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Petersburg chooses company to operate proposed casino

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) - An operator has been chosen for the casino Petersburg is hoping to build - if legislation allowing the city to hold a referendum in November is signed into law. Petersburg City Council member Howard Wayne Myers confirmed to 8News on Wednesday that the Cordish Companies has been selected to operate the proposed casino after…

Politics ・ 1 day

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Tropicana faces razing possibly in October

It's been a while since the last big casino demolition on the Strip, but another may be in the works. Following the closing of the Tropicana, a 10-foot "razing wall" is being built around the property, with a demolition tentatively scheduled for October. The demolition could include an implosion of the two towers, "subject to permitting and further…

Tournaments ・ 12 days

Review Journal

What was the first resort on the Strip? El Rancho Vegas

The story of the Las Vegas Strip started more than 80 years ago this week on a ranch. The first hotel-casino on Las Vegas Boulevard opened April 3, 1941 at what is now the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. At the time, travelers, most often from California, drove to Downtown Las Vegas through empty desert on Highway 91. There were some small casinos, but…

Land-based ・ 23 days

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Law ・ 13 March 2024

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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban

Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…

Law ・ 10 March 2024

Sportsbook Wire

Las Vegas Athletics new stadium design unveiled: 'Spherical armadillo'

While significant hurdles remain to be vaulted before the Athletics play a game in Las Vegas, the club announced Tuesday it was partnering with a Danish design firm to build its proposed 33000-seat ballpark on the Strip. The A's on Tuesday released long-delayed renderings for a ballpark designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, an audacious design for a…

Finance ・ 06 March 2024

Maryland Daily Record

Casino managers want iGaming in MD, but employees fear job loss

Maryland's casinos, as well as international gambling organizations, are pushing for state lawmakers to establish an internet gaming market. The proposal has a powerful sponsor in the House of Delegates that should ensure it advances from its committee to the full chamber, though it's unclear whether a similar proposal in the Senate will have the…

Law ・ 27 February 2024

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Pachinko Slots: Gambling in the Japanese Alps

When I started planning a trip to Japan, my boss, Adam Howard, offered one suggestion: "Go to the Japanese Alps." Before his recommendation, my plans revolved around powder chasing on Hokkaido, Japan's north island, and my knowledge of the mountains on Japan's main island was limited to the 1998 Nagano Olympics. I quickly started looking into the…

Pachinko ・ 24 February 2024

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Indy Gaming: Vegas set to prosper in ‘fun economy,’ UNLV experts say

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 term "fun economy" might sound cheesy,…

Industry ・ 25 January 2024

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Allen R. Glick: Casino mogul with La Jolla, Las Vegas, and mob ties

There's a lot more going on in La Jolla than beautiful beaches, historic homes, and hotels. Of course, there's a big military connection and a Bronze Star from Vietnam for one former resident, Allen R. Glick, a businessman who got tangled up with mobsters. Glick died at the age of 79, in August 2021, after a long fight with cancer, at his La Jolla…

Land-based ・ 20 January 2024

Newsday

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

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

Travel ・ 19 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Red Rock’s long-stalled tribal casino deal near Fresno moving forward

Approval from Indian gaming regulators allows the central California project to start construction nearly two decades after the initial agreement was signed. 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…

Industry ・ 18 January 2024

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NY Governor's Budget Proposal Excludes Gambling Bill

After a bill proposal to legalize online casinos was filed in the New York Senate with an aim to boost the US-largest online market, Gov. Kathy Hochul reportedly released the 2024 Executive Budget to exclude online casinos in the Empire State. As reported by Play NY, Gov. Hochul released the $233 billion Executive Budget on 15 January 2024 to…

Law ・ 18 January 2024

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Las Vegas Sands environmental review advances in Hempstead, despite court ruling

The $4 billion casino resort proposal at the Nassau Coliseum site moves forward Thursday with public meetings on an environmental study led by the Town of Hempstead, despite a legal battle between the county and Hofstra University that had put the process on hold. Two "scoping sessions" are scheduled at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, at…

Law ・ 18 January 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas projects to watch in 2024

