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Top 10 Places To Visit In Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city in the Nevada desert known for its casinos, shows, and nightlife. It's ideal for adventurous adults seeking luxury and excitement. It's also known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" and is home to world-class shows, concerts, and performances. Famous Flamingo Resort and the Ferris Wheel | Shutterstock The Las Vegas…
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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…
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My trip to Las Vegas: Inside ACE’s Casino Night
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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…
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Terre Haute Casino Resort set to open April 5
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Las Vegas officials announce New Year's Eve, 'America's Party 2024' plans

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The valley is getting ready to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. On Wednesday, Las Vegas officials will announce plans for "America's Party 2024". According to Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, fireworks will once again be provided by Grucci. City officials said more than 12000 electrical…
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Las Vegas prepares for New Years fireworks display across 9 Strip casinos

Las Vegas prepares for annual fireworks display across 9 Strip casinos (KSNV) Las Vegas (KSNV) - Las Vegas is prepping for the influx of hundreds of thousands who will descend upon the valley for New Year's Eve and announced the theme of this year's fireworks show. LVCVA announced more than 350000 people are expected to celebrate New Year's in Las…
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Las Vegas prepares for New Years fireworks display across 9 Strip casinos
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Las Vegas Grand Prix ‘went exceptionally well,’ says LVCVA leader

Coming off what Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority executives are calling the most successful special event ever staged in Southern Nevada - the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix - organizers are now turning their attention to Super Bowl 58 in February. "What they (the Formula One team) were able to accomplish in 16 months with obviously…
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Las Vegas Grand Prix ‘went exceptionally well,’ says LVCVA leader
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Indiana Legislature Rules Out Internet Casino Gaming In 2024

The conviction of a former Indiana state legislator on bribery charges related to a 2019 gaming bill has led to a pause on any bills for online casino gaming to be heard in the Hoosier State for 2024. Former Indiana Rep. Sean Eberhart agreed to plead guilty this month to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud filed by the…
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Indiana Legislature Rules Out Internet Casino Gaming In 2024
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F 1: Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort. "Fountains have been shut off, canals drained, streets closed or harder to navigate," Michael Green, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas…
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Las Vegas hotels defeat lawsuit over room rental fees for now

Oct 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has dismissed a proposed class action accusing MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and other hotel operators in Las Vegas of conspiring to overcharge for room rates in violation of U.S. antitrust law. In a 13-page order, Chief U.S. District Judge Miranda Du in Nevada on Tuesday said the consumer lawsuit against the…
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Pocono casino named one of nation's top casino hotels

From 2019: Mount Airy Casino Resort unveils $40 million expansionMount Airy Casino Resort held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday May 3, 2019. Mount Airy Casino Resort placed fifth on USA Today's top 10 readers' choice list for Best Casino Hotel in the country. Located in Mount Pocono, it was the only Pennsylvania casino resort to make the list. The…
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SkyCity’s NZ share price plunges, casino licences could be suspended

Players in action at SkyCity. Photo / Peter Meecham The government department in charge of regulating SkyCity Entertainment Group's casino licences has applied to suspend those at all three New Zealand venues. An NZX announcement issued this morning said the Department of Internal Affairs was asking the Gambling Commission to temporarily suspend…
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Northwest Las Vegas valley sees growth following closure of 2 Station casinos

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Las Vegas valley continues to grow and residents are noticing. One area in particular in the northwest valley has a lot of potential for development as more restaurants and retail outlets start to pop up. Jennifer Gibson moved to Las Vegas in 2022 and since then has noticed the area of Craig Road and Rancho Drive and wonders…
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Northwest Las Vegas valley sees growth following closure of 2 Station casinos
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Bally’s officially becomes Horseshoe Las Vegas

