Demo Work Begins for Fertitta’s New Strip IR Project

Tilman Fertitta’s 43-story Strip casino-resort project is officially underway, now that construction crews have begun clearing the 6-acre plot in preparation for the new building. This comes just...

Published November 21, 2022

Strip Deal Back on with Chilean Millionaire

A Chilean millionaire, Claudio Fischer (l.), has plans to build a resort on the Las Vegas Strip, but so far no plans for the 10 acres on the former...

Published November 21, 2022

Texas Legislator Re-Files Gambling Legislation

Texas state Senator Carol Alvarado (l.) introduced legislation similar to a bill she sponsored last year which would allow four resort-casinos plus horse and dog racing, as well as...

Published November 21, 2022

Bally’s Closes On Chicago Casino Site

Bally’s officials expect to close on the $200 million purchase of the Freedom Center print plant (l.) before Thanksgiving, then lease it back to raise money for its $1.74...

Published November 21, 2022

Horseshoe Baltimore Announces Redevelopment Project

In an effort to push back against competitors and crime, Caesars Entertainment announced Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (l.) will be part of the new Walk @ Warner Street entertainment district,...

Published November 14, 2022

Virginia Cities Compete For Casino Resort

Richmond, Virginia officials want a second vote on the proposed $565 ONE Casino (l.) voters rejected last year. But Petersburg legislators also are pushing hard for a casino. A...

Published November 14, 2022

Caesars Announces Temporary Virginia Casino

Caesars Entertainment will open a temporary Caesars Virginia casino in Danville next year. The $650 million permanent casino (l.) will offer 1,300 slots, 85 live table games and 24...

Published November 14, 2022

Mississippi Casinos Could Move From Levees To Land

Mississippi state Rep. Cedric Burnett (l.) introduced a bill allowing Tunica County casinos to move from inside levees to dry land to avoid flood risk. Under the measure, casinos...

Published November 14, 2022

M Resort Getting $206 Million Facelift

The M Resort (l.) in Henderson, Nevada, a southern neighbor of Las Vegas, is getting a $206 million renovation that will include a second tower with 384 rooms, a...

Published November 14, 2022

Indiana Re-Elects Online Gambling Supporters, Opponents

Indiana state Senator Jon Ford (l.) and state Rep. Ethan Manning, both pro-gambling, were re-elected. So was gambling opponent state Rep. Ben Smaltz, setting the state for another expanded...

Published November 14, 2022

Owners of Las Vegas’ Venetian Looking for More Strip Properties

Apollo Global Management, the new owners of the Venetian (l.) in Las Vegas, are so pleased with the profitability of the casino and hotels, they are planning to pay...

Published November 14, 2022

Gaming Interests Gave To New York Governor’s Race

DraftKings and Seminole Hard Rock executives donated to the successful campaign of New York Governor Kathy Hochul (l.), who was accused of operating “pay to play” schemes, awarding tax...

Published November 14, 2022

Hard Rock Set to Take Ownership of Mirage by Year’s End

Now that 2022 is drawing to a close, Hard Rock International’s acquisition of the Mirage (l.) from MGM Resorts will soon be finalized. Although it is unclear exactly how...

Published November 14, 2022

Bally’s CEO Hints at A’s Stadium; Sisolak Says No Public Funds

For months, rumors have been connecting the Oakland A’s and the Tropicana Las Vegas (l.), as the team looks for new stadium locations. On a recent earnings call, Bally’s...

Published November 14, 2022

U.S. Commercial Gaming Surpasses $15 Billion Milestone

Commercial gaming revenues in the U.S. surpassed $15.17 billion in the third quarter of 2022, constituting a record in quarterly revenue and the first time it surpassed $15 billion....

Published November 14, 2022

Concord Casino Looking to Expand With Historical Horse Racing

The Concord Casino (l.) in New Hampshire is one of many charitable gaming facilities that are looking to expand and should be able to do so with the increased...

Published November 7, 2022

FireKeepers Breaks Mid-States Poker Tour Record

FireKeepers Casino Hotel (l.) shattered the Mid-States Poker Tour record for Midwest events. The property pulled in 2,400 entrants, who produced a prize pool of $2.34 million.

Published November 7, 2022

Expanded Gambling Could Benefit Illinois Suburbs

Illinois casino operators, building new suburban casinos and replacing riverboats with land-based venues, expect to attract players from a 25-mile radius with improved amenities, accessibility and current technology. Hard...

Published November 7, 2022

Chicago Council Approves Apartments Near Bally’s

The Chicago City Council (l.) approved a 2,200-apartment development plus a 141-room hotel to be located within walking distance of the $1.7 billion Bally’s Casino in River West.

Published November 7, 2022

Virginia Hard Rock Breaks Ground This Month

The temporary Bristol Casino in Virginia has been operating since July 8. Recently Hard Rock officials said groundbreaking for the permanent Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (l.) will happen...

Published November 7, 2022