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...
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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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....
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,...
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....
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Virginia Reinstates Skill Games Ban
The Supreme Court of Virginia has once again banned skill games in the state, reversing an order from a lower court judge that allowed the games to resume while...
AGA Study: Gaming Has $329 Billion Economic Impact
A new study released by the American Gaming Association showed the casino gaming industry contributes $329 billion in annual economic impact to the U.S. economy, generates $53 billion in...
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Reveals new Loyalty Program
Dreamscape Companies, which recently purchased the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (l.) from Caesars Entertainment, has announced a new loyalty program. It is called Rio Rewards.
Crime at Nebraska Casino a “Non-Issue”
Despite warnings of increased crime at Nebraska casinos, that hasn’t occurred at WarHorse Lincoln (l.). Police were called to the casino only 78 times in its first year of...
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December 4-6, 2023: 49th Annual Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/2023-symposium/.
January 22-24, 2024: San Diego AML Conference, San Diego, CA Gain valuable insights into the latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges specific to casinos, towards creating a safer and more secure environment for the industry. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event/.
February 6-8, 2024: International Casino Exhibition (ICE), ExCeL London, U.K. Produced by Clarion Events. For more information visit icegaming.com/.
February 25-28, 2024: SiGMA Eurasia, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
March 5-7, 2024: SBC Summit Rio, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
March 12-15, 2024: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit agelagos.com/.
March 18-20, 2024: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. Intensive and hands-on, this three-day workshop gives casino marketers a 360-degree view of marketing and what it takes to gain market share and loyalty. A single-track, shared experience, Boot Camp’s hands-on approach combines interactive and immersive activities that will bring all your great ideas into focus and actionable plans. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/new-orleans-2024.
April 8-11, 2024: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
April 17-18, 2024: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Leveson and PlayDoit. For more information visit eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
