Resorts World to Develop Casino in NY Mall

Resorts World Catskills plans to spend $32 million on the new 90,000-square-foot gaming and entertainment project located in the Hudson Valley’s Newburgh Mall.

Published May 31, 2021

Texas Gaming Measures Die a Quiet Death

Despite a full court press by gaming giant Las Vegas Sands, two bills in the Texas legislature to legalize casinos died without ever making it to votes in either...

Published May 31, 2021

Resorts World Las Vegas Plans June 24 Grand Opening

Resorts World Las Vegas is on track to open June 24, as the Nevada Gaming Commission recently granted licenses to the Genting Group.

Published May 31, 2021

AGA ‘State of the States’ Predicts Gaming Comeback

Despite a dismal 2020 thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, the American Gaming Association’s “State of the States” report for 2021 predicts a strong comeback.

Published May 31, 2021

Richmond, Virginia Casino Presents Pros, Cons

Richmond’s new $600 million casino (l.) could attract visitors from across Virginia and neighboring states and have a positive impact on economic development, especially if visitors turn into home...

Published May 31, 2021

Plaza Receives Nevada Preservation Foundation Award

The Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas became the first commercial venue to receive the Nevada Preservation Foundation honor in a ceremony awarding the NPF’s bronze plaque.

Published May 24, 2021

Nevada Workers, Union Demand to Rehire Requirement

In Nevada, laid-off hospitality workers are demanding that the state require casinos and hotels to rehire them and pay them pre-pandemic wages, rather than hire new employees for less.

Published May 24, 2021

Hospital Buys Shuttered Tahoe Casino

Barton Healthcare System has purchased the defunct Lakeside Inn & Casino, closed since the early days of the pandemic. It plans to replace the casino and expand its health...

Published May 24, 2021

Alabama Gaming Expansion Bill Dies

The Alabama House allowed an expanded gaming bill to die on the final day of the session. State Senator Jim McClendon (l.) was disappointed. “It was a lot of...

Published May 24, 2021

NY Gaming Commission: Casinos Owe $14.7 Million

Four casinos owe $14.7 million to the New York State Gaming Commission. So says the Comptroller’s Office, which says the commission failed to tap casinos for past-due amounts for...

Published May 24, 2021

Portsmouth Delays Vote on Rivers Casino

Although the city council of Portsmouth, Virginia, is supportive of the proposed $300 million Rivers Casino & Hotel (l.) it doesn’t want the rush things. Some council members May...

Published May 24, 2021

Three Still Down, One Going Up for Station Casinos in Las Vegas

Station Casinos has asked North Las Vegas officials for a second yearlong suspension of non-restricted gaming and liquor licenses at Texas Station (l.) and Fiesta Rancho—a clear indication the...

Published May 24, 2021

Louisiana House Passes Slidell Casino Measure

In a 63-28 vote, the Louisiana House passed a bill for a public referendum on a $250 million casino-hotel near Slidell in St. Tammany Parish. If the Senate approves...

Published May 24, 2021

Vegas Is Back, Conventions & All

With the lifting of mandatory mask rules, a return to 100 percent hotel occupancy and the resumption of conventions at the city’s many meetings facilities, including the new addition...

Published May 24, 2021

AGA: U.S. Casinos Roaring Back Post-Pandemic

U.S. casinos saw first-quarter gaming revenue top $11 billion, matching the industry’ highest-grossing quarter ever. The American Gaming Association’s Bill Miller (l.) says the Covid comeback is ahead of...

Published May 24, 2021

Jackson Brothers Host Gary Hard Rock Opening

Marlon and Tito Jackson hosted the grand opening of the $300 million Hard Rock Northern Indiana Casino in their former hometown of Gary. The celebration featured Hard Rock’s traditional...

Published May 24, 2021

Caesars Palace to Reopen Bacchanal Buffet

Here’s one sign that life is returning to near-normal on the Las Vegas Strip. The famous Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace will reopen starting May 20. The buffet underwent...

Published May 17, 2021

MGM REIT to Acquire Springfield Land

MGM Growth Properties has purchased the MGM Springfield (l.) property in Massachusetts for $400 million. MGM will rent the property from the REIT and operate the resort.

Published May 17, 2021

MGM National Harbor Opens Gaming Terrace

MGM National Harbor recently opened an outdoor gaming terrace featuring 41 slot machines and several table games. Social distancing and other Covid-19 related rules still are in effect.

Published May 17, 2021

Bay State Casinos Get Along Without Poker

The MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor in Massachusetts are awaiting word from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that they can reopen poker rooms. But they need to have enough...

Published May 17, 2021