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Chickasaw Nation Debuts 17th Casino Hotel, Lakecrest, in Oklahoma Tomorrow

Marking a significant milestone in its expansion trail throughout Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation, famed as one of the largest gaming tribes in America, will debut its latest casino hotel, the Lakecrest Casino & Hotel, tomorrow, April 24. This imminent soft launch signifies the tribe's unceasing efforts in reinforcing its solid foothold in the…

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Cultural Impact: Casinos as Entertainment Destinations in New York State

New York features 18 licensed land-based casinos, mainly around New York City, showing how much the state's cultural role and perception of gambling have evolved. Over the years, the image and function of these casinos have changed dramatically-from being seen as dark, secretive places associated with nightlife activities like gambling and drinking…

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Saracen Casino Resort is seeking iGaming approval

Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is working to get approved for iGaming, which would let Arkansans play slots, blackjack, craps, and more casino games online. PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is officially seeking approval for an iGaming app, which would allow Arkansans to play slots, blackjack, craps, and more casino games…

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Rouge Cabanas at Red Rock Casino now open for pool season

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Station Casinos is getting the pool season started. Rouge Cabanas at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa has opened its doors for the pool season this summer. Guests are invited to reserve a private cabana or lounge seat while checking out the new menu, outdoor bar, and live DJ sets. Rouge Cabanas is open for those 21 and older, Friday…

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9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip

The most common refrain you'll hear from anyone who's been to Las Vegas - besides "what happens there stays there" - is how it's nothing like it used to be. Vegas has been evolving since the very first pair of dice rolled down a craps table like desert tumbleweed. And it just keeps changing, so much so that it's virtually impossible for a Vegas…

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Bruce Smith Enterprise, Cordish Cos. Propose $1.4 Billion Mixed-Use Casino Development in Petersburg, Virginia

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia would be the centerpiece of the development. Petersburg, Va. - Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Cos. have responded to a request for proposal issued by the City of Petersburg with plans to co-develop a $1.4 billion mixed-use project. Plans call for a gaming and entertainment district anchored by a Live!-branded…

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Planning an epic status match run in Las Vegas

At the beginning of the month, news broke that Wynn Las Vegas is offering a temporary status match. That match includes the opportunity to get a complimentary Holland America cruise for two in an oceanview cabin. If you've been reading this blog over the past couple of years, you know that if you want me to visit your casino, all you need to do is…

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The Big Attraction of American Casinos: Why Tourists Go to USA

For a long time, the United States has been in the middle of attention for those who are looking for entertainment, excitement, and the thrill of casino gaming. The image of flashy casinos, neon lights, and the clicking sounds of coins are iconic for the rest of the world. For that reason, cities such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City have become…

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Cordish details new $1.40bn casino plan in Virginia

Located close to Interstate I-95, Cordish said the Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia would create over 7500 new jobs. Cordish also said it hopes the facility will become a major tourist destination in the Old Dominion state. Cordish and Bruce Smith Enterprises, led by NFL Hall of Fame member and Virginia native Bruce Smith, submitted the plans in…

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$1.4 Billion Mixed-use Development Anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia Announced for Petersburg, Virginia

Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have responded to a request for proposal issued by the City of Petersburg, Virginia with plans to codevelop a $1.4 billion Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. The proposed project will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff…

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Review Journal

New bill bleeds Las Vegas tourism dry

Las Vegas and tourism go hand in hand. Millions of visitors travel here each year to experience all that our city has to offer - from the casinos on the Strip, to concerts at the Sphere, to major events such as the Super Bowl. More than 40 million people visited Las Vegas in 2022, spending nearly $45 billion - a record. That level of spending is…

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How California Hotel helped shape Las Vegas to become Ninth Island

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Eric and Lisa Laride have been coming to the California Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas for more than 30 years. "My parents came here when they opened the California hotel many years ago and they've been coming here every year and they brought me one year and that was the beginning of that," Eric Laride explained. It was…

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Casino getaways: The top-ranked casinos for lavish rooms, celebrity sightings, budget-friendly rates, and more

OLBG crunched the numbers to reveal the most opulent casino resorts in the world, complete with the most sumptuous (and budget-friendly) rooms and favorites for celeb sightings.

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Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

Is Las Vegas still the ultimate luxury casino destination in 2024?

