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Maine online casino bill fails in House, Senate

It was the second blow in a week for an online casino bill in a US statehouse. Maryland's legislative session closed on 8 April without legalisation. Maine's session is set to close on 17 April. Maine representatives first voted 71-74 to fail the bill then, a day later, senators voted 14-20. The senate then voted to table the bill, 27-7 on 10…

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Five Pennsylvania Operators Form New Gambling Association

Five have taken their focus on responsible gambling up a notch, getting together to form a new responsible gambling association. These are BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, FanDuel, and PENN Entertainment. Two other operators from outside the Keystone State, Hard Rock Digital and Bet365, are also founding members of the…

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Maryland legislature fails in online gambling expansion

While interest and discussion weren't limited to March, as far back as last autumn, operators, vendors, suppliers, consultants, lawmakers and many others in the US gambling landscape were shouting about the prospect of Maryland legalising online casino. On Monday (8 April) those prospects went out without a peep when the general assembly adjourned…

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Las Vegas reshuffle: Out with the Tropicana and in with the Oakland A's

The historic Tropicana Las Vegas casino and hotel property closed last week after 67 years in operation. The Tropicana was the most expensive Las Vegas resort built to date when it opened in April 1957. The closing of the Tropicana means that the only surviving property on the Las Vegas Strip from the 1950s is the Sahara. The land beneath the site…

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Belgium, US adapt to stricter online gambling rules

Belgium is making changes in the gambling industry, including a hike in the legal age for all forms of gambling from 18 to 21. The country will also update the minimum age requirements for sports betting, bingo and arcades to match existing regulations for land-based casinos. The stricter age requirements are part of an effort to protect vulnerable…

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Online gambling operators launch responsible betting organization

Seven of the United States' largest online betting operators have joined together to create the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), an organization committed to promoting "responsible online gaming by supporting independent research, promoting best practices, and driving consumer and industry education and awareness efforts." The…

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Maryland Online Casino Proposal Grilled by Lawmakers

The Senate committee did not take a vote on the bill Tuesday. The proposal must advance before the state's April 8 legislative session deadline. Maryland lawmakers questioned an online casino gaming proposal Tuesday, underscoring political roadblocks in one of the few remaining 2024 legalization hopefuls. Advocates argue legal iCasino will bolster…

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Economic analysis shows online gambling will grow total market

In addition to the study, which was conducted by the Analysis Group, 2389 current and "prospective" gamblers were surveyed. The study shows that revenue at physical casinos in the legal igaming states of Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia increased by 1.9% following the introduction of online casino. The…

Finance ・ 21 March 2024

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Maine Online Casino Bill Moves Forward

A group of Maine lawmakers late Thursday voted an online gambling bill out of its workgroup with a changed tax rate and with the tribes in charge. As the proposal currently stands, the state's four tribes, which already have a monopoly on online sports betting, would also have a monopoly on online casino. The Joint Standing Committee on Veterans…

Law ・ 04 March 2024

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Should You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now?

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Finance ・ 09 February 2024

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PENN’s PA Hollywood Online Casino Unveils Rebrand

Pennsylvania's sports betting and iGaming community got a considerable shake-up as Penn Entertainment announced a full rebrand of its Hollywood. The move comes after Penn's partnership with ESPN and will pave the way for the creation of the ESPNBET platform. The rebrand will significantly impact the Hollywood Casino app, which went live in The…

Industry ・ 29 January 2024

The Morning Call

Wind Creek Bethlehem contributes to record gaming revenue in Pa.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported record combined revenue in 2023 while Wind Creek Bethlehem remained among the state's top casinos for table games and slots. The board said Thursday that combined revenue for the year was $5.7 billion. That total consists of slots, table games, sports wagering, internet gaming, video gaming terminals…

Finance ・ 19 January 2024

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Payment Methods ・ 15 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said the facility now has more than 15.4 million square feet of meeting space -enough to attract additional events. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

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Pa. gaming company begins $206M expansion at Las Vegas-area casino

Berks County-based Penn Entertainment has 43 casinos across the county but only one in the Las Vegas area - M Resort Spa Casino. The gaming company is expanding the casino, which is located on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard in Henderson, Nevada by building a second tower at the casino. Penn Entertainment was…

