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Eureka casino in Mesquite plans $100M expansion

A Mesquite casino is planning a $100 million renovation and expansion project that its leaders hope will bring the property into its newest era. Eureka resort-casino, an employee-owned property near Interstate 15, announced work has begun on the first phase of its revitalization, spending about $40 million to renovate the 212-room hotel and…

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Las Vegas reshuffle: Out with the Tropicana and in with the Oakland A's

The historic Tropicana Las Vegas casino and hotel property closed last week after 67 years in operation. The Tropicana was the most expensive Las Vegas resort built to date when it opened in April 1957. The closing of the Tropicana means that the only surviving property on the Las Vegas Strip from the 1950s is the Sahara. The land beneath the site…

Land-based ・ 11 days

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Another iconic Las Vegas Strip casino facing implosion

Las Vegas knows how to handle an exit. When many of its most famous casinos closed, they did not meet a wrecking ball or get dismantled piece by piece, they were imploded. That's a spectacular way to reduce a massive property to rubble while also putting on a show. It's also an event that happens so rarely that it's a major event. The last Las…

Land-based ・ 12 days

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Historic Moulin Rouge Site to Host Pop-Up Casino in Vegas

In the desolate landscape of a vacant lot strewn with fragments of broken glass and chunks of loose cement, the sound of slot machines will soon echo as hundreds gather at 840 W. Bonanza Road in Las Vegas. The location holds the memory of the historic Moulin Rouge, a landmark that incites both a sense of nostalgia and a claim to bragging rights for…

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The Dallas Morning News

Adelsons back pro-gambling coalition in push for Texas casinos

The Adelson family of Las Vegas purchased the Dallas Mavericks with the hopes of expanding their gambling empire beyond Nevada to the Lone Star State. Now their company, casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., is backing a petition to legalize gambling by the Texas Destination Resort Alliance. The Texas Destination Resort Alliances was established…

Law ・ 14 days

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Iconic Tropicana Casino Closes in Las Vegas

Vegas landmark shuts down due to upcoming arrival of Oakland Athletics MLB franchise, which is set to relocate to Las Vegas on approximately nine acres of the casino's property. One of the most famous casinos in Las Vegas officially closed its doors on Tuesday. The Tropicana Casino, which opened back in 1957, is closing due to several factors, most…

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Tropicana Las Vegas closes its doors, ending historic casino's run

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Tuesday marked on the Las Vegas Strip. Tropicana Las Vegas closed its doors, bringing an end to the Rat Pack-era property. The casino floor closed earlier at 3 a.m., as per, Bally's Corp. Workers could be seen carting gaming machines off the premises and into trucks parked outside. Restaurant and hotel operations ended at noon,…

Land-based ・ 16 days

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Tropicana Las Vegas closing Tuesday ahead of planned demolition

One of Las Vegas' longest-standing Strip casinos is shuttering its doors for good. Tropicana Las Vegas is set to close Tuesday, just two days shy of its 67th anniversary. Once a crown jewel on the Strip, the aging property has struggled to stand out in recent decades amid a sea of megaresorts. A demolition is set to take place later this year to…

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Las Vegas casino was imploded years ago, but no word if new resort will be built

When the New Frontier was imploded in 2007, the spectacle featured a fireworks show, cheering onlookers and a chanted countdown to the resort's destruction. Approaching 17 years later, the Strip property is still waiting for a new resort to take shape - and there's no telling when that might happen. Casino operator Wynn Resorts, which acquired the…

Land-based ・ 18 days

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One Mob-Era Casino Closes, Another Offers Old Vegas Prices

The Tropicana hotel-casino, a once-glamorous resort that first opened in 1957 on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to close permanently Tuesday. The Trop, as it is known locally, is one of the last Mob-linked properties on the Strip with original construction intact. Meanwhile, a small, longtime Las Vegas Strip casino, Slots-A-Fun, is returning not to…

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Explore the Tropicana’s glory days in Las Vegas

The Tropicana, which closes its doors April 2, has a rich history filled with celebrities and entertainers since its 1957 opening. Bally's Corp., operators of the resort at Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, plans to turn 9 acres of its 35-acre site into a Major League Baseball stadium pending the relocation of the Oakland A's. But during…

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Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?

