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AP News

New Jersey overall gambling revenue up 10.4% in April, but in-person casino winnings were down

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks that accept sports bets and their online partners won more than half a billion dollars from gamblers in April, an increase of 10.4% from a year earlier, state gambling regulators said Thursday. But that was due in large part to the state's second-best month ever for internet gambling.…

Finance ・ 10 days

Shore News Network

Oxford Man Wins Nearly Half a Million Lottery Jackpot

OXFORD, NC -Jack Dixon of Oxford struck it big with a $1 Cash 5 lottery ticket, winning a jackpot of $487750 this Monday night. Opting for a Quick Pick ticket through Online Play, Dixon defied the odds of 1 in 962598 to match all five white balls perfectly. He claimed his prize at lottery headquarters on Tuesday, and after the necessary federal and…

Incidents ・ 18 days

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Caesars Wins Casino Operator of the Year at 2024 EGR Awards

With extensive upgrades made to its mobile casino app this year, Caesars Entertainment becomes the first new winner of egaming Review's Casino Operator of the Year award since 2020. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Caesars Entertainment, one of the world's biggest iGaming and sportsbook operators, won the Casino Operator of the Year award at the 2024…

Sports ・ 21 days

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Winner hits $1.5M+ on Wheel of Fortune slot at N.J. casino

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey announced this week that a lucky winner hit for $1593457 while playing a Wheel of Fortune slot machine. The prize was a progressive jackpot, according to the casino. The winner, who was visiting from out-of-state and declined to be named, had bet $10 on the game. The player had wagered $87…

Winnings ・ 22 days

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The Bronx Daily

The Potential Of Online Casinos In The Bronx & Lessons From Norway

The Bronx, a vibrant borough of New York City, currently finds itself in a peculiar gambling limbo. While the Big Apple's heartbeat thrums with excitement, online casinos remain off-limits to its residents. Yet, whispers of change echo through the streets, hinting at a future where digital slots and virtual poker tables might beckon Bronxites. As…

Law ・ 23 days

West Island

Las Vegas-Style Casinos Heading to New York Following a Decade-Long Delay

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board made a significant announcement last Thursday regarding the issuance schedule of the coveted downstate casino licenses. The highly anticipated casinos will bring Las Vegas-style gaming to the heart of metropolitan New York, an exciting prospect that has been eagerly awaited since 2013. Back then,…

Law ・ 24 days

Shore News Network

Lucky Lottery Player Takes Home $29K EZPLAY Jackpot in Marblehead

Marblehead, OH - One lottery player is celebrating a big win this week after purchasing an EZPLAY® Going Pro ticket and winning $29408. The winning ticket was bought at Cleats Marblehead, 6801 E Harbor Rd. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will receive approximately $21173.76. EZPLAY® Going Pro is a progressive…

Incidents ・ 29 days

WSN

NY Special Session May Revive Online Casino Legislation

The online casino industry could soon get a second chance in the Empire State. New York Governor Kathy Hochul shared that she is considering holding a special session to address a major funding issue for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). The state-operated transit system is critical for residents of New York City, making it an emergency…

Law ・ 26 June 2024

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Who'll win NYC's casino race? Gambling experts set odds

As New York's summer grinds on, the battle for three city casino-licenses heats up. Proposals - plus $1 million application fees - are due on August 31 and billions hang in the balance. Outside of two racinos - Resorts World New York City in Queens and Empire City in Yonkers - which already have profitable electronic gaming and are said to be…

Law ・ 22 June 2024

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Betting Big in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City’s Casino Culture

From its wide selection of restaurants that stay open until the wee hours of the night to its subway system that never closes, there are a lot of reasons New York is known as the city that never sleeps. While Las Vegas is the American city best known for casinos, New York City also has a very active casino scene. Two of the best known include the…