Industry ・ 03 January 2024

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Ameristar Casino adds 90 new slot machines in renovated pavilion space

EAST CHICAGO - Ameristar Casino officials cut the ribbon on an expansion of their pavilion gaming area Friday, adding more than 90 new slot machines outfitted with popular themes and the latest in gaming technology. VIP Ameristar players got first crack at trying their luck on the devices, including a refreshed version of the classic "Jackpot…

Winnings ・ 31 December 2023

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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…

Travel ・ 27 December 2023

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Michigan's Online Gaming Revenue Sees Record November

Michigan had a great month when it came to online casino gaming. According to the state's Gaming Control Board, the gross revenue in November was $175.3 million, which is a record-breaking amount. To that amount can be added$37 million earned from online sports betting apps, since they weren't included in the first place. New record broken: The…

Finance ・ 27 December 2023

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Michigan Online Casinos Score Record $209.2M Amid Strike

In a striking turn of events, Michigan's virtual gaming establishments appeared to strike the jackpot last month, coinciding with casino floor dealers and staff waving picket signs instead of playing cards in Detroit. With casino personnel clamoring for enhanced compensation in a spirited November protest, online gambling platforms quietly raked in…

Industry ・ 25 December 2023

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Best gambling apps: Top online sportsbooks and casinos (December 2023)

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Mobile ・ 21 December 2023

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Joliet casino: Construction crews break ground on new Hollywood Casino in Joliet

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- There was a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new Hollywood Casino location in Joliet. Even as officials put shovels in the dirt for the symbolic groundbreaking, crews were already moving dirt on the real construction site a few yards away. The site is planned to be a new $185 million casino complex, featuring slot…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2023

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BetMGM Debuts NHL’s First Endorsed Online Slot Game

The NHL continues to make efforts to strengthen its foothold in sports betting and iGaming. A major professional sports league is bringing its brand to the online casino gaming market. BetMGM, which is the third-largest sportsbook in America in terms of market share at 17%, has partnered with the NHL to launch NHL Gold Blitz - the league's first…

Industry ・ 08 December 2023

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Parx Plans Mini-Casino Opening This Month, With Hoopla Feb. 3

Parx Casino has scheduled Feb. 3 as the official opening of its new mini-casino in Shippensburg, with a soft opening days in advance of that to admit the first guests to gamble, eat, and drink. The Parx website has begun advertising that first Friday in February as the date for the celebratory opening. PennLive.com reported that the venue in…

Sports ・ 06 December 2023

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Casino breaks ground on new hotel

On Nov. 28, PENN Entertainment, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel at Hollywood Casino, located on the westside of Columbus. "We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus," said Jay Snowden, CEO and president of PENN Entertainment. "Since opening in 2012, our Columbus…

Industry ・ 30 November 2023

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Groundbreaking Wednesday For PENN’s Relocated Aurora Casino

Hollywood Casino Aurora is making the move from surf to turf, and the ceremonial first shovels will hit said turf on Wednesday afternoon. Located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, as a riverboat casino since 1993, Hollywood Casino is preparing to move to its new location on land adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets thanks to an Illinois law…

Land-based ・ 29 November 2023

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PENN Entertainment Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony For Ohio Casino Expansion

Pennsylvania-based company, PENN Entertainment Inc., is officially undergoing a dramatic expansion of Hollywood Casino Columbus, with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel scheduled for today. "We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus," said Jay Snowden, CEO and president of PENN…

Industry ・ 28 November 2023

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PENN Entertainment Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus

WYOMISSING, Pa. & COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. ("PENN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus on November 28, 2023 at 1pm ET. "We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art hotel at Hollywood Casino…

Industry ・ 27 November 2023

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Pennsylvania Casino Fined $40,000 For Underage Gambling

Hollywood Casino at Penn National was slapped with a $40000 fine by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Wednesday for three instances of underage gambling. The incidents involving individuals as young as 17 occurred on three different days between July 2021 and June 2022, according to a consent agreement between the state regulator and the PENN…

Law ・ 17 November 2023

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For better or worse, 20 years ago Mainers legalized casino gambling