The chairman of Bally's Corp. wants to take the casino company private. What could this mean for the A's stadium given its involvement? Also, a Laughlin casino is facing a $500000 fine from gaming regulators after members of its security team roughed up an employee and customer. Meanwhile, wagering in March Madness could top $2.7 billion…

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

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Tropicana Las Vegas has excavators on-site for April 2 closure

The Tropicana has mobilized equipment on-site in preparation for its April 2 closure - but not demolition. Hotel and casino operator Bally's Corp. intends to prepare 9 acres of the site for a $1.5 billion, 33000-seat Major League Baseball stadium for the relocating Oakland Athletics and will begin that process with the closure of the hotel. Bally's…

Land-based ・ 15 March 2024

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What is that vacant lot on the Las Vegas Strip?

While the Las Vegas Strip is packed with resort-casinos and activity, there's still large vacant lots on the famous thoroughfare. Some of those vacant lots are projects in the works, while others may be held for future development. Still others are spots for concerts and major events. Here's a list of the empty lots along Las Vegas Boulevard and…

Land-based ・ 13 March 2024

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Historic Las Vegas Strip property closed and set for auction

The old Las Vegas Strip has nearly disappeared, and many of the remaining ties to its past are being torn down or slated for a wrecking ball. That's because the price of land and the cost of operating on the Strip are so high that properties that once made financial sense have become obsolete. Smaller hotels and casinos can simply no longer justify…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2024

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Las Vegas has long history of never-built casinos, other big projects

Las Vegas is known around the world for its towering casino-resorts. But for all the massive projects that have been built in America's casino capital, there have also been many supersized ideas that never materialized. Here's a look at some never-built projects, from the Strip to the suburbs, as outlined in news reports, Clark County records and…

Sports ・ 09 March 2024

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Closed Diamond Inn Motel on Las Vegas Strip up for auction

You have a chance to own a piece of the Las Vegas Strip, if you have millions of dollars laying around. An auction for 1.36 acres of land on the south side of Las Vegas' famed tourist corridor opened on Thursday. The land houses the now closed Diamond Inn Motel and its eye-catching pink elephant statue, which is included in the auction listing. The…

Land-based ・ 08 March 2024

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A’s Unveil Las Vegas Strip Stadium Renderings

The future Las Vegas home of the Oakland Athletics began to take shape on Tuesday with the release of new artist renderings of the proposed $1.5 billion, 33000-capacity stadium. The venue is meant to provide an outdoor feel while also featuring views of the city's skyline. Traditional baseball pennants served as inspiration for the roof's five…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2024

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Nas Joins Resort World's $5 Billion Casino Expansion In Queens

Hip-Hop icon Nas has partnered with Resorts World New York City on a $5 billion expansion plan for a casino in Queens. The vision of Aqueduct Park is to transform the casino in Nas' hometown, into a full-fledged establishment that mirrors the company's properties in Las Vegas. According to a press release, the project will expand the casino floor…

Industry ・ 02 March 2024

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Aristocrat Technologies' New Star Trek: The Next Generation™ Slot Game Launches at M Resort Spa Casino

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Technologies' new Star Trek: The Next Generation slot game is an out-of-this-world experience, and the game is making its Earthly premiere September 24 at M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas. On September 24 and 25, VIP guests can board the Captain's Bridge direct from the set of Star Trek: The Next…

Industry ・ 24 February 2024

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Final Decision on New Queens Casino Expected

After months of intense negotiation and public pushback, New York State Senator Jessica Ramos went public by saying she is nearing a decision about whether or not to endorse a new casino and resort at Citi Field's complex in Queens. Citi Field is home to the New York Mets. Steve Cohen owns the Mets. This past Wednesday was the third and most…

Law ・ 16 February 2024

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Latest Gambling News: Sensational Casino News [January-February 2023]

IGT (International Game Technology PLC) was the star of the show at ICE London 2023. This company earned top recognition at three highly recognized gaming award shows; for the third time, it was awarded the "Casino Supplier of the Year' ' by the Global Gaming Awards London. Its game PeakSlant49 earned the "Best Slot Machine" while this company won…

Industry ・ 15 February 2024

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Iconic Las Vegas Casino, Tropicana, Shuts Down After 70 Years

The Tropicana Las Vegas, the emblematic casino that is connected like no other to the myth of Sin City, is shutting down its doors after almost seven decades. The legendary Nevada casino will be demolished in the Spring to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium that will be home to the relocating Oakland Athletics. Bally's Corp.…

Land-based ・ 04 February 2024

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Tropicana Casino In Las Vegas Sets Closing Date

