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,...
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NJ Lawmakers Weigh Racetrack Slots, Ad Restrictions
Two gambling-related bills have been introduced in the New Jersey Senate—one would legalize slots at racetracks, and the other would place certain restrictions on the advertising of gambling.
Judge Approves Missouri Casino Workers’ Settlement
A Missouri District Court Judge approved Missouri casino workers’ $5.5 million class action settlement against Penn National Gaming and two of its St. Louis casinos. Workers claimed they lost...
Report: MGM Purchased Plot Between Cosmo, Bellagio Last Year
MGM Resorts reportedly bought a small plot of land in between the Bellagio and Cosmopolitan for $54 million last spring.
Midtown Residents Vote Down NY Mayor’s Fast-Track Casino Zoning
A community group in New York City soundly rejected a proposal from Mayor Eric Adams (l.) to fast-track zoning for the proposed Freedom Plaza casino project in Midtown Manhattan.
Alabama House GOP Caucus Reviews Gambling Bill
Alabama state Rep. Andy Whitt (l.), who leads a lawmakers’ study group on gambling, is confident that a bill will surface this year. He said the comprehensive legislation would...
New Jersey Gaming Sets Win Record in 2023
New Jersey’s casino, sports betting and online gaming operators won nearly $5.8 billion from players in 2023, setting a new record for gaming revenue.
Virginia Lawmakers Consider Petersburg
With Richmond out of consideration, state Senators Louise Lucas and Lashrecse Aird introduced a bill amending requirements for a casino host city to suit Petersburg and allow a voter...
NY Governor Excludes iGaming from Budget
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s (l.) executive budget for 2025 excludes any projected revenue from online casino gaming, dealing a blow to iGaming legalization efforts.
Virginia Lawmaker to Reintroduce Casino Bill
Virginia state Senator David Marsden (l.) plans to once again sponsor legislation allowing a casino referendum in Fairfax County, preferably Tysons Corner. A similar bill he introduced last year...
Study Warns Social Costs Cancel Gaming Tax Benefits
New Jersey has profited from online sports betting tax revenue, but a new study said the costs of problem gambling could cancel the financial benefits. The study noted some...
Detroit Casinos Recover From Strike
Detroit’s three have recovered from the workers’ strike, posting $111.4 million in total slots and table games revenue in December, the second-highest monthly gaming revenue total for 2023.
IRS Seizes Former Skill-Game Executive’s Cash in Tax Probe
The Internal Revenue Service has seized more than $400,000 from a retired Pennsylvania State Police corporal who served as a compliance director for skill-game supplier Pace-O-Matic.
Smoke-Free Casino Advocates Gear Up for NJ Legislative Session
National anti-smoking advocates and a group of New Jersey casino dealers are gearing up for the new legislative session, and a new effort to ban smoking in Atlantic City...
LVCC Renovations Continue; Officials Bullish on LV Convention Traffic
The Las Vegas Convention Center (l.) has undergone several high-dollar renovations in the last five years, and now that the South Hall project is nearly complete, tourism officials expect...
Nebraska Gaming Study Rejects New Racinos
Nebraska does not need more horse racing tracks in addition to the six currently licensed, according to a study released by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The report...
NY to Weigh iGaming, Fixed-Odds Racing Bets
Lawmakers in New York will consider bills in the new session of both chambers to legalize online gaming and fixed-odds wagering for horse racing.
Two New Hampshire Gambling Bills Face Different Fates
The New Hampshire House approved a bill that would protect charitable organizations that get winnings from gambling. An online casino bill, however, will not be discussed this year.
Legislators from Gambling States Congregate at NCLGS
Legislators from states that host gaming met last week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 29th annual National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) also included representatives of the...
Rhode Island Lawmakers Push to End Smoking
Legislators in Rhode Island are planning to introduce a law to end the exemption to the state’s indoor smoking ban that allows smoking in casinos.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
