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Mohegan Inspire Wins Korean Casino License

Mohegan Gaming’s Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea will receive a gaming license. The resort, which opened in November, had to win a five-star hotel rating before it...

Published January 29, 2024

Nagasaki May Give IR Another Try

Nagasaki officials want to know why the prefecture was not approved for an integrated resort with gaming. Depending on the answers, they may try again to win an IR...

Published January 29, 2024

MGM Raises Resort Fees for Las Vegas Properties

MGM Resorts recently confirmed that it has raised its nightly resort fees for the company’s Las Vegas properties, by various amounts ranging from $2 to $6.

Published January 29, 2024

MA Regulators Voice Concerns Over Cashless Wagering

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has expressed concerns regarding cashless wagering, but PENN Entertainment’s Plainridge Park Casino is pushing for the technology.

Published January 29, 2024

NY Governor Draws Criticism with Gaming Appointment

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (l.) is being criticized for appointing the daughter of a veteran gaming lobbyist to the New York Gaming Commission.

Published January 29, 2024

AC Casino Employees Rally Outside Polistina Office

A group of Atlantic City casino dealers staged a rally outside of state Senator Vince Polistina’s (l.) office to call for passage of a bill to end smoking...

Published January 29, 2024

Alabama Lawmakers to Consider Gambling Amendment

Alabama House lawmakers are expected to debate a constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling, a lottery and sports betting. A statewide referendum would be required if the legislation passes.

Published January 29, 2024

Virginia Senate Committee Considers Petersburg

A Virginia Senate committee is considering legislation that would change the parameters of a casino host city, allowing Petersburg to replace Richmond, where voters twice rejected a casino.

Published January 29, 2024

Casino Opponents Speak Up on Long Island

More than 300 Nassau County residents attended a public meeting in which supporters and opponents of the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino at the Nassau Coliseum (l.) site spoke...

Published January 29, 2024

Bally’s Chicago Resubmits Building Plans

Bally’s is working with Chicago officials on a new plan for a 35-story hotel tower at its permanent casino and entertainment complex, still expected to open in September 2026....

Published January 29, 2024

Nebraska Regulators Reject Market Study

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission said the Innovation Group’s recent gaming market study doesn’t have enough information to help them decide whether or not to grant new racino...

Published January 29, 2024

Three Companies Reportedly Vying for Windsor, Ontario License

Caesars Windsor (l.), a prominent casino in Windsor, Ontario, is the subject of a fierce competition among three major gambling companies for the license to operate slot machines and...

Published January 22, 2024

Genting Malaysia Doubles Down on Empire Resorts

Genting Malaysia has announced it will invest $100 million in Empire Resorts, its money-losing subsidiary in New York. The funds will pay off some debt and provide working capital,...

Published January 22, 2024