Gamblers hoping for some action at the Tropicana in Las Vegas only have a few months left to hit the craps tables or drop a few bucks in a slot machine. Bally's announced this week that the property will officially close on April 4 as site preparation and construction on the new A's baseball stadium is expected to begin in the coming months. "While…

Industry ・ 03 February 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

Bristol Herald Courier

Another major Las Vegas Strip casino project at risk of cancellation

New hotel casino projects on the Las Vegas Strip can sometimes take more than a decade complete or even get underway. One marathon development on the Strip was the Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel and casino. The Fontainebleau's development history began in 2007, but soon after that the Great Recession hit, forcing the project into bankruptcy and…

Land-based ・ 17 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said the facility now has more than 15.4 million square feet of meeting space -enough to attract additional events. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

Review Journal

Terrible’s Hotel south of Las Vegas being demolished

It's the beginning of the end for the old Terrible's Hotel and Casino in Jean. The shuttered hotel in Jean - an outpost about 25 miles away from the Strip and notable landmark for motorists taking Interstate 15 to California - is being torn down to make way for a new industrial park. Reno-based Tolles Development Co. is the developer of the…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

Newsday

Las Vegas Sands casino opponents ask Hempstead to halt environmental study

Opponents of a $4 billion casino-resort proposal at the site of the Nassau Coliseum are calling on the Town of Hempstead to halt an environmental review of it until a state Appellate Court rules on the developer's rights to the property. "Say NO to the Casino," a group of local residents, is challenging whether Las Vegas Sands is allowed to study…

Law ・ 10 January 2024

Kenosha News

Kenosha City Council approves Hard Rock casino proposal

The Kenosha City Council voted decisively Wednesday night in favor of a multi-million dollar intergovernmental agreement with the Menominee Tribe's gaming authority, a major milestone that helps pave the way for a future Hard Rock casino on the city's west side in the coming years. Alderpersons voted 11-6 during a packed regularly scheduled City…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

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Las Vegas saw real estate scams, halted casino construction in 2023

Whether it was a stalled casino project, a marijuana Ponzi-scheme case or a rising real estate scam, Las Vegas had no shortage of investigative business news in 2023. Dream Las Vegas In a market packed with huge resorts, Dream Las Vegas hopes to offer a smaller, boutique experience along the south edge of the Strip. But construction of the…

Finance ・ 22 December 2023

The Real Deal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Opens After Years of Delays

The long-stalled Fontainebleau Las Vegas finally became a reality last week with a star-studded grand opening that included Tom Brady, Cher, Justin Timberlake and other celebrities on hand. The 67-story hotel-casino is one of the biggest in Las Vegas, spanning 25 acres and 9 million square feet, featuring about 3650 hotel rooms, 550000 square feet…

Industry ・ 21 December 2023

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Top Casino Resorts in Canada

In Canada, the casino industry thrives on a harmonious blend of traditional, luxury gaming resorts and the burgeoning popularity of online platforms. These traditional establishments, characterized by their opulent settings and diverse gaming options, continue to attract many visitors seeking the thrill of live gaming experiences. Nestled beside…

Land-based ・ 19 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

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Las Vegas Sands eyes Nassau Coliseum site for new casino

There's a new entry in New York's high-stakes competition for one of three downstate casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands is looking to set up a multibillion-dollar casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site on Long Island. The gaming juggernaut is the latest entry into the fray, joining about half a dozen other firms since Albany said it…

Industry ・ 14 December 2023

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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

What are Station Casinos plans for development in Las Vegas after opening Durango?

Station Casinos wants to double its presence in Southern Nevada in the next 10 years, but the company says it hasn't decided what it will build after Durango. "With six future development sites all in high net worth, high-growth areas of the valley, all conveniently located around the (215 Beltway), much like Durango, we think we have the best…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

The Guardian

Old habits die hard: Downtown Las Vegas

Las Vegas, especially to outsiders, is a city that embodies the get-rich-quick ideals of the American dream, and this year this most American of cities will host a Formula One race for the first time since 1982. But over the last 40 years since the last race was held there, Las Vegas has become two separate entities - at opposite ends of the famed…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

The Nevada Independent

Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt

The company has six potential casino parcels totaling 500 acres throughout the valley. Tuesday morning's opening of the $780 million Durango Casino Resort comes 15 years after the company opened its last development. Red Rock Resorts President Scott Kreeger said a dry spell like that won't be repeated. The company already has a few locations in…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

