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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…
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No decision on New York casino licensing until late 2025
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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…
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Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas
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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…
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The Online Casino Landscape Of New York City
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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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Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?
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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…
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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open
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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…
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New York casino expansion targets Asian Americans
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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…
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Nas Joins Resort World's $5 Billion Casino Expansion In Queens
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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…
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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…
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U.S. casinos enjoyed record-breaking $5.3 billion March
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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…
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Final Decision on New Queens Casino Expected
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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…
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Latest Gambling News: Sensational Casino News [January-February 2023]
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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…
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Super Bowl’s Las Vegas Debut: Was It Good for the City and NFL?
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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…
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Where to Play Baccarat in the USA
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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…
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but the casino only gave me a steak dinner instead
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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.…
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Catching The Virtual Casino Wave: The Rise Of Sweeps Coins In Online Gameplay
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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…
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The Best Casino Restaurants in the World
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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…
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Bellagio Las Vegas Spa Tower Renovation
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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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Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023
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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…
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The tallest hotel in Las Vegas finally welcomes guests after sitting empty for 10 years
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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…
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Las Vegas-style casino to open Feb. 8 in upstate New York
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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…
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Caesars Palace Las Vegas Redesigned Tower
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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…
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New Jersey's casinos, tracks and partners won $531M from gamblers in August
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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…
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The race is on to build a casino in New York City
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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…
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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…
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Long Island local wins $2.29M at Jake’s 58 casino
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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…
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NYC agency moves to cut red tape for casino applications
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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…
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Las Vegas is Sin City. No really, they did a survey
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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…
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Casino app maker AviaGames accused of pitting players against bots
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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…
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New Jersey gambling revenue up 6.6% in October
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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…
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Using Online Gambling as a Guide When Going on a Road Trip Around New Jersey
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,…
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Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort
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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…
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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…
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Rio, off Las Vegas Strip, replaces its buffet with food hall
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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,…
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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…
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No dice: Vornado backs out of NYC casino race
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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…
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Top 7 Best Movies About Gambling
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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…
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Mary Jane Watson gets her own Jackpot tie-in for Gang War
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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…
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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…
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Casino economic impact grows to $329B per year; Nevada remains leading gaming state
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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…
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Plans for new Strip casino at Fashion Show Mall remain unclear
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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…
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Potential resurrection of New York, Massachusetts casino developments bodes well for Genting Malaysia
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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…
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How pinball machines helped pave the way for gambling in South Dakota: Looking back
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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…
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New casino proposed for Fashion Show mall on Las Vegas Strip
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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…
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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…
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas restaurants and bars revealed
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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…
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Resorts World Casino Exec Axed As Las Vegas Gambling Scandal Widens
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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…
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NYC casino race could be upended by Las Vegas bookie scandal: sources
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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…
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NJ casinos, tracks, partners won $531M in August
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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…
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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…
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Concerns Grow of NYC Casinos Affecting Catskills Communities
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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…
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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…
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Jay-Z to host exclusive Casino Royale party
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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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Indy Gaming: Where will Oakland A’s play before Las Vegas ballpark is built?
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Pennsylvania Gambling Revenues up 8.8% for Month of July

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has released its latest monthly revenue report revealing that gambling revenue in the state grew by 8.8% year-on-year in the month of July. The latest figures show that combined revenues for all sectors came to $467 million. This represented an increase of 6% compared to June. Retail slots were the…
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Casino City Times

Resorts World Casinos hit jackpot for New York’s public schools

Resorts World Casino New York City, the state's largest taxpayer, announced today it has reached a major milestone in supporting New York's public schools. As of 21 July, Resorts World crossed the $4 billion mark in revenue generated for New York's lottery education fund. That means that in just 12 years, Resorts World has produced enough revenue…
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New York-New York Hotel & Casino’s Room Redesign Wrapping Up This Summer

A longtime institution on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, New York-New York Hotel & Casino last year launched a $63-million redesign and remodel of its 1830 guest rooms and 155 suites. Slated for completion this summer, the renewed accommodations will capture the vibes of two of the world's most vibrant cities with dynamic new aesthetic elements and…
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New York-New York Hotel & Casino’s Room Redesign Wrapping Up This Summer
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Las Vegas-style casinos 'not a sure bet' for government finances, state audit says