The iconic Horseshoe brand made a triumphant return to Las Vegas on Friday, landing on the Strip with a ceremony that drew gambling royalty, executives from parent company Caesars Entertainment Inc. and Clark County officials. Although Caesars announced in December that the 2812-room Bally's property on the Strip was to be renamed, Friday's…
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The Best Casino Movies: Classics And Modern Films

Casinos have gained popularity over the past few years. Online gambling platforms are experiencing their heyday, which will last for a very long time. But the casino industry itself, as popular as it was, will remain. The first casinos were opened as early as the 17th century in Europe, and since then the interest of the audience, the passion to…
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Illegal gambling bust at West Tennessee market

MEDINA, Tenn. (WKRN) - An illegal casino is no longer open for business in Gibson County. Undercover agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force were tipped off about the alleged casino operating out of a back room at the Oasis Convenience Store, according to police. The store is located on Main Street in Medina, just north of Jason. Authorities…
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Undercover 'casino' discovered in Gibson County

MEDINA, Tenn. - An undercover "casino" was discovered in Gibson County. According to a Facebook post from the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, an undercover investigation found a "casino" working out of the Oasis convenience store on Main Street. Investigators sent agents to the store at two different times to inquire about gambling, with the agents…
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Expert: Lawsuit over room price-fixing at Vegas casinos frivolous

LAS VEGAS (CN) - A University of Nevada, Las Vegas professor who specializes in the hospitality industry called a recent federal class action claiming collusion between major casinos regarding the price guests pay for hotel rooms on the Las Vegas Strip "frivolous." "Based upon what I know about the Rainmaker revenue management system, because I'm a…
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Expert: Lawsuit over room price-fixing at Vegas casinos frivolous
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­­­­­­Dream Las Vegas Announces Start Of Construction Following Ceremonial Groundbreaking In Las Vegas, NV

eveloped by Shopoff Realty Investments and Contour, in partnership with Dream Hotel Group, Dream Las Vegas will be a driving force in the ongoing revitalization and rejuvenation of the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. The 531-room lifestyle hotel and casino pairs global architecture firm DLR Group with interior design by AvroKo, Rockwell Group and…
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What Casino Games Were Featured in Movies?

Casino games are a staple of Hollywood. Many movies have depicted them, from the classic The Hustler to releases like Casino Royale in 2006 Casino games and films are often synonymous with each other. Many movies feature casino games such as blackjack, roulette, poker, and Texas hold'em, which are some of the most popular casino games today. The…
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Groundbreaking set for Terre Haute casino

After years of starts, stops and legal issues, officials in Terre Haute will Tuesday break ground on a planned $240 million casino and hotel. The Queen of Terre Haute Resort is being developed by Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDN), which officially received the license to build the casino in December. The Queen of Terre Haute Resort…
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5 Greatest Gambling Movies

Online gambling is now one of the most popular forms of entertainment. People can play poker, blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps, and the best pokie games from the comfort of their homes or even on the go. Gambling has always attracted people, but at the end of the last century, interest in it increased so much. The most prominent directors…
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8 Great Gambling-Related Movies You Might Have Missed

Movies about casinos and gambling are always at the center of attention because of all the risks and drama involved. They are usually spiced with failures, success, and lots of money. Such movies are also often based on real-life stories which show us that everything is possible. You have surely seen Ocean's Eleven, Casino Royale, and other famous…
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Mask mandate lifted in Nevada casinos

Las Vegas casinos moved swiftly after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the immediate end of Nevada's indoor mask mandate Thursday morning, taking down signs that had stood as a reminder to guests to keep their faces covered. "It's really an exciting day. It's hard to believe that it's been almost two years since we started this process," Stephen…
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Three Women Take Schenectady Casino to Court

Three Schenectady women have decided to take a local casino property to court over alleged assault earlier this year. Takeylyn Gibson and her twin daughters, Tajhanae and Tahziana Gibson claim that they were verbally and physically abused by several security guards of Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. The three are now seeking financial…
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Vigo casino could be ready by December 2023

