Gambling News - 'Bally’s'
Business
September 15, 2026
$560 Million in the Bag: Bally’s Secures Financing for Bronx Project
The quick-growing global entertainment brand that owns 20 casinos in the US and one casino in Newcastle, UK, Bally’s Corporation has secured $560 million in new financing. The company will use the money to support further development of its planned Bronx project in New York, allowing it to move ahead with pre-construction work. Bally’s, On […]
Casino
September 14, 2026
Bally’s Chicago Casino Battle Takes New Turn
Bally’s has paid $4 million to Chicago even as a dispute brews over the city’s decision to allow video gambling terminals (VGTs). The casino operator is removing one source of leverage by paying off the debt as it continues to fight the expansion of gambling outside its planned venue. Bally’s Pays Chicago $4M Despite Ongoing […]
Casino
September 4, 2026
Bally’s CFO Resigns as Chicago Casino Project Faces Troubles
Bally’s Corporation is shaking up its financial leadership at a difficult time for the gambling company, which is facing construction delays on its Chicago casino project, a dispute with city officials and growing concerns about liquidity. Bally’s Names George Papanier Interim CFO After Mircheva Resigns Mira Mircheva has resigned as executive vise president and chief […]
Business
August 25, 2026
Experts from Citizens Cast Doubt on Bally’s Position and Ongoing Projects
Bally’s recently filed a 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but Citizens analysts Jordan Bender and Isabelle Slavin have argued that the operator’s current pipeline of projects is ambitious. Citizen Analysts Warn About Bally’s Somewhat Precarious Position According to the analysts, the situation does not appear dire, and they noted that the company […]
Business
August 20, 2026
New York Could Be the Solution to Bally’s Financial Troubles
Bally’s Corp. recently warned investors that it might not be able to continue as a going concern due to its mounting debt. This news sent the company’s stock price plummeting and cast doubt on many of its ongoing projects. However, Bally’s remains optimistic that it can overcome these challenges. Some analysts agree, highlighting the operator’s […]
Sports
August 20, 2026
Change of Heart: Bally’s Splits A’s Ballpark Project Into 3 Phases
Bally’s has changed plans for a major mixed-use development surrounding the future Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas. According to the latest proposal, the massive $1.1 billion project would be spread into several phases. 26-Acre Land Use Permits The changes became clear on August 19, when the Clark County Commission approved land use permissions covering 26 […]
Business
August 18, 2026
The Future of Bally’s Hangs in the Balance
In Friday’s Q2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bally’s Corp. admitted it was facing severe financial difficulties that could affect its future operations. The gambling giant warned investors that it might not be able to continue as a going concern due to its significant debt. To remedy this issue, Bally’s aims to improve […]
Business
August 18, 2026
Evoke Shareholders Greenlight Bally’s Intralot Acquisition
Evoke announced the results of its recent general meeting, saying that an overwhelming majority of shareholders have voted in favor of the previously announced acquisition by Bally’s Intralot. As a result, the deal has moved closer to completion, despite earlier concerns about Bally’s ability to maintain evoke. The Acquisition Scheme Moves Forward The arrangement was […]
Industry
August 18, 2026
Veteran Casino Exec Tom Pohlman Takes the Reins at Bally’s Atlantic City
Bally’s Atlantic City has appointed veteran casino executive Tom Pohlman as its new president, bringing an experienced Atlantic City manager back into a senior leadership role as the casino’s parent company continues to pursue growth beyond the New Jersey market. Deep History and Tremendous Potential Pohlman, who describes himself as a “hospitality and gaming executive […]
Casino
August 10, 2026
Bally’s Chicago Expansion Faces Sudden Setback
Bally’s highly anticipated casino project has hit a major roadblock as the company recently slowed down construction on critical elements of its $1.7 billion casino development. The decision effectively freezes much of the work on the planned River West casino complex. While the core casino is still expected to open in 2027, the surrounding amenities […]