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The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday, a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas lore. But after welcoming…
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The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years
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Las Vegas reshuffle: Out with the Tropicana and in with the Oakland A's

The historic Tropicana Las Vegas casino and hotel property closed last week after 67 years in operation. The Tropicana was the most expensive Las Vegas resort built to date when it opened in April 1957. The closing of the Tropicana means that the only surviving property on the Las Vegas Strip from the 1950s is the Sahara. The land beneath the site…
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Las Vegas reshuffle: Out with the Tropicana and in with the Oakland A's
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Next Las Vegas Strip property heading for big change: The Mirage

The transformation of the Tropicana has begun, and the public said farewell last week to one of the Strip's historic gaming establishments. The next property headed for big change: The Mirage. You have to imagine that there will be a greater outcry of support for The Mirage than the Tropicana because its history is fresher in people's minds. The…
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Mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…
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Mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed
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Tropicana Las Vegas: Famed casino shutting down after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas: Famed casino shutting down after 67 years
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Tropicana Las Vegas closes for Oakland Athletics’ new stadium

LAS VEGAS (CN) - The Tropicana Las Vegas casino and resort was closing operations on Tuesday to pave the way for a groundbreaking $1.5 billion, 33000-seat stadium for the Oakland Athletics - Las Vegas' inaugural Major League Baseball team. The casino's closure comes just shy of its 67th anniversary, signifying a major shift in the city's landscape…
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Famed Tropicana Las Vegas resort closing

One of Las Vegas' longest-standing and most historic hotels is shuttering its doors after nearly 67 years to make room for a new Major League Baseball stadium. Tropicana Las Vegas closed on Tuesday, just shy of its 67th. anniversary. Demolition is slated for October to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium. The hotel, which…
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Famed Tropicana Las Vegas resort closing
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Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino closing after 67 years

LAS VEGAS (AP) - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino is officially closed
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Landmark Tropicana Las Vegas closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS >> In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas closes after 67 years on the Strip

They all marked the final hours of the Tropicana, one of the oldest of the remaining old-school Vegas casinos that once was the playground of the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., but closed its doors Tuesday two days short of the 67th anniversary of its opening. Some of the slot machines along the resort entrance were the first to go, decommissioned days…
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Tropicana Las Vegas closing Tuesday ahead of planned demolition

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

They all marked the final hours of the Tropicana, one of the oldest of the remaining old-school Vegas casinos that once was the playground of the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., but closed its doors Tuesday two days short of the 67th anniversary of its opening. Some of the slot machines along the resort entrance were the first to go, decommissioned days…
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A Vegas casino James Bond stayed at is being demolished for an MLB arena

LAS VEGAS (AP) - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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One Mob-Era Casino Closes, Another Offers Old Vegas Prices

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

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

The chairman of Bally's Corp. wants to take the casino company private. What could this mean for the A's stadium given its involvement? Also, a Laughlin casino is facing a $500000 fine from gaming regulators after members of its security team roughed up an employee and customer. Meanwhile, wagering in March Madness could top $2.7 billion…
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Tropicana Las Vegas has excavators on-site for April 2 closure

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

The future Las Vegas home of the Oakland Athletics began to take shape on Tuesday with the release of new artist renderings of the proposed $1.5 billion, 33000-capacity stadium. The venue is meant to provide an outdoor feel while also featuring views of the city's skyline. Traditional baseball pennants served as inspiration for the roof's five…
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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…
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Free parking on Las Vegas Strip: Which hotels have it, which don't

Free parking, once a staple of Las Vegas hotels, is now as difficult to come by as a slots jackpot. A handful of Las Vegas Strip hotels that once touted free parking, including The Strat, Venetian and Palazzo, ended free parking for guests and visitors in 2023. It now costs up to $15 per day to park at The Strat and up to $18 per day to park at…
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Free parking on Las Vegas Strip: Which hotels have it, which don't
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Las Vegas Strip Braces for Change: Casino Royale and Tropicana to Be Replaced by Mega-Resort and Athletics Stadium

