Berninger Named HR Executive at Borgata
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has appointed Rick Berninger as vice president of human resources. Berninger joins the HR team with more than 20 years...
Gaming News
PA Regulators Will Hold Hearing on Valley Forge License
Regulators will hold a public hearing April 27 in the Upper Merion Township Building to consider renewal of the slot machine license for Valley Forge Casino Resort (l.).
Palms Las Vegas, Now a San Manuel Property, to Reopen April 27
The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has announced April 27 as the official reopening date for the property, now under the ownership of the San Manuel tribe. The...
California Tribes’ Slot Machine Revenue Threatened
Five gaming tribes are embroiled in a lawsuit with California over their tribal state gaming compacts. They have balked at some requirements Governor Gavin Newsom (l.) wants to insert...
Gas Prices No Problem for Vegas Tourism—So Far
Gas prices are at all-time highs, but casino executives and tourism leaders in Las Vegas aren’t unduly concerned. Visitation from California, in particular, was up at the start of...
Private Firm Plans $3 Billion Arena near LV Strip
Private sports entertainment venue developer the Oak View Group is planning a $3 billion, 20,000-seat arena and entertainment district just south of the Las Vegas Strip. The group that...
Clock Runs Down for Alabama Gambling Legislation
With the legislative session ending April 7, a lottery-only bill in the Alabama House and a bill sponsored by Senator Greg Albritton (l.) that includes a lottery, casinos and...
Caesars Virginia to Generate $38 Million in Taxes Annually
Officials in Danville, Virginia are considering how to spend the projected $38 million in annual tax revenue from Caesars Virginia casino (l.). Citizens want the funds spent on public...
Culinary Union Going After Station Licenses
Nevada’s Culinary Union has appealed to regulators to revoke the gaming licenses of Station Casinos, while filing a mass action lawsuit alleging the operator violated Nevada law by not...
Riviera Site Sold to Siegel Group
The Las Vegas-based Siegel Group last week purchased the 10-acre site that once hosted the former Riviera hotel. The group reportedly has “big plans” for the property.
Hard Rock Announces Temporary Virginia Opening
The Hard Rock Bristol will open a temporary facility in Bristol, Virginia on July 8, Hard Rock officials announced. The venue will offer 900 slots, 20 table games, sportsbook,...
Nevada Supreme Court Reverses Steve Wynn Ruling
The Nevada Supreme Court held that a lower court lacked standing when it ruled that gaming regulators could not hold gaming mogul Steve Wynn (l.) accountable for sexual misconduct.
Podcast with Paul and Phil Juliano, Senior Executives at Bally’s
A discussion on the rebranding of various Bally’s casinos, particularly the flagship Bally’s Atlantic City.
How Much Pain from AC Smoking Ban?
Spectrum Gaming Group painted a not so rosy picture for the casino industry should lawmakers ban smoking on the casino floor. Then again five more state senators signed on...
A.C. Can Fix What’s Wrong Prior to NYC Casino Debut
Atlantic City casino execs said they don’t see casinos opening in the greater New York City region for three years. That gives the resort time to clean up and...
New York Casino License Could Cost a Whopping $1 Billion
As budget time approaches in New York State, one issue before lawmakers is the potential cost of a casino license. How does $1 billion sound? The state may license...
In Solidarity with Ukraine, Gaming Groups Cut Ties with Russia
International gaming groups including all American sports betting operators are cutting ties and canceling projects in Russia. It’s part of a sweeping protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Bally’s AC Names Monty General Manager
Bally’s Atlantic City has named Michael Monty (l.) as its new general manager, as former GM Nicholas Polcino assumes a similar role at another Bally’s property.
Chicago Mayor Nears Casino Decision
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (l.) will soon announce how she ranks five downtown casino proposals, then present her top choice to the city council. The mayor says one or...
Bill Submitted to Raise Jackpot Limit Reporting
For almost 50 years, the U.S. has required casinos to report jackpots of $1,200 or more to the IRS. A new bill sponsored by Nevada Rep. Dina Titus (l.)...