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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…

Casinos in Nevada saw a 2.7% year-over-year increase in gaming win during October to $1.32B, according to data compiled by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The gaming win tally was slightly higher than the $1.27B gaming win total for September and was the best ever for the month of October. Slot machine gaming win was up 2.0% to $894M, while table…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A visitor from Minnesota won a jackpot at the Orleans Hotel and Casino this past weekend! Sunday, the guest played Boyd Gaming's regional linked Pai Gow. According to officials, they earned the major progressive jackpot winning $292072. The player's winning hand was a 7-card straight flush. Officials say the player wagered the…

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Job seekers across the valley are invited to find their new calling with Boyd Gaming. The gaming and hospitality company will be hosting a career fair to fill up to 100 positions at the California Hotel & Casino, Fremont Hotel & Casino, and Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel. Managers will be available in the Ohana Ballroom…

On Wednesday, William B's Steakhouse will debut at the Suncoast. The name pays homage to William "Bill" Boyd, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Boyd Gaming, owner of the Suncoast. The steakhouse replaces Salvatore's Italian Restaurant. William B's encompasses almost 7000 square feet with 13-foot ceilings, a bar and lounge area composed of wooden…

The Sacramento-area property, which is managed by the Las Vegas company, could add a hotel, convention space and other non-gaming amenities. 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…

The Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas has finished the final phase of its $50 million renovation. According to casino representatives cited by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Boyd Gaming -operated property on the Fremont Street Experience has introduced a new casino floor with a'more open floor plan' and higher ceilings, as well as a…

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Smith's Food & Drug Stores will host a vaccination clinic next week at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. Smith's said it's partnering with Boyd Gaming to host the clinic from Monday, Oct. 16, through Wednesday, Oct. 18. The clinic, which is open to the public, will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day in the parking lot facing Tropicana…

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The casinos and gambling market is estimated to grow by USD 90.22 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.13% . The casinos and gambling market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies. A few prominent companies that offer casinos and gambling market are 888 Holdings…

Las Vegas has always prided itself on its economy of leisure. In the span of a weekend, visitors can dine at the finest restaurants, witness world-class entertainment and sporting events and shop at top luxury brands without leaving the Strip-sometimes, without leaving their hotel. All that came to a standstill last month as two casino giants fell…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Boyd Gaming announced that it will offer paid training to aspiring Blackjack dealers at a casino in downtown Las Vegas next week. According to a news release, Boyd Gaming says the hiring event will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the California Hotel and Casino, 12 E. Ogden Avenue. As part of the…

The Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas has completed its months-long renovation. The renovation had a budget of $50 million, and included opening a new food court, FanDuel Sportsbook and refresh of the casino floor. It was mostly about the carpeting, though. The Fremont casino opened on May 18, 1956, and we're pretty sure this is the…

Las Vegas inhabitant, Dalease Brown is bringing a lawsuit against the Gold Coast Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, seeking $15000 for damages. The basis for her case revolves around an injury she claims to have sustained to her eye due to an errant roulette ball. In her assertions, she points out that the dealer's conduct was negligent, thereby leading to…

The 209-room resort will have an 83000-square-foot casino with the latest slots and table games as well as high-limit slot and table-game rooms. Stone floors and walls will greet guests in a lobby filled with natural light. The lobby flows into a bar with distinctive nooks, sofas and art that create a comfortable space to work, converse or…

Ellis Island, Palms take creative approaches with hotel room packages and customer incentives during November's Las Vegas Grand Prix. Unlike its Las Vegas Strip neighbors, Ellis Island Hotel and Casino doesn't have high-end luxury suites among its 300 hotel rooms. There isn't a high-limit gaming lounge or a baccarat table inside the small casino…

A federal law enforcement investigation into Las Vegas casino employees has reportedly led to the ouster of Resorts World COO and President Scott Sibella. The company noted that he'd been fired for "failing to disclose certain information required under company policies" after details involving his previous work as an MGM Resorts executive have…

Award-Winning Musical'Jersey Boys' Returns to the Las Vegas Stage at The Orleans Hotel and Casino PR Newswire Tickets On SaleSeptember 16for the only US Residency Show BeginningDecember 21, 2023 LAS VEGAS,Sept. 13, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- The international hit musical "Jersey Boys" is returning to theLas Vegasstage, launching the onlyUnited…