With two casino-resort openings and a Major League Baseball team announcing plans to relocate to Las Vegas in 2023, the new year has some big shoes to fill. But there are many significant projects in the early stages that could move forward in 2024. And, of course, we all want to know if projects such as the Atari Hotel will really happen. Here are…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2024

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Operator Coalition Makes Ad Pitch for NY Online Casino

By letting people play casino games online, we can decrease deficits and help our families and schools. Some of the biggest gaming operators in the US want lawmakers in New York to pass online casino legislation this year and have produced a commercial to get their point across. BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel - the four members that form…

Law ・ 12 January 2024

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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

Vegas Inc

Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

illy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot via AP A patron of The Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., plays on one of the several varieties of games during the casino's grand opening, Jan. 23, 2023. With casinos popping up on Virginia's southern border, some lawmakers now want to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the…

Law ・ 28 December 2023

Review Journal

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

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

Travel ・ 27 December 2023

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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The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino

The off-Strip casino saw a 42 percent revenue decline; operators blamed a lower hold on table game wagers. 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…

Industry ・ 20 December 2023

Forbes

Hilton Hotels Returns To Las Vegas In A Big Way

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

Travel ・ 20 December 2023

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New York, Maryland Seen As Likeliest '24 Online Casino Adopters

While legal online casino gaming has brought far more tax revenue to the six states where it's operational than sports betting, the former discipline lags far behind the latter in terms of nationwide expansion. Fairly or not, fears over cannibalization of the retail casino product persist, as do concerns over the potential for a spike in problem…

Law ・ 20 December 2023

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Fontainebleau Adds High-End Casino Option To North End Of Las Vegas Strip

After years of stops and starts, refinancing, ownership changes, and a bevy of other delays, the Fontainebleau resort casino has finally opened in Las Vegas. The $3.7 billion property welcomed a bevy of celebrities and VIPs last week as part of a ribbon cutting and party to officially welcome the new casino to the Las Vegas Strip. Fontainebleau…

Land-based ・ 19 December 2023

Review Journal

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…

Industry ・ 14 December 2023

Star Herald

Online casinos lucrative but slow to catch on across US

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 12 December 2023

NY1

Internet casinos thrive in 6 states. So why hasn't it caught on more widely in the US?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 04 December 2023

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Internet casinos thrive in 6 states. So why hasn’t it caught on more widely in the US?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 02 December 2023

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Land-based ・ 28 November 2023

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Internet casinos thrive in West Virginia. So why hasn't it caught on more widely in the US?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 28 November 2023

WTAE

Internet casinos thrive in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey

In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.So why hasn't it…

Finance ・ 28 November 2023

The Weirton Daily Times

Internet casinos thrive in 6 states. So why hasn’t it caught on more widely in the U.S.?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 27 November 2023

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Internet casinos thriving in six states

ATLANTIC CITY (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 26 November 2023

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Finance ・ 25 November 2023

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U.S. slow to adopt online casinos

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the covid-19…

Finance ・ 25 November 2023

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Internet casinos thrive in six states

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 25 November 2023

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Internet Casinos Thrive in Six States. So Why Hasn’t It Caught On More Widely in the U.S?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 25 November 2023

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Internet casinos thrive in Connecticut and other states. So why hasn’t it caught on more widely in the US?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 25 November 2023

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Internet casinos thrive in 6 states. Why aren't there more?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 25 November 2023

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Internet casinos thrive in six states. So why hasn’t it caught on more widely in the US?

In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic. So why hasn't it…

Finance ・ 25 November 2023

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Internet casinos thrive in 6 states. So why hasn't it caught on more widely in the U.S.?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19…

Finance ・ 25 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

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NY Online Casino Legalization: Economic Prospects & Impact

Currently, sports betting is legal in New York State, leaving a significant gap in the digital gambling sector for online casinos. In this article based on CasinosCanada.reviews, we look at the possible legalization of online casinos in New York to give you a detailed view of how things are changing. New York online casinos are not yet regulated,…

Law ・ 15 November 2023

Review Journal

How could hotel-casinos operate during a Las Vegas Strip strike?