Review Journal

Station Casinos’ Durango opens Tuesday

Durango General Manager David Horn knows exactly which spot he wants to be in before the resort-casino's doors open for the first time. He envisions himself standing at the center of the casino in the Oasis Bar, elevated over the pit and slot areas, as the expected thousands of visitors take in Station Casinos' newest property for the first…

Sports ・ 03 December 2023

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Lake Of The Ozarks Casino Group Partners With Bally's; Location Revealed

ATLANTIC CITY, USA - AUGUST 25, 2017: Detail of Bally's Atlantic City hotel and casino in Atlantic City. LAKE OZARK, Mo. - Osage River Gaming and Convention, the investor group angling to build a casino at Lake of the Ozarks, has revealed that it has partnered with Bally's, which operates 15 casinos across 10 states, including one in Kansas…

Industry ・ 01 December 2023

The Mercury News

How metal band Slaughter hit the jackpot by playing casinos

Mark Slaughter, the lead singer of the hair metal band Slaughter, grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada where some of the music industry's most iconic acts, such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, elevated their stardom by contributing to a budding casino entertainment industry. As a Vegas local, Slaughter saw a different side of the city that was rapidly…

Winnings ・ 30 November 2023

iGaming Business

MGM reveals plans for full-scale commercial casino in New York

Located in the Yonkers region of New York, the Empire City Casino currently operates as a video lottery racino. The MGM venue offers slots and various table games, as well as harness racing betting and international simulcasting. However, MGM is seeking to transform the facility into a much larger venue with a range of facilities. These would…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2023

World Casino News

Fontainebleau Las Vegas To Officially Open On December 13

After a timeline of 16 years since construction officially began, Fontainebleau Development, the initial developer of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, has finally received regulatory validation to officially open the Strip resort, an investment worth $3.7 billion. New gaming license: 4 hearings before Nevada gaming regulators and 4 validations, the…

Land-based ・ 21 November 2023

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MLB Owners Unanimously Approve Las Vegas Move For Oakland A’s

It's official, the Oakland A's are moving to Las Vegas after Major League Baseball owners gave the franchise's move the go-ahead last week. The team announced plans to move to Sin City in the spring after reaching a deal to build a new stadium right on the Vegas Strip. However, the plan to leave Oakland still needed approval from three-fourths of…

Land-based ・ 21 November 2023

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Oakland A's move to Las Vegas is called a positive for some casino stocks (NYSE:BALY)

The Oakland A's Major League Baseball team is officially on the move to Las Vegas after the owners voted unanimously to approve the relocation of the team from the Bay Area. Earlier in the year, the A's had reached an agreement with Bally's (NYSE: BALY) to build a $1.5B, 30K-seat stadium on 35 acres of the Tropicana Las Vegas site. The stadium is…

Finance ・ 20 November 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort

An analyst said the decision is the least of the problems troubling the state's slow process to approve New York City-area casinos. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you,…

Travel ・ 15 November 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Renderings released for new Station Casinos resort in Henderson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Renderings have been released for Station Casinos' new resort that will be constructed in Henderson. The Henderson City Council last December approved selling a 3.76-acre plot of land in Inspirada to Station Casinos for nearly $2 million. The acquired land is adjacent to a few dozen more acres that is also owned by Station…

Travel ・ 11 November 2023

The Real Deal

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Plan Scores $290M Loan

The developer of a $529 million casino complex in Chicago's southern suburbs scored $290 million in financing as construction on the large project advances. Wind Creek Hospitality, the builder of the casino and a 252-room hotel were issued a loan for the 73000-square foot gambling center featuring 1350 slot machines and 56 table games on the border…

Law ・ 04 November 2023

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Technologies improving online slots in various ways

It's necessary to keep up with upcoming changes in mega888 apk slot online by looking into these fresh online slot trends. With so many exciting new developments and trends in store, the future of online slot technology seems bright. These include cutting-edge methods for boosting player experiences, easier ways to make payments, and strengthened…

Innovation ・ 02 November 2023

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Illinois Gaming Board grants Bally’s permanent casino license

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved Bally's permanent owners license as the final step of review before Bally's Corporation can begin construction and operate the $1.7 billion permanent casino redevelopment in River West. As the first urban casino, the entertainment complex will include the casino space with 3400 slots and 173 table games, 10…