The bright lights, opulent casino resorts and all round excesses of Las vegas have been attracting high-rollers and thrill-seekers from across the globe for decades, and for most, Sin City remains the unequivocal casino capital of the world. But despite being home to iconic casinos like the Bellagio and the MGM Grand, Asian gambling hotspot Macao…

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WTHR

Terre Haute Casino Resort holds grand opening

The new casino features 1000 slot machines and 36 game tables to go with five restaurants and six bars. TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Terre Haute Casino Resort is open for business. Cars began lining up as early as 4:30 a.m. Friday to get into the casino. It features 1000 slot machines and 36 game tables to go with five restaurants and six bars. City…

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Courier Journal

See what's at Churchill Downs' new Terre Haute casino

We're betting on a good time at the Churchill Downs Inc.'s newest casino. The gaming floor of the Terre Haute Casino Resort in Terre Haute, Indiana, opens Friday, April 5. The 400000-square-foot facility will feature a 122-room luxury hotel, an event center, 1000 slot machines, 35 live table games, a poker room and a sportsbook at which to place…

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New Terre Haute casino set to open its doors Friday

Indiana once again will have 13 commercial casinos operating Friday when the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens its doors at 10:30 a.m. after nearly three years of planning and construction. The new casino, located near U.S. 41 on the Indiana-Illinois state line about 150 miles directly south of Northwest Indiana, features 1000 slot machines, 36 live…

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My Wabash Valley

SNEAK PEEK: Terre Haute Casino Resort set for grand opening

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - The long-awaited Terre Haute Casino Resort is set for its grand opening on Friday. Churchill Downs Incorporated officials offered a sneak peek of the gaming floor and three of the five restaurants within the building on Wednesday. THCR General Manager Mike Rich said seeing the renderings become a reality has been…

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The Indianapolis Star

See what's at the new Terre Haute casino

We're betting on a good time at the state's newest casino. The gaming floor of the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens Friday, April 5. The 400000-square-foot facility will feature a 122-room luxury hotel, an event center, 1000 slot machines, 35 live table games, a poker room and a sportsbook at which to place wagers on various sports…

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Yogonet

Terre Haute's new casino set for April 5 grand opening, hotel to follow

The Terre Haute Casino Resort, owned by Churchill Downs, has announced the opening dates via its Facebook page. Scheduled to greet visitors on April 5, the casino will celebrate its grand opening at 10:30 a.m. on that day. Following closely, the adjacent 10-story luxury hotel, featuring approximately 125 rooms, is poised to welcome guests starting…

Travel ・ 23 March 2024

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Letter to the Editor: Hospitality Management Casino Class & CMAA Take a Trip to Las Vegas

The Kent State University Casino Management class, taught by Rob Heiman and Carl LoPresti, went on a field trip to Las Vegas from March 3 to March 7! Heiman and LoPresti take their classes on this trip every year and are very grateful to have a multitude of contacts out in Las Vegas who open their doors and are incredibly hospitable to their…

Travel ・ 23 March 2024

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Culinary Union pickets Virgin Hotels Las Vegas amid stalled contract talks

Culinary Union members picket outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas amid ongoing contract negotiations on Thursday, March 21, 2024. (KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Culinary Union is picketing outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Thursday as the two sides remain locked in ongoing labor contract talks. Workers walked outside the off-Strip property to protest…

Travel ・ 22 March 2024

OCNJ Daily

Mohegan Leaving Atlantic City by End of the Year

With New Jersey online gamblers still having to wrap their heads around Unibet leaving the Garden State, it appears they will have to do the same for Unibet's sponsored casino, Mohegan, to pull out of Atlantic City by the close of 2024. Since entering New Jersey in 2012, well before the great American online casino boom, Mohegan, a Native American…

Travel ・ 15 March 2024

The Dallas Morning News

Choctaw will open Hochatown casino next month, giving North Texans a new gambling getaway

The Choctaw Nation is putting the finishing touches on its Hochatown casino and resort in an area of Oklahoma that's a popular getaway destination for North Texans. The $238 million Choctaw Landing is expected to do a soft opening in April with its grand opening ceremony in May as the Durant, Okla.-based tribe's fourth casino and resort and eighth…

Travel ・ 14 March 2024

Travel and Leisure

Win a Free Trip to Las Vegas and Become a World Record Holder All at Once

Although your time may have passed to become a world-class athlete, that doesn't mean you can't still break records. Casino.org is looking for someone willing to travel to Las Vegas to attempt to break the 2017 Guinness World Record for the most casinos visited - and gambled - in a single 24-hour period. According to Guinness, "The most casinos…

Travel ・ 14 March 2024

Hospitality Net

Game Time: Cultivating the Modern Casino Experience

When the State of Nevada legalized gambling in 1931 as part of a legislative effort to spur economic recovery in the wake of the Great Depression, it was a watershed moment for American gaming. While it would take a few decades for the popular conception of the modern casino to truly take hold, the gaming boom would transform not just the civic…