Managers at some Strip properties are making contingency plans for a possible hospitality worker strike, including the steps a worker needs to take to serve alcoholic drinks. Some management-level workers at MGM Resorts International are training to obtain an alcohol management card, a required step in bar-related service jobs, an employee at…

Land-based ・ 07 November 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Boyd’s tribal partner planning Northern California casino expansion

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…

Industry ・ 01 November 2023

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Lottery Ticket Worth Over $83,000 Sold at Green Bay Gas Station

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One customer left a Green Bay gas station Thursday a whole lot richer than when they walked inside. Wisconsin Lottery said the winning "Fast Play Progressive Jackpot" ticket was sold at Howard Central BP on Velp Avenue. Part of the "Platinum Payout" lottery game, the lucky customer won 100% of the Progressive Jackpot for…

Lottery ・ 28 October 2023

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Lottery ticket worth over $83,000 sold at Green Bay gas station

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- One customer left a Green Bay gas station Thursday a whole lot richer than when they walked inside. Wisconsin Lottery said the winning "Fast Play Progressive Jackpot" ticket was sold at Howard Central BP on Velp Avenue. Part of the "Platinum Payout" lottery game, the lucky customer won 100% of the Progressive Jackpot for a total…

Lottery ・ 27 October 2023

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Online casinos and poker could be a windfall waiting in the wings

In West Virginia, one of eight states that allow both online sports betting and internet gambling (including poker), Shawn Fluharty, a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, told the Associated Press that online gambling rakes in three times more than sports betting. The potential windfall of broader online casino and poker adoption is…

Poker ・ 21 October 2023

liherald.com

The many faces of gambling online and what it could mean for a state's bottom line

It may appear that most states now have their own online versions of Vegas, where players can place bets in virtual casinos or on sports. But in reality, the online offshoot of brick-and-mortar gambling is still in its infancy. Despite the proliferation of online sports betting in many states, playing casino games online still has a long way to go.…

21 October 2023

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Top 7 Best Movies About Gambling

There are few themes that capture audiences as much as the thrill of gambling mania. Whether it's a tense poker game, a fast-paced bet or the drama of a casino heist, gambling movies have always appealed to audiences. They have a unique charm that can dive viewers into a world of excitement and risk, even if they are not gamblers themselves. These…

Movies ・ 20 October 2023

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Indy Gaming: Aristocrat execs say NFL slot machines have scored 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 At the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) a year…

Industry ・ 18 October 2023

The Nevada Independent

The lottery is popular, but it’s still a bad idea

State-run and multistate lotteries have never been a good idea, even if the long lines in Primm last week demonstrate their popularity. For many lawmakers, it's tempting to wonder just how much revenue Nevada is missing out on by prohibiting state-run lotteries - which is a part of the reason the Legislature recently moved forward on repealing the…

Finance ・ 15 October 2023

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Shopping Mall On Las Vegas Strip Looking To Add Casino

The Las Vegas Strip continues to see more casinos on the horizon. The Fountainbleu property is opening in December after almost two decades of on-and-off again construction. Last year, Texas businessman and owner of the Houston Rockets and Golden Nugget casinos Tilman Fertitta also announced plans for a new casino at Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon…

Land-based ・ 12 October 2023

Review Journal

Plans for new Strip casino at Fashion Show Mall remain unclear

Howard Hughes Corp.'s reputation in Las Vegas for developing master-planned community Summerlin bolsters its chances of getting a casino developed on the Strip, a UNLV history professor said. "They have a successful business track record," Michael Green, a history professor at UNLV, said in an interview. "The oddity is that they have no real…

Industry ・ 10 October 2023

iGaming Business

Howard Hughes Holdings eyes new Las Vegas Strip casino

The plans represent the first venture by HHH into the casino market. Its current portfolio primarily comprises retail, office and residential properties across a number of US states. As part of the project, HHH has formed Seaport Entertainment. The new division will oversee its entertainment-related assets in New York and Las Vegas. These include…

Land-based ・ 09 October 2023

Jackson Progress Argus

Las Vegas Strip's Fashion Show Mall will add a casino

At only 4.2 square miles, the Las Vegas Strip has very little open room for development. That's even more true when you look at the south and central strips where Caesars and MGM have clustered their resort casino properties. The north Strip has some remaining open land, but it remains a question as to whether that area can become the draw that the…