Land-based ・ 30 October 2023

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Supreme Court ruling results in new application process for Pope County casino license

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Oct. 26) affirmed a lower court ruling that said Cherokee Nation Businesses was not a qualified applicant when granted a casino license in Pope County. The decision opens anew the application process. Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled Jan. 12 that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted…

Law ・ 28 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Fontainebleau readying $3.7B hotel on Las Vegas Strip

Land-based ・ 27 October 2023

Newsday

Las Vegas Sands paid $241 million for Nassau Coliseum site lease

Taking another step toward a casino bid, Las Vegas Sands has paid a total $241 million to acquire a lease to control the Nassau Coliseum site, according to a new company filing. The price tag included a $92 million "goodwill" premium - more than the property's true value, according to the company's quarterly report filed Oct. 20 with the U.S.…

Industry ・ 27 October 2023

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A 19th century massacre, mostly forgotten, clouds plans for a shimmering tribal casino

REDDING, Calif. - To the native Wintu people it was Bohem Puyuik, the "Big Rise," and no wonder. Mt. Shasta towered above everything else, her loins delivering the natural springs and snowmelt that birthed a great river. The Sacramento River provided such an abundance of food that the Wintu and many neighboring tribes - the Pit River, Yana, Nomlaki…

Incidents ・ 22 October 2023

Richmond Times

Casino developers push back on critics

As Richmond prepares to vote on a referendum next month whether the city will go forward with a $562 million casino in the city's South Side or not, the casino developers made their case to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Key casino representatives met with The Times-Dispatch editorial board earlier this week to address the project's potential impact…

Law ・ 19 October 2023

World Casino News

Wind Creek Hotel-Casino Project Scores A $290M Loan

Following an 18-month postponement, the Wind Creek casino project seems ready to move forward. In that regard, Wind Creek Hospitality, the company behind the project being constructed on land located 20 miles south of Chicago, received a loan that will go a long way in financing the construction. Additionally, this new money is expected to finally…

Industry ・ 18 October 2023

Travel Weekly

Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas launches rewards program: Travel Weekly

Rio Rewards has four tiers: Rouge, Azul, Gold and Platinum. The program's benefits include hotel accommodations, show tickets, early check-in/late checkout, monthly dining credits and daily drink vouchers. "The introduction of Rio Rewards marks an important milestone now that Dreamscape has officially taken over operations of the resort," said…

Land-based ・ 17 October 2023

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Ranking the 5 Best New Jersey Casinos

This content was produced in partnership with Anthony Haage of GamblingSites.com. When you think of New Jersey, one of the first places that may come to mind is Atlantic City. While it is not necessarily a prerequisite for a casino to reside in Atlantic City, this is where most of the gambling scene in New Jersey can be found. Therefore, it is no…

Top and Best ・ 10 October 2023

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Topping-off ceremony held for new Desert Diamond Casino

Desert Diamond Casinos, an enterprise of the Tohono O'odham Nation, broke ground on its fifth facility west of Glendale in unincorporated Maricopa County back in April, and a topping-off ceremony was held on Sept. 27. A topping off ceremony, according to Mike Bean, CEO of the Tohono O'odham Nation Gaming Enterprise, is a tradition of marking a…

Industry ・ 10 October 2023

Daily Independent

New $450M Glendale casino celebrates construction milestone

The Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise on Wednesday hosted a topping off ceremony for the construction of its new Desert Diamond Casino facility in Glendale. Located near Loop 303 & Northern Parkway, the upcoming casino's event marks a major milestone in construction as Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise begins to close out the final sequence of steel…

Industry ・ 08 October 2023

West Island

$529M Chicago Casino Secures Financing, Construction to Speed Up

The substantial project of a $529 million casino complex in the southern suburbs of Chicago has achieved a momentous milestone with the obtaining of $290 million in financing, to expedite the ongoing construction efforts. Wind Creek Hospitality, a gaming and hospitality division of the Alabama-based federally recognized Native American tribe called…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2023

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The Best Luxury Casino Resorts in the World

Casino gaming is an in thing, especially doing so on the internet, where you can take part in online casino real money gaming. The good thing for operators of online and offline gaming services is that casino gaming continues to keep growing. In 2021, the market size of the casino and online gaming industry hit a whopping total of 231 billion US…

