Louisiana Casino Announces Rebranding, Expansion

This fall, Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge (l.) will become the Queen Baton Rouge. New owners, Queen Casino & Entertainment, also plan an $85 million renovation and expansion.

Published April 24, 2023

State, Local Governments Allocate Treatment Funds

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (l.) signed legislation establishing the state’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee. Sheridan County, Wyoming will utilize annual allocations for prevention and treatment programs.

Published April 24, 2023

Las Vegas Mirage Offers Locals Perks

Hard Rock International, which bought the Mirage (l.) on the Las Vegas Strip from MGM Resorts International last year, has begun offering free parking, show and spa discounts and...

Published April 24, 2023

LVCC Renovations Begin; LVCVA Says No Shows to be Impacted

The Las Vegas Convention Center (l.) is slated to begin a $600 million renovation project, but the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has pledged that the work will...

Published April 24, 2023

NYC Casino Bidders Jostle for Position

As Caesars and SL Green battle opposition from local theater owners to their proposed Times Square casino, the Mohegans double down on efforts to gain support for their Midtown...

Published April 24, 2023

All Roads Lead East: Hard Rock Hosts East Coast Gaming Congress

The 26th East Coast Gaming Congress examined issues ranging from the future of omnichannel gaming to the battle against unregulated gaming and the emerging sports betting market.

Published April 24, 2023

It’s Official: A’s to Purchase Off-Strip Plot, Relocate to Las Vegas

After 50-plus years with no professional sports, Las Vegas sure seems to be making up for lost time, as the Oakland Athletics have announced plans to purchase an off-Strip...

Published April 24, 2023

Revenue Roundup: States Report Mixed March Results

Revenue tracking among states is one of the broadest and simplest ways to track the health of the U.S. gaming industry, but March’s up-and-down results didn’t provide much clarity...

Published April 24, 2023

Colorado Firm Buys Cal-Neva, Will Reopen as Proper-branded Hotel

A Colorado real estate firm has acquired the shuttered Cal-Neva resort (l.) in Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe, and will reopen the property under the luxury brand Proper.

Published April 24, 2023

Texas House Committee Considers Poker Rooms Legislation

Currently 56 poker clubs operate in Texas without regulation. But a House committee is considering bills that would let local officials approve or ban the clubs, and change state...

Published April 17, 2023

Resorts World Genting Rebuilding Post-Covid

Resorts World Genting in Malaysia is looking to return to pre-Covid operational levels, with a new focus on international tourism, says Genting Malaysia Chairman Alwi Jantan.

Published April 17, 2023

Another Strip Casino Sale in 2023? Not From Caesars

There has been some speculation recently that a Las Vegas Strip casino could be hitting the auction block before year’s end—the only problem is that none have emerged as...

Published April 17, 2023

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against MGM Resorts

U.S. District Court Judge Sul Ozerden (l.) dismissed a lawsuit against MGM Resorts International, in which the plaintiff claimed MGM cheats slot players by using a redemption system that...

Published April 17, 2023

Missouri House Committee Passes Casino Bill

Missouri voters may have a chance to vote for a constitutional amendment allowing a 14th casino on the Osage River. Current state law limits casinos to the Mississippi and...

Published April 17, 2023

PA Board Looks to Regulate Skill Games

Proposed regulation would bring so-called skill games under the oversight of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, creating a tax structure and monitoring-and-control system.

Published April 17, 2023

Nevada’s Hospitality Industry Feeling Impacts of ‘Great Resignation’

The hospitality sector in Las Vegas is experiencing the repercussions of the “Great Resignation” and many resorts are finding it challenging to find workers.

Published April 17, 2023

Alabama Attorney General Closes Illegal Bingo Operations

Fourteen bingo halls in Jefferson County, Alabama were shuttered by teams of state and federal agents, led by state Attorney General Steve Marshall’s (l.) office. The venues offered a...

Published April 17, 2023

NGCB Begins Process of Revising Outdated Regulations

It’s spring cleaning time for the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which is currently undergoing an internal review to look for subsections that could be deemed outdated or irrelevant. Governor...

Published April 17, 2023

NV Regulator Raises Eyebrows with Rebuke of MGM Resorts

Former Las Vegas judge George Assad (l.), who was appointed to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in January, recently caused some controversy by questioning the recent business decisions of...

Published April 17, 2023

LV Spending Higher Than Ever, but LVCVA Cautious for the Future

The latest economic report from Applied Analysis shows that Las Vegas visitors are spending more than ever, even surpassing pre-Covid averages. Despite this, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...

Published April 17, 2023