Land-based ・ 08 October 2023

Review Journal

New casino proposed for Fashion Show mall on Las Vegas Strip

A new entertainment division of Howard Hughes Holdings could develop a new casino on the Las Vegas Strip - one that would rise above Fashion Show mall. The spinoff division for the Houston-based company, Seaport Entertainment, will take over entertainment operations of the company, which includes an 80 percent interest in the air rights above…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2023

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Howard Hughes Spinning Off Seaport, Vegas Assets, Tapping Casino Vet As CEO

Houston-based Howard Hughes Corp. is spinning off its assets in New York and Las Vegas into a new company, and it has tapped a Vegas veteran to lead the new business. The Las Vegas Strip Howard Hughes named Anton Nikodemus the CEO of Seaport Entertainment, the newly formed subsidiary that includes the firm's South Street Seaport holdings in Lower…

Industry ・ 06 October 2023

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Lack of Online Casinos Partly Blamed for WynnBet Closures

The US gambling industry has seen tremendous expansion in recent years. There has been an increase in the number of sites opening, whether it be for sports betting or online casinos. However, it's a competitive market and Wynn Resorts have announced they will close their WynnBet sites in eight of the 12 US states in which they operate. Wynn Resorts…

Law ・ 04 September 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

The Sports Geek

Must See Movies Like Casino

What is your favorite gambling movie? There is a good chance that Casino, starring Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro, is near or at the top of your list. The 1995 mob drama is based on the real-life experience of the Stardust casino's executive and manager, Frank "Lefty' Rosenthal. Rosenthal, portrayed by De Niro as Sam "Ace" Rothstein, was an associate…

Incidents ・ 05 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

KTNV Las Vegas

Nevada regulators set to collect $10 million from former casino tycoon Wynn

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Nevada gaming regulators revealed Wednesday that they plan to fine former Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn $10 million over past sexual misconduct allegations. The Nevada Gaming Control Board issued a complaint against Wynn in 2019, not long after a report surfaced about Wynn's years-long behavior towards women and alleged…

Industry ・ 20 July 2023

Gambling

Light & Wonder Debunks Online Gambling Myths At NCLGS

Unlike sports betting, has had a tough go of it. There are many reasons for the slow adoption of online gambling in the U.S., some legitimate and some not. Many of the reasons were up for discussion recently. The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Conference brings together the gaming industry, lawmakers, and regulators from…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

Review Journal

iGaming: Some states embrace online play

As casino companies look for new ways to grow gaming revenue, more and more states are considering what Rhode Island just did - legalizing iGaming, offering real-money casino games on the internet. Last month, Rhode Island became the seventh state in the nation to offer iGaming within its borders, sort of a pre-emptive move to prevent their…

Industry ・ 19 July 2023

New York Post

Retired NYC handyman lands record $476M Mega Millions jackpot

He just fixed all of his problems. A retired Queens handyman can finally put his toolbox away after landing a record $476 million Mega Millions jackpot. Johnnie Taylor, 71, of Howard Beach cashed in his lucky ticket from the April 14 drawing this week, opting for a lump sum payment of $157 million after taxes, New York Lottery officials…

Lottery ・ 06 June 2023

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NY man, 71, claims Mega Millions jackpot

Believe it, Johnnie Taylor, believe it. A Queens, New York man is living the dream after winning a $476 million Mega Millions jackpot in April - the largest jackpot win in the state's Mega Millions history. "It still doesn't feel real," Taylor told the New York Lottery on Monday when he claimed his prize, stating that his wife didn't believe him…

Lottery ・ 06 June 2023

ABC 7 NY

Lucky man from Queens Johnnie Taylor is winner of record-setting $476M Mega Millions jackpot

HOWARD BEACH, Queens (WABC) -- A man from Queens has been identified as the lucky person who won the record-setting $476 million Mega Millions jackpot from April. Johnnie Taylor, 71, of Howard Beach in Queens, opted to take the cash value of the prize: a lump sum payment totaling $157288402. "It still doesn't feel real," Taylor said. He said his…

Lottery ・ 06 June 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Las Vegas Sands casino expansion effort in Texas fails again

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 Casino legalization efforts in Texas…