Travel ・ 22 June 2024

Top US Casinos

Wynn Resorts Granted Extension for Third Las Vegas Project

In late 2017, Wynn Resorts purchased 38 acres of land across the street from its current Wynn Las Vegas casino for $336 million. During Wynn's fourth-quarter earnings call in early 2018, the company revealed plans to build a new casino and resort. Multiple expansion plans for Wynn in Las Vegas were paused shortly after the purchase. The land…

Travel ・ 21 June 2024

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Wynn Resorts Granted Extension for Las Vegas Project

In late 2017, Wynn Resorts purchased 38 acres of land across the street from its current Wynn Las Vegas casino for $336 million. During Wynn's fourth-quarter earnings call in early 2018, the company revealed plans to build a new casino and resort. Multiple expansion plans for Wynn in Las Vegas were paused shortly after the purchase. The land…

Travel ・ 20 June 2024

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The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Merger rumblings percolate after investor suggests Penn sell casinos

When a company's stock price tumbles for a prolonged period, activist investors often weigh in and question management. That's what happened with M Resort operator Penn Entertainment, which has seen shares decline more than 40 percent compared with its peers. Could Penn's issues affect other gaming companies, including Nevada operators? A Los…

Industry ・ 19 June 2024

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Patrick Dumont says Las Vegas Sands “here for the long term” in fight for Texas IR

Las Vegas Sands President and COO Patrick Dumont says his company is in Texas for the long-haul as it ups the ante in its fight to bring legalized casino gaming to the Lone Star State. A little over six months since the company first revealed plans to purchase a controlling stake in a major sporting franchise - later revealed to be the NBA's Dallas…

Law ・ 17 June 2024

Gambling Industry News

New York Sets Deadline for Downstate Casino Operator Selections

Both New York's Senate and Assembly have voted in favor of Senator Joe Addabbo's bill to set a strict deadline for the selection of three casino operators in downstate New York. State senators approved SB 9673 with a 51-4 vote, while the Assembly passed it with a 51-9 vote, paving the way for the legislation to be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul to…

Law ・ 12 June 2024

OCNJ Daily

The Allure of Casinos: A Look at the Gaming Industry in New Jersey

Casinos have long held a place of fascination in popular culture. From the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the more intimate settings of regional casinos, these entertainment complexes offer a unique blend of excitement, competition, and the potential for big wins. In New Jersey, the casino industry has become a significant economic driver,…

Industry ・ 11 June 2024

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Latest 2024 New Jersey News from the Crypto and Gambling Scene

The Garden State is blooming, with fresh and exciting news coming in! New York City and the state are not the only ones not sleeping, and New Jersey has plenty of new things happening - seemingly all at once. Crypto and gambling are a match made in heaven, but both industries are ever-changing, and something new is happening every day. To keep up…

Crypto ・ 10 June 2024

Las Vegas Advisor

Gambling & Politics, The Sequel

You would have to be living under a particularly large rock to fail to see the ongoing intersection of these two forces. Political issues dominated the gambling discussion last week and again this, particularly as the Illinois Lege moved to hike the tax on online sports betting to as much as 40%, depending on how much you make. More that anon. Our…

Law ・ 03 June 2024

Card Player

Woman Says Casino Won’t Pay $1.2 Million Slot Jackpot

Sometimes a jackpot isn't actually a jackpot. That's what one Atlantic City casino is arguing after a guest believed she'd won a seven-figure payout but was told the slot registering the jackpot had undergone a "technical glitch." Roney Beal, of Shamong Township in south New Jersey, says she visited Bally's in February and a $1.2 million jackpot…

Winnings ・ 25 May 2024

Top US Casinos

New York Lawmakers Pushing Bill to Expedite Downstate Casino Licenses

Sen. Joseph Addabbo (top left) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (top right) are leading the effort at the New York Capitol in Albany to overcome various delays slowing down the process of approving, building and ultimately opening casinos downstate. (Image: Hans Pennink/Associated Press/Alamy) A pair of New York lawmakers are backing a bill that would…

