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Texas Lottery director steps down, Cohen’s New York bid gets a boost, Resorts World Las Vegas hires new compliance chief and more.

Published April 25, 2025

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Visualize Group acquires BMM, NYC casino bids begin to feel deadline pressure, Nevada lottery hopes die again and more.

Published April 18, 2025

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NYC casino updates, A’s stadium tracking for June groundbreaking, Alabama expansion efforts fizzle out again and more.

Published April 11, 2025

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Alabama expansion efforts reignite, Bally’s get big lift for Bronx proposal, A’s secure permits for stadium project and more.

Published April 4, 2025

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Fertitta increases Wynn stake, Louisiana nixes HHR, Bally’s Bronx proposal gets the cold shoulder, and more.

Published March 28, 2025

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A’s seek financing help for stadium, Petersburg casino breaks ground, Bally’s plans IPO for Bronx casino proposal and more.

Published March 21, 2025

Century Casinos Pays Price for Nugget Casino Impairment Charge

Century Casinos said a consumer spending squeeze was behind a dip in revenue towards the end of its financial year.

Published March 14, 2025

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Trade war impacts gaming, Bally’s unveils responsible gaming initiative, and Reno gears up for a casino revival.

Published March 14, 2025

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Las Vegas F1 economic impact lower than 2023, New York casino bidders spend big on lobbying in 2024, YouTube to crack down on gambling content and more.

Published March 7, 2025

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Appoints New Casino Marketing Chief

John Fechik has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of Casino Marketing at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton.

Published February 28, 2025

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Potential roadblock emerges for Churchill Downs’ newest HHR venue, casino bills in MS, El Cortez unveils new expansion and more.

Published February 28, 2025

Mississippi Lawmakers Threaten Casino Tax Rises Amid Online Gambling Row

Online gambling proponents in the Mississippi House have put pressure on opponents with a bill that would have raised land-based casino taxes.

Published February 21, 2025

Citi Field parking lot casino project heads for Council vote

New York City Council will vote on a proposal to build a casino in a parking lot next to Citi Field, one of the city’s major stadiums, after the...

Published February 21, 2025

Intralot seals Nebraska cash device partnership

Intralot’s North American subsidiary, Intralot Inc, has struck a deal with the Charitable Gaming Division of the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

Published February 21, 2025

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AGA announces record revenue in ‘24, Cohen’s Metropolitan Park moves forward, Cedar Rapids casino license under fire and more.

Published February 21, 2025

Churchill Downs confirms infrastructure upgrades

Churchill Downs Incorporated has unveiled a series of major infrastructure projects at its Churchill Downs racetrack in Kentucky, USA.

Published February 14, 2025

L&W to acquire Grover Charitable Gaming

Light & Wonder (L&W) has agreed to acquire the charitable gaming assets of Grover Charitable Gaming in a deal that could eventually cost more than $1bn.

Published February 14, 2025

Land-based giants form anti-online gaming union

US land-based gambling groups such as Churchill Downs Incorporated and The Cordish Companies have joined together to form a group opposing the expansion of online gaming.

Published February 14, 2025

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Cannibalization continues to polarize Marylanders, Tysons casino dies in subcommittee, new anti-online gambling group emerges and more.

Published February 14, 2025

Churchill Downs opens new $100m historical horse racing venue

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has unveiled its newest historical horse racing (HHR) venue as the $100 million Owensboro Racing & Gaming facility was officially opened in Kentucky.

Published February 7, 2025