Las Vegas-style casinos in New York are "not a sure bet" for local government coffers, according to a state comptroller's report that says none of the four upstate met gross revenue projections in recent years. The 19-page audit, released Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, found the casinos distributed a total $176 million to local…
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Las Vegas-style casinos 'not a sure bet' for government finances, state audit says
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New state lottery site launches, tickets can be bought online

After the Mega Millions jackpot soared to nearly $1 billion, Jackpot.com officially launched on Tuesday in New York, to allow residents to buy their lottery tickets online in the comfort of their homes, rather than travel to a local gas station or convenience store. The online platform allows New Yorkers to order tickets for Powerball, Mega…
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New state lottery site launches, tickets can be bought online
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- New state lottery site launches, tickets can be bought online

After the Mega Millions jackpot soared to nearly $1 billion, Jackpot.com officially launched on Tuesday in New York, to allow residents to buy their lottery tickets online in the comfort of their homes, rather than travel to a local gas station or convenience store. The online platform allows New Yorkers to order tickets for Powerball, Mega…
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Las Vegas Sands Adds Canyon Ranch to NY Casino Bid

Las Vegas Sands is upping its efforts in its pursuit of a full-scale casino license in downstate New York. Just recently, the gambling leader announced that it has secured the leader in the destination wellness category, Canyon Ranch, for its US$4-billion bid for an integrated casino resort on Long Island at the Nassau Veterans Memorial…
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Las Vegas Sands Adds Canyon Ranch to NY Casino Bid
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Aristocrat Unveils First Visuals of Long-Awaited NFL Themed Slot Machine

Aristocrat Gaming has announced that its NFL-themed slot machines will hit casino floors in time for the NFL 2023 season opener in September. As part of the announcement, Aristocrat also released the first visuals for the NFL Super Bowl Jackpots machines, a slot machine that gives players the chance to win a $1 million progressive jackpot. The…
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Aristocrat Unveils First Visuals of Long-Awaited NFL Themed Slot Machine
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Triad woman wins $1 million in Mega Millions jackpot

Triad woman wins $1 million in Mega Millions jackpot A Statesville woman took her chances at the Mega Millions jackpot as she saw it growing and ended up winning a $1 million prize, according to N.C. Lottery ALL RIGHT, MICHELLE, THANK YOU. AND THIS MONTH IS THE PLANET'S HOTTEST ON RECORD. AND RIGHT NOW, 150 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE US ARE UNDER HEAT…
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Philippines Regulator to Launch Global Online Casino in Q1 2024

Government-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced that it will launch a global-facing online casino in early 2024 under its'Casino Filipino' brand. Speaking at the SiGMA Asia Summit 2023, PAGCOR Chairperson and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco revealed that Casino Filipino will use virtual reality-based technology to create…
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Philippines Regulator to Launch Global Online Casino in Q1 2024
Morning Star

The Mega Millions jackpot is $720 million

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 Mega Millions jackpot has now reached $720 million. And that means plenty of Americans will likely be lining up to buy tickets for Friday night's drawing, which is…
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The Powerball Jackpot is $1 billion and Mega Millions is $720 million

More than two dozen states now allow for some form of online lottery purchases. So some lottery players can buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets without stepping foot in a store. The Powerball jackpot has now reached $1 billion, making it the seventh highest prize in U.S. lottery history -- and only the seventh jackpot to reach that…
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Hochul Raises Casino Developer Cash Ahead of Licensing Decisions

A bidding war for New York City area casino licenses is underway, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party are taking large donations from the gaming companies and real estate giants developing pricey proposals, according to recently-released campaign finance filings. In the past two months, Hochul's fundraising committee…
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Hochul Raises Casino Developer Cash Ahead of Licensing Decisions
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No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing. Jackpot...

The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing, the third largest in US history. No ticket for Monday's drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball 2. The jackpot was estimated at $900 million. Wednesday's jackpot would now be the third highest in the…
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No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing. Jackpot...
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Hotel Review: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (★★★★)

A destination hotel that has it all, including wildly comfy rooms that make it easy to stay in all weekend. Borgata isn't just a hotel casino and spa, it is an experience. Just 120 miles south of New York City and 60 miles east of Philadelphia, this massive hotel celebrating its 20th year includes over 2700 rooms and suites across its main Borgata…
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Hotel Review: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (★★★★)
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Top 6 Casino Software Providers That Shape The Gambling Industry

Online casinos are available aplenty in Australia. In 2022 alone, a study emerged highlighting that Australia's online gambling market reached $6.8 billion - with an expectancy to increase by 7 per cent over the next five years. Now more than ever, online casinos and gambling sites are thriving, offering thousands upon thousands of games that…
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Gambling