The Global Casino Gaming Market size is expected to grow from USD 368.26 million in 2022 to USD 544.08 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Casino Gaming is one of the most lucrative segments of the global gaming industry. The relaxation of gambling laws around the world has created a number of opportunities for…

Global Casinos Market Report from AMA Research highlights deep analysis on market characteristics, sizing, estimates and growth by segmentation, regional breakdowns & country along with competitive landscape, player's market shares, and strategies that are key in the market. The exploration provides a 360 view and insights, highlighting major…

Casinos is a place where different types of gambling games are played by visitors, casinos are majorly build at tourist attraction places such as megaresorts, massive hotels, retail shopping places and cruise ships. Minimum age of gambling in worldwide casinos is start from 18 to 21, different types of games played in casinos such as poker,…

Gaming News 30 August 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, today announced finalists across 11 categories for the 2023 edition of the American Gambling Awards. The nominations for each award category will now be evaluated by one of…

Nevada gaming win for July rose 6.7% from a year ago to $1.40B. The tally makes it the 29th month in a row that gaming win in the state has been over $1B. The solid demand in the Las Vegas region this year has taken some of the sting out of the argument that legalized online sports betting and brick-and-mortar gambling in new states would cut…

Gaming-focused real estate investment firm Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from an affiliate of815 Entertainment for $100 million. 815 Entertainment is owned by Dan Fischer, the principal, along with a consortium of local investors…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas local recently turned a $5 bet into nearly $95000 after hitting a jackpot at an off-Strip casino. According to Boyd Gaming, the lucky guest played a $5 bet on IGT's $1 Denomination Triple Hot Ice progressive slot machine at The Orleans. Three seven symbols landed on the pay line for a whopping $94810 hand…

Watch the latest KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas headlines any time. Posted at 10:28 AM, Aug 29, 2023 and last updated2023-08-29 13:28:01-04 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas local celebrated a big weekend at The Orleans. According to Boyd Gaming officials, the guest sat down to play IGT's $1 Denomination Triple Hot Ice progressive slot machine. On a $5…

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease among guests of two Las Vegas hotels. Two guests who stayed at Caesars Palace and another who stayed at The Orleans Hotel & Casino were diagnosed with the illness, according to Thursday news releases. The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria. The Caesars Palace…

The Wilton Rancheria and its Las Vegas-based partner, Boyd Gaming Corporation, are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Elk Grove's Sky River Casino. Located near Highway 99 and Kammerer Road, the $550 million casino opened on Aug. 15, 2022, two weeks ahead of its scheduled opening. The casino was built on the former site of the "Ghost Mall" -…

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 16, 2023-- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, payable October 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2023. About Boyd Gaming Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:…

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…

Image Source: Shutterstock.com In a surprising twist, three lucky players hit life-altering jackpots in Las Vegas in July. One particularly lucky player hit the jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine, winning an astounding $1286324 on July 24. The winning combo was landed while playing the "Wheel of Fortune Red Hot 7's" game at Terminal 3 at…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The winning streaks continue as Boyd Gaming officials announce more than $32 million in jackpots were handed out to lucky players at their properties throughout the valley last month. The big paydays started on July 1. A guest stopped by Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall and won more than $13000 from a Cash Falls machine. Two days…

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…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A visitor from Texas is heading home with some extra money in his pocket after hitting a jackpot at a downtown Las Vegas casino. According to Boyd Gaming, the lucky winner, identified as Andre, had wagered only 75 cents when he hit a capped progressive, earning him a whopping $91404.25 jackpot. Andre was playing a 25-cent…

Stardust Casino, located at 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South, was a legendary casino and resort that played a significant role in the history of Las Vegas. Known for its glitz, glamour, and high-stakes gambling, Stardust Casino became an iconic landmark on the famous Las Vegas Strip. The foundation of Stardust Casino dates back to 1954 when Tony…

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LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A Las Vegas man became an instant millionaire on Friday thanks to playing a Megabucks slot machine. KVVU reports the man identified as Jesus C. turned a $40 wager into a $10 million jackpot while gambling at Boyd Gaming's Cannery hotel-casino. According to Boyd Gaming, this was the first time the slot player visited its…