Bulldozers began moving dirt shortly after a June 21 groundbreaking to start construction of the Queen of Terre Haute Resort Casino on the city's east side. Churchill Downs Inc.'s $260 million project, up from an initial $240 million, is to include a casino with 1000 slot machines and 50 table games, as well as a 10-story hotel featuring 125 luxury…
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Nevada gambling regulator names new chief of law enforcement arm

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has promoted Kristi Torgerson to chief of its Enforcement Division to succeed the retiring James Taylor. Torgerson has worked with the Board since January 1997, serving as deputy chief of the Enforcement Division since 2019. She succeeds chief James Taylor, who is retiring after 27 years of service at the end…
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Meta Asks to File Extra Brief in Ninth Circuit Appeal of Simulated Casino Game Ruling

Meta Platforms Inc. urged the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for permission to file a reply in the possible appeal concerning the application of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) to a case concerning casino games hosted on Meta platforms. The proposed brief argued that the court should accept the interlocutory appeal which it said…
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Meta Asks to File Extra Brief in Ninth Circuit Appeal of Simulated Casino Game Ruling
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Las Vegas Strip club’s request for slot machines delayed by Clark County Commission

Citing financial losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Las Vegas strip club is seeking a state gaming license and county approval to operate bar-top poker machines. SHAC LLC, the parent company of Sapphire Las Vegas Gentlemen's Club, applied for a restricted gaming license with the Nevada Gaming Control Board in June and representatives of the…
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Las Vegas Strip club’s request for slot machines delayed by Clark County Commission
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South Strip casino and hotel Dream Las Vegas begins construction following groundbreaking attended by Gov. Sisolak

Upcoming Las Vegas Strip hotel and casino Dream Las Vegas saw its groundbreaking last Friday in a ceremony attended by representatives for developers Shopoff Realty Investments and Contour, which have partnered with Dream Hotel Group, and state officials including Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak. The project has been described by its developers as a…
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South Strip casino and hotel Dream Las Vegas begins construction following groundbreaking attended by Gov. Sisolak
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Best Casino Movies of All Time: Full List of Gambling Movies

The history of gambling runs back to early human civilizations. For the longest time, many forms of gambling have existed. The earliest mention of casinos in a movie is seen in the 1910 German drama " Arsène Lupin Contra Sherlock Holmes ", where actors play cards in a casino and win larger amounts of cash. Since then, there have been many gambling…
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Terre Haute casino expected to boost local revenue, tourism

It's been a long and winding road, but late last month, developers finally broke ground on a $260 million casino and hotel in Terre Haute. Named the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort and developed by Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc., it's the neon-bedecked fruit of decades of effort to bring gambling to the city. "Back at the very beginning,…
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Terre Haute casino expected to boost local revenue, tourism
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Red Rock Resorts to demolish three closed Southern Nevada casinos, sell property

Red Rock Resorts will permanently close and demolish its three Southern Nevada properties that have been closed for more than two years, the company said Friday, with plans to "reposition the land for sale." In a statement released Friday afternoon, Red Rock President Scott Kreeger said it was a "difficult" decision to permanently close Texas…
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Red Rock Resorts to demolish three closed Southern Nevada casinos, sell property
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Dream Las Vegas breaks ground at south Strip

Las Vegas' newest hotel project is poised to take shape. Developers held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for Dream Las Vegas, a 531-room casino-resort along the south edge of the Strip. The project is estimated to cost $550 million and expected to open in late 2024. It is slated to feature dining and nightlife venues, 12000 square feet of…
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Dream Las Vegas Begins Construction with a Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Dream Hotel Group announced that it is finally starting the construction of its Dream Las Vegas hotel. The company's new property sits on Las Vegas Boulevard, near McCarran International Airport. The final version of the project will have 531 rooms and stretch 20 floors. The hotel will contain a selection of unique restaurants, 30000 square feet of…
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Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort breaks ground