Twenty years ago this week, 53 percent of Maine voters in the 2003 election legalized slot machines in Maine, through the creation of a "racino" connected to Bangor's Bass Park harness racing track. Today, nearly all forms of gambling are legal in Maine, including sports betting, which went live last week. You can play slot machines and table games…

Law ・ 08 November 2023

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Penn Entertainment Insider Bought Shares Worth $100,452, According to a Recent SEC Filing -November 07, 2023 at 06:17 am EST

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…

Sports ・ 08 November 2023

The Nevada Independent

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

The Sacramento-area property, which is managed by the Las Vegas company, could add a hotel, convention space and other non-gaming amenities. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this…

Industry ・ 01 November 2023

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Aurora, Batavia Schools Agree On TIF For New Hollywood Casino

AURORA, IL - Aurora City Council approved a new TIF district agreement with Batavia Public School District 101 that is expected to allow the Hollywood Casino relocation and resort project to move forward. The boundary for the new district will extend the current one to Bilter Road to the north, Farnsworth Avenue to the east, Church Road to the west…

Law ・ 01 November 2023

Daily Herald

Batavia school board approves TIF agreement for new Aurora casino

The Batavia Unit District 101 school board Tuesday approved an intergovernmental agreement to create a tax increment financing district for a new Aurora casino. Documents show the board had been shown plans for a new casino and hotel on Farnsworth Avenue near Bilter Road on land that is not being used. Hollywood Casino Aurora's parent company, Penn…

Law ・ 27 October 2023

Detroit Free Press

Detroit casino workers go on strike; unions seek better wages, benefits

Thousands of Detroit casino workers went on strike Tuesday after negotiations between the three casinos and unions representing the workers failed to reach a new labor agreement by a noon deadline. The strike is the first at the Detroit casinos - MGM Grand, MotorCity and Hollywood Casino at Greektown - since they opened in the late 1990s and…

Industry ・ 18 October 2023

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New Jersey Gaming Revenue Totals $521.5 Million For September

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported total operator revenue of $521.5 million for September, fueled by another strong performance from internet casino gaming. The total was 7.5% higher than the $485 million generated in September 2022, as gains in both iGaming and sports wagering more than offset a small decline in casino…

Finance ・ 18 October 2023

Detroit Free Press

Detroit casino update: Strike possible if no deal reached by midnight

Detroit casinos workers could potentially go on strike as early as midnight if no new labor agreement is reached between unions and the three casinos by the end of day Monday. The Detroit Casino Council, which represents 3700 casino workers across five unions, has been in negotiations since early September for a new contract to replace one that…

Sports ・ 16 October 2023

Chicago Tribune

Aurora sets TIF hearings tied to Hollywood Casino project

The Aurora City Council Tuesday night established the review board and public hearing for a new tax increment financing district. The proposed Farnsworth-Bilter TIF District is tied to the Hollywood Casino resort project at Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road, next the Interstate 88 interchange. Aldermen voted 10-1 this week to establish the Joint…

Travel ・ 12 October 2023

Chicago Tribune

Aurora eyes hearing for TIF district for Hollywood Casino

Aurora City Council members are set to vote next week on establishing the review board and public hearing for a new tax increment financing district. The proposed Farnsworth-Bilter TIF District is tied to the Hollywood Casino resort project at Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road, near the Interstate 88 interchange. Aldermen meeting as a Committee of…

Travel ・ 06 October 2023

Sun Gazette

Pa. lawmakers and casino industry officials clash over skill games regulation

Law ・ 04 October 2023

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Pennsylvania Casinos Worry About Still More Competition

It has been six years since the Pennsylvania Legislature vastly expanded legalized gambling in the state, and a Senate committee heard pros and cons Monday about adding further to the options. Representatives of the video gaming terminal industry urged the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee to build upon the limited…

Law ・ 03 October 2023

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Industry ・ 01 October 2023

Chicago Tribune

Aurora begins TIF process for Hollywood Casino resort

The city of Aurora has begun the process of establishing the tax increment financing district for the Hollywood Casino resort project. Aldermen on the City Council Finance Committee Thursday unanimously recommended two ordinances that would result in the new Farnsworth-Bilter TIF District, contemplated as part of the incentives for the Hollywood…

