UNITED STATES GAMING
Red Rock Resorts’ newest project, Durango Casino and Resort, is now fully set for its November 13 opening following unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Sure, the company’s...
Trading Commission Rejects Political Wagering
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission rejected Kalshi’s proposal to allow wagering on Kalshi’s regulated event exchange, calling it unlawful gambling with implications “beyond the election itself,” including fundraising and...
NJ Supreme Court to Rule on Ocean Casino Covid-19 Insurance Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court will rule on whether Ocean Casino Resort (l.) is entitled to pandemic-related insurance payouts that they were denied by insurance companies.
MA Regulators Approve Changes to Tax Revenue Distributions
Commissioners of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) were not unanimous in proposed changes to casino tax distributions, but they ultimately approved the plan.
Horse Racing Facing Steep Declines in Betting
Horse racing is nicknamed the Sport of Kings, but it is facing a significant decline in wagering and those involved in the sport are not sure how to bring...
MGM, Caesars Face Lawsuits Over Cyberattacks; NIGC Seeks Public Update
Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International are now facing five separate class-action lawsuits related to the compromise of personal data in the recent cyberattacks.
Reno’s GSR Announces $1 Billion Investment, New Arena
Grand Sierra Resort owner Alex Meruelo has announced a sweeping $1 billion capital investment project centered around a 10,600-seat arena that will become the new home of Nevada Wolf...
Bally’s Makes $5 Million Donation to CCRI for New Programs
Bally’s Corp. recently made a $5 million donation to the Community College of Rhode Island to establish new academic programs centered around gaming.
New Mexico Casinos Collaborate on Problem Gambling Issue
New Mexico casinos are banding together to address problem gambling in the state and have started seeing their efforts pay off.
Self-Exclusion Starts In Colorado
The Colorado Division of Gaming debuted a self-exclusion program, allowing individuals to ban themselves for one, three or five years from gambling at casinos and betting on sports at...
Fontainebleau LV Sets December 13 Opening Date
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas (l.) has set a December 13 opening date, and guests can now book their first reservations through the property’s website.
Las Vegas Room Rates Fall Ahead of Upcoming F1 Race
When hotels around Las Vegas first started offering packages for the upcoming Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix late last year, rates were higher than ever. Now, as the...
Pennsylvania Bill Would End Casino Smoking
Pennsylvania State Rep. Dan Frankel introduced a bill expanding the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act to prohibit smoking at casinos, bars and private clubs. The advocacy group Casino Employees...
New Jersey Gaming Revenue Second-Highest in History
New Jersey casinos logged $531 million in gaming revenue in August, which is the second-highest industry win in history, and up 13 percent year-on-year.
Early Voting Begins For Virginia Casino
Early voting has begun for a $1.7 billion casino resort in Richmond, Virginia. It’s the second time around for the project, which voters narrowly rejected in 2021. Since then,...
Report: A’s Relocation Vote Set for November
The last remaining hurdle standing between the Oakland Athletics’ relocation to Las Vegas is a vote among MLB owners. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, that vote could come...
MGM Back in Business After Cyberattack
MGM Resorts International announced it has resumed normal operations nationwide, more than a week after a cyberattack disrupted reservation services and other systems.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Holds Job Fair
Fontainebleau Las Vegas (l.) will hold a 5-day job fair starting September 25 to hire the first 1,500 of its anticipated 6,500 employees. The facility’s grand opening is scheduled...
Genting Malaysia’s Revived U.S. Casinos Could Boost Profits
An analyst at Maybank Investment Bank issued a report saying Genting Malaysia could see profits and its stock price rise because of two revived casino projects.
Trio Merge to Create Crown Properties to Oversee Marquee Venues
Three companies, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., Sphere Entertainment Co. and Oak View Group, recently announced a merger that will manage marquee properties, including the Las Vegas Sphere.