F1 Threatening to Block Views for Non-Paying Strip Venues
New reporting has revealed that the parent company of the upcoming Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix has been threatening to block race views for Strip venues that don’t...
UNITED STATES GAMING
Maryland Facing Problem Gambling Crisis
Responsible gaming has become a hot-button issue in Maryland, as the latest data indicates that 8.6 percent of adults exhibit signs of problem gambling, double the national average.
One Step Forward, One Back For Virginia Casinos
In Virginia, a referendum on a casino in Richmond, which voters narrowly rejected in 2021, will appear on the November ballot. In Norfolk, Pamunkey tribal leaders pulled plans for...
Report: Secret Change to NV Zoning Law Benefits Red Rock Resorts
New reporting from the Nevada Independent has indicated that Nevada lawmakers secretly amended state casino zoning laws to help pave the way for a development proposed by Red Rock...
North Carolina Kids’ Camp Fears Possible Casino
The Rockingham County, North Carolina planning commission voted against a casino developer’s request to rezone land near a disabled children’s camp. But the board of commissioners, whose members include...
NCLGS Approves Resolution Regarding Problem Gambling
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) recently approved a resolution on problem gambling that urges states to tackle the issue and gave tips on how to...
Kansas Regulators Approve Wichita License
Billionaire Phil Ruffin’s Golden Circle Casino (l.) near Wichita won the license to offer 1,000 historical horse racing machines. After a $128 million renovation, the former Wichita Greyhound Park...
Shuttered Sears To Become New Hampshire Casino
The Sears store at Pheasant Lane Mall, in Nashua, New Hampshire (l.), closed since 2020, will open as the Mint historical horse racing gambling facility in late 2024, said...
Louisiana’s First Land-Based Casino to Open Late August
The Queen Baton Rouge (l.), the city's first land-based casino, will open to the public on Thursday, August 24, following an $85 million expansion. The venue will feature 750...
Illinois Regulators Seek Operator’s License Revocation
The Illinois Gaming Board is trying for the third time to revoke the video gambling terminal license of Chicago businessman Jeff Rehberger Jr. (l.), owner of Lucky Lincoln Gaming,...
Steve Wynn Agrees to Settle NV Regulatory Dispute for $10 Million
Former casino executive Steve Wynn (l.) and Nevada gaming regulators have finally come to an agreement over a previous sexual misconduct complaint, ending a multi-year battle that has gone...
Iowa City Approves Casino Land Purchase Agreement
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment will pay Cedar Rapids, Iowa $165,000 for the option to purchase land to develop the proposed Cedar Crossing gaming complex. However, Iowa regulators still have a...
Bally’s Open to Extending More Land to A’s Stadium Project
It looks as though the nine acres the Oakland A’s were given for a new ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip (l.) by Bally’s Corp. may not be enough...
Bellagio Land Ripe for Sale
Blackstone Group is considering selling some of its stake in the real estate on which the Bellagio (l.) sits on the Las Vegas Strip, and one analyst says there...
Jake’s 58 Expansion Gets Preliminary Approval
Jake’s 58 Casino (l.) on New York’s Long Island, owned by Suffolk OTB, has received state approval for a planned $200 million expansion and renovation project; local approval is...
Casino Mogul Ruffin Awarded Wichita Area Gambling License
Wichita billionaire Phil Ruffin (l.) was approved for a license from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission to operate a casino at the old Wichita Greyhound Park.
ND Gaming Firms Retract Misleading Email, Maintain Licensure
The case is closed in the case of three North Dakota gaming distributors that tried to sway bars to use their machines by linking them to a veterans’ charity....
Heists, Cons Top of Mind For Las Vegas Casinos with Trial, Arrests
A myriad of casino heists and cons have plagued Las Vegas in the last two-plus years, with two of the most prolific burglars, each charged with multiple robberies, now...
Developer Bets on ‘Unique Location’ at Coney Island
Saratoga Casino Hotel CEO Sam Gerrity (l.) and his partners hope the unique location of Coney Island will translate into one of the downstate casino licenses in New York.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Virginia Casinos Moving Forward
In Virginia, the temporary Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, has been open for one year and the temporary Caesars Danville has been operating for two months. Construction...
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