Travel ・ 14 March 2024

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Ohio Casino Tours Unite Floor Staff, Treatment Professionals

On Wednesday morning, large groups of people will grace the gaming floors of two Cleveland-area casinos. These will not be roulette savants or slot aficionados, but rather professionals who work in the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction. These property tours, which are conducted by casino staff, are the brainchild of the Problem…

Travel ・ 13 March 2024

news3lv.com

Palms Casino Resort debuts spring pool season with free cabana deal for locals

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Palms Casino Resort is making a splash this spring with the official launch of Palms Pool and a Free Cabana and Plunge Pool deal specially designed for Las Vegas Locals to grab some sun and fun without burning their wallets. This offer is too hot to last forever (good through April 30, 2024), so mark your calendars and seize the…

Travel ・ 12 March 2024

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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open

It's opening day at a Resorts World Catskills, a new $1.2 billion casino, Feb. 8, 2018. ALBANY - Monticello Raceway plans to close its gambling parlor with 1100 video-lottery terminals in April as it seeks to consolidate its operations with the nearby $1 billion Resorts World Catskills. Both facilities in Sullivan County are owned by Empire…

Travel ・ 07 March 2024

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My trip to Las Vegas: Inside ACE’s Casino Night

As the clock approached 9 p.m. last Friday, I followed groups of well-dressed students on their way to Las Vegas. Well, sort of. These students were headed to the third annual Casino Night in Dodd House, hosted by All Campus Entertainment (ACE) on Mar. 1. This year, the event was themed "Vegas, Vegas, Vegas!" Students tried their luck at gambling…

Travel ・ 06 March 2024

Las Vegas Weekly

From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences

When Coco Montrese takes the stage at the Flamingo Showroom just steps away from the Las Vegas Strip, it's typically in front of a sold-out crowd of dedicated fans who adore the many queens of TV's RuPaul's Drag Race and have traveled here to see this fabulous live version of the show. After the performance, during the meet-and-greet, she gets to…

Travel ・ 29 February 2024

Times Of Casino

Best Hotels Las Vegas 2024

While some players will settle for a live casino for the closest thing to a visit to Vegas, there is no substitute for the real thing. The key is to stay at one of those hotels that will make it tough to want to leave. These are the best hotels available in Las Vegas for 2024 where you can gamble, play slots, and enjoy your vacation. If you are all…

Travel ・ 28 February 2024

Review Journal

Southwest Las Vegas may see new high-end restaurant, event space

Plans are underway to construct a three-story building in Southwest Las Vegas that would house a steakhouse on the top floor. Hukl Investments, the developer behind the project dubbed Skyline, thought bringing a high-end restaurant to southwest Las Vegas that isn't attached to a casino or resort would be appealing for local residents, said Paul…

Travel ・ 28 February 2024

Review Journal

Green Valley Ranch opens new high-limit slots room

A newly renovated high-limit slot room at Green Valley Ranch hotel-casino has opened. The new high-limit room includes 127 games, a bar with 14 bartop machines and a dedicated cage, all with a "bright airy vibe," according to Station Casinos, parent company of the property. The Henderson locals casino's upgraded slot room complements the…

Travel ・ 27 February 2024

Sounds and Colours

Social and Economic Impact of Casinos in Latin America

The coming of casinos in Latin America has brought approximately an energetic interaction of social and financial changes, forming the region's scene in one-of-a-kind ways. In this article, we dig into the significant effect that casinos have had on the social texture and financial structures of Latin American nations, with a particular…

Travel ・ 27 February 2024

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Can Macao Become Asia’s Las Vegas?

Macao, the former Portuguese colony that has become the world's biggest gambling city in recent years, is embarking on an experiment to remake itself, but it's unclear if it will succeed. Visitors to the city see a difference compared to 10 or 20 years ago. There are new and bigger casino resorts - from The Londoner to MGM Cotai - and they no…

Travel ・ 25 February 2024

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What States Is Resorts Casino Legal In?

This page contains references to offers from one or more of our partners. We may receive compensation when you click on those links and redeem an offer. Terms and conditions apply to the offers listed on this page. You can play online at Resorts Casino in New Jersey only. With online gambling expanding throughout the country, everyone wants a piece…

Travel ・ 25 February 2024

Markets Insider

I Stayed at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Loved It

At 729 feet, the 67-story hotel is now the largest occupiable building in Las Vegas. It features 3644 rooms - including 76 exclusive Fleur de Lis suites - 36 restaurants, a 55000-square-foot spa, a 14000-square-foot gym, and a brand-new nightclub and casino. "Once you arrive here, you really don't need to leave the building," Fontainebleau's former…