Law ・ 22 May 2024

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NY lawmakers push for faster NYC casino openings: 'We're leaving $2B on the table'

Two state lawmakers say it's time to roll the dice on awarding casino licenses in the New York City area and are backing a bill that would speed up the current much-criticized timetable. Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) are pushing a proposed law in the waning days of the state legislative session that…

Law ・ 22 May 2024

US Bets

New York Lawmakers Want To Speed Up Casino Licenses

Two New York state lawmakers, Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow - who were instrumental in getting online sportsbooks off the ground in New York - are pushing a bill to accelerate the timetable for awarding casino licenses in the New York City area. The proposed law would require bids to be submitted by July 31 of this year and…

Law ・ 22 May 2024

Top US Casinos

New Jersey: Online Gambling Up, Atlantic City Casinos Down in April Revenue Report

The New Jersey gaming industry had a banner month in April, but it wasn't because of the state's flagship casinos in Atlantic City. While overall revenues were up 10.4 percent compared to April 2023, according to numbers released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, in-person gambling was down 6.3 percent year-over-year. In total,…

Land-based ・ 20 May 2024

New York Post

State won't decide on casino licenses for NYC area until 2025

Don't bet on a Big Apple casino opening any time soon. State regulators said they won't decide on new casino licenses in the New York City area until late 2025 - a delay critics say deals the local economy a bad hand. The footdragging pushes out the over-under on the earliest a gaming facility could open in the metro area to some time in…

Law ・ 18 May 2024

NBC10 Philadelphia

Good news, bad news for NJ casinos

New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks that accept sports bets and their online partners won more than half a billion dollars from gamblers in April, an increase of 10.4% from a year earlier, state gambling regulators said Thursday. But that was due in large part to the state's second-best month ever for internet gambling. The industry's key business -…

Winnings ・ 17 May 2024

New York Post

Key bidder for NYC casino license entangled in Ohtani bet scandal

The Yankees and Mets both whiffed on snagging Shohei Ohtani last year, but "Sho-time" is still shaking up things in New York City - in the battle for state casino licenses in the Big Apple. A company behind one of the top bidders for the lucrative gaming permits is reportedly tangled up in the federal probe into the betting scandal involving the…

Incidents ・ 13 May 2024

iGaming Business

New York casino licence decision not expected until late 2025

New York officially opened the bidding process for three downstate commercial casinos in January last year. An amendment to the 2013 New York State Constitution permitted four upstate casinos, which are open for business, then three more casinos closer or in New York City at a later date. The process has already drawn interest from several heavy…

Land-based ・ 04 May 2024

Fingerlakes1

Cultural Impact: Casinos as Entertainment Destinations in New York State

New York features 18 licensed land-based casinos, mainly around New York City, showing how much the state's cultural role and perception of gambling have evolved. Over the years, the image and function of these casinos have changed dramatically-from being seen as dark, secretive places associated with nightlife activities like gambling and drinking…

Travel ・ 24 April 2024

Local 10

New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast's gambling market

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City. A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online…

Industry ・ 21 April 2024

AP News

Not only New York casinos threaten Atlantic City. Developer predicts Meadowlands casino is coming

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Atlantic City casinos are facing threats on multiple fronts from new competitors not just in New York, but from within their own state. That's not great news for a seaside resort in which the amount of money won from in-person gamblers continues to lag, with seven of the nine casinos winning less from on-premises…

Industry ・ 20 April 2024

Fortune

Casino operator calls smoking ban 'one of the greatest threats to our business'

A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online operations were among the challenges identified Wednesday during a major casino conference in Atlantic City. Panelists at the East Coast Gaming Congress at the Hard…

Incidents ・ 19 April 2024

Long Island Press

New York Competition, Smoking, Internet Betting Concerns Roil US Northeast’s Gambling Market

Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City. A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online operations were among the…

