Gaming Authorities ・ 17 December 2021

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Macau And Las Vegas Gaming Revenues Are Headed In Opposite Directions: What's Next?

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Finance ・ 11 December 2021

Trib Star

Casino process moving ahead slowly

Though the Indiana Gaming Commission awarded a certificate of suitability to Churchill Downs to build and operate a Vigo County casino on Nov. 17, the process to actually construct that casino proceeds slowly. Recent discussions between local officials and Churchill Downs Chief Executive Officer Bill Carstanjen have concerned the location of the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 December 2021

Trib Star

UPDATE: Churchill Downs awarded Vigo County casino license

Bill Carstanjen, chief executive officer of Churchill Downs, has a message for the people of Vigo County: "Get ready - we're coming." The Indiana Gaming Commission by a 7-0 vote Wednesday evening declared it would grant the Vigo County casino license to CDITH LLC (Churchill Downs) to build and operate the Queen of Terre Haute casino. A moment…

Gaming Authorities ・ 25 November 2021

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Indiana Gaming Commission Selects Churchill Downs, Inc. To Build Casino In Indiana

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Thursday that the Indiana Gaming Commission selected the Company's application for a casino owner's license to develop the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort in Vigo County, Indiana. The IGC unanimously voted to grant CDITH the sole Certificate of Suitability following a competitive proposal process that…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 November 2021

Chicago Sun Times

Waukegan casino license delayed while Potawatomi lawsuit plays out

The lengthy process to select the developer of a new casino in Waukegan just got longer. State regulators were expected to name a winner in the two-years-and-counting race for the coveted north suburban gambling license Thursday, but the Illinois Gaming Board deferred action due to an ongoing legal battle waged by a spurned operator that claims…

Law ・ 23 November 2021

Lake Geneva Regional News

Churchill Downs picked to build western Indiana casino

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The company that runs the Kentucky Derby has been picked to take over the stalled project to build a casino in the western Indiana city of Terre Haute. Indiana Gaming Commission members voted Wednesday in favor of Louisville, Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. over three other companies that submitted proposals. Churchill…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 November 2021

Trib Star

Mark Bennett: As casinos' reliable base ages, industry tries to reach out

Motorists on Interstate 70 will start steering their vehicles onto an exit and into a new Terre Haute casino in late 2022 or early 2023. Others will drive the streets and county roads of Vigo County from their homes and workplaces and into the gaming complex - the newly selected Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, operated by Louisville's Churchill…

Industry ・ 23 November 2021

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New Gaming Venues Approved, Others Are Fined And Reducing Slots

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday fined three casinos for violations of regulations, gave a green light for opening of a mini-casino in Berks County and an OTB race and sportsbook in Chester County, approved two casinos' plans to reduce their number of slot machines, and heard one casino outline an intensified program to prevent…

Sports ・ 11 November 2021

The Dispatch - Argus

Chicago gets 5 casino proposals

Developers submitted five proposals to operate casinos in Chicago, bringing the city one step closer to a potential big revenue boost and achieving a goal that has eluded local mayors for decades. Still, the project will have to clear major hurdles in the coming months as Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration sorts through the proposals and picks a…

Land-based ・ 30 October 2021

Inside Indiana Business

More Details Released on Terre Haute Casino Proposals

TERRE HAUTE - Details are continuing to emerge regarding more proposals for a new casino in Terre Haute. Full House Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ: FLL), which operates Rising Star Casino in Ohio County, and a joint venture involving Mississippi-based Premier Gaming Group have unveiled their projects, totaling $250 million and more than $100 million,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 24 October 2021

Online Poker Report

TwinSpires Casino Promo Code for $500 Sign-up Bonus

TwinSpires Casino is up and running with online gambling in three states so far: Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It has plans to expand further in the near future. A subsidiary of Churchill Downs Inc. , TwinSpires takes its name from the famed steepled towers at the Churchill Downs racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby. When you sign up with…

Bonuses ・ 19 October 2021

Sports Handle

North Point And Full House Make Pitches For Waukegan Casino License

Two vastly different visions for what a casino would look like in the Fountain Square section of Waukegan were presented to the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday, when North Point Casino and Full House Resorts made their respective pitches to be awarded the state's gaming license for that location. Waukegan was one of six locations granted a…

Travel ・ 14 October 2021

Inside Indiana Business

Casino Operator to Present Terre Haute Plans to Public

TERRE HAUTE - One of the four casino operators vying for the open gaming license in Vigo County will this month present its plans to the public. Our partners at WTHI-TV report the presentation from Nevada-based Full House Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ: FLL) will allow residents to ask questions about the $250 million American Place proposal. Full House,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 October 2021

Chicago Sun Times

Churchill Downs withdraws Waukegan casino application after announcing Arlington Park sale to Bears

One of the state's most influential gambling companies withdrew its bid to win the right to open a new casino in Waukegan just hours after it announced it would sell Arlington International Racecourse to the Chicago Bears, officials said Thursday. Churchill Downs Inc. confirmed the flashy $197.2 million agreement with the Bears Wednesday morning, a…

