American Casinos and Gambling in United States

New MGM Mirage CEO will "dramatically" cut debt

News brief: James Murren also said he would consider further casino sales as he looks to overhaul the company's balance sheet.

Philadelphia man pleads gulity in sports-gambling probe

News brief: Anthony Nicodemo has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to promote gambling and launder money for his role in a sports-gambling ring inside Borgata Hotel Casino.

Baltimore wants $36 million in slots casino rent

News brief: The city expects developers interested operating its only slots casino to pay at least $36 million in yearly rent.

Aussie billionaire moves closer to Cannery purchase

The Vegas Gaming Control Board recommended approving James Packer and Crown Ltd's bid to buy Cannery Casino Resorts for $1.8 billion.

Kentucky legislator pushes for expanded gambling

News brief: The state's new Speaker of the House wants to allow video slot machines year-round at race tracks.

Jerry Yang to headline Coachella Valley Poker Championship

The Coachella Valley Poker Championship takes place January 23-25 at the Spotlight 29 Casino in California.

MGM Mirage cancels CityCenter condo project

The Harmon Hotel & Spa – originally planned as a 49-story building with some 200 condominiums atop 400 hotel rooms, will no longer offer condominiums.

Vegas looking to Phoenix area to fill positions

News brief: The $9 billion CityCenter project in Las Vegas is targeting the metro Phoenix area to fill more than 12,000 jobs.

New Alabama casino packed on opening night

News brief: Wind Creek Casino in Atmore opened for business yesterday to a capacity crowd of 3,000.

Permits sought to build Vegas' largest hotel

A holding company that includes the AFI Group wants to build 6,745-room hotel, casino and retail complex on Harmon Avenue.

AC casino employment drops to lowest level in decades

News brief: The Atlantic City casino industry lost more than 2,000 jobs in 2008 as employment fell to its lowest level since the late 1980s.

Perspectives Tuesday -- January 6, 2009

In the inaugural edition of Perspectives Tuesday, the APCW's J. Todd reports on the developing story about CardSpike and its association with management at Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP).

Las Vegas airport official outlines cutbacks

Management at McCarran International Airport will make about $30 million in budget cuts as air traffic to Vegas continues to decline.

Vegas casinos warming to idea of online gambling

News brief: Some Strip casinos are looking for new ways to reach gamblers as their gaming revenues continue to tumble.

Proposed Texas track has big backers

News brief: A prominent Dallas businessman and a state legislator have thrown their support for a horse racing track to be built outside of Lancaster.