After decades of talk, work on a casino in Terre Haute has begun. Shovels were turned Tuesday in a groundbreaking ceremony on the city's east side for the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, which will take 18 months to build. Workers have begun drainage and other site preparation on 50 acres of land at 4442 East Margaret Drive for the new casino…
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Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort breaks ground
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Gaming regulators give initial approval to Legends Bay Casino in Sparks

A 15-year wait to build the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks ultimately cut down on the project's cost for developer Garry Goett. The property, which is expected to open in August as the first all-new, from-the-ground-up casino development in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area in more than two decades, would have cost more than four times its current…
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Gaming regulators give initial approval to Legends Bay Casino in Sparks
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Indy Gaming: ‘Economic challenges’ keeping five Clark County casinos closed into 2023

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 Five Southern Nevada casinos that never…
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Indy Gaming: Nevada casino regulators call cryptocurrency a ‘complex’ topic

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 Volatile pricing fluctuations that can…
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The Palms is back as Las Vegas continues to emerge from pandemic

Las Vegan Mary Bowens, right, leads a line of people into the Palms as the doors open to the public during the Palms reopening Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians bought the property from Station Casinos in 2021. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 11:19 p.m. When Mary Bowens showed up for the public opening of the Palms at…
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UPDATE: Magnolia Bluffs Casino sold to New York company

NATCHEZ - Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel in Natchez has been sold. "While this was an extremely tough decision for our partnership, it will truly leave our team and valued customers in the best hands possible," said Kevin Preston, partner and president of Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel. "Due to the long history we have here in Natchez, it was…
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Refurbished sign to welcome visitors to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa

A bigger, more brilliant sign soon will greet visitors to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa. Workers are refurbishing the lofty Interstate 44 landmark, installing 5940 square feet of LED video space on each side. Designed by Stephen Shortell of Yesco in Las Vegas, Nevada, it is scheduled to be completed in May. Shortell also designed…
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Gary loses cut of Terre Haute casino revenue

The city of Gary will not directly benefit from the new casino at Terre Haute, even though the license for the west-central Indiana gaming facility, set to break ground in coming weeks, originally was assigned by the state to the Steel City. A new local development agreement (LDA) recently approved by the Vigo County commissioners and the Churchill…
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Experts: Nevada’s casino industry can’t ‘bury its head’ over cryptocurrency

Derek Stevens wasn't sure how his customers would respond eight years ago when he began accepting Bitcoin for select non-gaming transactions at the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate. He thought guests would use the digital currency for splashy purchases, such as hotel rooms or meals at the D's American Coney Island and Andiamo Italian Steakhouse.…
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Florida working to set up new gambling regulator as gaming future uncertainty remains

While a federal court thwarted Florida's 2021 gambling expansion plans, the Florida Senate is moving forward with the creation of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC). This commission will regulate expanded gambling, if and when it finally makes its way to the state. The November 22 court rejection of the gaming compact between the Seminole…
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Sammy Hagar buzzed about his new Las Vegas residency, cocktail line and Cabo San Lucas tourism ambassadorship

Sammy Hagar has learned to roll with the punches, as befits a former boxer turned Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee who in 1995 was fired from his decade-long gig as the lead singer in Van Halen. The veteran solo star has also learned to stay extremely active, on stage and off. "I'm about as busy as a man can be - and I don't know why. I'm…
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Sammy Hagar buzzed about his new Las Vegas residency, cocktail line and Cabo San Lucas tourism ambassadorship
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NGCB Approves Sales of Las Vegas Sands Properties to Apollo Global

Apollo Global Management is a step closer to returning to the Las Vegas Strip. The global investment firm has been targeting the gaming industry for years, but previous access to the Las Vegas casino scene didn't go well. Apollo is working on a deal with Las Vegas Sands (LVS) to purchase three of the latter's Vegas properties and has convinced the…
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NGCB Approves Sales of Las Vegas Sands Properties to Apollo Global
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2021 Year in Review: Scandal rocks casino project