On the iconic Las Vegas Strip, a place renowned for its dazzling lights and high stakes, the wheels of change are turning once more. The Casino Royale and the venerable Tropicana are slated for demolition to make way for ambitious new developments, including a towering 699-foot-tall resort casino and possibly a new stadium for the Oakland…
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Las Vegas Strip Braces for Change: Casino Royale and Tropicana to Be Replaced by Mega-Resort and Athletics Stadium
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Las Vegas Strip losing an iconic casino (and maybe more)

The Las Vegas Strip has not seen an implosion since Riviera in 2016, which was removed in order to enlarge the Las Vegas Convention Center. At one time, they were fairly common as the Aladdin (now Caesars Entertainment's Planet Hollywood) faced implosion in the 1990s, and El Rancho, Desert Inn, Castaways, the Boardwalk Stardust, and Frontier all…
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Iconic Las Vegas Casino, Tropicana, Shuts Down After 70 Years

The Tropicana Las Vegas, the emblematic casino that is connected like no other to the myth of Sin City, is shutting down its doors after almost seven decades. The legendary Nevada casino will be demolished in the Spring to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium that will be home to the relocating Oakland Athletics. Bally's Corp.…
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Iconic Las Vegas Casino, Tropicana, Shuts Down After 70 Years
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Why is Las Vegas called Sin City?

The Super Bowl is coming to Sin City. Most know exactly where Sin City is located. And many probably know why the nickname has stuck in Las Vegas. Especially those who have visited the strip, made far too many trips to the ATM, and uttered the phrase, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Las Vegas is the ultimate adult playground, an uncensored…
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Tropicana Las Vegas ceasing operations this spring to make way for new ballpark

The Tropicana's last days are in full effect after its owner announced the date it will cease operations ahead of demolition for a new professional baseball stadium. Slot machines will no longer be heard on the resort's casino floor on the Las Vegas strip after April 2, just shy of its 67th anniversary. Bally's Corporation made the announcement…
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Tropicana Las Vegas ceasing operations this spring to make way for new ballpark
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Gaming attorney Frank Schreck bullish on casino industry

The dean of Nevada's gaming attorneys said the casino industry couldn't be doing much better and sees nothing slowing it down in 2024 as the state is on pace for record gambling revenue in 2023. The latest economic reports have turned positive with impressive GDP growth, the Federal Reserve contemplating rate cuts as the rate of inflation…
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Gaming attorney Frank Schreck bullish on casino industry
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Station Casinos’ Durango opens Tuesday

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

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

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

MISSOURI, USA - Missourians spend billions every year in pursuit of instant riches. They buy lottery tickets, play casino games and dab bingo cards. And increasingly in recent years, they play games of questionable legality in convenience stores, truck stops and small gaming parlors. Everyone involved in the industry thinks people would spend more,…
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Missouri's gambling debate players chase stakes worth billions
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Players in Missouri gambling debate chase stakes worth billions

Missourians spend billions every year in pursuit of instant riches. They buy lottery tickets, play casino games and dab bingo cards. And increasingly in recent years, they play games of questionable legality in convenience stores, truck stops and small gaming parlors. Everyone involved in the industry thinks people would spend more, if given the…
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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…
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IRS Criminal Investigation Warns Illegal Gambling Isn’t A Safe Bet For Taxpayers

My fantasy football season is not off to a good start. In week two, I lost by 50 points-to my daughter, who does not watch football. Fortunately, we don't play for cash in our league, we only play for bragging rights. It is not, however, unusual for adults to gamble, even if it's only occasionally. Approximately 85% of U.S. adults have gambled at…
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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…
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Oakland A’s Las Vegas ballpark update: Bally’s on hold

While many in Las Vegas are thrilled with the prospect of Major League Baseball arriving here by opening day of the 2028 season - even MGM Resorts International is talking about making the MGM Grand more welcoming to baseball fans - it seems one of the key entities in the process is in a holding pattern of its own making. Bally's Corp., based in…
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Disney's Getting Into Gambling

