NGCB Recommends Fontainebleau for Approval

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has voted unanimously to recommend licensing approval to the Fontainebleau Las Vegas (l.), which hopes to debut as planned on December 13.

Published November 6, 2023

MGM Springfield Settles Wage, Tip Complaint

MGM Springfield (l.) will pay $6.8 million to more than 2,000 workers in settlement of wage and tip violations found after an investigation by the state Attorney General’s office.

Published November 6, 2023

Virginia Casino Supporters Spend Millions

Urban One and Churchill Downs have spent more than $10 million to influence voters to support the proposed $563 million Richmond Grand Resort and Casino, which was narrowly rejected...

Published November 6, 2023

Las Vegas Labor Talks Continue, but Threat of Strike Still Remains

Negotiations between Las Vegas operators and labor unions are said to be progressing slowly, but with workers having already authorized a strike vote in September, the threat of a...

Published November 6, 2023

NV Judge Dismisses Las Vegas Room Rate Class Action Suit

A proposed class action lawsuit that accused several high-profile operators of violating antitrust law by conspiring to overcharge for room rates has been dismissed, but plaintiffs have already promised...

Published November 6, 2023

Illinois Regulators Approve Bally’s Chicago License

The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously approved granting Bally’s Chicago a full gaming license for its $1.7 billion casino complex (l.), which must be completed by September 9, 2026. The...

Published November 6, 2023

PA Bill Would Ban Skill Games

Joint House/Senate legislation in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would ban the so-called skill games that have been placed in thousands of varied locations around the state.

Published November 6, 2023

Virginia Beach to Enforce Skill Game Ban

After the state Supreme Court overturned an injunction in a case challenging Virginia’s ban on skill games, the city of Virginia Beach announced a 30-day grace period before owners...

Published November 6, 2023

Tropicana Must be Demolished by End of 2024 if Approved, Officials Say

In a perfect world, the Oakland A’s would like to start playing in a new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip by the start of the 2028 regular season....

Published November 6, 2023

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Published October 30, 2023

Bally’s Makes Record RG Donation

Bally’s Corporation has set a record as the largest donor over two years to the International Center for Responsible Gaming with a gift of $1.05 million.

Published October 30, 2023

Light & Wonder Completes SciPlay Acquisition

Light & Wonder announced it has completed its acquisition of the remaining 17 percent equity in its social gaming division, SciPlay, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary.

Published October 30, 2023

OKTO Acquires Flexia Payments

Greece-based OKTO announced it has acquired U.S.-based Flexia Payments following Flexia’s successful exhibit at the Global Gaming Expo.

Published October 30, 2023

Cambodia Seeks Indonesia’s Help to Combat Illegal iGaming

The Cambodian government wants help from Indonesia to stamp out illegal iGaming within its own borders. Indonesia has pointed to Cambodia as a hub of illegal online gaming operations...

Published October 30, 2023

NY Lawmakers Propose Casino Fund in Support of iGaming

New York lawmakers are proposing to create a $25 million fund to support land-based casino workers in exchange for concessions that will lead to the passage of online casino...

Published October 30, 2023

Julie Brinkerhoff-Jacobs to Retire from Lifescapes

Julie Brinkerhoff-Jacobs (l.), president of Lifescapes International, announced that she will retire from her post by the end of the year, after 42 years with the firm.

Published October 30, 2023

Manila IR Announces Executive Lineup

Manila integrated resort LET Westside has announced the appointments of three new executives, including ex-Star Entertainment COO Damian Quayle (l.). The IR is scheduled to open in late 2024.

Published October 30, 2023

Graton Appoints Ellis as Chief HR Officer

Graton Resort & Casino in California has appointed Amy Ellis (l.) to the new position of chief human resources officer. Ellis first joined the resort in 2017 as director...

Published October 30, 2023

IAGR Announces New Leadership

The International Association of Gaming Regulators has named Ben Haden to succeed Dr. Jason Lane as president and has named Caroline Kongwa the new vice president.

Published October 30, 2023

Nebraska Regulators Approve WarHorse Sports Betting

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission will allow WarHorse Casino Omaha to offer sports betting after November 1 at Horsemen’s Park temporary facility, while construction continues on the permanent...

Published October 30, 2023