Robert Fletcher, Author at GGB News

Hard Rock Casino Rockford set for First WBA Boxing Card

Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Illinois will this week play host to its first major boxing card, featuring a World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight Championship bout.

Published April 11, 2025

Wynn Resorts Co-Founder Dies at 82

Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of land-based casino giant Wynn Resorts, has died at the age of 82.

Published April 11, 2025

Casino MK Pauses Operations Amid Administration Appointments

Casino MK in Milton Keynes, UK had halted operations following the appointment of joint administrators to its operator, Aspers UK Holdings.

Published April 11, 2025

New Jersey’s Ocean Casino Resort Details $50 Million Capital Investments

The Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City has announced details of $50 million worth of property-wide capital investments for 2025.

Published April 11, 2025

Merkur Names Bode as New Managing Director of Sales

Merkur has announced the appointment of Heike Bode as its new managing director of sales.

Published April 11, 2025

Marina Bay Sands Secures Three-Year License Renewal

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has secured a three-year renewal for its casino license from the city-state’s gambling regulator.

Published April 11, 2025

New York City Planning Commission Approves Space for Potential Wynn Casino

The New York City Planning Commission has voted to approve a rezoning plan for Hudson Yards’ Western Rail Yards, clearing space for a potential new land-based casino from Wynn...

Published April 4, 2025

Crown Melbourne Welcomes Former Politician Pakula as Chairman

Crown Resorts has announced the appointment of former Australian politician Martin Pakula as the new chairman of its Crown Melbourne venue.

Published April 4, 2025

Bellagio Fountain Club to Return at Las Vegas Grand Prix

MGM Resorts International has announced that its Bellagio Fountain Club feature will return for this year’s Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas, with tickets now on sale.

Published April 4, 2025

Resorts World Las Vegas Hands Top Marketing Role to Shulman

Resorts World Las Vegas has announced the appointment of industry veteran Greg Shulman as executive vice president of international marketing.

Published April 4, 2025

Star Completes Sale of Sydney Event Centre

Star Entertainment Group has completed the sale of its Star Sydney Event Centre for a total fee of AUS$60.0 million (£28.2 million/€32.7 million/US$36.1 million).

Published April 4, 2025

Accel Entertainment Hands Top Legal Role to Scott Levin

U.S.-facing full-service gaming solutions provider Accel Entertainment has appointed Scott Levin as its new chief legal officer and secretary.

Published April 4, 2025

Intralot Extends Gaming Machine Monitoring Deal in New Zealand

Intralot has signed a six-year extension to an electronic gaming machine monitoring deal with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) of New Zealand.

Published April 4, 2025

Westgate Resorts Mourns Death of Founder David Siegel

Westgate Resorts, the privately held timeshare company behind Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Nevada, has announced the death of its founder and executive chairman, David Siegel.

Published April 4, 2025

Resorts World Sentosa Partners with Marriott on New Luxury Hotel

Resorts World Sentosa has linked up with Marriott International to launch a new luxury hotel - The Laurus - in Singapore.

Published April 4, 2025

Wind Creek Hospitality Finalizes Purchase of Birmingham Racecourse

Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hotel business of the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI), has completed the purchase of Birmingham Racecourse in Alabama.

Published April 4, 2025

Boyd Gaming Breaks Ground on Cadence Crossing Casino

Boyd Gaming has officially commenced work on Cadence Crossing, a new land-based casino in Las Vegas Valley, by hosting a ground-breaking ceremony at the location Thursday.

Published March 28, 2025

Ocean Casino Resort Partners with Restaurateur Stephen Starr

Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort has entered a partnership with renowned restaurateur Stephen Starr and his group of STARR Restaurants.

Published March 28, 2025

AGS Appoints Jacques to Lead Table Games Engineering

Slot, table, and interactive products and services provider AGS has named David Jacques, formerly of Light & Wonder, as its new vice president of table games engineering.

Published March 28, 2025