Troubled Indianapolis-based casino company Spectacle Entertainment was at the center of multiple controversies in 2021, from its top executive being forced out to losing stakes in two new casino projects. In March, the Indiana Gaming Commission forced Spectacle CEO and Centaur Gaming CEO Rod Ratcliff to give up his ownership stake and state casino…
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Churchill Downs selected as Terre Haute's casino operator

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTHI) - The Indiana Gaming Commission made its selection for a casino operator in Terre Haute on Wednesday. The commission's decision to select Churchill Downs happened just before 6:30 P.M. Churchill Downs was one of four applicants vying for the position to operate a casino in the county. The other three were Full House…
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Churchill Downs selected as Terre Haute's casino operator
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Lawsuit could further snarl delayed Terre Haute casino plans

Indiana officials are trying to push forward stalled plans for a Terre Haute casino, giving the company that runs the Kentucky Derby a license for the project on Tuesday despite a new lawsuit criticizing the proposed site. Indiana Gaming Commission members approved giving the casino license to Louisville, Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. after…
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Lawsuit could further snarl delayed Terre Haute casino plans
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No deal yet between Lucy Luck, gaming board

A settlement agreement has yet to be reached between Lucy Luck Gaming Inc. and the Indiana Gaming Commission. A hearing that had been scheduled for Thursday with Elizabeth Gamboa, an administrative law judge, has been reset to Feb. 17. "The parties represent that additional time is needed to work toward a settlement in this matter," Gamboa wrote in…
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Lawsuit filed over casino license for Pope County, contending Cherokee firm lacks experience

A roulette wheel spins in 2018 at Cherokee Casino & Hotel in West Siloam Springs, Okla. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Ben Goff) LITTLE ROCK -- A lawsuit filed Tuesday asked the Pulaski County Circuit Court to issue a temporary restraining order halting any movement on a casino in Pope County until the question of whether Legends Resort and…
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Lawsuit filed over casino license for Pope County, contending Cherokee firm lacks experience
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Casino process moving ahead slowly

Though the Indiana Gaming Commission awarded a certificate of suitability to Churchill Downs to build and operate a Vigo County casino on Nov. 17, the process to actually construct that casino proceeds slowly. Recent discussions between local officials and Churchill Downs Chief Executive Officer Bill Carstanjen have concerned the location of the…
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Las Vegas Close to Introducing Its First Tribal-Owned Casino in History

The Nevada Gaming Control Board contributed to a historical moment to the gambling industry in Las Vegas as it recommended a tribe from California to be the first one to have a casino when it purchases the Palms. The final approval will be in the hands of the Nevada Gaming Commission on December 16, but there weren't any hiccups during the…
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Las Vegas Close to Introducing Its First Tribal-Owned Casino in History
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Best Movies from the 90s Set In Las Vegas

Casinos and gambling have always been deeply associated with Las Vegas. Known as Sin City, Vegas has always been the world's capital of gambling. From the 1960s onward, the former desert has flourished. Nevada has had legal gambling for decades before, but the largest gambling boom and expansion have happened in the 1960s. Who doesn't love Vegas?…
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Vigo casino decision coming today

Hundreds of millions of dollars are on the line today when the Indiana Gaming Commission hears proposals from four applicants to open a casino in Vigo County and decides which will receive a license to run the casino. At a public hearing at noon in Indianapolis, the four applicants - Hard Rock, Churchill Downs, Full House and Premier Gaming - will…
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Nevada Considers Remote Registration for Cashless Casino Play

Nevada could soon allow remote registration and ID verification for cashless payment accounts in state casinos. This would help reduce the bottlenecks customers face when trying to sign up in person. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) held an afternoon workshop for 70 minutes to discuss the proposal, which received some support…
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Churchill Downs picked to build western Indiana casino