The Walt Disney Company announced an agreement with Penn Entertainment to launch ESPN BET, a branded sportsbook for fans in the United States. This post covers details of the partnership and our commentary about the family-friendly company's first foray into sports gambling. According to Disney's announcement, Penn Entertainment will rebrand its…
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Old School Las Vegas Strip Casino Royale Faces Surprise Implosion

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

Your first trip to Las Vegas is an unforgettable experience. The billion-dollar casinos, the neon lights on Fremont, the crazy energy as you make your way up the most iconic boulevard in the world, the thrill of trying to beat the house in those temples of excess. But while Sin City may seem carefree and wild, there are a lot of rules just under…
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How Old Do You Have to Be To Gamble In Las Vegas?
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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…
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What would Las Vegas A's ballpark look like? Latest images here

The Oakland A's on Friday released three images of the ballpark the team hopes to build on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. The proposed ballpark site is on nine acres of land to the southeast of South Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. A team statement that accompanied the renderings confirms that the ballpark has a projected capacity…
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A’s Ballpark on Vegas Casino Site Gets Closer With Tentative Funding Deal

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement between his office, legislative leaders in the state and the Oakland Athletics for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, according to a…
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A’s Ballpark on Vegas Casino Site Gets Closer With Tentative Funding Deal
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Bally’s grows Las Vegas presence with stadium, Trop renovation

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…
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Bally’s grows Las Vegas presence with stadium, Trop renovation
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A’s Las Vegas stadium land deal to close in Q4, Red Rock says

Red Rock Resorts Inc. - recently in the spotlight for its surprising deal of a binding agreement to sell nearly 49 acres to the Oakland Athletics - on Thursday dodged specific questions about the transaction, during its first-quarter earnings call. Executives said the agreement with the A's is confidential, but it expects the deal to close in the…
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A’s Las Vegas stadium land deal to close in Q4, Red Rock says
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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…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Aging Rio Hotel & Casino is on the comeback trail

After years of neglect and borderline irrelevance, things might be about to change at the off-Strip Rio casino. The site has emerged as a strong contender to be the location of a Major League Baseball stadium that would be the home of the Oakland A's. The vast parking lot and excess land surrounding the casino-hotel make it possible to build the…
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix scores official slot machines partner

The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix is already hitting the jackpot before its inaugural race takes place in the fall. Aristocrat Gaming and the Las Vegas Grand Prix inked a multiyear sponsorship deal to make the company the official slot machines partner of the race. "Introducing the F1 experience to a new city, it was crucial to partner with a…
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1 Iconic Las Vegas Strip and 1 Off-Strip Resort Casino Face Wrecking Ball

One of the two huge names could disappear from the Las Vegas skyline sooner than you might expect. Nothing lasts forever in Las Vegas. With land on and near the Las Vegas Strip reaching record values, with no sign that prices will come down anytime soon, any struggling property will have its value questioned. That's why Hawaiian Marketplace, an…
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Improbable Las Vegas Strip Casino Project Gets Good News

Not every idea planned or even announced for the Las Vegas Strip ends up getting built. Some never even get past the talking stage because it takes billions to actually build something on Sin City's iconic 4.2-mile stretch of road. The high price tag means that some projects get announced as a way to make it easier to raise money to actually build…
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Online Poker, Casino Games Businesses Triple As Casinos Close

Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Atlantic City's casinos may have closed their doors, but New Jersey's gamblers haven't stopped betting. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, online casino games - where users gamble real money playing poker, slots, and more - are soaring in popularity…
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Surprising Las Vegas Strip Casino Getting Major Makeover

The Las Vegas covid comeback continues. Sin City has reported record visitor numbers and casino cash takes over the past few months. That's a huge comeback for a city that saw its casinos, hotels, and entertainment venues shutter during the worst days of the pandemic. Even after the reopening, crowds did not fully come back. Conventions were…
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Iconic Las Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

