Casino
October 2, 2024
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway to Add Hotel After 10-Year Delay
Hollywood Casino in Kansas City is considering constructing a new hotel after years of delays. This would finally align the property with its vision to offer a resort experience near the Kansas Speedway racetrack. The Hotel Might Finally Become a Reality Hollywood Casino officially opened in 2012 and was set to start constructing its hotel […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
Pennsylvania Regulator Reports $5.89B Revenue, Stresses Diversity and Safety
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has put out its 2023-2024 reports. These reports show how well the state’s gaming industry is doing and how it helps the state. They also talk about what the PGCB is doing to encourage diversity and responsible gaming. $2.54B in Taxes from the Gaming Industry Boosts Local Projects The […]
Legal
October 1, 2024
Authorities Arrest the Accomplice of Casino Machine Manipulator
The authorities have arrested the alleged accomplice of a man who tampered with a video roulette machine at a casino in Louisiana. The duo is believed to have manipulated a machine in order to cash in thousands of dollars in tickets. The Two Men Are Said to Have Manipulated a Gambling Machine According to the […]
Casino
October 1, 2024
Lucky Gambler Wins $415K Jackpot at Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City
Many gamblers dream of winning a massive jackpot with a little bet. While that’s not what happens most of the time, there are cases of fortunate players who turned a tiny wager into a six-figure prize. This is precisely what happened to one Hard Rock Hotel and Casino visitor in Atlantic City, New Jersey, who […]
Business
October 1, 2024
Bet365 Continues Its North American Journey with New Denver HQ
Sports betting juggernaut bet365 has opened its new headquarters in the United States. Based in Denver, the HQ is set to provide jobs to some 1,000 locals. The New HQ Will Create Hundreds of Jobs According to Governor Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International […]
Industry
October 1, 2024
Wyoming Lawmakers Eye iGaming Legalization Opportunities
Wyoming lawmakers are considering the possibility of expanding the local gaming market, potentially even launching regulated online casino gaming. To that end, experts will conduct a study on the state of the local industry and determine whether iGaming would benefit the local market. Wyoming Considers Online Casinos As Wyoming considers the future, the Wyoming Gaming […]
Industry
October 1, 2024
Casino Smoking Ban Debate in Atlantic City Continues
New Jersey is among the states that currently permit indoor smoking in casinos. While this is achieved through a loophole in the state’s Smoke-Free Air Act from 2006, efforts to eliminate indoor smoking at casinos have been ongoing for two decades. The topic was once again up for discussion during a recent debate with one […]
Industry
October 1, 2024
Two Concealed Devices Result in Evacuations at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa
The Seminole Police Department in collaboration with the FBI is investigating two incidents at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa in Florida. Crude Device Prompts Evacuation The first incident dated to late last week, when law enforcement was contacted after a suspicious device was seen in one of the men’s restrooms next to the casino floor. The […]
Legal
September 30, 2024
Plaintiffs Seek to Resurrect Las Vegas Antitrust Lawsuit
A group of former hotel guests have filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, arguing that many Las Vegas casino hotels are engaging in price-fixing, violating local antitrust laws. This complaint follows an earlier dismissal of a Las Vegas hotel price-fixing lawsuit. The earlier lawsuit claimed that major operators […]
Business
September 30, 2024
Star Completes Treasury Brisbane Casino Sale, Shares Rise 18%
At the end of last week, we reported that Star Entertainment was forced to return to the negotiation table alongside creditors to deal with its reported AU$1.69 billion ($1.08 billion) annual loss and the overall shaky ground projected for the new financial year. Now, the group that recently sold its leasehold interest in the historic […]