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The company that runs the Kentucky Derby has been picked to take over the stalled project to build a casino in the western Indiana city of Terre Haute. Indiana Gaming Commission members voted Wednesday in favor of Louisville, Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. over three other companies that submitted proposals. Churchill…
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Becoming a blackjack dealer

It's a career he started after stepping down in August 2020 as associate athletic director for Indiana State University athletics, where he worked for 19 years. "I was hoping the Terre Haute casino would be open by now," he said with a chuckle during a recent interview. In January 2020, Indiana Grand opened live table games, which interested…
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Activists make last effort to win over voters ahead of casino vote Tuesday

RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) - Richmond residents are three days away from learning whether a casino will be built on the Southside of the city. Saturday, leaders for and against the idea made final efforts to win over voters before the referendum appears on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 2. Saturday is the last day Richmonders could vote early on whether or not…
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Disastrous Arkansas decision for Gulfside Casino Partnership

In Arkansas and the contest to pick the operator for a proposed Pope County casino has reportedly hit another stumbling block after the successful licensee had its winning bid effectively invalidated by the state's highest court. According to a Thursday report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper, an entity known as Gulfside Casino…
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Disastrous Arkansas decision for Gulfside Casino Partnership
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Foes pressing their bet on Pope County casino

A Pope County anti-casino group is moving full steam ahead on a petition drive to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the state's general election ballot next year that would remove the county as one of the locations for a casino. The effort by the grassroots group Fair Play Arkansas continues despite an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling…
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Foes pressing their bet on Pope County casino
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State justices overturn decision on Pope County casino

From left, Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Karen Baker, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox and Ben Cross, the current county judge of Pope County, are shown in this undated combination photo. Actions by the state Legislature and the Arkansas Racing Commission to add rules and requirements to the casino amendment were in line with the Arkansas…
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State justices overturn decision on Pope County casino
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Vigo County Officials Offer Support for Hard Rock Casino

TERRE HAUTE - Officials in Vigo County are pushing for Hard Rock International to receive the open gaming license to develop a casino in Terre Haute. The Tribune-Star reports the Vigo County Council and the Vigo County Board of Commissioners have submitted letters to the Indiana Gaming Commission in support of the Rocksino Terre Haute proposal. In…
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Vigo County Officials Offer Support for Hard Rock Casino
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Dream hotel-casino landing next to Las Vegas airport

After facing concerns over potential illegal drone flying, laser lights, shooting attacks and even bombs hidden in garbage trucks, developers cleared a big hurdle this week in their quest to build a resort next to Las Vegas' airport. The Clark County Commission voted 6-1 to approve plans Wednesday for Dream Las Vegas, a 20-story hotel-casino that…
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Dream hotel-casino landing next to Las Vegas airport
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Indiana to announce Vigo casino license winner Nov. 17

The Indiana Gaming Commission intends to decide Nov. 17 which company will be granted the Vigo County casino license. Greg Small, executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission, announced the date at the commission's meeting Wednesday. "We have received four applications, so we are guaranteed a competitive process which I think will be to the…
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Indiana to announce Vigo casino license winner Nov. 17
The Roanoke Times

Casino referendum campaigns ramp up ahead of Election Day next month

Richmond voters are barrelling toward a decision about whether the One Casino will rise. Urban media magnate Alfred Liggins says his plans for a $565 million casino resort with a 250-room luxury hotel off I-95 can transform a part of south Richmond that residents and city leaders say has been neglected for far too long. Critics, however, say that…
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Casino referendum campaigns ramp up ahead of Election Day next month
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State to announce Vigo casino license winner Nov. 17

The Indiana Gaming Commission intends to decide Nov. 17 which company will get the Vigo County casino license. Greg Small, executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission, announced the date at the commission's meeting Wednesday. "We have received four applications, so we are guaranteed a competitive process, which I think will be to the great…
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State to announce Vigo casino license winner Nov. 17
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MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas Celebrates Opening Night At SAHARA Las Vegas With Red Carpet And Sold-Out Performance, Sept. 25