The times are changing in Las Vegas. Construction cranes seem to be a permanent part of the Las Vegas skyline at this point as casinos are built or upgraded along the Strip as well as in the emerging downtown Fremont St. area.. It's almost like a domino effect as each casino spends millions of dollars to upgrade their look, the next casino must…
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May gaming win shows $1.3B collected by Nevada casinos

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…
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Changes in the Cards for Iconic Las Vegas Strip After Big Hotel-Casino Deals

In the past two years, there has been a flurry of hotel investment activity in the Las Vegas market, with nearly 10 transactions achieving sale prices exceeding $1 billion. Total hotel sales volume for the past two years in Las Vegas is nearly $16.8 billion, representing 17% of the total U.S. hotel sales volume during that time frame. Las Vegas…
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Caesars' Las Vegas Strip Failure Turns Into a Huge Win

Every inch of land on the Las Vegas Strip has become incredibly valuable. Recent sales have placed the value of a single acre at $10 million -- and that's land located on the less popular northern end of the Strip. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors recently approved the sale and licensed use of a ten-acre…
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Caesars Las Vegas Strip Failure Turns Into a Huge Win

Every inch of land on the Las Vegas Strip has become incredibly valuable. Recent sales have placed the value of a single acre at $10 million -- and that's land located on the less popular northern end of the Strip. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors recently approved the sale and licensed use of a ten-acre…
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Deadwood casinos rebound in October

Positive gains returned to Deadwood's casinos in October after a slight downturn was reported in September to the South Dakota Commission on Gaming. According to the report, the total gaming handle increased by 6.76% for the month, when compared to October 2021. The results also increased the 2022 year-to-date handle for 2022 by 0.43% over the…
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Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig to plead guilty in gambling case

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig will plead guilty to lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday. Court documents unsealed Monday say Yasiel Puig Valdés, 31, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of making false statements and after…
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NBA In Las Vegas Not A Matter of ‘If’ But ‘When’

Casino owner Derek Stevens says an team ultimately will make its home in Las Vegas. Speaking at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Sevens said it is not a matter of "if" but "when" the NBA will locate a franchise in the city. Stevens owns Circa Resort and two other hotel casinos, D Las Vegas and the Golden Gate, in the city's downtown casino…
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Pennsylvania reports $429M in gambling revenue

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported over $429 million in gaming revenue during July 2022, a 1.28% increase compared to last year. The total tax revenue generated collectively through all forms of gaming and fantasy contests was $177112747 during July 2022. The July 2022 total sports wagering handle was $336507932…
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The price of gambling

In America, football is a way of life, and it is one of the most profitable industries in the nation. From 2020 to 2021, the National Football League (NFL) had a record increase in profits, raking in $11 billion for the 2021 season, according to Sportico. The league has never had much trouble with sponsorships and brand deals. In the past decade,…
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Kitchener, Ont. winner of biggest MLB jackpot thought it was a prank

A Kitchener, Ont., man identified only as Robert is almost $4 million richer after he won the biggest jackpot in Major League Baseball history. And he almost didn't believe it. The Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, tweeted out the first name of the winner of the month-long Super September 50/50 draw of $3892135 just…
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Biggest jackpot in Major League Baseball history won by Kitchener, Ont resident

A person from Kitchener, Ont. is nearly $4 million richer after winning the biggest jackpot in Major League Baseball history. The Jays Care Foundation said the biggest jackpot winner in Major League Baseball is Robert from Kitchener, Ont. Just after 12 p.m. on Monday, the Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, tweeted…
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Bay Mills Resort & Casino $65m expansion

In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC) is investing $65 million in its nearly 30-year-old resort and casino situated on Lakeshore Drive in Brimley. In addition to providing new amenities and space for guests, the project will also generate new employment opportunities. Years of planning have gone into what will be the…
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Bay Mills Resort & Casino $65m expansion
Rapid City Journal

Deadwood casinos rebound in August

Deadwood's casinos had a good month in August, reversing a four-month-long trend of lower gaming handle than 2021 and showing a year-to-date gain in revenue. According to the South Dakota Commission on Gaming's report for August released Friday, the total gaming handle increased by 16.6% when compared to August 2021. That reversed a trend from…
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Deadwood casinos rebound in August
The Street