Travel ・ 17 February 2024

Coast Reporter

Terre Haute casino receives nearly 1,000 slots

The Terre Haute Casino Resort is busy installing its slot machines in anticipation of its April 5 grand opening. Mike Rich, vice president and general manager of the casino resort, said all but 32 of the 1000 slots that have been ordered have arrived. The rest are expected soon. All of the equipment will be factory fresh. "We will be the only…

Travel ・ 16 February 2024

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas status match comes back

Last week, The Points Guy announced that Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering an "Elevate Your Status" match whereby they are matching status from other casino/resorts. When the news first broke, I wasn't seeing the list of qualifying statuses on the Fontainebleau website, but they now list what will match where and for those with current Hard Rock…

Travel ・ 13 February 2024

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Vegas’ historic Sahara hotel gets makeover

LAS VEGAS (NEXSTAR) - The Sahara hotel in Las Vegas has been a feature of the strip for some 70 years. However, it's probably not the hotel you remember. The popular venue has been "reimaged" for a new era, according to the property. The lobby, casino, and rooms have all received makeovers and some of the best restaurants have been brought in. That…

Travel ・ 11 February 2024

Review Journal

Wynn Las Vegas raises resort fees to $50 daily

Another Las Vegas resort company is raising its resort fees. Wynn Resorts has increased the daily fee to $50 plus tax, according to the resort's website. The increase applies to reservations booked on or after Jan. 24, the policy states. Reservations booked before then will be charged $45 daily plus tax. Resort fees - commonly added to room charges…

Travel ・ 10 February 2024

South China Morning Post

Casino operator Wynn Resorts beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on improved Las Vegas, Macau performance

Wynn Resorts, the controlling shareholder of Wynn Macau, beat fourth-quarter profit estimates on stronger gaming, luxury retail and hotel bookings at its Macau and Las Vegas properties. The company posted adjusted profit of US$1.91 per share, exceeding analysts' estimates of US$1.15, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. Operating revenue came in at…

Travel ・ 08 February 2024

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Culinary Union reaches deal with Golden Nugget Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - UPDATE(2/4): The Culinary Union announced that a tentative agreement was reached overnight with Golden Nugget on new five-year contracts. According to the X post on Sunday, the deal is expected to impact nearly 1200 hospitality workers. ORIGINAL (2/3): The Culinary Union announced early Saturday that tentative agreements have…

Travel ・ 04 February 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas tourism boss earns big bucks promoting America’s casino capital

Las Vegas tourism boss Steve Hill has said he's got the easiest product to sell. And while America's casino capital can practically sell itself, taxpayers are footing a hefty bill for him to market the adult playground to tourists and conventioneers. Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, earned an annual salary…

Travel ・ 02 February 2024

Drift Travel

What's at Stake: Elevating Your Canadian Vacation with Casino Excitement

Canada, with its diverse landscapes and vibrant cities, offers more than just breathtaking natural beauty. For travelers seeking an extra layer of excitement, exploring the thriving casino scene adds a unique dimension to their Canadian vacation. In this guide, we'll delve into the world of casino entertainment, uncovering the charm of online…

Travel ・ 01 February 2024

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Pokie Mate Online Casino Australia: A World Where Luck and Leisure Collide

Welcome, Aussie mates and global gamblers, to the digital El Dorado of gaming, Pokie Mate Casino ���� This online haven, where the slots whirl with fortunes and the tables turn with fate, is a gambler's paradise. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's dive into the nitty-gritty of Pokie Mate Casino, where every login is a step into a world of…

Travel ・ 31 January 2024

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10 Best Hotels in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city that is known for its casinos, nightlife, and entertainment. It is also home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a weekend of gambling and partying, Las Vegas has the perfect hotel for you. Here are our picks for the best hotels in Las Vegas: 1.…

Travel ・ 30 January 2024

Miami New Times

The Impact of Casino Tourism on Local Economies across the USA

Over the past few years, casinos have become a big part of the United States of America's industry. Until 1930, gambling was considered illegal in the United States of America except in New Jersey, Atlantic City, and Nevada. However, more than 30 states have lifted the ban on gambling and considered it legal. Since casino gambling is now legal in…

Travel ・ 26 January 2024

CoStar

US Hotel Deals: Apple Hospitality REIT Enters Las Vegas Market

This roundup features the latest hotel transactions in the U.S. hotel industry. Rooms: 122 Location: Houston Price, Including Debt: N/A Price Per Room: N/A Buyer: Transwestern Hospitality Group Seller: James A Cummins Jr. Date of Transaction: Dec. 22, 2023 Takeaway: THG is working with hospitality renovation specialist Ring on Hook to reposition…

