Casino
April 15, 2025
Mount Airy Casino Resort Lawsuit Sees New Plaintiff Join In
The class-action federal lawsuit filed against Mount Airy Casino Resort in February accused the casino of underpaying employees. The original complaint was filed on February 7 in the Middle District of Pennsylvania by former table games dealer Jennifer Mark and former dual-rate supervisor William Neidig. New Plaintiff Joins the Case Against Mount Airy in PA […]
Industry
April 14, 2025
Thailand Postpones Casino Bill Hearing, Ex-PM Unfazed
Thailand’s former PM, Thaksin Shinawatra, is convinced that the country’s casino resort bill will move forward, despite the recent deferral. While many Thai people have firmly opposed the coming of casinos, lawmakers remain bullish on proceeding with the measure. The Bill’s Hearing Was Postponed Thailand’s casino effort was recently stuttered by the government’s decision to […]
Casino
April 14, 2025
Slot Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Tariffs, Experts Say
The slew of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may present new challenges for slot makers, according to industry experts. Experts Talk About the Potential Harm of the New Tariffs on Slot Machines Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas revealed in an April 11 investor note that the new tariffs would “present challenges” for the sector. […]
Casino
April 14, 2025
Fight to Snuff Out Smoking in Rhode Island Casinos Continues
Legislature in Rhode Island is continuing to hear the case argued against smoking on casino floors, with the State House and the House Committee on Finance receiving evidence from interest groups who have argued against the legal loophole that allows casino floors to maintain the questionable practice. Rhode Island Has a Clean Indoor Air Act […]
Industry
April 14, 2025
Las Vegas Strip Amazes With Huge Tourist Numbers and Unexpected Stats
Las Vegas keeps impressing people not only with its bright lights and fancy places but also with the huge amount of activity on its most well-known road — The Las Vegas Strip. In 2024, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reported that 41.7 million people visited the city. A big part of these […]
Casino
April 14, 2025
Texas Senator Defends Gambling Legalization Amid Controversial Donations
Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson defended his recent push to legalize gambling in the state. He distanced this move from campaign contributions he got from a political action committee linked to the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Texas Senator Denies Las Vegas Sands Influence on Gambling Bill Johnson, who represents parts of Dallas and nearby cities […]
Industry
April 11, 2025
Saks Fifth Avenue Abandons Casino Project in Midtown NYC
A total of 11 companies showed interest in securing one of the three lucrative New York downstate casino licenses. Now, the number of likely bidders has gone down, as reportedly one company decided to drop from the process and no longer pursues securing a license. Midtown Casino License Bidder Drops from Race Saks Global, the […]
Industry
April 10, 2025
Hudson Yards West Project Advances with Important Approval
Wynn Resorts and Related Companies’ bid for a hotel and casino resort in New York picked up significant speed after important approval. Earlier this week, Hudson Yards West, the project proposed by the two companies, received approval from the City Planning Commission (CPC), marking an important step in the ongoing process. The Development Is Expected […]
Industry
April 10, 2025
Bidder Loses Right to Cash in $60K in Chips from Closed NJ Casino
An appellate court in New Jersey denied close to $60,000 in poker chips to a man who thought he had struck gold when he purchased some old casino chips at an online auction. The attempt to redeem the chips from the long-shuttered Playboy Hotel and Casino was initiated in January 2023 and hit a brick […]
Casino
April 9, 2025
Harrah’s Metropolis and Caesars Shut Down Because of Flooding
Caesars Entertainment-operated riverboat casino Harrah’s Metropolis Hotel & Casino has been forced to shut its doors after floodwaters from the Ohio River began to rise dangerously high over the weekend. Similarly, Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth, south of Louisville, also closed its doors because of the flooding on Tuesday afternoon. Closed Until Further Notice The […]