Las Vegas Strip Loses One Legendary Casino, Keeps Another (for Now)

Another domino on the Las Vegas Strip has fallen, and that's only the beginning since dominoes generally ripple, sometimes with unintended consequences. Many of the major moves on the Strip are connected. MGM Resorts (MGM) sold the Mirage to Hard Rock International and that led to it buying the Cosmopolitan. MGM likely planned those two moves, but…
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The Press-Enterprise

6 concerts coming to Southern California casinos in September

As summer comes to an end and the transition to fall begins, there are still plenty of live events happening throughout Southern California before the last quarter of the year is dominated by holidays. But how many of those events are happening at venues that also house slot machines, card tables, fine dining experiences, premium bars and lavish…
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6 concerts coming to Southern California casinos in September
BH Pioneer

July a down month for Deadwood gaming

DEADWOOD - Effects of the overall economic environment in America may have trickled down to Deadwood, as gaming numbers took another monthly hit in July, compared to 2021 levels, as reported by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming Wednesday. Gamers visiting Deadwood in July dropped $129.7 million in machines and on tables for an 8% decrease,…
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A’s in Vegas furthering ballpark talks with casino magnate

Oakland Athletics officials were in Las Vegas Tuesday meeting again with hotel magnate Phil Ruffin about a potential north Strip ballpark deal, sources told the Review-Journal. The meeting is the second to occur this month, with Ruffin previously making a trip on August 2 to Oakland regarding the 37-acre Las Vegas Festival Ground site he owns,…
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The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Bally’s says it will close purchase of Tropicana Las Vegas next month

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 year after announcing a deal…
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Rapid City Journal

Deadwood casinos see slight decrease in June

After a one month rebound in gaming handle results for May, Deadwood's casinos saw another slight decrease in gambling for June, adding to a year-to-date deficit when compared to 2021. According to the South Dakota Commission on Gaming's report for June, the total gaming handle decreased by 1.61% when compared to June 2021. That is a continued…
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Deadwood casinos see slight decrease in June
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Deadwood casinos' handle slightly up to $131M in May, first uptick after two-month decline

As reported by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, Deadwood's casinos have perceived an increase in gambling in May after two months of handle decline, recording a slight rise of 1.77% year-over-year. Visitors to casinos in the jurisdiction spent more than $131 million on wagers and chip purchases last month. During May, bettors put more than…
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Deadwood casinos' handle slightly up to $131M in May, first uptick after two-month decline
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Deadwood gaming rebounds in May

DEADWOOD - Following a couple of down months, Deadwood gaming numbers in May were back in the black, compared to May 2021 levels, as reported by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming Friday. Gamers visiting Deadwood in May dropped $131.2 million in machines and on tables for a 1.77% increase compared to May 2021, resulting in $11.8 million in…
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Deadwood gaming rebounds in May
The Street

A's Las Vegas Strip Move Just Became a Lot More Likely

Since the National Hockey League's Golden Knights began playing right on the Las Vegas Strip nestled between multiple MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report properties, Sin City has become negotiating leverage for any team in the other major sports looking for a better stadium/arena deal. That's especially true for…
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A's Las Vegas Strip Move Just Became a Lot More Likely
The Street

Iconic Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

The times are changing in Las Vegas. Construction cranes seem to be a permanent part of the Las Vegas skyline at this point as casinos are built or upgraded along the Strip. It's almost like a domino effect as each casino spends millions of dollars to upgrade their look, the next casino must spend money to keep up with the Joneses. The Strip is…
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European Gaming

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup

Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated. Accel Entertainment announced the completion of its previously announced transaction to acquire Century Gaming, one of the…
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Wager $50 On Casino Games At BetMGM To Get A Free $10 MLB Bet!