Travel ・ 30 September 2023

Casino City Times

2024 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 announced

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Ohio Commission Imposes $200,000 Penalty On Columbus Casino

Hollywood Casino Columbus has been fined $200000 by the Ohio Casino Control Commission under a settlement agreement concerning security and underage gambling problems at the casino. At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the commission announced the penalty against the PENN Entertainment property stemming from incidents that included security…

Law ・ 21 September 2023

NBC News Online

Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing

HARRISBURG - Video skill machines have become a fixture in convenience stores, bars and standalone parlors across Pennsylvania and as their legality endures judicial scrutiny in state and federal courts, lawmakers in the General Assembly are weighing regulation of an industry with revenues presumed to exceed $1 billion. Because skill games…

Law ・ 13 September 2023

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Illinois: Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires Hard Rock Casino Rockford's land for $100 million

Gaming-focused real estate investment firm Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from an affiliate of815 Entertainment for $100 million. 815 Entertainment is owned by Dan Fischer, the principal, along with a consortium of local investors…

Industry ・ 30 August 2023

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Maryland Is 50/50 To Legalize Online Casino In 2024, Analyst Says

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Law ・ 23 August 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Where will Oakland A’s play before Las Vegas ballpark is built?

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Industry ・ 23 August 2023

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PENN Entertainment To Rebrand Online Casino After ESPN Deal

PENN Entertainment's Tuesday announcement that it's partnering with ESPN to create ESPN BET sent shockwaves through the sports betting industry. But the news doesn't just impact sports wagering; it also impact PENN's iCasino offerings. Currently, PENN owns the Barstool Sportsbook and Casino app. The new deal means PENN's sports betting platform…

Sports ・ 10 August 2023

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Penn Entertainment's Second-Quarter Results Top Expectations

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Sports ・ 10 August 2023

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Disney's Getting Into Gambling

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

Industry ・ 10 August 2023

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Penn Entertainment / ESPN: Behind the scenes of the deal

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…

Sports ・ 09 August 2023

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A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More

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Law ・ 07 August 2023

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National Online Casino Revenue Totals $482 Million For June

The six states that offer regulated internet casino gaming combined to generate $482.1 million in gross revenue for the month of June, a 24.3% increase compared to last year. Michigan paced the group with $151 million, with New Jersey Pennsylvania was the only other state to reach nine figures at $135.4 million, while Connecticut, West Virginia,…

Finance ・ 27 July 2023

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Industry ・ 25 July 2023

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup

Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated. PENN Entertainment announced that it has released a new and improved Barstool Sportsbook & Casino following the successful…

Industry ・ 24 July 2023

The Morning Call

Wind Creek Bethlehem among Pa.'s most profitable casinos

Wind Creek Bethlehem recently celebrated the grand opening of its new wing, featuring shiny hotel rooms, much-needed ballroom space and a spa with a grand view of the neighboring SteelStacks. The south Bethlehem casino/hotel is also holding its own against in-state competition on the gaming side. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released its…

Finance ・ 21 July 2023

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Pennsylvania's gaming industry sees new record fiscal year with $5.5B in revenue for FY22/23

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced a landmark achievement for the state's gambling industry, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) from all regulated verticals soared to an unprecedented $5513729520 during the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The record-high revenue is also the second time the state eclipses the $5 billion mark and helps…

Finance ・ 19 July 2023

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Winnings ・ 26 May 2023

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Pennsylvania Casino Fined $78,000 For Security Staffing Shortage

Discussion about staffing difficulties in the casino industry has been widespread ever since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and that issue proved costly for one Pennsylvania venue in particular Wednesday. At its monthly meeting, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted to fine Hollywood Casino York $78000 under a consent agreement in which the…

Sports ・ 24 May 2023

Chicago Tribune

Open house held in Aurora on Hollywood Casino project

Residents had a chance to meet with city officials and developers to learn more about the new Hollywood Casino Resort project planned near Interstate 88 in Aurora during an open house Thursday night. The two-hour session was held at the Aurora Police Department at 1200 E. Indian Trail and gave participants a chance to ask questions about the…

Finance ・ 22 May 2023

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The Opportunities and Challenges for Startups in the Online Gambling Industry