Law ・ 20 May 2023

NBC 26 Green Bay

Green Bay, Fond du Lac see big lottery wins

NBC 26 - Winners of Wisconsin Lottery games are everywhere, and this past weekend, big wins took place in Green Bay and Fond du Lac. The first-ever 100% Fast Play Progressive Jackpot was won by a player on Friday, May 12. The ticket was bought from Howard Central BP with a jackpot of $222516. Howard Central BP owner, Sam Goel, said, "The winner is…

Lottery ・ 20 May 2023

Newsday

As U.S. sports bets boom, online casino gambling is slow to expand

ATLANTIC CITY - While two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, only six states offer online casino gambling, confounding industry hopes that the rapid growth of sports betting would also bring internet casino wagering along with it. Speaking Wednesday at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City, industry executives and…

Sports ・ 21 April 2023

NBC Bay Area

Casino Conference: Internet Gambling is Slow to Expand

While two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, only six states offer online casino gambling, confounding industry hopes that the rapid growth of sports betting would also bring internet casino wagering along with it. Speaking Wednesday at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City, industry executives and legislators from…

Industry ・ 20 April 2023

Indianapolis Business Journal

As U.S. sports betting booms, online casino gambling slow to expand

While two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, only six states offer online casino gambling, confounding industry hopes that the rapid growth of sports betting would also bring internet casino wagering along with it. Speaking Wednesday at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City, industry executives and legislators from…

Sports ・ 20 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: MGM’s $10 billion project in Osaka approved by Japan as the country’s first casino

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 More than a decade ago, Nevada's major…

Industry ・ 20 April 2023

Poker News Daily

Million Dollar Buy-In Cash Game Set for Hustler Casino Live

The world of "high roller" poker was eventually going to reach this point. $250000 buy-ins for a tournament are not enough - how about a million (The Big One for One Drop at the WSOP)? Now the cash games are going that route, with twelve players with either deep pockets or deep skills stepping into the streaming show Hustler Casino Live in what is…

Poker ・ 17 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Macau casinos bounce back after three years of depressed gaming revenue

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…

Industry ・ 07 April 2023

US Bets

Online BlackJack Rules & How to Play in the US 2023

Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games in the world, and for good reason. The game is easy to learn, fast paced and fun! And while there are different variations in terms of rules and types of bets, it all boils down to essentially the same thing - getting as close to 21 as possible without going over. Fortunately for online casino…

Strategy Guide ・ 29 March 2023

Yogonet

California's Sky River Casino considers hotel, convention center expansion six months after opening

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…

Land-based ・ 11 March 2023

Midgard Times

How often do MMA Fights Take Place in Casino Establishments? TOP-3 Establishments in the World

Professional mixed martial arts fighters. The casino is the best place for fights. TOP 3 gambling establishments where MMA fights were held Fights by professional UFC fighters attract with their unbridled brutality. You can witness the rise or fall of another champion in every match. Such tournaments are as exciting as playing in a casino. It is no…

UFC / MMA ・ 03 March 2023

Media Post

'Sports Illustrated' Partners On A Gaming Casino 03/03/2023

Sports Illustrated has entered a newbusiness-a Michigan gaming product called SI Casino. The sports media brand is partnering with 888 Holdings plc, an online betting and gaming company. This is888 Holdings' first casino product in the U.S. The casino, now live, features more than 500 casino games, with daily free spins, jackpots and live-action…

Sports ・ 03 March 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Expanded multi-state online gaming may not benefit Nevada

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…

Industry ・ 23 February 2023

US Bets

New York Introduces Bill To Legalize iCasino

Despite no mention of iCasino in New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's preliminary budget, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a bill late Wednesday to legalize online casino games in New York state. Addabbo was hoping Hochul would include some mention of iCasino revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, but he has said it's possible to move the process along…

Law ・ 20 February 2023

Gambling Insider

Las Vegas History: a Timeline of a Railroad Town to Gambling Mecca

Before Las Vegas was known for slot machines and neon lights, it was a small desert town without much going for it. As recently as 1940, Las Vegas only had 8000 residents. But after World War II, the city expanded rapidly. Organized crime took advantage of the fact Nevada was the only state in America where casino gambling was legal. They made the…

