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Z Capital Partners boosts stake in Affinity Gaming

Illinois private equity firm Z Capital Partners, the largest shareholder in casino operator Affinity Gaming, has increased its ownership stake in the company whose holdings include the three Primm resorts and the off-Strip Silver Sevens.

Caesars claims key support to begin debt overhaul plan

Caesars Entertainment Corp. said on Friday it has garnered enough support from key creditors to carry out its $18.4 billion debt restructuring plan for its operating unit, which will soon file for bankruptcy.

Trade panel taps external group to review Caesars issues

NEW YORK — A failure by ISDA’s Credit Determinations Committee to agree whether Caesars Entertainment entered into a technical default in December has resulted in the convening of an external arbitration panel for the first time in six years, and has added to concerns that credit default swaps have begun to unduly influence lender activity.

Atlantic City to slash costs but reject more state oversight

Atlantic City has endorsed steep budget cuts but rejected the idea of a state-appointed emergency manager as part of the struggling New Jersey gambling hub’s recovery plan.

Sale of Atlantic City’s Revel approved despite fight with buyer

CAMDEN, N.J. — A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved on Monday the sale of the shuttered Revel in Atlantic City to a Florida developer for $95.4 million, a price the buyer said he now doesn’t want to pay.

Shareholders to vote Feb. 10 on GTECH-IGT merger

Shareholders of slot machine developer International Game Technology will vote Feb. 10 on the company’s $6.4 billion merger agreement with lottery provider GTECH Holdings.