Regional casino and gaming news from the Rocky Mountain region continues to evolve with significant developments across multiple states.

Full House Resorts recently sold Stockman's Casino in Fallon, Nevada to Clarity Game LLC for $9.2 million, while simultaneously progressing on their new Waukegan casino project, targeted for 2027 opening.

The Colorado gaming market shows strong growth, with Black Hawk approaching $1B in gross gaming revenue. Monarch Casino leads market expansion, while South Point owner Michael Gaughan enters the state with two new casino properties.

Wyoming may join the iGaming market in 2025, with legislation expected to be reintroduced. Meanwhile, bet365 established its Denver headquarters, promising 1,000 new jobs.

Notable legal developments include:

• MAO Gaming's trademark infringement lawsuit against Ameristar Casino
• A card counter's lawsuit against Ameristar Casino Black Hawk for alleged illegal detention
• Colorado's new regulations limiting free bets and doubling sports betting tax revenues

The sports betting landscape remains dynamic, with the Colorado/Nebraska game generating more bets than the entire NFL Week 1 slate. However, some operators are retreating, as evidenced by Betsson's recent US market departure.

New developments include:

• Hard Rock's Bristol construction progressing toward early summer 2024 opening
• Hard Rock Deadwood launching 'Rocksino' in the historic Gold Rush area
• Colorado exploring online casino legislation

Regional casino operators face some headwinds, with Boyd Gaming and Monarch Casino receiving downgrades due to concerns about consumer spending in regional markets. Full House Resorts' credit rating improvements remain unlikely in the near term, despite opening the new Chamonix casino hotel.

The region's gaming industry continues to adapt to regulatory changes, especially in Colorado, where voters will decide on redirecting sports betting tax revenue to water projects.

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