Travel ・ 23 January 2024

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The Best Casino Restaurants in the World

Casinos have been around since the early 17th century, when the Casino di Venezia opened its doors to Venetian nobility looking for a fantastic night of gambling. But casinos didn't remain an establishment for the elite for too long, as Las Vegas would completely redefine the casino experience, welcoming people from all walks of life who enjoyed…

Travel ・ 21 January 2024

Yogonet

New York: Las Vegas Sands' $4 billion casino resort proposal faces scrutiny at Hempstead Town hearing

Las Vegas Sands' proposed $4 billion casino resort in Uniondale, facing scrutiny for its potential environmental impact, took center stage at a Hempstead Town hearing on Thursday. Engineers and planners are set to evaluate over 100 intersections, water availability, and air quality surrounding the Nassau Coliseum site. The gathering at the Long…

Travel ・ 20 January 2024

Travel Market Report

The Wait Was Worth it for Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The opening of the 67-story, 3644-room Fontainebleau Las Vegas in December was the culmination of an incredibly long and winding financial road, stretching back to February 2007, when construction began - just in time for the Great Recession to put a halt to the unfinished project two years later. But after multiple ownership changes and…

Travel ・ 19 January 2024

KTNV Las Vegas

Nostalgia, memories bring locals and tourists back to the oldest Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Getting the opportunity to stay in the first hotel rooms ever used in Las Vegas. They date back 118 years to 1906. In a city often known for tearing down its history, one beacon stands alone downtown - The Golden Gate. It's the old feel that brings people back. "It is very near and dear to my heart," said Jen Beardsley from…

Travel ・ 19 January 2024

Newsday

Las Vegas Sands' proposed $4B casino draws 300 to public meeting

Engineers and planners are expected to survey traffic at more than 100 intersections, the availability of drinking water from public and private wells and the impact on air quality of Las Vegas Sands' proposed $4 billion casino resort on the site of the Nassau Coliseum, witnesses at a Hempstead Town hearing said Thursday. Hundreds of supporters and…

Travel ・ 19 January 2024

MDJOnline

As Las Vegas prospects improve, this casino giant's stock gets an upgrade

For years, Las Vegas has been a place of dreams of fun, innocent or otherwise. Increasingly, in fact, what happens in Vegas has become part of the national discussion. In addition to its casinos, Las Vegas sports the reigning NHL Stanley Cup champ Las Vegas Golden Knights. The Oakland Athletics are committed to move to Nevada. And the NFL Raiders…

Travel ・ 18 January 2024

The Real Deal

Casino Operators Buying up Land in Texas

Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson isn't the only casino operator buying land in Texas in hopes that sports betting and casino resorts will be legalized. After Adelson's $3.8 billion purchase of the Mavericks, it was revealed that her family business, Las Vegas Sands, owns 259 acres in Irving, hinting at a potential casino resort in the…

Travel ・ 18 January 2024

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Coming to Las Vegas in March 2024: Venetian Rewards for Casino and Resort Travelers

Guests staying at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas will have the opportunity to join the resort's new loyalty program, Venetian Rewards, which replaces the existing Grazie Rewards program. Members of Grazie Rewards will be moved into the Venetian Rewards program, keeping their tier level and points earned. Venetian Rewards is free to join and will…

Travel ・ 16 January 2024

Yogonet

California: Pechanga Resort Casino voted 'Best Casino outside Las Vegas' by Newsweek readers

Pechanga Resort Casino was recently named the "Best Casino Outside Las Vegas" according to a Newsweek readers' survey. This accolade followed the national magazine and website's request for their readers to vote for their favorite resort/casino outside of Las Vegas. The competition included top resorts from California, the Southwest, the South,…

Travel ・ 11 January 2024

KFYRTV

4 Bears Casino and Lodge decreases gambling age limit

NEW TOWN, N.D. (KMOT) - The state of North Dakota signed an agreement in late 2022 that lowered the gambling age at tribal-owned casinos from 21 to 19 years old, and now, it's in effect. A security guard is checking IDs and banding those under 21, including 20-year-old Jordan Lebeau. It's one of the protocols for customers under 21 since the 4…

Travel ・ 11 January 2024

Indian Gaming

Pechanga Named Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas

TEMECULA, CA - Newsweek's "Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas" readers' poll has named Pechanga Resort Casino the winner. The national magazine and website asked its readers to vote for their favorite non-Vegas resort/casino. Among the entrants were top resorts in California, the Southwest, the South, Colorado, and Reno, among others. Ten resorts…