Jesus, center, receives his $10.5 million winnings from a Megabucks slot machine from Mike Conors, Boyd Gaming director of operations and Nicole Stuart, director of marketing at Cannery Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas on Friday, July 7, 2023. Friday, July 7, 2023 | 4:19 p.m. A Las Vegas man turned $40 into a $10.5 million jackpot on a slot machine at…

There will be no blasphemy in this report. Jesus, a Las Vegas resident, scored the jackpot of a lifetime, hitting the Megabucks jackpot for $10488726. The magic wheels connected just before 5:30 a.m. Friday at the Cannery, according to a Boyd Gaming spokesperson. Jesus, who said he usually patronizes The Orleans and Gold Coast, made his first trip…

Posted at 5:40 PM, Jul 07, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas local is now officially a millionaire. On Friday, Boyd Gaming officials said Jesus stopped by the Cannery Casino & Hotel and put $40 into a slot machine. At 5:28 a.m., he lined up the three Megabucks symbols to win a jackpot of $10488726. He said it was his first trip to the casino and…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The estate and wife of a man who died from injuries he sustained from an incident on a moving escalator walkway in Suncoast Hotel and Casino is suing Boyd Gaming, Coast Hotels and Casinos, and the makers of the walkway in a wrongful death suit. On July 26, 2021, Roberto Samonte Bernales and his wife Vivienne de Jesus-Bernales…

Lost in the news surrounding the entry of casino operator Bally's Corp. as a partner in the effort to bring Major League Baseball to Las Vegas were executive suite management changes. The Rhode Island-based company last week named Marcus Glover as chief financial officer. His experience includes overseeing two of MGM Resorts International's largest…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Boyd gaming guests were celebrating April showers of money. That's because the company said at least 16 winners went home and when combined, they won more than $32 million. Starting on April Fool's Day, there was a big winner for six straight days. On the first, a visitor bet $25 at the Fremont Hotel and Casino, which turned into…

The Sky River Casino near Sacramento, which is operated by Boyd Gaming, has been open since August, but the Wilton Rancheria Tribe is already exploring development opportunities for the property. Boyd CEO Keith Smith said last week the 100000-square-foot casino has been so successful in its first eight months that the company revised its predicted…

A new Nevada Resort Association report said the gaming industry paid $2.1 billion in industry-specific taxes in 2022 and has $23 billion in current or planned major tourism-related capital investment projects underway. "2023 The Facts" is a 100-page document drafted by Las Vegas-based Applied Analysis for the NRA, an organization representing more…

It's the ultimate "consumer discretionary" stock: the gambling company with the locations where consumers show up with money to blow. These firms may lack the elegant charm of a JP Morgan or a BancAmerica, but as alternative financial institutions, these shares are finding buyers who don't care. You don't need a Martin Scorsese movie to know how…

A Las Vegas resident is happy with his weekend stop. Playing Fortune Pai Gow Poker at Suncoast, the player hit a straight flush Sunday to win a $138062.69 jackpot, according to a Boyd Gaming spokesperson. The winning hand was an ace thru six of hearts with a joker. In pai gow, the joker can be used as an ace or to complete a straight or…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Boyd Gaming guests were celebrating the luck of the Irish in March. The casino said it gave out more than $34 million in winning last month to over a dozen winners. On March 2, Susan stopped by the Fremont Hotel and Casino. The resort said she turned her $1.50 spin on a Savanna Lion machine into more than $10000 in winnings. The…

I always get a chuckle out of hearing longtime Las Vegas residents yearning for the days when the mob ran the city's casinos instead of corporations. Sure, it's disappointing to see the long list of perks that bring customers to resorts continually eroding. But at least you don't have to worry about being buried in a hole in the desert. Several…

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 With three months in the books, Macau's…

Hard Rock International has been operating The Mirage for nearly three months, but any significant sign its under new ownership can be seen in a few spots inside the hotel-casino. That's because most of the initial alterations have occurred behind the scenes - operational changes such as moving the human resources department on-site, changing the…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Monday marks 16 years since the iconic Stardust casino imploded, and 2023 would have marked 65 years since the resort first opened. Construction on the casino began in 1955 and the Stardust opened on July 2, 1958. At the time, it had more than 1000 hotel rooms and was the biggest hotel in Las Vegas. The casino was also known for…

Six months after opening the doors of their Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California, the Wilton Rancheria tribe is already considering an expansion that could involve a hotel, convention center, and more restaurants. In its original designs, the tribe had planned on building a 302-room hotel and convention center at the casino. But as increasing…

