Casino Companies Face Scrutiny Over Lack of Diversity

Diversity, equity and inclusion are big topics for all companies, but gaming companies specifically are beginning to face increasing scrutiny for their predominantly white, predominantly male boards of directors,...

Published August 22, 2022

Opposition Strong Against a Casino in Manhattan

Plenty of developers envision building a casino in Manhattan, yet plenty of officials want no parts of a casino in a town that never sleeps. They are, however, more...

Published August 22, 2022

Commercial Casinos Set Revenue Record

Commercial casinos in the U.S. set a new quarterly revenue record in the second quarter of 2022, generating $14.81 billion, and the industry overall is on pace for a...

Published August 22, 2022

Las Vegas Union Seeks Governor’s Assistance

The Operating Engineers union, seeking to organize at Resorts World Las Vegas (l.), asked Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak to review the licensing process of Resorts World’s owner Genting Group...

Published August 15, 2022

Las Vegas to Host Pro Bowl Again in 2023

The NFL Pro Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2023, the league has announced. The partnership between the two sides is continuing to grow, as the city has...

Published August 15, 2022

Virginia Casinos Poised To Attract Music Stars

New casinos opening in 2024 in Bristol (l.) and Danville, Virginia are expected to become regular stops for touring “classic rock” performers and rising and current country stars.

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Board Approves Las Vegas Convention Center Renovations

The board of directors of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has approved plans for a two-year, $597.6 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center (l.).

Published August 15, 2022

PA’s Mount Airy Again Permits Smoking

Pennsylvania’s Mount Airy Casino Resort (l.), one of the few casinos in the state to have implemented a voluntary indoor smoking ban, again permits smoking on the gaming floor.

Published August 15, 2022

Travel Firms Petition NV Supreme Court to Dismiss Tax Suit

The lawyers for several big-name online travel companies have asked the Nevada Supreme Court to overrule District Judge Mark Benton (l.) and dismiss a lawsuit against them alleging dubious...

Published August 15, 2022

Clark County Reconsiders Gaming in Strip Clubs

Officials of Clark County, Nevada, are reviewing a 42-year-old regulation that prevents gaming machines from being placed in strip clubs after one club, Sapphire (l.), requested an exemption from...

Published August 15, 2022

Red Rock Plans to Double LV Portfolio, Hints at New Developments

Representatives from Red Rock Resorts announced on a recent earnings call that the company is standing firm on its decision to close three of its Las Vegas properties, while...

Published August 15, 2022

Wynn Reports Record 2Q Revenues for Las Vegas, Boston

It’s officially earnings call season, and Wynn Resorts’ recent second-quarter call provided some interesting insights, most notably that it tallied record revenues in Boston and Las Vegas. CEO Craig...

Published August 15, 2022

NJ Employee Group Urges Indoor Smoking Ban

A group representing Atlantic City casino employees in their effort to close the casino loophole to the indoor smoking ban say they will help provide an outdoor smoking alternative.

Published August 15, 2022

Richmond Casino Referendum Moved To 2023

Urban One officials said they’ll pursue a second vote on their proposed $565 million casino resort (l.) in 2023 instead of this November, due to language in the state...

Published August 15, 2022

New Jersey Debuts U.S. First Online Fixed-Odds Wagering

Fixed-odds betting has debuted at Monmouth Park in New Jersey (l.). Available to buy online and at the track, the advantage is that the odds stay the same at...

Published August 15, 2022

New Lawsuit Complicates Atlantic City PILOT Decision

An unexpected second lawsuit has emerged in the battle over the New Jersey PILOT amendment. The latest legal issue challenges the constitutionality of the original legislation, but sides with...

Published August 15, 2022

Casino Industry Playing Both Sides of NV Governor’s Race

Campaign finance records have shown that Nevada’s gubernatorial candidates, Joe Lombardo and incumbent Steve Sisolak (l. to r.), are both receiving healthy donations from casinos. Some companies have given...

Published August 15, 2022

Abrams Supports Expanded Gambling for Georgia

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (l.). is adamant that the state needs to legalize casino gambling and sports betting to generate revenue for the HOPE scholarship program and...

Published August 15, 2022

Caesars Adds Tribal Partner, Breaks Ground in Virginia

Caesars Entertainment will now invest $650 million, not $500 million as previously announced, in Caesars Virginia in Danville, Virginia (l.), opening in 2024. It’s now a joint venture with...

Published August 15, 2022

Illinois Casino Construction Moving Forward

Despite some cost increases and supply chain issues, the $100 million Golden Nugget Danville Casino in Illinois is expected to open in spring 2023, with 500 slots, 14 table...

Published August 8, 2022