The online gambling industry is experiencing a boom period as legal sports betting expands across America. In 2022, gross gambling revenue in the U.S. gambling industry reached $60.4 billion-a 14% increase from the previous year. The global online gambling market, valued at $63.53 billion, also continues to grow. Between 2020 and 2030, the U.S.…

Industry ・ 14 April 2023

The Morning Call

Just a blip? Wind Creek Bethlehem sees slight downturn in gaming revenue

While the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a year-over-year increase of more than 21% in gaming revenue in February, Wind Creek Bethlehem was one of the few casinos that actually saw a decrease. Among the casinos, Wind Creek had the fifth-highest revenue at $39.7 million, down from $40.9 million, or 2.9%, from a year ago. Overall, the…

Finance ・ 26 March 2023

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Las Vegas Sands leading move to expand gambling in Texas; in talks to build resort-style casino

Casino giant Las Vegas Sands is in talks to bring a destination resort-style casino to Texas if approved by the state,a representative for the company informed legislators on Wednesday. The casino and resort firm is spearheading the effort to expand gambling in Texas to include commercial casinos that provide resort-style amenities such as hotels,…

Law ・ 25 March 2023

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Gambling in Texas: House considers profits and pitfalls

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The Texas House Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on two bills which would legalize sports betting and casino gambling in Texas on Wednesday, fielding condemnations from concerned religious groups and eye-popping profit estimates from sportsbooks eager to cash in. HB 1942 by Plano Republican Jeff Leach would allow online…

Law ・ 23 March 2023

The Nevada Independent

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

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Industry ・ 09 February 2023

Casino City Times

PENN's online gaming platforms receive Responsible Gaming Accreditation

Gaming News 8 February 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- PENN Entertainment announced that its online gaming platforms, Barstool Sportsbook & Casino and Hollywood Casino.com, have received Responsible Gaming Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). PENN Entertainment subsidiary, PENN Interactive, became the first U.S. operator…

Industry ・ 09 February 2023

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Barstool receives RG accreditation from Responsible Gambling Council

Penn Entertainment-operated Barstool Sports Sportsbook and HollywoodCasino.com have both received an RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council. The RG Check is a social responsibility accreditation that certifies igaming sites that have the tools to monitor and manage gambling harms. The certification - which was awarded…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 February 2023

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Jackpot Digital to Deliver ETGs to Minnesota Casino

After the strong conclusion of 2022, Jackpot Digital now shifts the momentum into 2023, as the British Columbian gaming supplier signs another important partnership agreement. Just this week, the provider of gaming machines informed that it has struck an agreement to supply Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia, Minnesota with two of its innovative Jackpot…

Industry ・ 02 February 2023

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REITs Lead Charge to Consolidate Casino Real Estate

The slowdown in transactions across commercial real estate as a result of higher interest rates is unlikely to dramatically change in the near term as the question of value continues to plague buyers, sellers and lenders. But properties that house gaming operators are proving the exception. Not only did casino tenants pay rent when closed during…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

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Wynn Resorts led Massachusetts’ casino market share in July

Wynn Resorts Ltd. commanded a whopping 66 percent share of the Massachusetts casino market in July, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported Monday. The commonwealth announced gross gaming revenue was $98.7 million from the state's three casinos, with Wynn's Encore Boston Harbor in Everett winning $64.7 million, MGM Resorts International's MGM…

Finance ・ 31 January 2023

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Pennsylvania casinos spend $250 million on renovations, expansions

Finance ・ 16 January 2023

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Hollywood Casino Joliet announces move to Rock Run Crossings And Aurora Casino Moving Too

As WJOL reported back in November of 2021 a big move has finally been confirmed. PENN Entertainment has announced that they will be constructing a new land-based casino as part of the Rock Run Crossings development in the city of Joliet. The development, which is currently under construction, is located at the interchange of I-55 and I-80. The…

Live Gambling ・ 14 January 2023

World Casino News

VICI Properties Completes Acquisition in Alberta

An experiential real estate investment trust, VICI Properties Inc, announced some major news - the company acquired the real estate assets of the biggest casinos in Alberta: two casinos in Edmonton, PURE Casino Edmonton, and PURE Casino Yellowhead, also the casino in Calgary, PURE Casino Calgary, and PURE Casino Lethbridge in Lethbridge. Those…