Officials with Boyd Gaming and Aliante Casino, Hotel and Spa announced that a north valley local scored a jackpot of 252000 while playing Pai Gow poker. Posted at 3:39 PM, Mar 09, 2023 and last updated2023-03-09 18:39:21-05 NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A player walked away from a north valley casino with thousands more in his pocket! Officials…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A lucky North Las Vegas resident had a "life-changing" visit to an off-Strip property on Wednesday. According to a news release from Boyd Gaming, the guest, identified as Michael, won a jackpot worth more than $252000 on Galaxy Gaming's Emperor's Challenge at Aliante Casino+ Hotel. According to Boyd Gaming, Emperor's…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Another round of big winners is being announced by Boyd Gaming. The organization said more than $31 million in jackpots was handed out last month to multiple winners. On February 9, Mark M. made a $1 bet on a Lock It Link machine at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino and ended going home with more than $15000. On February 11, Sinda…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Southern Nevada Health District is advising that officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an off-Strip Las Vegas resort. According to a news release, officials are investigating two cases of Legionnaires' disease that was reported in guests who stayed separately at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in…

Just six months after opening the doors of their Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, the Wilton Rancheria is already considering an expansion, which could include a hotel, convention center and more restaurants. In a statement sent to the Citizen this week, Wilton Rancheria Tribal Chair Jesus Tarango referred to this Miwok and Nisenan tribe's continued…

Suncoast Hotel and Casino jackpot winner Posted at 3:44 PM, Mar 01, 2023 and last updated2023-03-01 18:44:58-05 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A visitor from Arizona is going home with a lot more cash in his pocket! Ryan was playing Pai Gow Poker Tuesday night. Luckily for him, he played his cards right. At the Suncoast Hotel and Casino, Ryan earned…

Station Casinos' new Wildfire Casino has set an official date for its grand debut in Downtown Las Vegas. The venue will be opening its doors to the general public on Friday, February 10 at noon at 2700 Fremont Street, near Charleston Blvd. Wildfire Casino on Fremont is set to be a 21000-square-foot neighborhood casino that boasts over 200 of the…

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 inclusion of Michigan into the…

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a license for the proposed mini-casino at the Nittany Mall, but a potential appeal and a parallel lawsuit by a competing company mean the facility is unlikely to move forward any time soon. SC Gaming OpCo, owned by investor and former Penn State trustee Ira Lubert, was awarded…

To borrow a rhyme, Deven might be in heaven. The local player won a $254212.71 jackpot playing a Wheel of Fortune slot machine Tuesday at Aliante Casino, according to a Boyd Gaming spokesperson. Deven was playing $1.75 a spin on the 25-cent denomination machine. Winners across the Las Vegas Valley Boulder Station Super jackpot after the Super…

Selling a casino to a landlord for a mountain of cash sounds pretty tempting. There are also some big strings attached - and not every hotel boss in Las Vegas is interested right now. Executives with Station Casinos, Boyd Gaming Corp. and Fontainebleau Las Vegas recently touted the benefits of owning their properties or stated they aren't looking…

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- A controversial bill heading through the Hawaii State Senate is going after one of the popular vacation destinations for Hawaii residents - Las Vegas. Popular enough to be nicknamed the'9th Island,' studies estimate people from Hawaii take 300000 trips annually to Las Vegas and other gambling destinations, and that Boyd Gaming,…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Hawaii lawmakers are eyeing changes that could make a trip to Las Vegas more expensive for Islanders. The bill proposed by state senator Stanley Chang argues that Hawaii residents spend hundreds of millions of dollars in gambling in other places like Las Vegas, and in return, there's no benefit to Hawaii. "Hawaii is a…

A Hawaii Senate committee on Thursday approved a bill banning casino advertising in the state, but amended it to remove references to Nevada resort properties, including Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp., which has established a decades-old business to attract Hawaiians to "the ninth island." The Senate's Committee on Commerce and Consumer…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas is known as the Ninth Island in Hawaii, but a new bill in the Aloha state proposes banning ads for Las Vegas hotels and casinos. The bill would ban the promotion of casinos or gambling devices licenses by the Nevada Gaming Commission in the islands, and it would impose a 30% tax on vacation packages that promote…