Land-based ・ 02 October 2023

World Casino News

Tohono O’odham Nation Celebrates New Phase of New Casino

The citizens of Arizona and the members of the Tohono O'odham Nation have a lot to celebrate these days, as the works of the newest tribal casino, Desert Diamond Casino in Glendale, are progressing as planned. Huge plans for the new casino: The topping-off ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 27, and it marked a significant milestone in the…

Games ・ 30 September 2023

The Press Democrat

Federal hearing on proposed Koi Nation casino near Windsor draws scores of detractors

It didn't take long to get to the heart of the debate Wednesday night in a closely watched federal hearing on a large tribal casino proposed near Windsor. The public comments began with Dino Beltran, vice chairman of the Koi Nation. Beltran spoke of the forced displacement and resource deprivation that drove his people from their ancestral home in…

Politics ・ 29 September 2023

Indian Gaming

Desert Diamond Casino Holds Topping Off Ceremony

GLENDALE, AZ - The Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) recently held a topping off ceremony for the construction of its new Desert Diamond Casino facility located near Glendale, AZ, in the West Valley. The event marks a major milestone in construction as TOGE begins to close out the final sequence of steel for the new $450 million casino. TOGE…

Sports ・ 29 September 2023

Casino City Times

2024 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 announced

Gaming News 27 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Innovation Group, organizers of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming program, and Global Gaming Business magazine have announced the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 already making significant impacts in the casino…

Industry ・ 28 September 2023

Hotel Design

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip Seamlessly connecting the past, present and future, the 67-story Fontainebleau Las Vegas - the tallest occupiable building in Nevada - is the first western expansion for the iconic brand. Reflecting the grandeur of its heritage, the resort's 3644 rooms and suites present an aura of timeless elegance,…

Land-based ・ 26 September 2023

Tulsa World

Osages to hold Pawhuska casino ribbing-cutting

Osage Casinos will host a ribbon-cutting to mark the grand opening of its newest gaming property in Pawhuska. The casino and hotel will feature 259 slot machines, more than 3000 square feet of meeting space, a pool and a 47-room hotel on 63 acres. The ribbon cutting and tours will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Osage Casino Hotel Pawhuska, 1421…

Industry ・ 24 September 2023

Forbes

A $3.7 Billion Mega Resort Is Opening On The Las Vegas Strip

23 years in the making, Fontainebleau Las Vegas will feature 3644 rooms, 36 restaurants, and 150000 square feet of gaming space. Miami Nights is officially taking up a permanent residency on the Las Vegas strip. In an announcement made earlier this week, Fontainebleau Las Vegas said they will officially opens their doors to the public on December…

Land-based ・ 21 September 2023

Review Journal

MGM hackers could have tried to reprogram slots to spit out TITO money tickets

The financial damage involving slot machines on the fritz at MGM Resorts International properties could have been much worse, but the company shut down machines quickly themselves to avoid further damage, a gaming industry expert says. MGM's networked slot machines are just one of the company's computerized systems under attack by hackers since…

Incidents ・ 20 September 2023

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Ocean Casino Resort presents Kool & The Gang

originally published: 09/18/2023 (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- One of the most inspired and influential funk units, Kool & The Gang, take the stage at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. The local R&B legends from Jersey City, New Jersey will bring the heat with chart-topping singles "Get Down on It", "Jungle…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

Hospitality Net

A Vision Come to Life, Fontainebleau Las Vegas Emerges as the Pinnacle of Luxury Hospitality on the Strip

Globally anticipated luxury resort and casino now accepting reservations ahead of December 13, 2023 grand opening. The iconic Fontainebleau brand has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the luxury resort and casino brought to life by Fontainebleau Development, announces its global debut set for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

Gambling News

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Sets Sights on December Grand Opening

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The long-anticipated opening date for Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the towering 67-story casino resort on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, might have just been revealed. While Fontainebleau has yet to officially announce the date, a recent report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal suggests that Wednesday, December 13, is the…

Land-based ・ 18 September 2023

GMToday

New technology predicts when you’ll stop playing a slot machine

New technology is headed to a casino near you that can give you a lift when you're down on your slot machine luck or celebrate with you when you win big. Acres Technology will begin field-testing its new "ticket in-bonus out" - TIBO - system in the weeks ahead in Elko, Nevada. It's an update to the "ticket in-ticket out" - TITO - system that most…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 September 2023

WTTW

Place Your Bets: Bally’s Will Open Temporary Chicago Casino at Medinah Temple at 8 a.m. Saturday