Competition Heats Up For Downstate New York Casino Licenses

A prominent New York real estate developer has joined the list of those seeking a license to operate a commercial casino in downstate New York. Larry Silverstein, chairman of Silverstein Properties, is seeking to build a casino in Manhattan about four blocks west of Times Square at 11th Avenue and 41st Street, according to the New York Times. The…
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Competition Heats Up For Downstate New York Casino Licenses
Gambling Industry News

Rhode Island Senate Approves Online Casino Gaming Bill

Rhode Island Senators have passed a bill that will legalize online casino-style games in the state. S 0948 was passed by a vote of 30-4 with only two Senators speaking in opposition to the bill. The legislation will allow online gaming through simulcasting table and slot games from Bally's Twin River Casino in Lincoln to mobile devices or…
Law
European Gaming

Which casinos have the biggest market share in the US?

We have basically two worlds when it comes to gambling in the US: traditional land-based operators like those famous in Vegas, and Atlantic City and abroad in places like Macau, for example, and online operators. Traditional casinos have a more steady form of business model, and comparing the evolution of these enterprises across time is easier as…
Industry
Which casinos have the biggest market share in the US?
Seattle Sports

NJ total gambling revenue up 9.5% in April but in-person casino revenue was down 1.6%

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's casinos, racetracks that accept sports bets and their online partners won $462.7 million in April, an increase of 9.5% from a year earlier. That figure includes winnings from internet and sports betting operations. But the amount won on-premises by physical casinos fell by 1.6% to $231.4 million. Because…
Finance
Gambling Industry News

West Virginia has Collected $53.3 Million in Gambling Taxes so far in FY23

According to revenue data released by the state revenue department, West Virginia has collected $53.3 million in taxes from online gambling operators, sports betting and casinos so far in the current fiscal year. The report shows that sports betting in West Virginia has generated taxes of $4.9 million for the fiscal year to date from over $484…
Finance
West Virginia has Collected $53.3 Million in Gambling Taxes so far in FY23
European Gaming

Relax Gaming expands Dream Drop portfolio with launch of Fly Cat$

Relax Gaming, the renowned iGaming aggregator and provider of unique content, transports players to New York City in search of big wins with fierce felines in its latest Dream Drop game. This title takes inspiration from Relax Gaming's award-winning 2021 hit, Top Dawg$, and can see players win up to 5000x their bet as street-smart cats take centre…
Industry
Relax Gaming expands Dream Drop portfolio with launch of Fly Cat$
HMG

2022 was a golden year for casinos in the U.S.: grossed $60 billion

The year 2022 has gone on record for the best casinos in the United States, with more than $60 billion in takings. Figures released by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person remains the industry's bread and butter, accounting for more than 80 percent of its revenue. In 2022, Americans…
Sports
2022 was a golden year for casinos in the U.S.: grossed $60 billion
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…
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Indy Gaming: Las Vegas Sands casino expansion effort in Texas fails again
Newsday

Casino stakes high for Hempstead Town

But a small change tucked into the voluminous state budget could mean a massive multimillion-dollar windfall for the Town of Hempstead - if officials play their cards right. The change comes in how casino-related revenue will be divided up for municipalities outside of New York City. Previously, the formula worked so that the host county would…
Finance
Casino stakes high for Hempstead Town
FOX News

Visiting Las Vegas? 10 things you should do on the Vegas strip

Las Vegas is filled with top-tier hotels, unique and delicious cuisine and too many casinos to visit in one trip. It is a popular spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, and also the place to go for a speedy marriage, but it is also filled with sites to see and an abundance of entertaining shows. Whether you are visiting with…
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Visiting Las Vegas? 10 things you should do on the Vegas strip
Trip Pub

Long Island officials reach agreement to lease Nassau Coliseum to Sands for casino bid

Nassau County officials said Wednesday that they have reached a deal to transfer the lease for the Nassau Coliseum site to Las Vegas Sands, a major step in the gambling giant's push to win a coveted gaming license and bring a bustling casino to Long Island. The 99-year lease agreement does not guarantee that the Uniondale site where the New York…
Law
Long Island officials reach agreement to lease Nassau Coliseum to Sands for casino bid
Yogonet

