Former Lawmaker, NH Casino Operator Suspected of Covid Fraud
A former lawmaker, Andy Sanborn (l.), and his wife, current state representative Laurie Sanborn, have been accused of COVID-19 relief fraud and could lose the casino they own. ...
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Virginia Casino Resort Announces Plans
In November, voters in Richmond, Virginia will have a second chance to approve or reject the $562 million Urban One and Churchill Downs project, rebranded as Richmond Grand Resort...
Temporary Chicago Bally’s Preps For Opening
Intensive tests were conducted ahead of licensing at Bally’s temporary Chicago casino, located at the historic Medinah Temple (l.), which will operate while the permanent $1.7 billion venue is...
Shuttered Louisiana Casino Sale Moving Forward
The sale of the former Diamond Jacks Casino (l.) in Bossier City, Louisiana from Foundation Gaming to Cordish Companies is expected to be completed this fall. Cordish plans a...
Two Horses Die at Saratoga, Bringing Total to 12 Since July
Two horses died last weekend at Saratoga, bringing the total horse deaths to 12 since July 13.
San Diego Firm Buys 21.9 Percent Stake in Bellagio
California-based Realty Income Corp. has purchased a 21.9 percent stake in the real estate assets of the Bellagio (l.) for $950 million from Blackstone.
Nevada Sets Revenue Records Again in July
The sweltering heat and growing fears of recession did nothing to stop the action in Nevada, as the state posted revenue-related records yet again in July.
GLPI Acquires Hard Rock Rockford Real Estate
Real estate investment trust Gaming and Leisure Properties has bought the real estate of Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois for $100 million, and Hard Rock International has signed...
Mob-Connected Illinois Businessman Could Lose License
The Illinois Gaming Board wants to revoke the gaming license of diner owner Jeffrey Bertucci. Regulators claim Bertucci failed to disclose mob ties when he received a gaming license...
Judge Allows Fifth Virginia Casino Referendum
Richmond, Virginia Circuit Court Judge William Marchant denied a non-profit group’s motion to block a second voter referendum on allowing a re-vote on Churchill Downs’ and Urban On’s proposed...
Poll: Most North Carolinians Want Casino Vote
A poll of 600 North Carolina voters indicated 76 percent want a statewide referendum on allowing three commercial casinos and 55 percent support legalizing casino gambling. Three tribal casinos...
Brooklyn Comes Out for Coney Island Casino
More than 10,000 residents of Brooklyn, New York have signed a petition in support of The Coney, the casino proposed by a consortium led by Thor Equities and the...
Connecticut Officials Warn Against Offshore Betting
In a recently released statement, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection urged wagerers to beware of illegal, unregulated offshore gambling sites that leave players without legal recourse or protection.
Connecticut Casinos Maintain Smoking Bans
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos in Connecticut will keep the smoking bans they imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite a report suggesting prohibiting smoking caused a drop in slot...
Hard Rock’s Las Vegas Guitar-Shaped Tower OK’d by County
Hard Rock’s proposed 660-foot guitar-shaped hotel tower (l.), which will take the place of the Mirage, has been approved by the Clark County Zoning Commission.
Nebraska Regulators Approve First Table Games
The temporary Grand Island Casino Resort in Nebraska has become the first to offer table games and the second to offer sports wagering, following the state racing board’s recent...
Formula One Backs Off of Steep Licensing Fees for Strip Venues
Earlier this year, loads of Las Vegas business owners received bills from Formula One for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, in licensing fees—the company then threatened to block...
DeSantis Criticized for FGCC Turnover
Now that the Florida Gaming Control Commission has seen three resignations in a little more than a year, one expert believes that Governor Ron DeSantis (l.) may be to...
NV-CA Railway System Closer than Ever; Officials Await Fed Funding
The much-anticipated high-speed railway connecting Las Vegas and Southern California may finally break ground after 10-plus years of speculation. The only thing left to do now is to wait...
AGA Targets Unregulated ‘Skill Games’
New data from the American Gaming Association shows that the majority of Americans view so-called “skill games” as unregulated games of chance.
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December 4-6, 2023: 49th Annual Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/2023-symposium/.
January 22-24, 2024: San Diego AML Conference, San Diego, CA Gain valuable insights into the latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges specific to casinos, towards creating a safer and more secure environment for the industry. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event/.
February 6-8, 2024: International Casino Exhibition (ICE), ExCeL London, U.K. Produced by Clarion Events. For more information visit icegaming.com/.
February 25-28, 2024: SiGMA Eurasia, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
March 5-7, 2024: SBC Summit Rio, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
March 12-15, 2024: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit agelagos.com/.
March 18-20, 2024: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. Intensive and hands-on, this three-day workshop gives casino marketers a 360-degree view of marketing and what it takes to gain market share and loyalty. A single-track, shared experience, Boot Camp’s hands-on approach combines interactive and immersive activities that will bring all your great ideas into focus and actionable plans. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/new-orleans-2024.
April 8-11, 2024: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
April 17-18, 2024: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Leveson and PlayDoit. For more information visit eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