Industry ・ 19 April 2024

World Casino News

NYC Casinos New Threat to Atlantic City, Giannantonio Says

Casinos in the Northeast U.S. are currently facing a large number of problems as they prepare for the emergence of fresh rivals in NY City. Among those problems are the loss of business from illegal online operations, the ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and a potential smoking ban in…

Law ・ 19 April 2024

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New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast’s gambling market

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City. A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online…

Industry ・ 18 April 2024

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Fortunecoins.com launches a week of spectacular events to celebrate the online social casino's 2-year anniversary

Fortunecoins.com launches a week of spectacular events to celebrate the online social casino's 2-year anniversary PR Newswire TORONTO, April 3, 2024 Player-centric festivities, such as events, tournaments, and generous promotions to commemorate #TwoYearsofFortune TORONTO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - In celebration of its 2-year…

Industry ・ 04 April 2024

Sportsbook Wire

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…

Sports ・ 02 April 2024

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Mets Owner’s $8B Casino Project Gains Support from Councilman

Councilman says Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park complex plan is "in Queens' and New York City's best interest." Steve Cohen's plan to put a casino next to the home of the New York Mets has picked up some key support but still lacks important backing. Queens councilman Francisco Moya is endorsing the Mets owner's $8 billion Metropolitan Park complex…

Industry ・ 02 April 2024

Newsday

No decision on New York casino licensing until late 2025

ALBANY - New York likely won't award downstate casino licenses before late 2025, state regulators said Monday, as the timeline bidders expected keeps pushing backward. State Gaming Commission Executive Director Robert Williams told board members "practically, it makes little sense" to open what will be a 30-day window for companies to put in bids…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

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Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas

Vegas, baby! While Las Vegas may not be at the top of everyone's list of family vacation spots, it's actually extremely kid-friendly. With amusement parks and arcades, interesting museums, dazzling live shows, aquariums and animal adventures, and so much more, Las Vegas is full of fun things to do with kids. Many of these exciting activities are…

Land-based ・ 24 March 2024

The Bronx Daily

The Online Casino Landscape Of New York City

At present, online casinos do not have any legal authority to run in New York. The state of New York's constitution bars the advancement of gambling, with a few exceptions, which are the Native American casinos, horse racing, and the state lottery. The Dictionary Act is so far-reaching that it covers online casino sites, essentially outlawing the…

Law ・ 21 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

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

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

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open

It's opening day at a Resorts World Catskills, a new $1.2 billion casino, Feb. 8, 2018. ALBANY - Monticello Raceway plans to close its gambling parlor with 1100 video-lottery terminals in April as it seeks to consolidate its operations with the nearby $1 billion Resorts World Catskills. Both facilities in Sullivan County are owned by Empire…

Travel ・ 07 March 2024

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New York casino expansion targets Asian Americans

As the race for one of the three viable casino licenses in New York has begun, sights are set on Asian Americans. Critics say major casino operators use aggressive advertisements tailored towards the community. Opponents argue the use of culturally significant symbols and celebrations preys on the historically marginalized group for profit. While…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 March 2024

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

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

Industry ・ 02 March 2024

ABC 7

Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos talk hot spots, all-star guests, gambling as they head to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos spend Monday through Fridays with all of us "Live" from their studio in New York City. But this week they're taking a road trip - and meeting up with fans in Las Vegas. "We've got a lot of activities planned because as you know, we are going to try to bring our audience as much of Las Vegas as we possibly…

Craps ・ 27 February 2024

ABC News

A record-breaking January for New Jersey gambling, even as in-person casino winnings fall

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Four major gambling revenue records were smashed in New Jersey in January as 2024 got off to a rousing start for everything except the thing casinos care about most: the amount of money won from in-person gamblers. Internet gambling revenue, sports betting revenue, the total amount of money wagered on sports, and total…

Sports ・ 20 February 2024

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U.S. casinos enjoyed record-breaking $5.3 billion March