Travel ・ 10 January 2024

Shreveport Times

Construction in full swing on massive Live! Casino project in Bossier

Construction on the $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel renovation in Bossier City has started after The Cordish Companies chose AnderCorp as the project's general contractor. AnderCorp, which is headquartered in Gulfport, Miss., has already provided preconstruction services, design review and managed early-stage demolition of the old Diamond Jacks…

Travel ・ 10 January 2024

Trib Star

Terre Haute Casino Resort set to open April 5

Terre Haute's new casino is scheduled to open April 5, with the adjacent hotel to open May 15. The Terre Haute Casino Resort, which is owned by Churchhill Downs, posted the opening dates on its Facebook page Monday afternoon. The casino grand opening celebration is set for 10:30 a.m. April 5. Thereafter, the casino will be open 24/7. The casino and…

Travel ・ 10 January 2024

CoStar

US Hotel Openings: Fontainebleau Opens in Las Vegas

This roundup features the latest U.S. hotel openings. Rooms: 188 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Opening Date: Dec. 29, 2023 Takeaway: The hotel is the only full-service, all-suites property in Asheville and brings more than 7000 square feet of meeting and event space. Rooms: 785 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Opening Date: Dec. 21,…

Travel ・ 09 January 2024

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Casino-Loving Luke Bryan Closes Out Vegas Residency

His Las Vegas residency lasted two years and encompassed 48 shows, but all good things must come to an end, and for Luke Bryan, his Saturday show at The Theatre at Resorts World put the wraps on a very successful run in Vegas. "Somehow, somehow I have survived Las Vegas," he told the crowd, adding "I have not died yet, but if you add up all the…

Travel ・ 09 January 2024

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Unforgettable Casino Scenes That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

In recent years, casinos have transcended their traditional confines to become not just a haven for high rollers but a trendy and acceptable part of mainstream society and culture. From the glamour of Las Vegas to the rise of accessible online casino platforms, the allure of the casino has become ingrained in our entertainment landscape. As we…

Travel ・ 04 January 2024

World Casino News

Latest Casino And Gambling News

World Casino News covers breaking news from around the globe. In this section we cover casino news. This is our main category which contains about 75% of all articles so you may see the same articles also appear in sub-categories or additional sections if more than one subject is prominent in the story. This is a great section for readers to follow…

Travel ・ 03 January 2024

The Express

Casino smoking and boosting in-person gambling are among challenges for Atlantic City in 2024

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - After the confetti is swept away and the empty champagne bottles recycled in Atlantic City, 2024 will bring numerous challenges and potential opportunities for the East Coast gambling resort. The most burning issue for Atlantic City in the new year is likely to be whether state lawmakers approve a measure to ban smoking…

Travel ・ 01 January 2024

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Gila River Resorts & Casinos makes list of 'Best Overall Casinos Outside of Las Vegas'

Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass in Chandler was named a winner in the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice contest for Best Overall Casino Outside Las Vegas. Wild Horse Pass ranked ninth out the below 10 properties. Gila River is the only operator in Arizona and one of only four tribal casinos awarded this recognition. 1. Pechanga Resort…

Travel ・ 31 December 2023

The Daily Gazette

Las Vegas-style resort opens in Cripple Creek

Chamonix Casino Hotel, a new resort in Cripple Creek owned by Bronco Billy's parent company Full House Resorts, opened its casino and 300-room hotel Tuesday. The hotel project, which Full House Resorts CEO Daniel Lee said cost approximately $300 million to build, will continue to be worked on during the next several months due to construction…

Travel ・ 28 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023

It's hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That's what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport…

Travel ・ 27 December 2023

Indian Gaming

Gila River Property Named to List of Best Casinos

CHANDLER, AZ - Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass has been named a winner in the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice contest for Best Overall Casino Outside Las Vegas. Ten properties total were named to the list, with Gila River being the only operator in Arizona and one of only four tribal casinos awarded the recognition. The largest gaming…

Travel ・ 21 December 2023

Drift Travel

Wagering on Wanderlust: Finding Luck and Leisure in the World of Blackjack and Travel

Welcome to a thrilling journey where luck meets leisure in the exciting realms of blackjack and travel. Whether you're a seasoned card shark or just looking for a new adventure, combining the thrill of the blackjack table with the allure of exotic destinations can elevate your gaming experience to new heights. So, buckle up and get ready to explore…

Travel ・ 21 December 2023

CoStar

Hotel, Leisure Workers Employed at Peak Level in Las Vegas

The leisure and hospitality sector in Las Vegas shed nearly 60% of its jobs essentially overnight in 2000, and it's taken more than three years to recover. But now those jobs have reached a new peak. As of October, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows leisure and hospitality employment was above 302000, approximately 10000 more employees than in…

