Caesars Exec Steve Callender Takes a Bow
In a career that spanned more than 40 years, Steve Callender (l.) rose from day-one dealer at Resorts Atlantic City to head of casinos in AC, Baltimore and Philadelphia....
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MotorCity Comes to Atlantic City
The Ilitch family, owners of the MotorCity Casino Hotel, the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings, has Atlantic City on their radar. The family agreed to buy as...
Mohegan Sun Signs Three-Year Deal with Miss America Organization
The Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut has agreed to a partnership to host the milestone Miss America 2021 Pageant for the next three years. The event, which will be...
Is MaximBet Coming to New Jersey?
The Carousel Group, a late-bloomer in the sports betting business, has partnered with the owners of Maxim, the magazine for MaximBet. The two companies think the combo will appeal...
Foxwoods’ First Native CEO: Appointment ‘Means Everything’
In March, Jason Guyot (l.), a veteran of Foxwoods Resort Casino, made history, becoming the resort’s first-ever Pequot chief executive. Guyot had filled the role on an interim basis...
Manhattan Casino Plan In N.Y. State Budget
New York’s 2021-22 spending plan calls for a community advisory board to consider locations for New York City casino. Most city leaders remain dead-set against the idea.
Lightfoot Considering Some Chicago Casino Sites
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (l.) says she has some ideas about where to locate the city’s sole casino. Proposals will be accepted later this month for the casino resort...
PA Mini-Casino Wins Key Approval
Officials of Pennsylvania’s Shippensburg Township unanimously approved the plan of Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment to develop a Parx-branded mini-casino (l.).
Richmond’s Three Competitors Make Their Case
The three finalists for Richmond, Virginia’s gaming license—Bally’s project rendering at left—presented their proposals to residents in virtual meetings. A committee will select the operator and voters will have...
Nevada Ties Casino Capacity Limits to Employee Vaccinations
The Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Brin Gibson (l.) says more casino workers need to be inoculated against the Covid virus, and he won’t relax the current 50...
WSOP to Return In-Person Play for 2021
The World Series of Poker will return as a live, in-person event at the Rio (l.) in Las Vegas from September through November, with the No-Limit Main Event concluding...
Appeals Court Sides with Wynn
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision to allow a defamation lawsuit filed by former casino mogul Steve Wynn against attorney Lisa Bloom to move forward.
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...
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.
Louisiana Casino Supporters, Opponents Face Off
Opponents of a proposed $250 million casino in Slidell, Louisiana spoke out against the project at a recent city council meeting. But lawmakers say they've heard positive feedback about...
Massachusetts Casinos Want Poker to Return
Patrons at Massachusetts’s two casino resorts are clamoring to be allowed to play poker. However, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission still limits table games to four seats. That’s not enough...
Casino Workers Lining Up for Covid Vaccines—At Work
In Atlantic City, Las Vegas and elsewhere, casino operators are bringing Covid-19 vaccination centers to jobsites, making it easier for employees to get back to work.
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...
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...
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...