With inflation high, fuel prices on the rise, and the pandemic still dealing Americans a bad hand, U.S. casinos are cleaning up on gamblers looking for a lucky break. The American Gaming Association reported Wednesday that commercial casinos took a record $5.3 billion off of bettors in March. The American gambling industry's largest trade group…

Finance ・ 20 February 2024

Fingerlakes1

Final Decision on New Queens Casino Expected

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

Law ・ 16 February 2024

The Daily Iowan

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

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

Industry ・ 15 February 2024

Front Office Sports

Super Bowl’s Las Vegas Debut: Was It Good for the City and NFL?

The debut of Las Vegas as a Super Bowl host city is officially over, after a week unlike any other before it. The NFL fully embraced the home of sports betting, complete with league branding taking over casinos and sportsbooks, as well as some of the hottest bars and nightclubs. Now, the question is: Will the NFL bring its title game back to Sin…

NFL ・ 12 February 2024

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Where to Play Baccarat in the USA

The United States' laws regarding online and land-based casinos are strange. However, they are not strange enough to prevent us from going over casinos from around the country and finding the most prominent baccarat gambling establishments. Certainly, online casinos are always an option. However, what about the folks who prefer brick-and-mortar…

Baccarat ・ 25 January 2024

The US Sun

but the casino only gave me a steak dinner instead

A WOMAN who had won a whopping $43 million prize was left disappointed when the casino offered her a steak dinner instead. Katrina Bookman hit the jackpot at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York City - but her victory turned sour soon after. Bookman decided to have a go on the slot machines and after pulling the lever, the woman was left in…

Law ・ 24 January 2024

The Bronx Daily

Catching The Virtual Casino Wave: The Rise Of Sweeps Coins In Online Gameplay

If you have dipped your toes into the online gaming world lately, you might hae heard folks talking about something called " Sweeps coins ". These virtual tokens are making waves as a legal alternative to direct betting and have changed the face of online casino games. It is like hitting the jackpot without stepping out of your Bronx apartment.…

Games ・ 23 January 2024

Eye On Annapolis

The Best Casino Restaurants in the World

Casinos have been around since the early 17th century, when the Casino di Venezia opened its doors to Venetian nobility looking for a fantastic night of gambling. But casinos didn't remain an establishment for the elite for too long, as Las Vegas would completely redefine the casino experience, welcoming people from all walks of life who enjoyed…

Travel ・ 21 January 2024

Travel and Leisure

Bellagio Las Vegas Spa Tower Renovation

The Bellagio Las Vegas has been a Sin City icon for over 25 years. And now, the already spectacular destination is getting even better thanks to the completion of a $110-million upgrade. Specifically, that $110 million was invested in reinvigorating its guest rooms and suites in its Spa Tower, which will be open to travelers this month. The…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2024

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

Enfield Independent

The tallest hotel in Las Vegas finally welcomes guests after sitting empty for 10 years

The tallest hotel in Las Vegas has finally opened its doors after a sitting empty and unfinished for more than 10 years. The 67-story Fontainebleau hotel-casino tower is the sister property of the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida, with the Las Vegas outpost - on the city's glittery resort corridor - costing $3.7 billion to build, second…

Travel ・ 19 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas-style casino to open Feb. 8 in upstate New York

MONTICELLO, N.Y. - The Resorts World Catskills casino northwest of New York City is set to open on Feb. 8. Resorts World Catskills will be the fourth of four Las Vegas-style casinos to open in upstate New York under an amendment to the state constitution approved by New York voters. The casino in the heart of the old Borscht Belt will be about 90…

Law ・ 14 December 2023

Travel and Leisure

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Redesigned Tower

Caesars Palace Las Vegas has been an iconic presence on the Las Vegas Strip since it first opened its doors in 1966. The hotel, which pays tribute to Rome, now has nearly 4000 guest rooms in six towers - all of which are slated to be renovated under a multi-year project. The new Colosseum Tower, previously known as the Forum Tower, has unveiled its…