Travel ・ 20 December 2023

Forbes

Hilton Hotels Returns To Las Vegas In A Big Way

Did Hilton return to Las Vegas, or did it never go away? The company's first glory days in the desert were in the 1970's, when Elvis Presley sold out the Las Vegas Hilton more than 600 times. Hilton was the first publicly traded hospitality company to come to Las Vegas, a pioneer (along with Howard Hughes) in replacing often Mob-affiliated casinos…

Travel ・ 20 December 2023

Enfield Independent

The tallest hotel in Las Vegas finally welcomes guests after sitting empty for 10 years

The tallest hotel in Las Vegas has finally opened its doors after a sitting empty and unfinished for more than 10 years. The 67-story Fontainebleau hotel-casino tower is the sister property of the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida, with the Las Vegas outpost - on the city's glittery resort corridor - costing $3.7 billion to build, second…

Travel ・ 19 December 2023

Yogonet

Louisiana: Cordish breaks ground on $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City

The Cordish Companies has commenced the construction of the $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana,set to becomethe first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. The company promises the property will become a destination gambling, event and entertainment resort that will rival the top destinations in the country. The official…

Travel ・ 17 December 2023

samessenger.com

Everything you need to know about casino tourism in Canada

Canada is a country known for its stunning landscapes, diverse culture and vibrant cities. But did you know it is also a popular destination for casino tourism? Whether you're a seasoned gambler or just looking for some entertainment, Canada offers a wide range of casinos catering to all visitors. There is something for everyone, from the glitz and…

Travel ・ 16 December 2023

Hospitality Net

The Cordish Companies Breaks Ground on New $270+ Million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel…

Travel ・ 16 December 2023

focusgn.com

Cordish Companies breaks ground on new Louisiana casino

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is scheduled to open in 2025. US.- LRGC Gaming Investors, a subsidiary of The Cordish Companies, has broken ground for its first land-based casino in Louisiana. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, in Bossier City, is a $270m construction project on the site of the former Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel expected to open in…

Travel ・ 15 December 2023

iGaming Business

Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening points to growth in luxury visitors

The opening of the $3.8 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort this week feeds the narrative that the Strip is becoming more of a destination for wealthier visitors. While previously known as a marketplace once relished by tourists for its inexpensive rooms and cheap buffets, that's now changing. November's inaugural Formula One race on the…

Travel ・ 15 December 2023

The Sun

Two new casinos opening in Las Vegas, one in huge blue tower on Strip

LAS VEGAS - After a hiatus of more than two years, Las Vegas is seeing two new casinos open back to back. The Fontainebleau, at the north end of the Strip, will welcome its first guests on Wednesday, Dec. 13; last week, Durango opened just off the beltway in Spring Valley. The $3.7 billion Fontainebleau occupies an imposing 67-story blue glass…

Travel ・ 15 December 2023

Shreveport Times

Cordish promises game-changing Live! Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana

Jon Cordish promised his family's renovation of the former Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City will transform the former property into a destination gambling, event and entertainment resort that will rival the top destinations in the country. "It's going to have a quality and energy that when you walk into this property you'll feel like you're in…

Travel ・ 15 December 2023

REBusiness Online

Cordish Breaks Ground on $270M Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will feature more than 47000 square feet of gaming space, a sportsbook for live betting on sporting events and an upscale 550-room hotel, among other attractions. BOSSIER CITY, LA. - An affiliate of Cordish Cos. doing business as LRGC Gaming Investors LLC has broken ground on Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270…

Travel ・ 15 December 2023

Bossier Press Tribune

THE CORDISH COMPANIES BREAKS GROUND ON NEW $270+ MILLION LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA

LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel…

Travel ・ 14 December 2023

8 News Now

Lightning strikes twice, 2 guests win six-figure jackpots on 12/12

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Two visitors to Las Vegas Strip resorts together netted more than $450000 on "dozen day," 12/12, or Dec. 12, representatives from Caesars Entertainment said. The back-to-back winnings started at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when John Chisena, visiting Las Vegas from Atlanta, won $100000 at Horseshoe Las Vegas while playing video…

Travel ・ 14 December 2023

Seeking Alpha

Dallas casino buzz continues with Las Vegas Sands digging around (NYSE:LVS)

There are more reasons to think that Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) may have long-term plans to open a casino in the Dallas area. Property records in Dallas indicate that Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) purchased around 100 acres of land near the old Texas Stadium site in the suburb of Irving. The Dallas Central Appraisal District records show the…

Travel ・ 12 December 2023

Review Journal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas opens Wednesday. Here’s what it means