Industry ・ 10 January 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Hollywood Casino Aurora owners want to move out of downtown, rebuild by I-88

The owners of Hollywood Casino Aurora want to close their facility in downtown Aurora and rebuild it on a site closer to Interstate 88, they announced Monday. The new location would cost about $360 million and include a casino with about 900 slot machines, 50 live table games and a sportsbook, officials at Penn Entertainment said. The current…

Live Gambling ・ 10 January 2023

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VICI acquires 4 PURE casinos in Alberta: $271.9M -RENX- Real Estate News Exchange

U.S.-based VICI Properties has acquired the real estate assets of four casinos and gaming facilities in Alberta from PURE Canadian Gaming for $271.9 million, the firm announced Monday morning. The facilities are the PURE Casino Edmonton, PURE Casino Yellowhead in Edmonton, PURE Casino Calgary, and PURE Casino Lethbridge. VICI has entered into a…

Land-based ・ 09 January 2023

CBS News

Aurora City Council OKs Hollywood Casino relocation

AURORA, Ill. (CBS) -- Aurora's Hollywood casino is moving - the vote came down Tuesday night in the Aurora City Council. The City of Aurora will be kicking in $50 million to help build out the region's first casino resort. As CBS 2's Chris Tye reported, Aurora city leaders wanted a guarantee that taxpayers would not be on the line for the money -…

Travel ・ 08 January 2023

Saturday Down South

Barstool Online Casino: Everything you need to know

The Barstool online casino is an online casino offering available to users through the Barstool Sportsbook and Casino app. Like most major online sportsbook operators in the U.S., Barstool as part of Penn Entertainment's Penn Interactive segment is eager to not only attract users to its sports betting offerings, but its online casino offerings.…

Live Gambling ・ 06 January 2023

The Mercury News

What’s coming to Las Vegas casinos and resorts in 2023

In 2022, Las Vegas announced several new projects coming to The Strip and beyond. Many acquisitions, such as Hard Rock's purchase of The Mirage, have become more official, while Station Casinos plans to build several properties by 2030, including Durango Casino & Resort, which will open late next year. The results of those construction plans, new…

Land-based ・ 06 January 2023

Los Angeles Daily News

Las Vegas: What’s coming to casinos and resorts in 2023

In 2022, Las Vegas announced several new projects coming to The Strip and beyond. Many acquisitions, such as Hard Rock's purchase of The Mirage, have become more official, while Station Casinos plans to build several properties by 2030, including Durango Casino & Resort, which will open late next year. The results of those construction plans, new…

Land-based ・ 30 December 2022

Review Journal

6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022

A number of casino operators changed up their real estate portfolio this year with sales, acquisitions and leasebacks - showcasing a flurry of activity after the short but steep economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And a number of those deals, announced last year, have closed in 2022. Here are six of this year's major deals on the…

Industry ・ 26 December 2022

STL News

Online Gambling: Latest Trends and What’s Ahead

Industry ・ 21 December 2022

Penn Bets

WynnBET In The Wings To Launch Online Casino In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's online casino market will be expanding, though there's no indication of how soon that will come. The state's Gaming Control Board approved an interactive gaming operator license Wednesday for WynnBET, which has a major national presence but does not operate currently in Pennsylvania. The license covers online slots and table…

Law ・ 15 December 2022

Penn Live

State’s gambling halls generated more than $450 million in October revenues despite economic headwinds

Casino gambling in Pennsylvania, whether online or in person, showed no signs last month of slowing in the face of economic headwinds caused by high inflation and rising interest rates. Statewide, October casino revenues released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Thursday increase 5.71% over the previous year with more than $450 million…

Finance ・ 12 December 2022

World Casino News

Greenwood's new casino in Pennsylvania delays opening to 2023

On Tuesday, November 29th, Pennsylvania-based Parx Casino Shippensburg, a subsidiary of Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, reported that the casino will delay its originally planned November 2022 opening by several months, resulting in its grand opening in February 2023. The delay comes after unforseen construction delays and supply chain…

Sports ・ 06 December 2022

Penn Live

Online gaming profits soar at Hollywood Casino while live slot and table play declines