Land-based ・ 09 December 2023

AP News

New Jersey's casinos, tracks and partners won $531M from gamblers in August

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's casinos, racetracks that accept sports bets and the online partners of both types of gambling won more than $531 million in August, up almost 13% from a year earlier. Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement also showed that in-person gambling done on the premises of Atlantic…

Land-based ・ 07 December 2023

Politico

The race is on to build a casino in New York City

New York state has a ban on new casinos until 2023, but Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to end that moratorium this year, allowing up to three casinos to open downstate. And already nine gambling giants are eager to bid on the contracts and are likely to offer grandiose plans for casinos, hotels and entertainment venues to boost their proposals. Some are…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

citylandnyc.org

Proposed Casino Text Amendment Enters Review Process

On November 27, 2023, the City Planning Commission held a review session on the proposed Gaming Facility Text Amendment to the Zoning Resolution to streamline casino development in New York City. In 2013, New York State amended its constitution to allow up to seven commercial casinos to be built statewide. Commercial casinos are casinos that do not…

Law ・ 05 December 2023

AP News

New Jersey casino, internet, sport bet revenue up 6.6% in October but most casinos trail 2019 levels

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's casinos, racetracks that take sports bets and their online partners won over $423 million in October, up 6.6% from a year earlier, according to figures released Friday by state gambling regulators. But the casinos' key metric - the amount of money won from in-person gamblers - continued to trail pre-pandemic…

Finance ・ 01 December 2023

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Long Island local wins $2.29M at Jake’s 58 casino

ISLANDIA, N.Y. (PIX11) - A lucky Suffolk County local won $2.29 million at Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on Tuesday, casino officials said. The winner, who wants to remain anonymous, hit the $2294411.78 jackpot on their fourth spin on the Wheel of Fortune machine. "The anticipation and excitement of a multi-million-dollar winner at Jake's 58 had been…

Travel ・ 29 November 2023

Trip Pub

NYC agency moves to cut red tape for casino applications

The Department of City Planning on Monday introduced a measure that it says would cut red tape for casino applications in the Big Apple - but which would ice out community boards, critics say. The measure, which was quietly filed by the department on Friday, comes as big-name developers are vying for one of three coveted downstate casino licenses…

Mobile ・ 28 November 2023

8 News Now

Las Vegas is Sin City. No really, they did a survey

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Sigh … If you hadn't heard, Las Vegas is still Sin City. The King of Sin Cities. A WalletHub survey released Monday morning confirms it. But if Houston is embarrassed about its No. 2 ranking, or No. 3 Philadelphia wants to talk about its good qualities, Las Vegas wears it like a badge. It's been less than a week since the Las…

Religion ・ 28 November 2023

New York Post

Casino app maker AviaGames accused of pitting players against bots

AviaGames - the Silicon Valley-based developer of popular casino apps like Bingo Tour and Solitaire Clash - has been slapped with a class-action lawsuit that claims users were duped into playing against bots instead of similarly skilled human players. "Avia users collectively have wagered hundreds of millions of dollars to compete in these games…

Incidents ・ 21 November 2023

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The New York Supreme Court Annuls Nassau Coliseum’s Lease Transfer of Sands New York Casino

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum made a lease transfer of Las Vegas Sands' land to develop a $4 billion casino in Uniondale, New York. But a New York State Supreme Court justice annulled it on Thursday. Nassau County lawmakers voted 17-1 in May 2023 giving Las Vegas Sands a 99-year lease to construct a gaming property. The gaming operator…

Law ・ 18 November 2023

The Press Of Atlantic City

New Jersey gambling revenue up 6.6% in October

ATLANTIC CITY - New Jersey's casinos, racetracks that take sports bets and their online partners won more than $423 million in October, up 6.6% from a year earlier, according to figures released Friday by state gambling regulators. But the casinos' key metric - the amount of money won from in-person gamblers - continued to trail pre-pandemic levels…