Mohegan seeking to boost NY casino bid odds by pledging local businesses support

Mohegan is seeking to boost its odds of securing one of New York's three commercial casino licenses to be made available for the downstate region. The company is pledging to support local small businesses and already signing up loyalty program partners in the Big Apple. The gaming and hospitality firm, controlled by the Mohegan Tribe in…
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Mohegan seeking to boost NY casino bid odds by pledging local businesses support
Newsday

Las Vegas Sands strikes Coliseum lease agreement for $4B casino resort

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Las Vegas Sands CEO Robert Goldstein on Wednesday announced an agreement that would give the company control of the Coliseum property in Uniondale for the next 99 years - a key step toward developing a $4 billion casino resort in the heart of the county. If the lease agreement is approved by the county…
Travel
Las Vegas Sands strikes Coliseum lease agreement for $4B casino resort
ABC 7 NY

Nassau County strikes deal with Las Vegas Sands to bring casino to area

NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- Nassau County reached a lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands that gives them control over the Nassau Coliseum site. The county will get a lump sum payment, as well as annual revenues to the county and the Town of Hempstead and surrounding communities exceeding $100 million per year. "And we believe that will…
Law
Nassau County strikes deal with Las Vegas Sands to bring casino to area
Stamford Advocate

Panelists: New York casinos could see Atlantic City closures

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Panelists at a major casino industry conference said the construction of three new casinos in New York could cost Atlantic City 20% to 30% of its casino revenue, a development that could possibly return the resort to the days of casino closures. While not predicting that it will definitely happen, Jim Allen, chairman of…
Land-based
Silive

A casino in Times Square? Manhattan coalition and Broadway group certainly hope not

NEW YORK, N.Y. - A new alliance of Manhattan groups and associations, including The Broadway League and the many theatre owners and producers it represents, are aiming to stop Caesars Palace Times Square from rising. The "No Times Square Casino" Community Coalition, which unveiled its messaging and purpose Friday, says major traffic congestion, a…
Land-based
A casino in Times Square? Manhattan coalition and Broadway group certainly hope not
Sportsbook Wire

Mega Millions jackpot: How much, next drawing and past winning numbers

A winning $476 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold in New York City for the Friday, April 14 drawing. The $476 million is the 13th largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. The previous Mega Millions jackpot was worth $31 million in the Jan. 31 drawing. That ticket was sold in Woburn, Mass. Remember, you can't win if you don't play. Mega…
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Mega Millions jackpot: How much, next drawing and past winning numbers
Gothamist

Broadway group doubles down on Times Square casino opposition

A group of Broadway theater owners and producers is leading an effort to lower the curtain on plans for a Times Square casino. The Broadway League, a theater industry trade group, is joining forces with local restaurant owners to block a bid for a new gambling hub nearby. The group, called the "No Times Square Casino" Community Coalition, says that…
Travel
Broadway group doubles down on Times Square casino opposition
Times Square Chronicles

How Casino Culture Influenced New York City

People tend to think of Las Vegas when discussing casino culture in the US and this is for good reason. Las Vegas is the Mecca when it comes to casinos, attracting tourists from all over the world, but New York is quickly becoming a hotspot for casinos and it's easy to see why. Historically, gambling laws in New York have been strict, limiting…
Sports
How Casino Culture Influenced New York City
Yogonet

Genting reportedly eyeing $1B+ Miami site sale to fund NYC casino bid

A prominent waterfront Miami site put up for sale by Asian multinational Genting Bhd has received five offers above $1 billion, according to the broker, potentially setting a record for such property. The 6.3ha plot was formerly home to the Miami Herald newspaper and is one of the city's largest undeveloped parcels. Genting listed the site, now…
Finance
Genting reportedly eyeing $1B+ Miami site sale to fund NYC casino bid
Yogonet

Dream Las Vegas hotel-casino sees construction halted amid stalled funding plans

Construction work on Strip hotel-casino Dream Las Vegas has "fully stopped," according to local media, as the developers' stalled financing plans left them owing tens of millions of dollars for the project. Dream, on Las Vegas Boulevard just south of Russell Road, broke ground last year. Completion of the project is seemingly facing major…
Land-based
World Casino News

Las Vegas Sands Proposed NY Casino Opposed By Hofstra

Hofstra University is this week the newest opponent of the construction of a proposed New York casino by Las Vegas Sands, an American casino and resort company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the proposal, the Las Vegas giant would build an entertainment venue on the site of the Nassau Coliseum in New York, which would consist of a hotel,…
Law
Las Vegas Sands Proposed NY Casino Opposed By Hofstra