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night (Sept. 25), Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas celebrated its highly anticipated opening in its brand-new, cutting-edge venue at SAHARA Las Vegas. The sold-out audience was treated to a high-octane performance filled with new sexy and daring dance routines outfitted in a technologically…
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Four apply for Vigo casino license

Four applications have been submitted to the Indiana Gaming Commission seeking a gaming license to operate a casino in Vigo County. The deadline for applications with the Indiana Gaming Commission was 4:45 p.m. today. The commission at 5 p.m. posted the names of the applicants. They are: • CDITH LLC (Churchill Downs) • FHR-Atlas LLC (Full House…
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Tribune-Star Editorial: Solid alternatives emerge in bids for local casino

Recent twists in the long and winding road to bring a casino to Vigo County left many around the community unsure of the future. The process still packs uncertainties. Yet, a burst of promising news arrived Wednesday. It should ease worries that a potential base of jobs and spinoff benefits might bypass Vigo County and Terre Haute. It also should…
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Tribune-Star Editorial: Solid alternatives emerge in bids for local casino
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Details on casino proposals emerge

Further information on the proposals of four companies vying for the Vigo County casino license became available today. Those four license applicants are CDITH LLC (Churchill Downs of Louisville, Ky.); FHR-Atlas LLC (Full House Resorts Inc.), HR Terre Haute LLC (Hard Rock); and Terre Haute Entertainment LLC (Premier Gaming Group of Union, Ky., and…
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Details on casino proposals emerge
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UPDATE: Four apply for Vigo casino license

Four applications have been submitted to the Indiana Gaming Commission seeking a gaming license to operate a casino in Vigo County. The deadline for applications with the Indiana Gaming Commission was 4:45 p.m. today. The commission at 5 p.m. posted the names of the applicants. They are: • CDITH LLC (Churchill Downs) • FHR-Atlas LLC (Full House…
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Indy Gaming: Expanding usage of mobile wallets and cashless payments requires education for players and casino staff

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how they 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 Sightline Payments Executive Vice President Omer…
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Pope County officials signaling split with exec on casino filing

Some members of the Pope County Quorum Court say they want the public to know that the county judge does not represent them when it comes to the casino controversy there. Meanwhile, one of the contenders vying to operate a casino there announced that it is joining forces with an Arkansas-based contractor to break ground at its Russellville site. A…
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Pope County officials signaling split with exec on casino filing
Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Casino operators caution Nevada regulators about expanding online gaming

A cross-section of Nevada gaming operators has voiced opposition to expanding the state's online gaming regulations, saying any proposed changes should be explored by the governor's Gaming Policy Committee and ultimately approved by state lawmakers. In a four-page letter sent last week to the chairmen of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada…
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Hard Rock now majority owner and operator of new Gary casino

GARY - There no longer should be any discordant noises coming from the ownership of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) unanimously approved an agreement Wednesday transferring majority ownership in the $300 million gaming, dining, and entertainment destination to Hard Rock International, a business enterprise…
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Regulatory Hearings in Nevada Could Change Gambling Long-Term

Upcoming regulatory hearings could lead to long-term changes to Nevada's casinos gaming scene. Upcoming regulatory hearings in Nevada could change the way people gamble in the state in the future. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will discuss changing its definition of "wagering accounts," which could lead to a more flexible…
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JPs signaling split with exec on casino filing

A roulette wheel spins in 2018 at Cherokee Casino & Hotel in West Siloam Springs, Okla. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Ben Goff) Some members of the Pope County Quorum Court say they want the public to know that the county judge does not represent them when it comes to the casino controversy there. Meanwhile, one of the contenders vying to…
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JPs signaling split with exec on casino filing
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IGC Opens License Application Window for Vigo County Casino