Finance ・ 18 November 2023

OCNJ Daily

Using Online Gambling as a Guide When Going on a Road Trip Around New Jersey

Until New York legalizes online casinos, we'll see a flow of NY residents venturing across state lines to play online casino games via licensed NJ gambling operators. It's noticeable during the weekends at places like the George Washington Bridge, which connects New Jersey via Fort Lee in Bergen County with Upper Manhattan in New York City. It's a…

Law ・ 16 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

West Island

Casino Bonanza Stalls as Court Nullifies Nassau Veterans Memorial Lease Transfer

A New York State Supreme Court justice has recently nullified a previously agreed lease transfer of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. The site has caught the attention of Las Vegas Sands which seeks to create a $4 billion casino hotel there. Earlier in May, the Republican-leaning Nassau County legislators displayed almost…

Law ・ 13 November 2023

Review Journal

Rio, off Las Vegas Strip, replaces its buffet with food hall

The Carnival will soon be the Canteen. Carnival World Buffet in the Rio will reopen in January as Canteen Food Hall, the property announced Monday, continuing the Las Vegas trend of former buffets being transformed into collections of restaurant concepts. Trevor Scherrer, president and CEO of the Rio, described the food hall as "a lively space…

Land-based ・ 08 November 2023

West Island

New York Casino Licenses Delayed til 2025 Amid Tumultuous Politics and Controversy

Further delays are anticipated in the awarding of three downstate casino licenses in New York, according to well-established predictions, pushing the already sluggish process well into the year 2025. This delay underscores New York's notorious reputation as the epicentre of tumultuous casino politics. Brendan Bussmann, of B Global Advisors,…

Politics ・ 02 November 2023

Trip Pub

No dice: Vornado backs out of NYC casino race

Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth revealed Tuesday that a New York City casino is likely not in the cards for the company. "It's highly likely that we will not pursue the casino license," he said on an earnings call. Real estate giant Vornado previously expressed an interest in entering the crowded bidding war for one of three casino licenses on…

Land-based ・ 01 November 2023

lrmonline.com

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

Games Radar

Mary Jane Watson gets her own Jackpot tie-in for Gang War

Face it tiger, Mary Jane Watson is taking the spotlight again as her current superhero alter ego Jackpot in a new one-shot tying into the upcoming Spider-Man'Gang War' crossover. The Jackpot #1 one-shot will be written by Celeste Bronfman with art from Joey Vazquez, and will feature Mary Jane in one of her first big superhero outings since getting…

Winnings ・ 14 October 2023

Game News 24

The Evolution of Gaming Machines: From Atari to Modern Slots

Slot machine technology has advanced tremendously throughout its well-over-a-century-long existence. This is to an extent where operators of the original instances would find the modern equivalents confusing. This article closely examines gaming machines' remarkable development and evolution from Atari to modern slots. In contrast to the fully…

Finance ・ 13 October 2023

The Nevada Independent

Casino economic impact grows to $329B per year; Nevada remains leading gaming state

A study conducted on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) found the national casino industry contributes nearly $329 billion annually to the U.S. economy - up 21 percent from the last time the analysis was done in 2018. The study, the first undertaken in five years by the Washington, D.C. trade organization, was conducted by Oxford…

Finance ・ 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

Asgam

Potential resurrection of New York, Massachusetts casino developments bodes well for Genting Malaysia

Maybank Investment Bank said Sunday they could raise Genting Malaysia's long-term earnings estimates by as much as 74% following news that two key potential casino developments in the United States could be back on the menu. As per local news reports, the New York State Gaming Commission has now resumed the Request for Applications (RFA) process…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 October 2023

argusleader.com

How pinball machines helped pave the way for gambling in South Dakota: Looking back

