A’s Submit LV Relocation Application; Owner Breaks Silence
The Oakland A’s have submitted its Las Vegas relocation application to Major League Baseball, the last remaining step to finalize the deal. This and other details were included in...
UNITED STATES GAMING
Shuttered Biloxi Margaritaville Sold
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi (l.), closed for nine years, was sold to Harry Mohney, owner of Dick’s Last Resort restaurants, Cat’s Meow karaoke bars and Déjà Vu, operator of more...
Polson, Montana Commissioners Approve Annexation
In a 6-1 vote, the Polson City, Montana commission approved annexing acreage for a 25,000-square-foot casino development to be operated by S&K Gaming and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai...
Alabama Lawmakers Eye 2024 Gambling Legislation
An informal group of Alabama House members is working on creating lottery and gambling legislation that could pass in 2024. Previous efforts to regulate the state’s “Wild West” of...
Michigan Regulators Renew Detroit Casino Licenses
The gaming licenses of Detroit’s three casinos—MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown—were renewed for another year by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Hard Rock Rocksino Opens In Deadwood, South Dakota
Hard Rock Rocksino Deadwood (l.) recently opened in South Dakota. A smaller version of a typical Hard Rock venue, it offers 86 slots, a full-service restaurant, bar, Rock Shop...
New Mexico Judge Rejects Racino Lawsuit
A New Mexico District Judge rejected Coronado Partner’s lawsuit against the state Racing Commission, which refuses to grant a sixth racino license. She sided with the commission due to...
Audit Criticizes Oregon Racing Commission Practices
A recent audit of the Oregon Racing Commission pointed out flaws in the organization’s operations and gave suggestions on how to improve.
NY Stakeholders Look to Move Process Forward
The end of the first phase of the bid process for three downstate casinos in New York could finally come to an end when the state answers the first...
U.S. Gaming Logs 10th Consecutive Growth Quarter
The U.S. commercial gaming industry generated a record $16.07 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2023, marking the industry’s 10th consecutive quarter of growth.
Virginia Judge Blocks Richmond Casino Vote
A Virginia circuit court judge blocked a voter referendum on a casino in Richmond after a charitable group filed a motion to intervene, claiming the city violated state law...
Wichita Approves Illegal Gambling Machine Penalties
The Wichita City Council approved penalizing businesses other than state-owned or tribal casinos that offer unregulated gambling machines. Penalties range from a written warning to a year-long license suspension....
Michigan Casino Worker Charged With Embezzlement
On July 30, Danika Nicole Young, a cage supervisor at Four Winds Hartford Casino in Michigan, received an anonymous call telling her to bring $700,000 to Gary, Indiana, where...
Political Strategist Challenges Richmond Casino
A political strategist said he plans to sue Richmond, Virginia (l.), alleging the city should have requested bids on a proposed casino resort instead of moving ahead with EVA...
Lawmakers Oppose Elections Gambling
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (l.) and several colleagues told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that gambling on election outcomes, as proposed by a private predictions company, would harm election...
Blackjack Player Sues Ameristar, Blackhawk Over Detainment
A blackjack player has sued Ameristar Casino (l.) and the city of Blackhawk over his detainment for counting cards, seeking $3 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
Fertitta: Big Plans Ahead for Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Tilman Fertitta has vowed to revamp Hard Rock Lake Tahoe (l.) by redoing the guest rooms, putting in new dining options and more. The property will also be rebranded...
Seventh Horse Death at Saratoga Marks Disturbing Trend at Tracks
Two horses died in two days recently at Saratoga Race Course and it was the sixth and seventh deaths at the track in less than a month. Officials and...
Report: U.S. Gamblers More Vulnerable to Fraud than Non-Bettors
A recent report by TransUnion claimed that 35 percent of U.S. gamblers have been victims of fraud, which is two to three times more than non-gamblers.
Nevada Labor Market in Flux Before Busy End to 2023
Perhaps no state in America is more dependent on one industry as much as Nevada depends on gaming and hospitality. That said, the state’s workforce has changed considerably in...
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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/.
