Kraft Group, Wynn Resorts Committed to Massachusetts MLS Stadium

Wynn Resorts, which owns Encore Boston Harbor casino, has partnered with the Kraft Group to bring an MLS Stadium on the site previously owned by Constellation Energy.

Published October 30, 2023

Analyst: GLPI Open to Contributing More to A’s Stadium Project

New reporting has suggested that Gaming and Leisure Properties may be open to allocating more than its previously announced sum of $175 million for the development of a new...

Published October 30, 2023

Michigan Raid Yields Gift Cards, Slot-Type Games, Cash

Michigan law enforcement raided a Bridgeport Township bar and a Goodrich residence following tips about illegal gambling. Authorities found $182,430 in gift cards, video gambling machines, computers and cash.

Published October 30, 2023

Virginia Casino Early Voting Continues

As of October 18, early voters in the Richmond, Virginia district where the proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Casino would be located have cast the most votes. Meanwhile an...

Published October 30, 2023

NV Regulators, Operators Debate Paying Trespassed Winners

If a patron is removed from a casino but then re-enters the property and wins a jackpot, should the winnings be paid out? That’s the question on the minds...

Published October 30, 2023

Detroit City Council Supports Striking Workers

The Detroit City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution supporting the 3,700 union workers on strike for better wages and working conditions at the city’s three casinos.

Published October 30, 2023

Report Shows Players Support Responsible Gambling Efforts

A study of nearly 400 online gamblers showed 75 percent trust and are loyal to operators that offer responsible gambling tools. Also, 97 percent are aware of responsible gambling...

Published October 23, 2023

Alabama Democrats Will Introduce Gaming Bill

Democrats, the minority caucus in the Alabama Legislature, plan to introduce gambling bills legalizing sports betting, a lottery and casino gambling in 2024. Passing them could be a challenge...

Published October 23, 2023

Bally’s Chicago Attracts 80,000 In First Three Weeks

Temporarily located in Medinah Temple (l.), Bally’s Chicago drew 80,000 visitors in the three weeks since its September 9 opening and posted $6.7 million in tax revenue. That number...

Published October 23, 2023

Former LV Police Officer Sentenced to 12 Years for Casino Heists

A former Las Vegas police officer who was accused of committing three casino heists over a six-month span in late 2021 and early 2022 was sentenced to 12 years...

Published October 23, 2023

Venetian Unveils $188 Million Convention Center Renovation

The Venetian Resort (l.) has announced new renovations to its convention center that will total $188 million. The project is expected to start next year and finish by the...

Published October 23, 2023

Georgia Lawmakers Discuss 2024 Gambling Bills

Georgia lawmakers and gaming advocates recently met to plan strategies for passing gambling legislation next year, including legalizing sports betting, horse racing and casino gambling.

Published October 23, 2023

AC Casinos See Rise in Online Bets but In-Person Gamblers Lag

Internet betting in the nine casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey are rising, but in-person betting for five of the nine resorts is slow to recover from pre-pandemic levels....

Published October 23, 2023

Smoking Ban to Get Vote in New Jersey

A key state senator in New Jersey has said that a bill completely banning smoking in New Jersey casinos will get a vote in the Senate after the election,...

Published October 23, 2023

Proposed Credit Card Bill Could Have Impact on NV Travel, Tourism

A bill that would potentially lower credit card interchange fees could impact consumer rewards programs, which in turn could have negative effects on leisure travel to markets like Nevada....

Published October 23, 2023

Virginia Senator Will Reintroduce Casino Bill, if Elected

Virginia state Senator Dave Marsden (l.) said he’s likely to reintroduce his bill proposing a casino in Fairfax County in the 2024 legislative session, if he wins election in...

Published October 23, 2023

New York Bidders Up the Ante

Bidders for casinos in the New York City area are beefing up their proposals for community support, or continuing media announcements in support of their projects.

Published October 23, 2023

New PA Skill Game Court Case Under Way

A Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court judge has heard arguments in the latest legal challenge involving so-called skill games, the first case with potential statewide consequences involving the games.

Published October 23, 2023

Caesars Virginia Set to Open Late Next Year

The $650 million Caesars Virginia in Danville (l.) is set to debut in late 2024, creating 1,300 permanent jobs and generating up to $38 million tax revenue for the...

Published October 16, 2023

Howard Hughes Holdings Proposing Sky High Casino

The booming success of the Las Vegas Strip continues to pique the interest of developers and investors alike, and now another non-gaming entity, Howard Hughes Corp., appears to be...

Published October 16, 2023