Ho: Melco’s Macau Investment Unchanged

Lawrence Ho (l.), head of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, says the company’s total investment in Macau has not changed, speculation to the contrary. Melco pledged to plow $1.5 billion...

Published August 7, 2023

Sands, Canyon Ranch Partner on Wellness Center for NY Casino

Las Vegas Sands has partnered with Canyon Ranch to build a wellness center at the Sands’ proposed casino at the site of the Colosseum in Long Island (l.).

Published August 7, 2023

St. Louis Smoking Ban Up in Smoke

A proposed ban on smoking inside casinos in St. Louis County, Missouri failed to pass. But new legislation could make it harder for smokers to light up, in casinos...

Published August 7, 2023

Former State Official Advising Mets’ Cohen on Casino Push

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen (l.) has enlisted former state Budget Director Robert F. Mujica Jr. to provide “strategic advice” on Cohen’s bid for a casino next to...

Published August 7, 2023

New Hampshire Cities Vie for Casino Licenses

A proposed casino in Nashua City, New Hampshire’s second largest city, is facing a delay with the city’s Planning Board on getting an initial building permit. Meanwhile, folks in...

Published August 7, 2023

North Carolina County Approves Casino Referendum

Nash County, North Carolina commissioners voted 6-1 in favor of a voter referendum on a commercial casino, although it’s not required in proposed legislation that also recommends casinos in...

Published August 7, 2023

Pennsylvania Regulators Approve Bally’s Casino

A $35 million Bally’s casino will occupy a former Macy’s department store at a mall (l.) in College Township, Pennsylvania, following Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approval. The board also...

Published August 7, 2023

Illinois Golden Nugget Hosts Grand Opening

Golden Nugget Danville (l.) held its official grand opening on August 4 although it’s been operating since May 27. Among the highlights, the local Boys & Girls Club received...

Published August 7, 2023

Missouri Video Gambling Trial Rescheduled

A Missouri county judge delayed the high-profile trial of Torch Electronics against the Missouri Highway Patrol, whom Torch claims caused “irreparable injury” by seizing Torch’s video gambling machines from...

Published August 7, 2023

Nevada Posts All-Time Records in FY2023

Nevada has set many gaming-related records in the last two years, and the data sheet for statewide performance in fiscal year 2023 is perhaps the most impressive ever.

Published August 7, 2023

Churchill Downs Readies for Fall After Horse Death Scandal

Iconic horse racing track Churchill Downs (l.), home of the Kentucky Derby, is set for its fall meet after an investigation into 12 horse deaths led to several improvements....

Published August 7, 2023

A’s Ballpark: Both Vegas and Oakland Optimistic?

It appears as though the Oakland A’s are moving along nicely in their quest to build a new stadium on the site of the Tropicana, and everyone involved appears...

Published August 7, 2023

Playtech to Expand Live Gaming in U.S.

Playtech announced plans to launch its live casino game show product in the U.S., including plans to open a dedicated studio for the product in New Jersey.

Published July 31, 2023

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Published July 31, 2023

Red Wagon’s Speirs-Hernandez to Keynote at OIGA

Master trainer Paul Speirs-Hernandez (l.) will open the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference and Trade Show August 15 with an inspirational keynote address.

Published July 31, 2023

Spintec Partners with Konami for AUS/NZ Distribution

Spintec has partnered with Konami to distribute its products in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Published July 31, 2023

Acres: Operators Losing Billions Each Year from Outdated CMS

A new loyalty study published by Acres Manufacturing has revealed that outdated loyalty systems are costing operators billions per year.

Published July 31, 2023

Lawmaker Previews New Indiana iGaming Tactic

In the wake of repeated failures to pass a bill legalizing online gaming in Indiana, state Senator Jon Ford (l.) has proposed making it part of a larger “gaming...

Published July 31, 2023

New Hampshire Casinos May Change Stance on iGaming

The 15 charitable casinos of New Hampshire had been opposed to iGaming coming to the Granite State but may be having a change of heart on the issue.

Published July 31, 2023

Despite Advantages, Ontario’s iGaming Lags Behind U.S. States

Despite having a larger population, and more casinos than any of the northeastern U.S. states it is being compared to, Ontario’s online gambling industry is falling behind the jurisdictions...

Published July 31, 2023