Bally’s Brand Expands

The transformation of the former Twin River casinos to Bally’s properties continued last week in Rhode Islands, Illinois and Atlantic City where the company got the go-ahead to invest...

Published September 20, 2021

U.S. Operators Deliver Upbeat Outlook

Executives of Caesars Entertainment, Boyd Gaming and Gaming & Leisure Properties delivered upbeat assessments of the outlook for the casino industry at the J.P. Morgan investor conference. But MGM’s...

Published September 20, 2021

Caesars Sells William Hill Non-U.S. Operations to 888

Caesars Entertainment has sold off its William Hill non-U.S. assets to 888 Holdings for $3 billion. The deal catapults 888 into a top player in the U.K., with an...

Published September 20, 2021

Vegas Tourism Ad Talks Up Sports

New advertising from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority focuses on the appeal of the city for sports enthusiasts. It calls Vegas the “Greatest Arena on Earth.”

Published September 6, 2021

Couples Say ‘I Do’ to Vegas

Clark County, Nevada officials say the Vegas wedding industry is picking up steam. The county is on track to issue its 5 millionth marriage license, with a social media...

Published September 6, 2021

Ahead of Casino, Virginia Airport to Undergo $8 Million Renovation

Construction will begin next month on $8 million in renovations at the Danville Regional Airport in Virginia, ahead of the new Caesars Casino opening in 2023.

Published September 6, 2021

Iowa Casinos Seek License Service Employee Waivers

Intense competition for service workers has prompted Iowa’s 19 casinos to ask the state Racing and Gaming Commission to waive licensing requirements for employees not involved in gambling operations.

Published September 6, 2021

Wynn Dealers Ratify UAW Contract

At Wynn Las Vegas, 96 percent of eligible dealers have ratified a collective bargaining agreement as members of the United Autoworkers Gaming Union.

Published September 6, 2021

Strat Staffers Must Prove Covid-Free

The Strat Hotel Casino (l.) of Las Vegas is the latest property to require its employees to show proof of vaccination or undergo weekly Covid-19 testing. The Strat...

Published September 6, 2021

Caesars Assumes Control of Horseshoe Baltimore

Caesars Entertainment has bought out one of its partners in the Horseshoe Baltimore casino, to assume a 76 percent stake in the property. The casino, open for seven years,...

Published September 6, 2021

Horse Racing, Sports Betting Proposed for Massachusetts Town

A Bay State racehorse owner has proposed a modest equine center in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. It would offer 10 horse races a year and also operate a sportsbook. The town...

Published September 6, 2021

New Missouri Lottery and Casino Laws Take Effect

Under new laws, Missouri Lottery winners will be able to remain anonymous. Also, casinos may become non-floating but must be located within 1,000 feet of the Missouri or Mississippi...

Published September 6, 2021

WSOP to Demand Vaccination Proof

Players at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas this fall must provide proof of vaccination and wear masks. The games run from September 30 to November 23.

Published September 6, 2021

Horsemen Sue Meadowlands Owner Over Doping Ban

Last month, eight horsemen filed a lawsuit accusing Meadowlands owner Jeff Gural (l.) of banning them from his tracks to increase the success of his own horses. Gural said...

Published September 6, 2021

Is VGT Company Greasing Palms in Missouri?

In 2020, the Illinois Gaming Board fined Accel Entertainment $5 million for allegedly offering incentives to install its machines. Now Accel is donating to Missouri politicians as they discuss...

Published September 6, 2021

Alabama Track Owners Campaign for Expanded Gambling

Alabama’s four racetrack owners have voters to tell legislators they want expanded gambling legislation. The track owners estimate the state loses $700 million annually in tax revenue to neighboring...

Published September 6, 2021

North Carolina Bill Would Legalize Video Gambling

North Carolina state Rep. Harry Warren (l.) has sponsored a bill to legalize unregulated video gambling terminals and put the state lottery in charge. Bars, restaurants and some convenience...

Published September 6, 2021

World Poker Tour at Maryland Live! Postponed Due to Covid

Maryland Live! has postponed its World Poker Tour series scheduled for September 15-28 over concerns caused by the spread of the Covid-19 delta variant.

Published August 30, 2021

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Celebrates Hotel Connection

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh (l.) celebrated the ceremonial laying of the first steel beam that connects the casino to The Landing, its seven-story, 219-room hotel addition.

Published August 30, 2021

Danville, Richmond Casinos Moving Ahead

Two planned Virginia casinos are moving forward. Caesars Entertainment invited public feedback about its $500 million casino in Danville. In Richmond, supporters and opponents of the planned Urban ONE...

Published August 30, 2021