If you look hard enough, you can find bow ties in the most unusual places at the Fontainebleau. The new resort-casino's logo is on the carpets, in the shape of the wayfinding signs and repeating patterns in chandeliers, on drawer handles in rooms, on trash cans and in the shapes of sofas and banquet hall chairs. The bow ties are an homage to…

Travel ・ 10 December 2023

Forbes

The World’s Most Expensive Safari, Las Vegas’ Luckiest Casinos and More Travel News

G o2Africa recently announced what purports to be the world's most expensive wildlife safari. For $690000, a family of four will visit six African countries (including Kenya, South Africa and the Seychelles) over 24 days. The luxurious accommodations range from tented safari camps to beachfront villas, and remote wellness retreats. The package also…

Travel ・ 08 December 2023

Card Player

New Durango Casino Debuts In Las Vegas

Las Vegas seemingly has gambling options around every corner. You can add one more casino property to the map as patrons were welcomed to the brand-new Durango Casino and Resort, which officially opened for business on Tuesday in the southwest Las Vegas valley. Visitors were given their first look at the $780 million, 15-story property more than…

Travel ・ 08 December 2023

Daily Mail Online

Inside Durango Casino and Resort: Las Vegas's new $780 million, 15-story casino built miles away from famous Sin City strip is just for LOCALS

A new $780 million casino and hotel has opened in Las Vegas with a day-long celebration and a nighttime fireworks display. The Durango Casino and Resort was built about 10 miles away from the famous Sin City strip and will target locals rather than tourists. The 15-story hotel, with more than 200 rooms and suites, is Station Casinos' 17th…

Travel ・ 07 December 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Durango sparkles on opening day as locals, tourists flock to newest Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A couple of hours after the doors opened at Las Vegas' newest casino - the Durango - a long line developed outside the Ai Pono Cafe inside the resort's "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall. The Hawaiian-themed eatery is Gene Villiatora's first foray into the Las Vegas restaurant scene. The eccentric chef says the opening defied his…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Fox Business

Las Vegas opens first casino in 2 years, a $780 million property catering more to locals than tourists

For the first time in two years, a new casino has opened in Las Vegas, but it may not be where you'd expect. The Venetian, Caesars Palace and the Bellagio are just a few of the many resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. Durango Casino & Resort, the newest addition to Sin City, won't be joining them. Durango is located several miles away. Its…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Star Advertiser

Sprawling hotel-casino catering to locals opening southwest of Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS >> Las Vegas is getting its first ground-up casino in more than two years, with the debut of a modest $780 million property several miles from the resort-lined Strip that will cater more to local residents than international tourists. Station Casinos, a subsidiary of publicly traded Red Rock Resorts Inc., planned a daylong celebration and…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

8 News Now

Looking back at Station Casinos rich history in Las Vegas as 14th property opens

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The grand opening of the new Durango Casino and Resort marked Station Casinos 14th property on Tuesday. The first Station Casinos property was Palace Station which opened in 1976 as "The casino in Las Vegas" and was then renamed "The Bingo Palace" and finally renamed in 1984 when Frank Fertitta Jr. bought out his partner. Ten…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

news3lv.com

Durango Casino and Resort promises economic boost, entertainment in southwest valley

Las Vegas (KSNV) - The Durango Casino and Resort is now open for all to enjoy. The property opened its doors Tuesday morning to a large crowd. The hotel boasts 200 rooms and 2300 slots, as well as fine dining and a large food court. Visitors stopping by the casino for the first time also bragged about the sportsbook. This Henderson resident says…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

news3lv.com

Durango Casino and Resort arrives with grand opening in southwest valley

Durango Casino & Resort opens to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Photojournalist Marco Tavares | KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Durango Casino & Resort is ready to make its debut. The new Station Casinos property opened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, bringing the southwest Las Vegas valley its first hotel-casino resort. A fireworks show will cap off the…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Politico

The race is on to build a casino in New York City

New York state has a ban on new casinos until 2023, but Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to end that moratorium this year, allowing up to three casinos to open downstate. And already nine gambling giants are eager to bid on the contracts and are likely to offer grandiose plans for casinos, hotels and entertainment venues to boost their proposals. Some are…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting, fireworks for grand opening

Posted at 9:12 AM, Dec 05, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Durango Casino and Resort officially opened its doors to the Las Vegas valley on Tuesday morning. Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony, fireworks for grand opening Casino officials said they will also have a fireworks display by Grucci, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. Full…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Eater Vegas

6 Things to Know About Las Vegas’s New Durango Casino

The first of two casinos debuting this December will open its doors today. The Durango Resort and Casino opens at 10 a.m. at 6915 S Durango Drive, near the 215 Beltway, in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley. The 201-room casino and resort broke ground in March of last year, more than 20 years after the Station Casinos company first acquired…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023