UNITED STATES GAMING Archives

Chicago cityscape with Navy Pier and Ferris wheel under blue sky — representing growth and expansion of Illinois casinos.

Illinois Casinos Increase Revenue by Over 21% in October 2025

Illinois casinos posted over $165 million in October revenue, with strong gains from new land-based venues.

Published August 15, 2025

Night view of Norfolk Waterside and Blue Moon Taphouse along the Elizabeth River near the Interim Gaming Hall.

Norfolk Opens Interim Gaming Hall, Setting Stage for $750M Resort

The Interim Gaming Hall, Norfolk’s first casino, offers 132 slot machines and local amenities.

Published August 15, 2025

Las Vegas Strip at night with illuminated casinos and the Eiffel Tower replica in view, representing Golden Entertainment’s CEO buyout and real estate deal with VICI Properties.

Golden Entertainment to Go Private in CEO Buyout

Golden Entertainment is set to go private, paired with a $1.16 billion sale-leaseback of seven Nevada casinos to VICI Properties.

Published August 15, 2025

Aerial view of downtown Indianapolis with Lucas Oil Stadium on a sunny day, illustrating potential Indiana casino relocation sites.

Top Contenders Named for Indiana Casino Relocation Study

The study finds downtown Indianapolis and northeast Indiana leading the race for casino relocation.

Published August 15, 2025

Aerial rendering of Resorts World New York City casino and Aqueduct Racetrack station in Queens, showing the rail tracks beside Genting’s $5.5 billion expansion and projected MTA contribution.

Genting Projects $2.5B MTA Contribution in New York Casino License Bid

The company’s proposed $2.5 billion contribution would exceed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority budget forecasts.

Published August 15, 2025

Rendering of the Durango Casino expansion showing the main entrance, occupied car parks, and a U.S. flag in front of the resort.

Red Rock Resorts Details Second Phase of Durango Casino Expansion

The company has confirmed plans for a $385 million second phase of its Durango expansion.

Published August 15, 2025

Las Vegas Strip signage inside a mall pointing north, symbolizing Caesars Entertainment’s optimistic outlook for Las Vegas recovery.

Caesars Maintains Optimistic Outlook for Las Vegas Recovery

The company remains confident in the city’s rebound as softer summer visitation gives way to stronger group bookings and renewed momentum.

Published August 15, 2025

Aerial night view of The Orleans and Boyd Gaming properties with lights on, representing Boyd’s profit boost from the FanDuel stake sale.

Boyd Gaming Reports Strong Q3 Driven by FanDuel Stake Sale

The company posted a sharp profit increase in 2025 Q3, driven by the sale of its minority stake in FanDuel and steady performance across its Las Vegas locals market.

Published August 15, 2025

The Colorado flag waving in the wind under a grey sky, street lights off, symbolizing debate over the proposed casino in Colorado.

Central City Split Over Proposed Casino in Colorado

A 27-story resort proposal has split Central City residents, with it seen as both an economic boost and a threat to local heritage.

Published August 15, 2025

Monarch Casino & Resort Q3 Earnings Surpass Expectations

The company posted record third-quarter results for 2025, reflecting strong performance across key business segments.

Published August 15, 2025

Aerial view of Las Vegas during evening showing the Strip and city streets, highlighting the urban landscape near the off-Strip Las Vegas casino-hotels.

Off-Strip Las Vegas Casino-Hotel Experienced January Cyberattack

OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, an off-Strip property, suffered a ransomware attack in January 2025 that exposed sensitive data.

Published August 15, 2025

City view of Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, showing park paths and skyline buildings, illustrating the impact of casino competition on Nebraska Lottery sales.

Nebraska Lottery Sales Plummet Amid Rising Casino Competition

The sales dropped sharply in the latest fiscal year as new casinos drew players away from traditional games.

Published August 15, 2025

Morning view of the Elizabeth River with a bridge in the background in Norfolk, Virginia, where the Virginia Lottery Board oversees casino license reviews.

Virginia Lottery Board to Review Norfolk Casino License Application

The board is set to consider the casino operator license for the long-planned Norfolk waterfront project.

Published August 15, 2025

Las Vegas city skyline panorama showcasing the Strip’s resort buildings illuminated at night, representing the citywide sale that boosted tourism and hotel bookings.

Las Vegas Resorts See Uptick in Bookings from Citywide Promotion

The resorts reported a strong rise in bookings following the first-ever citywide promotion.

Published August 15, 2025

Rendering of Hollywood Casino Joliet’s land-based shift, showing the main entrance with “Hollywood” signage, landscaped surroundings, and nearby restaurants.

Hollywood Casino Joliet’s Land-Based Shift Boosts Revenue

The move from riverboat to land-based operations has delivered a strong financial uplift for the Illinois venue.

Published August 15, 2025

Rendering of MGM Empire City Casino at night with lights on and MGM logos visible, illustrating plans tied to the New York casino license application.

MGM Resorts Withdraws New York Casino License Application

The company has withdrawn its bid for a New York casino license, ending plans for a $2.3 billion Empire City expansion.

Published August 15, 2025

Workers at Indiana Casino Set to Strike Over Election Delay

More than 200 workers plan to strike at Horseshoe Indianapolis after their union election was postponed.

Published August 15, 2025

The Las Vegas Strip at night with the Eiffel Tower in view, representing the strength and appeal of Las Vegas tourism.

MGM CEO Counters Negative Las Vegas Tourism Outlook

MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle defended Las Vegas tourism, citing steady growth, strong luxury demand and global expansion plans.

Published August 15, 2025

Marina Bay Sands Singapore at night with lights reflecting on the water, representing Las Vegas Sands’ focus on physical casinos in Asia.

Las Vegas Sands Reverts Focus to Physical Casinos in Asia

The company is winding down its digital gaming operations to concentrate on its core business of brick-and-mortar casinos in Asia.

Published August 15, 2025

Maryland Casino Revenues Decline Modestly in September 2025

Maryland’s six casinos saw a slight dip in performance this September, generating $151.5 million in gaming revenue.

Published August 15, 2025