More than three decades in the making, legalized gambling will make its Chicago debut at 8 a.m. Saturday morning when Bally's opens a temporary casino in River North's Medinah Temple. Chicagoans and tourists feeling lucky can play 800 slot games and 56 table games in the century-old Shriner's temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave., with its distinctive domed…

Law ・ 09 September 2023

WRAL

Budget votes loom as clock ticks on NC casino, gambling proposals

The North Carolina General Assembly seems to be on pace to finalize a long-delayed state budget next week, but there's no certainty yet whether that spending plan will include a massive expansion of legal gambling. House Republicans met behind closed doors for more than three hours Tuesday in part to go over proposals to legalize four new…

Law ・ 06 September 2023

techxplore.com

New technology predicts when you'll stop playing a slot machine

New technology is headed to a casino near you that can give you a lift when you're down on your slot machine luck or celebrate with you when you win big. Acres Technology will begin field-testing its new "ticket in-bonus out"-TIBO-system in the weeks ahead in Elko, Nevada. It's an update to the "ticket in-ticket out"-TITO-system that most slot…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 September 2023

US Bets

Eleven New York Casino Bidders Wait For Answers

At some point in September - date to be announced - the New York State Gaming Commission will hold a meeting during which it may have answers to hundreds of questions posed by the 11 potential bidders for the state's three downstate casino licenses. "May" is the word of choice because this question-and-answer process started back in February, when…

Travel ・ 30 August 2023

AARP

6 Casino Resorts Outside of Las Vegas

Feeling lucky? The odds are in your favor if you're looking for a fun place to stay and play for your next vacation. According to statistics from the research firm IBISWorld, 377 casino hotels are currently operating in the United States, and the number of casino hotel businesses has grown 6.3 percent per year since 2018. In addition, American…

Land-based ・ 29 August 2023

World Casino News

Acres Technology's TIBO Shakes the Gambling Industry

New ticket in-bonus out technology (TIBO) created by Acres Technology will shake the gambling world upside down. The slot players worldwide are already familiar with the ticket in-ticket out system (TITO), but the newest technology brings a completely new update. Before TIBO, there was TITO: The technology changed how slot machines operate -…

Industry ・ 29 August 2023

Gambling News

Acres Technology Introduces Interactive ‘Ticket In, Bonus Out’ System

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Acres Technology, a Las Vegas-based casino technology and loyalty solutions developer, is set to launch a groundbreaking technology known as "ticket in-bonus out" (TIBO) in the coming months. TIBO represents an evolution of the well-known "ticket in-ticket out" (TITO) system that has dominated the casino industry for…

Industry ・ 28 August 2023

Taunton Gazette

Taunton casino: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe proposes new development

TAUNTON - Where does the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe stand regarding building a casino in Taunton? This question may soon be answered. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Authority has asked to meet with the Taunton City Council to discuss a new development proposal in connection with the proposed $1 billion First Light Resort & Casino - which was put…

Law ・ 27 August 2023

Review Journal

Acres Technology’s “ticket in, bonus out” system could increase casino slot machine revenue

New technology is headed to a casino near you that can give you a lift when you're down on your slot machine luck or celebrate with you when you win big. Acres Technology will begin field-testing its new "ticket in-bonus out" - TIBO - system in the weeks ahead in Elko. It's an update to the "ticket in-ticket out" - TITO - system that most slot…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 August 2023

KMVT

With Jackpot Solar online, what’s next?

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) - The Jackpot Solar Farm just south of Rogerson was put online in December 2022 but what kind of plans do they have for the future. The solar farm is operated by Duke Energy based out of Charlotte, North Carolina and the power generated is leased by Idaho Power in a 20-year agreement signed back in 2019. The power…

Winnings ・ 26 August 2023

Yogonet

Virginia: Judge rules in favor of the City of Richmond to hold second casino referendum

A Richmond Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of the City of Richmond's petition to hold another casino referendum on November 7. This referendum would require Richmond residents to once again cast their votes on a proposed casino development situated on the city's Southside. The vote will determine whether the project finally gets the green light,…

Law ・ 25 August 2023

Mass Live

‘Just a blink’: Longtime MGM Springfield staff reminisce about 5 years in the casino

MGM Springfield marks its fifth anniversary Thursday. This week, reporters with MassLive and The Republican are taking stock of the casino venture's rise and evolution. Construction on the $970 million casino began in 2016 between Union and State streets and was completed in August 2018, replacing the 14 acres of vacant storefronts into MGM…

Jobs ・ 24 August 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Where will Oakland A’s play before Las Vegas ballpark is built?