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 Boyd Gaming had a simple message to real…

The deal will open the door for plenty of Boyd Gaming advertising around Allegiant Stadium along with its own casino. If Las Vegas Raiders fans didn't know about Boyd Gaming and its 10 off-strip casinos before now, they're about to find out. The NFL franchise recently announced an agreement to make Boyd the official and exclusive local casino…

ELK GROVE, CA - Sky River Casino celebrated its grand opening weekend, which began Friday, Sept. 16, with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring speeches from both Wilton Rancheria leadership and Boyd Gaming. Festivities continued Saturday, Sept. 17 with a traditional awakening ceremony featuring lion dancers and a mystery prize giveaway for Sky River…

Casinos in Nevada saw gaming win increase 14% in December to more than $1.31B, according to an update from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Las Vegas Strip casinos accounted for $814M of the monthly tally, which was up 25% from the level a year ago. An increase in group and convention business during the month and events like Raiders home football…

A regular player at The Orleans is feeling a little more premium these days. While playing Face Up Pai Gow Poker with his wife late Friday afternoon, he hit a seven-card straight flush (two to eight of spades with a joker), capturing a Pai Gow Poker progressive jackpot of $338703.99, according to a Boyd Gaming news release. He also placed a dragon…

Smartphones and other gadgets have reshaped the community during the last few years, and different industries needed to change to fulfill new technological requirements. The gambling industry is not an exception. Smartphone companies allowed downloading of various gambling apps from their app stores, and it increased the amount of mobile…

Sky River Casino, the $500 million complex built-in partnership between the Wilton Rancheria and Boyd Gaming, today hosted the 1st Asian Media Day for over 33 Asian Media who have traveled from the Bay Area, Sacramento, Elk Grove, and as far as Los Angeles. "Wilton Rancheria has struggled for decades to regain federal recognition, reclaim our land…

Instead of flocking to Las Vegas to get their gambling fix, local residents, including those in Maui County, could take a staycation to Oahu and pay a visit to a sportsbook and card room if some state lawmakers get their wish. On Monday, Oahu state Rep. John Mizuno, along with advocates for gaming in Hawaii, announced the "sports gaming bill" to…

Gaming News 3 January 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- A guest from Wisconsin kicked off 2023 with a bang as he hit a major progressive jackpot at The Orleans Hotel and Casino while playing Boyd Gaming's regional linked Pai Gow Poker.On Sunday, 1 January, the guest was visiting Las Vegas with his family for the New Year holiday when he scored a seven-card…

Literally from the moment Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors late in the evening of July 3, 2003, the bayside pleasure dome was indisputably the "gold standard" of Atlantic City's gaming industry. With a level of quiet elegance unseen in AyCee's legal-gambling era, a glittering, celebri-chef-driven restaurant inventory and an entertainment…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The most common explanations for why Las Vegas is called Hawaii's "Ninth Island" are silly, inadequate, devoid of historical perspective. Says who? Two anthropology professors who studied what they call a "cultural phenomenon," that's who. The 50th state's bond with Las Vegas did not evolve from some Hawaiian affinity for…

One California visitor will think of the Bayou along with Las Vegas after a recent trip. Playing on a Face Up Pai Gow Poker table at The Orleans, the player hit a seven-card straight flush (eight to ace of clubs with a joker), capturing the progressive jackpot of $110363. The winning hand was dealt Wednesday, according to a Boyd Gaming…

It's a few days before Christmas at the Sacramento region'snewest gaming resort, but inside, it feels like its own world. The resort is Sky River Casino, which opened Aug. 16 just offGrant Line Road near Elk Grove. The smell of cigarette smoke inthe air is just one reminder that this is sovereign tribal landfor Wilton Rancheria - and therefore not…

Three years after joining financial technology company Global Cash Access, Randy Taylor saw his role expand in 2014 when the payment processing provider acquired slot machine developer Multimedia Games in a $1.2 billion deal. Taylor, who had been Global Cash's controller, moved into the chief financial officer's position as the merged companies…

Casinos are a risky business. The house always wins, and the odds are stacked against you. But there is some good news for casino lovers out there: Casinos don't go bankrupt very often. In fact, the number of casinos that have gone bankrupt has been steadily declining over the past decade. That being said, some casinos do go under every year-and…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Boyd Gaming honored 35 southern Nevada organizations that participated in the company's Christmas competition, "Wreaths of Hope," for the eighth year in a row. Particpants were encouraged to vote for their favorite charity's wreath at each of the seven participating Las Vegas locations or online via Boyd Gaming's social media…

