Thumbs Up for Nevada Tourism Ad
A new Nevada tourism ad promotes the state’s many outdoor and other destinations rather than the traditional gambling-focused marketing appeals. The aim is to boost tourism among those who...
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Ohio Casino Sued Over use of ‘Shoe’ Name
Ohio State University, notoriously protective of its trademarks, has sued the Horseshoe Cincinnati casino to prevent it from calling its concert venue “The Shoe” because they also call their...
‘Rigorous’ Resorts World Las Vegas Planning Under Way
The Genting Group has spent more than $50 million on preliminary planning for its $4 billion Resorts World Las Vegas, which it says should open in 2018. Genting topped...
SLS Lost $38.7M, Cosmo Profited $4.7M
The third quarter of 2015 continued producing financial losses for the SLS Las Vegas casino, but not as badly as a year ago. The casino reported $38.7 million in...
Z Capital Renews Affinity Offer
Z Capital made an about $700 million offer to buy remaining shares in Affinity Gaming, in which Z Capital owns 40.5 percent of shares, making it the Las Vegas...
American Pharaoh’s Run at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park Doesn’t Lift Revenue
Despite a record setting day in July when Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh ran at the Haskell Invitational, New Jersey’s Monmouth Park racetrack still saw a decline in its...
Christie Conditionally Vetoes Atlantic City Casino Rescue Package
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (l.) has conditionally vetoed most of a package of bills designed to stabilize Atlantic City casino taxes. A conditional veto sends the bills back...
Mass Tribe Finalizes Purchase of Casino Land for $34.5 million
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe last week finalized a $34.5 million that transfers 53 acres from private ownership to tribal ownership, land that will become reservation land and the site...
SLS, W Hotel, Partner
The SLS Las Vegas casino ended its partnership with Hilton Worldwide and inked a new deal that gives control of one of the casino’s hotel towers to Starwood Resorts...
Creditors Attack Caesars Debt Move
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment Corporation are seeking details about the operator’s cancellation of debt guarantees ahead of bankruptcy. Meanwhile, casinos owned by the bankrupt company, including...
Alabama High Court Blocks Games Return
VictoryLand Casino in Alabama will not get back its electronic bingo machines, as ordered by Circuit Judge William Shashy. The state Supreme Court stayed the order to let state...
Nevada OK’s Circus Circus Reno and Club Fortune Sales
Eldorado Resorts won unanimous approval for its proposed $72.5 million purchase of the Circus Circus Reno (l.) from MGM Resorts International, along with MGM’s remaining ownership in the nearby...
MGM REIT Draws Scrutiny
MGM Resorts International intends to create a real estate investment (REIT) that includes most of its Las Vegas properties, but critics question if it’s the right move for the...
Buyer: No Plans Yet For Harrah’s Tunica
TJM Properties of Clearwater Florida will pay Caesars Entertainment $3 million for most of the property at Harrah's Tunica in Mississippi. Company officials said they are considering reopening the...
Scarlet Pearl Taking Hotel Reservations
The $300 million Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D'Iberville, Mississippi is accepting reservations at its new 14-story, 300-room hotel for Wednesday, December 9, the resort's opening day. The property...
Detroit Casinos, Workers Stuck On Health Care Costs
Detroit's three casinos have warned their 6,000 union workers money won't be available for salaries or bonuses if health care costs aren't reduced. But labor unions have opposed any...
Rhode Island’s Twin River Reveals Plans
Rhode Island’s two casinos, Twin River and the Newport Grand, are facing increasing competition from Massachusetts. Twin River isn’t sitting still, and has unveiled a detailed proposal for a...
University Delays Sale of Showboat Atlantic City
New Jersey’s Stockton University will delay the sale of the closed Showboat casino in Atlantic City until 2016 citing financial and tax benefits in waiting for the new calendar...
Las Vegas Sets Hearing for Dotty’s Gaming License
Las Vegas City Council members considered several motions regarding an application for a gaming license at a Dotty’s location, but ultimately tabled the matter until the council’s November 18...
Some Feel Ohio Has Too Many Casinos
Is four casinos and seven racinos too much gaming for Ohio? Some industry experts feel that it is.
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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.