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz The Oakland Athletics will still be the…

Industry ・ 23 August 2023

Review Journal

‘Competitive socializing’ taking over Las Vegas retail

The biggest buzzword in retail real estate right now is actually two words, a Las Vegas Valley broker said. " 'Competitive socializing' is a huge part of experiential retail," said Areeba Moten, senior associate for Colliers International and moderator of the Southern Nevada chapter of NAIOP's panel on experiential retail held at the Orleans…

Industry ・ 18 August 2023

The Journal Record

Former Lake Texoma Lodge gets new life as casino, resort

In May, the Chickasaw Nation opened its new West Bay Casino and Resort in what was formerly the Lake Texoma State Lodge, bringing with it new jobs, a new influx of economic income and a new strategic position targeting the lucrative North Texas drive market. Located on the shores of Lake Texoma, the new development is the tribe's 16th casino in…

Travel ・ 16 August 2023

unilad.com

Lucky Las Vegas gambler becomes instant millionaire after turning $40 into $10 million jackpot

Every gambler hopes to win big on their bets, but one man from Las Vegas really made that dream come true when he turned $40 into an incredible $10.4 million. It really does sound like a miracle, so it's fitting that the winner in this case was identified as none other than'Jesus C' - only this Jesus was from Las Vegas. Instead of spending his time…

Winnings ・ 12 August 2023

Review Journal

Acres Technology to bring personalized bonus technology to casino floors

If you're a regular slot machine player, you know about "ticket in, ticket out." You feed bills into the machine for credits, you play, and when you're all done and want to cash out, you press a button that manufactures a ticket showing how much you have. That ticket can either be cashed in at a casino cage or kiosk or fed right back into another…

Gambling Addiction ・ 10 August 2023

Jackson Progress Argus

Old School Las Vegas Strip Casino Royale Faces Surprise Implosion

While Las Vegas has always looked to the past for some of its entertainment choices, it's much less nostalgic when it comes to aging casinos. That's especially true on the Las Vegas Strip where land has become so exceptionally valuable that its makes little sense to operate dated properties. That's why it makes sense for Bally's Corp. (BALY) - Get…

Land-based ・ 08 August 2023

Travel Awaits

The 11 Best Las Vegas Hotels

Las Vegas is an exuberant mix of glittering lights, non-stop entertainment, and gaming pleasures. You can plan a romantic getaway or an over-the-top luxury stay; Las Vegas is overflowing with opportunities to fill your days and nights with opulent experiences. Vegas is also a fun place for families to enjoy fun experiences and exciting adventures.…

Land-based ・ 07 August 2023

Eye On Annapolis

A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More

Nestled on the sparkling shores of Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis is a city that marries the charm of its rich colonial history with the excitement of modern attractions. In our upcoming article, "A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More," we will take you on an enchanting journey through this Maryland gem. Prepare to be captivated by…

Law ・ 07 August 2023

TravelPulse

The Ocean Casino Resort is Making Big Waves in Atlantic City

Atlantic City may have a reputation when it comes to clientele and quality of stay. However, newer resorts are breaking that mold and changing the way we think about "America's Playground." The Ocean Casino Resort is modern, luxurious, family-friendly, and relatively new-as it's currently celebrating its fifth birthday. Spanning 20 beachfront…

Land-based ・ 06 August 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Aristocrat believes line of NFL slot machines will score a touchdown

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz One of the features on new NFL-themed slot…

Industry ・ 02 August 2023

Yogonet

Virginia: Richmond voters to decide on casino proposal again following Virginia Lottery approval

The Virginia Lottery has approved a preliminary application from the city of Richmond and RVA Entertainment Holdings, a joint venture of Churchill Downs Incorporated and Urban One, to include once again a casino proposal on the ballot for voters in the city this November. The renewed push comes after the Richmond City Council voted in favor of…

Lottery ・ 02 August 2023

USA Today

Everything you need to know about Maryland's Rocky Gap Casino Resort

Rocky Gap Casino Resort, located in the Mountain Maryland region of the state, offers guests a unique experience - access to all the typically expected casino resort amenities but in a setting unlike any other. Instead of being situated along the Las Vegas Strip or a busy boardwalk, Rocky Gap Casino Resort is located within Maryland's Rocky Gap…

Land-based ・ 01 August 2023