Former Nevada Senator Harry Reid Dies
Harry Reid, the former Nevada regulator who rose to national prominence as the majority leader of the U.S. Senate, passed away at the age of 82. He’s credited with...
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Analyst: Nevada Needs Conventions to Sustain Comeback
The Nevada gaming industry is heading toward its fourth-ever $12 billion year. But Deutsche Bank analyst Carlos Santarelli said casino revenue will contract in 2022, and conventions are the...
New Jersey Smoking Opponents Protest Failure to Move Bill
The statehouse in Trenton moves ahead with amendments to the PILOT tax bill in Atlantic City. But the push to get lawmakers to close the loophole to the smoking...
Penn National Opens Hollywood Morgantown
Penn National Gaming last week celebrated the grand opening of Hollywood Casino Morgantown (l.), a Category 4 mini-casino in southeastern Pennsylvania’s Berks County.
Philadelphia Casinos Must Check for Vaccines
In an effort to reduce the rising number of new Covid-19 cases, Philadelphia has mandated proof of vaccinations before entry. The mandate impacts casinos, arenas, indoor dining. Live! Casino...
Full House Sues Indiana Over Vigo Casino License
Full House Resorts is suing the Indiana Gaming Commission, asking the courts to nullify the license approval for Churchill Downs to open a casino in Vigo County.
Alabama to Consider Gaming Again
Alabama lawmakers say they plan to again introduce legislation to create a lottery and approve casinos, after last year’s constitutional amendment stalled in the state House.
Days Are Numbered for Mirage Volcano
Hard Rock International, which will soon complete its acquisition of the MGM Mirage in Las Vegas, says the resort’s famous spewing volcano will be among the first casualties of...
Wayne Newton to Return to Vegas Strip
Las Vegas legend Wayne Newton will return to the stage in January, performing at the Wayne Newtown Theater at the Flamingo. The 79-year-old last performed there in March 2020.
Chicago Hears Pitches From Casino Bidders
The companies interested in building a Chicago casino made their pitches to interested parties last week. All the bids were impressive, but each had their drawbacks, including Bally’s plan...
Hard Rock Buys Mirage on Las Vegas Strip
The search for a quality Las Vegas location for Hard Rock International is over. MGM Resorts last week reached an agreement with the company owned by Florida’s Seminole tribe...
Las Vegas Officially Awarded Super Bowl
Last Vegas has been awarded the 2024 Super Bowl. This is the first time the city landed the mega-event, and follows its completion of the Allegiant Stadium (l.) and...
Live! Pittsburgh Unveils New Attractions
Live! Pittsburgh (l.) has unveiled new attractions including a poker room, event center FanDuel FanCave attraction, electronic table games and a reconfigured high-limit room.
Golden Nugget SPAC Falling Apart
Golden Nugget boss Tilman Fertitta canceled the planned IPO for his company using a SPAC as the vehicle. But Fast Acquisition says not so fast.
Meadowlands’ Gural Seeks Dismissal of Suit
Eight horse racing owners have filed suit against Meadowlands boss Jeff Gural (l.) and his three racetracks, alleging they were unfairly banned. Gural’s attorneys have asked for a dismissal...
NJ Sports Fans Bet Game Already Played
A mistake in the U.K. resulted in 86 New Jersey bettors winning a total of $15,000 for a prop bet on a game already played. Marcus Rashford (l.) scored...
NJ Officials Noncommittal About Smoking Ban
When smoking was banned as part of Covid-19 restrictions, the financial results weren’t as punitive as expected. But New Jersey lawmakers have yet to make the ban permanent, and...
Jersey Devils Add Betway as Official Partner
The New Jersey Devils signed a partnership with Betway in which brand exposure and media coverage benefits team and operator. The deal comes on the heels of a similar...
PA Mini-Casino to Open December 22
Penn National Gaming announced that it plans to open its fourth casino in Pennsylvania, the Category 4 Hollywood Casino Morgantown, on December 22.
Las Vegas Tourism Officials Weigh Risk of Omicron
As several nations joined the U.S. in restricting travel from eight African countries due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 omicron variant, Las Vegas tourism officials are weighing the...