ELK GROVE, Calif. (KTXL) - After announcing a September opening, the Sky River Casino in Elk Grove has opened its doors ahead of schedule. Casino officials announced on it officially opened its doors Tuesday morning, a couple of weeks before the calendar turned to September. "The first official bets have been placed! What game are you most excited…

There's no better time to win a jackpot than right before the holidays. A lucky player hit a mega progressive jackpot playing three card poker at The Cromwell on Saturday. The winner, Michael Hayes of Lebanon, Oregon, got a royal flush and won $377136. Hayes plans to use his winnings to take his wife on a vacation, according to a Caesars…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas woman is heading into the weekend with more money in her pocket after hitting a massive slot jackpot on Thursday. According to a news release, the lucky local, who wished to remain anonymous, hit a jackpot worth $620813.48 while playing on a 25-cent denomination IGT Wheel of Fortune machine. According to Boyd…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas resident had quite the memorable Thanksgiving after hitting a progressive jackpot on his first time playing Pai-Gow poker. According to a news release, the resident, identified only as "Anderson," was playing Pai-Gow Poker for the first time on Thanksgiving when he hit the jackpot on Wednesday. According to Boyd…

Shares of casino companies have plummeted even as inflation has soared at rates not seen in four decades and fears of a recession rattle consumers and investors alike. Caesars Entertainment stock has plummeted 50% so far this quarter. Bally's has dropped 40% over the same time period, and Penn National Gaming and MGM Resorts S&P 500, which recently…

SACRAMENTO COUNTY'S FIRST CASINO IS JUST WEEKS AWAY FROM OPENING. CONSTRUCTION IS NEARLY COMPLETE FOR THE SKY RIVER CASINO IN ELK GROVE. WORK STARTED EARLY LAST YEAR AT THE SITE OF AN ABANDONED SHOPPING MALL OFF OF HIGHWAY 99 NEAR GRANT LINE ROAD. THE CASINO IS LOOKING TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER. IT WILL INCLUDE 2000 SLOT MACHINES AND 80 TABLE GAMES. THE…

Nevada casinos continued their blistering win pace in May, collecting more than $1 billion for the 15th straight month. The $1.3 billion gaming win marked the best May ever recorded and the fourth highest monthly win total in state history, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Thursday. Most…

The Buffalo slot games from Aristocrat Technologies is one of the most successful franchises in the history of electronic gaming. With at least a dozen iterations of this iconic format, Buffalo in some game variation is a staple on every casino floor because it is the game that casino goers just love to play. A new format, Buffalo Ascension, is the…

Even before Gov. Greg Abbott declared in October that he's willing to consider expanded gaming options in Texas, that industry was trying to improve its odds in the state by doling out massive campaign donations and building an army of lobbyists in preparation for the legislative session that begins in January. More than 300 lobbyists are now…

Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg knew that during a recent earnings conference call he might field a question or two about how pricier utility expenses in Nevada sliced into the company's cash flow. After all, he had privately discussed the issue weeks earlier. Several analysts said he brought up high energy prices on the Strip during background…

Posted at 1:18 PM, Aug 15, 2022 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas local hit a $100000 jackpot at Aliante Casino, Hotel and Spa on Thursday while playing an IGT Triple Play/Five Play/Ten Play Machine. The winner, Drew, is a frequent Aliante visitor and was playing IGT's Five Play Game at a $5 denomination. After placing a $125 bet, Drew hit a dealt…

Sometimes it takes a few shows for Pat and Vanna to give out $620000. One local slots player won that on one spin. The player turned a $2.50 spin on a IGT Wheel of Fortune slots machine into a $620813.48 payday Thursday at the Cannery in North Las Vegas, according to a Boyd Gaming spokesperson. The winner chose to remain anonymous. Winners across…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A $1.1 million payoff on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine hit Friday, Jan. 21, at the Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. The winner, a lucky guest from Hawaii, asked to remain anonymous after winning $1100986. The jackpot hit on a $5 bet on the Wheel of Fortune Super Times Pay 2x 3x 4x 5x after the guest had only been…