Mobile ・ 04 October 2021

WDRB

Churchill Downs plans casino-like gambling venue in downtown Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Churchill Downs Inc. is buying the US Bank building at Fourth and Market streets and plans to open its fourth casino-like facility there. Construction on what Churchill calls "Derby City Gaming Downtown" would start later this year, with a projected opening in early 2023, the company said. Churchill has suggested for months…

Covid ・ 04 October 2021

Inside Indiana Business

Terre Haute Casino License Decision Expected in November

TERRE HAUTE - The Indiana Gaming Commission has announced when it plans to make a decision on which organization will receive the open gaming license for Vigo County. Four applicants have submitted proposals for a new casino in Terre Haute after the IGC denied a renewal of the license for its previous holder, Terre Haute-based Lucy Luck…

Gaming Authorities ・ 04 October 2021

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Top and Best ・ 04 October 2021

Goshen News

Four apply for Vigo casino license

Four applications have been submitted to the Indiana Gaming Commission seeking a gaming license to operate a casino in Vigo County. The deadline for applications with the Indiana Gaming Commission was 4:45 p.m. today. The commission at 5 p.m. posted the names of the applicants. They are: • CDITH LLC (Churchill Downs) • FHR-Atlas LLC (Full House…

Gaming Authorities ・ 25 September 2021

Trib Star

Tribune-Star Editorial: Solid alternatives emerge in bids for local casino

Recent twists in the long and winding road to bring a casino to Vigo County left many around the community unsure of the future. The process still packs uncertainties. Yet, a burst of promising news arrived Wednesday. It should ease worries that a potential base of jobs and spinoff benefits might bypass Vigo County and Terre Haute. It also should…

Land-based ・ 25 September 2021

Trib Star

Details on casino proposals emerge

Further information on the proposals of four companies vying for the Vigo County casino license became available today. Those four license applicants are CDITH LLC (Churchill Downs of Louisville, Ky.); FHR-Atlas LLC (Full House Resorts Inc.), HR Terre Haute LLC (Hard Rock); and Terre Haute Entertainment LLC (Premier Gaming Group of Union, Ky., and…

Gaming Authorities ・ 24 September 2021

WISH-TV

Kentucky Derby owner seeks casino license for Terre Haute

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - The owner of the famed Kentucky Derby says it has submitted a proposal to build a casino resort in Terre Haute. Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDN) has also filed an application with the Indiana Gaming Commission seeking the open casino license in Vigo County. The license became…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 September 2021

Trib Star

UPDATE: Four apply for Vigo casino license

Four applications have been submitted to the Indiana Gaming Commission seeking a gaming license to operate a casino in Vigo County. The deadline for applications with the Indiana Gaming Commission was 4:45 p.m. today. The commission at 5 p.m. posted the names of the applicants. They are: • CDITH LLC (Churchill Downs) • FHR-Atlas LLC (Full House…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 September 2021

WFMZ News

Blue Water Introduces Ocean City Casino Getaways in Partnership with Ocean Downs Casino

OCEAN CITY, Md., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hospitality specialist Blue Water announced its ongoing exclusive partnership with Ocean Downs Casino to offer Ocean City Casino Getaways packages. Started in 2020, this partnership provides exclusive accommodation packages for casino guests, including complimentary shuttle service to and from…

Industry ・ 10 September 2021

Gambling

TwinSpires Partners with Mazatal Hotel & Casino In Arizona

The market is getting a new member. The Churchill-Downs-owned announced Friday it is partnering with the Tonto Apache Tribe in order to secure market access to Arizona. Tonto Apache Tribe is the owner and operator of the Mazatal Hotel and Casino. "In conjunction with our world-class partner, we look forward to supporting the local community and…

Land-based ・ 31 July 2021

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7 Best Gambling Stocks to Buy

Analysts recommend these gambling stocks in 2021. The gambling industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic in 2020, and casinos were especially affected during the economic shutdown. Destinations such as Las Vegas and Macao have had a particularly difficult struggle due to travel restrictions. At the same time, the pandemic accelerated…

Top and Best ・ 27 July 2021

Chicago Tribune

How to save the Chicago casino nobody seems to want to run

Big names in casino gambling - the likes of MGM Resorts International, Caesar's Entertainment, Penn National Gaming, Las Vegas Sands - aren't exactly lining up to roll the dice on the new casino long planned for Chicago. Strange, no? Chicago is a huge city with a hefty convention and tourist market and a love of gambling etched into its notorious…

Travel ・ 27 July 2021

Markets Insider

Analyst Cuts Price Targets For Wynn, Las Vegas Sands As Macau Gaming Recovery Lags

Gambling stocks have been a mixed bag for investors in 2021 given uneven trends in U.S. casino gambling, online sports betting and iGaming, as well as a sluggish recovery in the Macau, China market. On Thursday, one analyst cut price targets for two gaming leaders that are being dragged down by Macau. The Analyst: Bank of America analyst Shaun…

Incidents ・ 15 July 2021

Calvin Ayre

Gambling Industry Announcement and Partnership Roundup

In the fast-moving world of gambling, sometimes you might miss news that could be important to you. To make sure you're all caught up on gaming industry news, be it online or brick and mortar, we're rounding up the some of the announcements and partnerships from the last week that you might have missed. Don't miss out on all of the latest…

Industry ・ 09 February 2021