If you've ever been in a good arcade, you've been inundated by the sounds of electronic boops, beeps and pew-pews. One of the most recognizable sounds you'd hear were the sounds of pinball machines. The thump of the flippers, the chimes of the bumpers, the roll of the ball, and the excited ding of the score as it climbs. You may remember old…

Incidents ・ 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

meadecountymessenger.com

Online Bingo Gambling Market Is Expected to Boom- Entain, StarsGroup, Kindred Group, Flutter Entertainment, Sky Betting and Gaming

Online Bingo Gambling Market report focused on the comprehensive analysis of current and prospects of the Online Bingo Gambling industry. This report is a consolidation of primary and secondary research, which provides market size, share, dynamics, and forecast for various segments and sub-segments considering the macro and micro environmental…

Industry ・ 06 October 2023

Review Journal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas restaurants and bars revealed

On Monday, Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced the 67-story property would have 36 bars and restaurants, publicly revealing details for the first time. Most spots will open when the property launches on Dec. 13; the remainder will debut or be announced in 2024. The scope of the bar and restaurant collection, one of the largest on the Strip, ranges…

Travel ・ 22 September 2023

Card Player

Resorts World Casino Exec Axed As Las Vegas Gambling Scandal Widens

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

Incidents ・ 20 September 2023

New York Post

NYC casino race could be upended by Las Vegas bookie scandal: sources

The odds are getting rejiggered in the closely watched race for three lucrative casino licenses in the New York City area - partly because of an alleged bookmaking scandal that's unfolding in Las Vegas, The Post has learned. Until as recently as last week, MGM Grand and Resorts World - operators, respectively, of the Empire City Casino in Yonkers…

Incidents ・ 19 September 2023

NBC10 Philadelphia

NJ casinos, tracks, partners won $531M in August

New Jersey's casinos, racetracks that accept sports bets and the online partners of both types of gambling won more than $531 million in August, up almost 13% from a year earlier. Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement also showed that in-person gambling done on the premises of Atlantic City's nine casinos was up…

Land-based ・ 16 September 2023

Morning Star

here's how to buy lottery tickets on your phone

More than two dozen states now allow for some form of online lottery purchases. So some lottery players can buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets without stepping foot in a store. The Powerball jackpot has now reached $550 million. And that means plenty of Americans will likely be lining up to buy tickets for Wednesday night's drawing, which is…

Lottery ・ 14 September 2023

Casino Reports

Concerns Grow of NYC Casinos Affecting Catskills Communities

New York is in the process of awarding three full-casino licenses for the downstate region, and New York City is among the favourites to land at least two if not three. However, this has raised some concerns in Catskills communities, as the new casinos would likely affect Resorts World Catskills operations, as the region is reliant on revenue from…

Finance ・ 12 September 2023

WISN

Potawatomi Casino Hotel grand renovation opening in Milwaukee

WHY THE TRIBE SAYS IT'S BETTER THAN VEGAS. CHEERS. AMID THE SOUNDS OF SLOT MACHINES AT POTAWATOMI CASINO THURSDAY, THE TRIBE UNVEILING ITS LATEST RENOVATIONS OF A $190 MILLION PROJECT. WHEN THEY WALK THROUGH THOSE DOORS, THEY ARE GOING TO BE AMAZED. THEY'RE GOING TO BE WOWED BETTER THAN ANY CASINO IN THE MIDWEST. AND I'D SAY NOW EVEN VEGAS. THE NEW…

Land-based ・ 08 September 2023

deltanews.tv

Jay-Z to host exclusive Casino Royale party

Jay-Z is set to host an "incredibly exclusive" blackjack party with a prize pot of $1 million. The'99 Problems' hitmaker plans to raise money for his Reform Alliance organisation - a non-profit which aims to change probation and parole laws - by staging the'Casino Royale'-themed party in Atlantic City later this month, with players asked to pay up…

Travel ・ 06 September 2023