Law ・ 12 February 2023

Fansided

Oakland A's stadium saga continues with court battles and Vegas casino support

As the Oakland Athletics stadium saga continues, some prominent voices in Vegas are throwing their weight behind potential relocation to Nevada. This support comes as the A's are back in court over the proposed Howard Terminal site in Oakland and the Las Vegas site hunt has been narrowed down to Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip. Mick Akers of…

Sports ・ 10 February 2023

On The Box

The greatest casino movies of all time

The tension of waiting to see if a number comes up or if a player has the best card hand switches perfectly onto the silver screen. Gambling movies have undoubtedly played a major role in popularising the industry, helping sites such as Cafe Casino attract a massive audience in recent years. With that in mind, read on as we look at what we believe…

Movies ・ 10 February 2023

Review Journal

Station Casinos’ Durango resort plans Eat Your Heart Out food hall

In Las Vegas casinos, food halls are the new buffets, the new occasions for multiculinary and multicultural grazing. In the past five years, at least five halls have opened at major gaming properties, including two in December: Proper Eats in Aria (which replaced the buffet) and the food hall in the Fremont downtown. Now, Durango resort, the $750…

Sports ・ 09 February 2023

Thrillist

Visit Stadium Swim Circa Hotel in Las Vegas

It emerges like a pixelated oasis in the Nevada desert, one that could easily be a mirage. A towering 143-foot screen, showing any game your heart desires, and at its feet six-count'em, six!-heated rectangular pools. They're spaced in pairs, gently tiered upward, all the better to allow year-round swimsuit-clad revelers unobstructed views of the…

Sports ・ 09 February 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Boyd has no interest in selling downtown, locals casinos to REITs

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…

Industry ・ 09 February 2023

Review Journal

A’s get ‘full support’ from Las Vegas casinos

If the Oakland Athletics relocate to Las Vegas, north Strip and downtown resort operators would strongly support the team building a $1 billion ballpark in their area. Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella confirmed that he and hotel owners from the north Strip and downtown Las Vegas met with A's brass Wednesday. They discussed the…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2023

POPTOPIC

Top Classic Gambling Movies to Revisit and Enjoy

Gambling has been popular since time immemorial, with evidence of dice games in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and China. The concept of betting on the outcome of games dates back to early civilizations, and the growth of organized gambling can be traced back to ancient Rome where ludi (public games) were held for entertainment and…

Movies ・ 02 February 2023

Nevada Appeal

Nevada casinos close out 2022 with record gaming revenue figures

Nevada's casino industry set annual gaming revenue records statewide and on the Strip when November's figures were counted. December's response? "Not so fast." Fueled by a single-month record for the Strip in December, Nevada finished 2022 with more than $14.8 billion in gaming revenue, blowing past 2021's $13.4 billion by 10.5 percent, the state's…

Finance ・ 01 February 2023

Fansided

Oakland A's reportedly down to one Las Vegas stadium site

If the Oakland A's are going to move to Las Vegas, there is only one place left to go. The A's had reportedly been looking at the current site of the Tropicana Resort and Casino and the Las Vegas Festival Grounds as their final two spots for a potential ballpark. However, according to the Las Vegas Journal-Review, talks about the Festival Grounds…

Sports ・ 14 January 2023

Patch

Very Merry Westchester Resident Wins $1M Jackpot At Empire City Casino

YONKERS, NY - A Yonkers man found out he was on Santa's nice list in a big way, winning an over $1M jackpot. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts announced that one lucky player received an early holiday present and became the newest member of the Empire City millionaire club. Leo R., of Yonkers, hit the largest jackpot of 2022, winning $1088271 with…

Winnings ・ 31 December 2022

Nevada Public Radio

Packed casinos a sign of good things to come in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has seen almost two years of monthly gaming revenue records, previously unseen numbers at Reid International Airport, and if you walk into a casino right now? It's wall-to-wall people almost every night of the week. The world of gambling, gaming and casinos is continuing to grow. And we're going to be taking more regular looks at the…

Land-based ・ 29 December 2022

Review Journal

Lottery, iGaming shunned in Nevada

Nevada prides itself in having the most experienced gaming operators and regulators in the world. But there are at least two categories the state not only doesn't lead, but doesn't participate in. Internet gambling, or iGaming, is barely on Nevada's radar, even though six states already have legalized and launched it while a handful of others are…

Industry ・ 27 December 2022