Business
July 15, 2024
The Star Makes C-Suite Appointments, Reports Systems Disruption
Australian casino and hospitality leader The Star Entertainment Group announced new appointments to its C-suite. In an ASX update, the gambling company announced that it has appointed an interim group chief financial officer, as well as a new chief executive officer of it’s the Star Sydney property. As per the announcement, Neale O’Connell will now […]
Casino
July 15, 2024
Smart Chip Tray Creator Pushes Forward Despite the Setbacks
Darrell Ratliff, the developer of the innovative Smart Chip Tray, continues his efforts to cement his product as a staple at casinos despite all the difficulties he continues facing. A former US Marine, Ratliff hopes to leverage his product to eliminate cheating at casinos while reducing costs for gambling properties. The Smart Chip Tray uses […]
Casino
July 15, 2024
Mirage Workers Supported by Unions Ahead of Upcoming Closure
There’s less than a week until the iconic gaming and hospitality resort, The Mirage Hotel & Casino, is expected to close its doors to visitors. The closure is related to a complete overhaul of the property that will transform it into Hard Rock Las Vegas. July 17 will mark the closing date of the Mirage, […]
Casino
July 15, 2024
The Mirage to Host Farewell Ceremony Before Closure
To commemorate the end of an iconic era in Las Vegas history, The Mirage Hotel & Casino will host a ceremonial event on July 17 before it closes for good. The Mirage to Close Ahead of Schedule to Make Way for Hard Rock’s Ambitious Plans Starting at 9 a.m., speeches will be given by gaming […]
Casino
July 12, 2024
Bally’s Corporation Secures $2B in Funding for Its Permanent Chicago Property
Bally’s Corporation has secured funding for its permanent casino in Chicago from Gaming and Leisure Properties thanks to a new lease arrangement. This will allow the former company’s property in the city to progress after a period of financial uncertainty. According to the announcement, an affiliate of Gaming and Leisure Properties agreed to acquire the […]
Casino
July 12, 2024
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana Hits Key Construction Landmark
Earlier this week, the Cordish Gaming Group announced an important appointment by naming Bryan Prettyman senior vice president of property operations at its Live! Casino and Hotel in Louisiana. The important hire strengthened the executive-level team at the casino resort which is expected to open for visitors in Q1 2025. Construction of the gaming and […]
Industry
July 12, 2024
Gambler Assaults Partner after €2.5K Loss at Casino de Monte-Carlo
Every gambler likes to win, especially when visiting a brick-and-mortar casino. While everybody loves winning, nobody likes losing. Losses often have a detrimental impact on the well-being of some gamblers, which may even push them to lose control. This is precisely the case of one gambler in his forties who was banned from Monaco and […]
Casino
July 12, 2024
Wind Creek Casino Job Fair in Harvey Canceled Last Minute
Ahead of the opening of Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a massive job fair was planned in Harvey on Thursday. The event, taking place at the Harvey Park District’s Gloria Taylor Center, was expected to help the casino hire a wide range of employees, filling some of the 1,000 open roles. However, while hundreds of job […]
Business
July 12, 2024
JP Morgan Analyst Sees Bright Investment Future for MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts International is drawing attention with its investment potential, a report by JP Morgan analyst Joseph Greff said. In a note to investors, Greff stressed the good risk/reward profile of MGM’s stock and confirmed his Overweight rating while setting a price target of $57 per share. MGM Resorts’ Strong Cash Flow and Strategic Moves […]
Casino
July 12, 2024
Harrah’s Northern California Casino Unveils Nation’s First HotSeat Jackpot
Harrah’s Northern California entered uncharted territory with the HotSeat Jackpot, making it the first US casino to offer a player-funded drawing game. The feature lets guests play their favorite table games in addition to competing in an hourly jackpot drawing, with bets ranging from $1 to $100. Harrah’s Brings Interactive Gaming to Northern California Some […]