The Indiana Gaming Commission has reopened the license application process for a Vigo County casino after choosing not renew Lucy Luck Gaming's license to build and operate a gambling venue in Terre Haute. The regulator on Monday posted a press release on its official website informing interested applicants that they must pay a $50000 application…
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IGC Opens License Application Window for Vigo County Casino
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa lights up the sky with new 65-foot Gibson Les Paul monument

TULSA, Okla. - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is home to Route 66's newest attraction, a 65-foot Gibson Les Paul, which made its official debut on the Mother Road landscape Tuesday evening. The newest Hard Rock icon, a tribute to the original Gibson Les Paul Standard 50's in Heritage Cherry Sunburst, welcomes guests just outside the Grand Lobby.…
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In Midst Of Rebound, Vegas Casinos Faced With COVID Again

Springtime was good for the Las Vegas casino industry, as customer visits and gaming revenue across Nevada reached pre-pandemic and even historic levels in May. The start of summer has brought new uncertainties for the tourist mecca, however, with COVID cases resurging at among the highest levels in the country and new local government…
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Masks Now Mandated for Las Vegas Casino Employees

While the public still doesn't have to wear masks indoors in Las Vegas, casino workers must following a new Clark County mandate. [Image: Shutterstock.com] First it was a recommendation last week leading to some Las Vegas casinos voluntarily implementing an employee mask policy. Now it's an official mandate - all public-facing staff in Clark County…
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Las Vegas weather: Scattered showers as monson continues

Scattered showers are expected in the Las Vegas Valley on Monday, says the National Weather Service. "It's hard to pinpoint exactly where," meteorologist Andy Gorelow said. "We do have some potential heavy rain expected." The anticipated storms come on the heels of a soggy Sunday afternoon that saw several areas in the southeast and southwest…
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Beware of Cyber Attacks, Nevada Regulator Warns Casinos

In light of a recent spree of ransomware attacks, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has warned the state's gambling operators to remain vigilant. it's going to be a big deal going forward and a major challenge." J. Brin Gibson, chairman of the NGCB, commented on the issue during the regulator's monthly meeting on Wednesday. He said that the…
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Beware of Cyber Attacks, Nevada Regulator Warns Casinos
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Gary could lose $5M due to state decision to reissue Terre Haute casino license

The Indiana Gaming Commission's decision to restart the licensing process for the Terre Haute casino could end up costing the city of Gary approximately $5 million. Under an agreement with the former Terre Haute license holder, the Steel City was in line to receive 0.5% of adjusted gross revenue from slot machines and table games at the Terre Haute…
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Gary could lose $5M due to state decision to reissue Terre Haute casino license
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IGC Rules on Terre Haute, Horseshoe Hammond Casinos

The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has provided rulings regarding two casinos in the state, denying the renewal of one facility's license and canceling the forced sale of another. In a blow to its owner Lucky Luck Gaming, a new Terre Haute casino in Vigo County will not have its gaming license renewed by the regulator, according to a ruling…
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IGC Rules on Terre Haute, Horseshoe Hammond Casinos
Inside Indiana Business

Gary Casino Opening Moving Forward After Ruling

GARY - Efforts to complete construction of the $300 million Hard Rock Casino in Gary this spring are moving forward. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report concerns of a potential delay in opening the casino have been abated after the Indiana Gaming Commission issued two orders regarding one of the casino's owners whose gaming…
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Gary Casino Opening Moving Forward After Ruling
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Indiana Gaming Commission Makes Major Decisions Regarding Two Casinos

Two major decisions were made this week regarding casino gaming in the state of Indiana. The state Gaming Commission had to decide if Caesars would be able to maintain its Horseshoe Hammond Casino. Also on the table was the license for a casino in Terre Haute. Unfortunately, the Commission decided to pull the casino license from Lucy Luck Gaming…
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4 Greatest Female Performances in Casino Movies

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