It may have started a little later than planned, but the Major League Baseball season is now underway and with plenty of action to enjoy across the summer across all the divisions, it should be a fantastic season. And you can enhance your enjoyment still further, at least for the next few days, thanks to BetMGM Sportsbook's Home Run Hero Bet And…
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Las Vegas Weekly

Quick Bites: Las Vegas Pizza Festival, Top Round, Koibito Poké and more Vegas food news

Put this date on your calendar immediately-the Las Vegas Pizza Festival is set to return on November 12 at the Industrial Event Space, near Sahara and I-15. The event went on hiatus during the pandemic but now it's back, thanks to the Las Vegas Pizza Alliance and Greco and Sons. Acclaimed pizza makers including Tony Gemignani, John Arena, Vincent…
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas Pizza Festival, Top Round, Koibito Poké and more Vegas food news
The Street

Viva Pot Vegas? Las Vegas Strip Land Sold to Mystery Buyer

Las Vegas loves mystery almost as much as it loves glamour and glitz. The city has a shady past tied to the mafia, and it has always been hard to distinguish legends from reality. Vegas has always offered speakeasy-type experiences, events you have to know about to attend, and other goings-on tied to the city's mystique. Over the past two years,…
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Viva Pot Vegas? Las Vegas Strip Land Sold to Mystery Buyer
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Another Iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Getting Major Makeover

The Las Vegas covid comeback continues. Sin City has reported record visitor numbers and casino cash takes over the past few months. That's a huge comeback for a city that saw its casinos, hotels, and entertainment venues shutter during the worst days of the pandemic. Even after the reopening, crowds did not fully come back. Conventions were…
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Another Iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Getting Major Makeover
The Street

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Get Some Very Bad News

Las Vegas has bounced back from the pandemic unbelievably well. The city has seen visitors come back in record numbers even with most of the world still not being able to travel easily to the United States. After literally having to close due to the covid pandemic, the city's casinos, led by Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment…
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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Get Some Very Bad News
Casino City Times

Celebrate Father's Day at Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady

Gaming News 2 June 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Guests in June can celebrate Father's Day, enjoy delicious food & drink specials, win big with exciting giveaways and promotions, and see amazing live music and entertainment.This month's highlights include a chance to win FREE Slot Play during the Beat the Heat Hot Seats giveaway, a Sip & Savor Wine…
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The Nevada Independent

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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Indy Gaming: Nevada casino regulators call cryptocurrency a ‘complex’ topic
South Florida Caribbean News

The Future of Legal Online Gambling in California

Californians are supposed to vote to allow sports betting and gambling this fall. Critics worry that tiny, new betting businesses won't be able to operate in the state because of limited economic power. Recently iGamingNJ informed that there might be some industry-related issues that could rake in the amount being more than $3.5B each year. In…
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Rapid City Journal

Deadwood casinos see slump for second straight month

For the second month in a row, Deadwood's casinos experienced a downturn in gaming handle in April, the South Dakota Commission on Gaming reported Monday, bringing calendar year results, so far, to a lower amount than last year. According to the report, April's gaming handle decreased by more than 13% when compared to April 2021. This follows a…
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Deadwood casinos see slump for second straight month
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What Makes RooBet the Fastest Growing Crypto Casino in Canada?

The price of crypto goes up and down. But crypto's adoption rate has been skyrocketing since its invention in 2009. In the casino space, crypto has been helping people play slots and table games for years. A case in point is RooBet: Canada's fastest growing crypto casino. Established in 2018, RooBet is a mobile-friendly casino jam-packed with…
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Bonus Pools, Slot Prices Set For 2022 Draft

Major League Baseball has established the bonus pools for all 30 teams and the slot values for every pick in the first 10 rounds of the 2022 amateur draft, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis reports. This year's draft is set to take place July 17-19, coinciding with All-Star week in Los Angeles. While the new collective bargaining agreement made some…
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Bonus Pools, Slot Prices Set For 2022 Draft
The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Aristocrat Americas president sees convergence with online and 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, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Tom O'Brien returned to Aristocrat…
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Indy Gaming: Aristocrat Americas president sees convergence with online and casinos
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