Las Vegas Tourism on the Mend, But Gaming Revenue Lags

February’s visitation to Las Vegas was up a healthy 19 percent over January’s. What the market would like to see now is more spending on the casino floor.

Published April 5, 2021

Labor, Community Groups Push for NYC Casinos

Two coalitions have formed to advocate for full-scale casinos at Resorts World in Queens and Empire City (l.) in Yonkers. They’re diverse, they’re organized, and they’re making their voices...

Published April 5, 2021

Taking Sides Over Richmond Casino

Competitors for a casino in Richmond, Virginia have come down to Urban One, the Cordish Companies (Live! casino at left) and Bally’s Corp. Local officials, residents and community groups...

Published April 5, 2021

Zouk Group Brings Asian Food Hall to Resorts World Vegas

Resorts World Las Vegas (l.) will offer an Asian hawker-inspired food hall to the Vegas Strip’s newest megaresort, due to open this summer. Nightlife and lifestyle brand Zouk Group...

Published March 29, 2021

AC, Vegas Bring Back Headliners

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (l.) in Atlantic City will bring back headliner entertainment next month with standup comedian and TV star Bob Saget. In Vegas, artists reportedly...

Published March 29, 2021

Parx Picks Former Lowe’s for PA Mini-Casino

Greenwood Gaming has identified a former Lowe’s store building in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania as its desired location for its new Category 4 casino.

Published March 29, 2021

Pennsylvania to Ease Covid Restrictions April 4

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (l.) announced that casino capacity restrictions due to Covid-19 will be eased to allow 75 percent capacity beginning April 4.

Published March 29, 2021

Rio Las Vegas to Become Hyatt Regency

The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will become a Hyatt Regency resort. The property opened in 1990 with a Brazilian theme; its all-suite hotel model will...

Published March 29, 2021

Survey Shows Demand for Nonsmoking Casinos

Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, in partnership with BCSlots has developed a player survey to discover if gamblers prefer to keep casinos smoke-free.

Published March 29, 2021

$32.5 Million Expansion Planned At Indiana Grand

Work will start April 1 on a $32.5 million expansion and renovation project at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville. The project will add 25,000 square feet to...

Published March 29, 2021

Iowa Casinos Blame Weather for February Slump

February’s brutal cold kept players away from Dubuque, Iowa’s two casinos, officials said. February revenue at Diamond Jo (l.) and Q Casino dropped 17 percent and attendance fell 45.9...

Published March 29, 2021

All Louisiana Gambling Venues Report Revenue Drops

Louisiana’s 13 riverboat casinos, Harrah’s land-based New Orleans casino (l.) and four racinos altogether brought in $151.1 million during February, a drop of 28.9 percent from $212.5 million generated...

Published March 29, 2021

Illinois Casino Resort Changes Plans

With the approval of the Illinois Gaming Board, Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Williamson County will be built in a single phase, including the casino, hotel, spa, dining options,...

Published March 29, 2021

Full House to Bring Alpine Resort to Colorado Casino Town

Full House Resorts has started building an $180 expansion, a 300-room French Alp-themed hotel. The Chamonix (l.) will be adjacent to the existing Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek,...

Published March 29, 2021

Caesars Suing Insurers for Pandemic Losses

Las Vegas-based casino giant Caesars Entertainment is taking dozens of insurance companies to court in a bid to recoup more than $2 billion in Covid-related losses the company says...

Published March 29, 2021

NY’s Empire Resorts In Line for Genting Bailout

Resorts World Catskills (l.), the flagship casino of Empire Resorts, has been hit hard by the Covid crisis, said Genting Malaysia, which plans to pump $20 million into its...

Published March 29, 2021

New York Lifting Casino Curfew

Come April, New York’s gaming venues such as Rivers Schenectady (l.) won’t have to close at 11 p.m. anymore as the Cuomo administration pushes ahead with plans to relax...

Published March 29, 2021

Hard Rock Gary to Open May 14

Spectacle Entertainment’s new $300 million land-based Hard Rock Northern Indiana (l.) in Gary will open May 14. Hard Rock and Spectacle also are partners on the new Lady Luck...

Published March 29, 2021

Alabama Senate Committee Clears Lottery Bill, May Reconsider Casinos

Alabama state Senator Jim McClendon (l.) has introduced a bill that authorizes a state lottery, with tickets sold at stores, kiosks and a phone app. Alabama is one of...

Published March 29, 2021

Virgin Hotel, Mohegan Casino Opens in Las Vegas

Virgin Hotel Las Vegas opened last week in the building the formerly identified as the Hard Rock. The casino is run by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment and is the...

Published March 29, 2021