Soaring revenues from Internet-based gambling propelled the parent company of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course to a handsome third-quarter profit, but in-person wagering on slot machines and table games at its Grantville property continued to slide. Publicly traded Penn Entertainment (PENN) reported third-quarter revenues of $1.63…

Industry ・ 01 December 2022

The Intelligencer

Casinos broke their promise to Illinois

This was an act of self-interest. But that wasn't the language Weidner used. Instead, he argued that any such casino would run contrary to the intent of the Illinois legislature, which had justified its approval of gambling in Illinois by arguing that these new riverboats would revive the downtowns of communities that were demonstrably struggling…

Travel ・ 29 November 2022

Chicago Tribune

How casinos broke their promises to the struggling downtowns of Illinois

Back in 1992, William Weidner, then president of Hollywood Casino of Aurora Inc., set out to Springfield to kill then-Mayor Richard M. Daley's plans for a $2 billion "mega-casino" in downtown Chicago. Weidner and other members of what was known as the "riverboat alliance" were worried that any such facility in Chicago would suck away business from…

NFL ・ 23 November 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Caesars pulls the plug on its three-year plan to sell a Strip casino

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg wanted…

Sports ・ 09 November 2022

Daily Herald

Hollywood Casino Aurora owners present plan to move out of downtown, rebuild by I-88

The owners of Hollywood Casino Aurora want to close their facility downtown and rebuild it on a site closer to Interstate 88, they announced Monday. The new location would cost about $360 million and include a casino with about 900 slot machines, 50 live table games and a sportsbook, officials at Penn Entertainment said. The current casino has more…

Land-based ・ 07 November 2022

Yogonet

Penn Entertainment to bring Illinois riverboat casinos ashore; add hotel towers to Ohio's Hollywood Columbus and Nevada's M Resort

Penn Entertainment announced Monday that the company is set to pursue four new projects with an overall $850 million budget, including the relocation of its riverboat casinos in Aurora and Joliet, Illinois, to new land-based facilities. Additionally, the business is set to build a new hotel at Hollywood Columbus in Ohio, and a second hotel tower at…

Travel ・ 02 November 2022

Patch

Joliet, Aurora Hollywood Casinos On Move: Penn Gaming Confirms

JOLIET, IL - Nearly one year after Joliet Patch broke an exclusive story revealing that Hollywood Casino was looking to relocate its gambling casino and hotel to the new Rock Run Crossings development in Joliet near Interstates 55 and 80, Penn Entertainment Inc. confirmed the news. On Monday morning, Penn also announced it will be moving its…

Sports ・ 02 November 2022

The Street

Controversial Las Vegas Casino Operator Plans Huge Expansion

Las Vegas has become so much more than the Las Vegas Strip. Even as Caesars Entertainment (CZR), MGM Resorts (MGM), Wynn Resorts (WYNN), and new players including the massive Resorts World Las Vegas have continued to expand the Strip's offerings, a variety of other players have built downtown Las Vegas and other parts of the city into tourist…

Land-based ・ 31 October 2022

Chicago Tribune

Chicago's entry into casino game not deterring suburban sites

After years of delays, the fading casino gambling industry in Illinois is pushing for a comeback - not only by building six new casinos statewide, but replacing existing riverboats with new land-based resorts in Aurora and Joliet. Despite a gigantic casino planned for Chicago, the suburban casinos are betting that they cannot only compete but…

Games ・ 31 October 2022

CBS News

Aurora City Council votes 12-0 in favor of Hollywood Casino relocation; some residents furious

AURORA, Ill. (CBS) -- Aurora's Hollywood casino is moving - the vote came down Tuesday night in the Aurora City Council. The City of Aurora will be kicking in $50 million to help build out the region's first casino resort. As CBS 2's Chris Tye reported, Aurora city leaders wanted a guarantee that taxpayers would not be on the line for the money -…

Sports ・ 26 October 2022

Penn Bets

Latest Casino Name Change: Just Call It Mohegan Pennsylvania

The racetrack-casino formerly known as Mohegan Sun Pocono and even Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs before that is now going with a pithier name: Mohegan Pennsylvania. The change was announced Monday by Mohegan, the Connecticut-based tribal gaming entity that itself shortened its name earlier this year from Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. "Many of our…

Law ・ 26 October 2022