Atlantic City Developments Signs of Optimism
A planned water park (l.), renovations at Bally's, a new restaurant and the return of concerts are among the signs that Atlantic City might get back to normal in...
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Podcast with Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
We talk with Atlantic City casino veteran Tom Cantone, the president of sports and entertainment for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, who talks about how he turned the Arena at...
Investors Can Do A Twofer with Golden Nugget
The Golden Nugget brand could offer two opportunities for investors. The first involves going public with the successful Golden Nugget Online Gaming. The second is a possible IPO for...
Bally’s Atlantic City Opens Temporary Sportsbook in Casino
Bally’s Atlantic City has opened a temporary FanDuel sportsbook on the casino floor with self-service kiosks and live attendant windows. Construction has begun on a larger, permanent sportsbook, with...
Podcast with Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO, MGM Resorts International
A conversation with Bill Hornbuckle, the president and CEO of MGM Resorts International, on how his company has endured the pandemic and how it has planned for the future...
Adelson Steps Down For Health Reasons
A recurrence of cancer has forced Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson to take medical leave from his position. LVS President Rob Goldstein will become acting chairman...
Suddenly, A New York City Casino Looks Possible
It’s a different world in the Empire State following the devastation of Covid-19𑁋a world of massive budget deficits. In this world, the hope for expanded sports betting and a...
Pennsylvania Casinos Reopen
Pennsylvania’s 13 casinos were given the go-ahead to reopen January 4 by Governor Tom Wolf (l.). A state-imposed shutdown began December 12 as Covid-19 cases surged.
Unite HERE, Six Casinos Agree to Extensions
Six casinos have agreed to a contract extension with Unite Here Local 54. The deal covers 7,200 industry workers at properties in Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
AGA: Covid Relief Package Not Enough for Gaming
Bill Miller (l.), the president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, said the Covid relief measure passed last week by Congress ignores the fact that gaming has been...
Live! Philadelphia Announces Opening Dates
Cordish Companies’ Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will launch reservation-only Preview Days on January 19, then open to the general public on February 11.
MGM Rebuffed in Bid for Entain
MGM Resorts International's got turned down in its bid to acquire Entain PLC. The U.K.-based company said the offer of more than $11 billion was undervalued. Entain asked MGM...
Mutant Covid Strain Shuts Down London Casinos Again
A mutant strain of coronavirus in London has resulted in new casino closures, including the famous Hippodrome casino (l.). The new Covid variety is considered more transmissible than the...
Rio Reopens in Vegas After Nine-Month Lockdown
The off-Strip Rio Casino Hotel became the last property operated by Caesars Entertainment to reopen follow the March pandemic closings. In early January, the Rio will only be open...
Judge Rejects Regulators’ Jurisdiction in Wynn Case
A state court ruling has affirmed what lawyers for Steve Wynn (l.) have been arguing for more than a year𑁋that by quitting Wynn Resorts and selling his financial interest,...
Beson Named to NJ Casino Board
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has nominated Michael D. Beson, the former mayor of Neptune to serve as a member of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.
Gullbrants: Encore Boston Harbor Not for Sale
Massachusetts’ largest casino is not up for sale, despite a local news report. That’s the word from Encore Boston Harbor President Brian Gullbrants (l.), who sent out a memo...
Bally’s Completes Buy of Eldorado Shreveport
The newly formed Bally’s Corp. (formerly Twin River) has completed the purchase of Eldorado Shreveport from Caesars Entertainment. The two companies agreed to the $140 million deal last year....
Mirage Closes Everything Mid-Week
Another indication of how slow business is in Las Vegas: The Mirage, one of the last of the MGM Resorts casinos to reopen in late August, will close midweek...
Virginia Residents Compile Casino Wish List
More than 3,000 people participated in a survey regarding a potential casino project in Richmond, Virginia. Survey results will help craft a request for proposals. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe,...
