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

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

Land-based ・ 20 January 2024

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Las Vegas Sands eyes Nassau Coliseum site for new casino

There's a new entry in New York's high-stakes competition for one of three downstate casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands is looking to set up a multibillion-dollar casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site on Long Island. The gaming juggernaut is the latest entry into the fray, joining about half a dozen other firms since Albany said it…

Industry ・ 14 December 2023

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GOING FOR THE JACKPOT: Casino operators all in on making the Big Apple the next big-time gaming center

Casino operators are all in on making the Big Apple the next big-time gaming center. News 12's Tara Rosenblum takes a look at the effects building Vegas-style casinos in the tri-state area would have locally.News 12's Tara Rosenblum, Rich Barrabi, Kurt Semder and Rachel Yonkunas contributed to this special report. Part 1: Interview with Empire City…

Winnings ・ 15 November 2023

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New York Casinos Impacted by Slot Machine System Cyberattack

The New York Gaming Commission confirmed that the state's lottery provider was hit by a cybersecurity attack, affecting at least three casinos. A recent cyberattack impacted two New York hospitals, a nursing home, and New York's video lottery terminals (VLTs) system, operated by Everi Holdings on behalf of the state. VLTs are Class II slot…

Incidents ・ 25 October 2023

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New York Post

Cyber attacks hit NY state casino operation, two Hudson Valley hospitals

New York state's casino operation and two hospitals were hit with cyber attacks over the weekend, officials said. The state Gaming Commission confirmed that its central operating system serving the state's slot parlors was impacted by a cybersecurity attack - forcing the closure of Jake 58 casino in Islandia, Suffolk County, for several days. "On…

Incidents ・ 24 October 2023

Casino City Times

2024 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 announced

Gaming News 27 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Innovation Group, organizers of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming program, and Global Gaming Business magazine have announced the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 already making significant impacts in the casino…

Industry ・ 28 September 2023

BK Reader

Coney Island Residents Oppose the Opening of a Casino

A resort with a luxury casino is proposed to be built on the sandy entertainment strip in Brooklyn. However, the residents of Coney Island are skeptical about it. This was revealed in a community engagement report from the office of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The report was released on Tuesday. It was forty pages of printed text.…

Land-based ・ 09 September 2023

US Bets

Eleven New York Casino Bidders Wait For Answers

At some point in September - date to be announced - the New York State Gaming Commission will hold a meeting during which it may have answers to hundreds of questions posed by the 11 potential bidders for the state's three downstate casino licenses. "May" is the word of choice because this question-and-answer process started back in February, when…

Travel ・ 30 August 2023

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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…

Industry ・ 23 August 2023

Eye On Annapolis

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

Nestled on the sparkling shores of Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis is a city that marries the charm of its rich colonial history with the excitement of modern attractions. In our upcoming article, "A Traveler's Guide to Annapolis: Exploring Casinos and More," we will take you on an enchanting journey through this Maryland gem. Prepare to be captivated by…

Law ・ 07 August 2023

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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…

Land-based ・ 20 July 2023

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Our Lady Lara A wins Open at Saragota Casino Hotel

Saratoga Springs, NY - Our Lady Lara A (Betterthancheddar) extended her local win streak to five at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Monday (June 5) afternoon. The Amanda Kelley trainee remains undefeated at the Spa after stepping up in the Fillies and Mares Open for the first time and taking the field coast-to-coast. Our Lady Lara A powered out to the…

Travel ・ 06 June 2023

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New York Post

Coney Island leaders not feeling lucky about casino plan

A pitch to build a casino and entertainment complex in Coney Island got losing snake eyes from community leaders who voted against a gambling joint along Brooklyn's historic beach and boardwalk. Community Board 13 members overwhelmingly passed a resolution rejecting the plan, 23 to eight - with the chairwoman saying she didn't want to turn Coney…

Politics ・ 01 May 2023

AMNY

Rolling the dice: A closer look at the 10 contenders seeking lucrative New York casino licenses

This story was reported by Timothy Bolger, Ben Brachfeld, Jada Camille, Aidan Graham, Carlotta Mohamed, Dean Moses, Bill Parry, Aliya Schneider, Robbie Sequeira and Ethan Stark-Miller. It was edited by Christian Murray and Robert Pozarycki. New Yorkers are bearing witness to a World Series of Poker-style showdown featuring ten bids involving some…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

City & State New York

How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?

Casino companies are used to having a house advantage. But in the bidding process for three downstate casino licenses, it's the local communities that those companies are hoping to call home that just might have the edge. Roughly a dozen casino companies and real estate developers are mulling or planning on bidding for one of three casino licenses…

Industry ・ 07 March 2023

The Natchez Democrat

Woman walks out of Natchez casino a millionaire Sunday

A Mississippi woman walked out of the Natchez casino a millionaire after placing a $3.75 wager on a slot machine Sunday. Officials with the Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel announced they had a $1.1 Million dollar winner on Sunday, Feb. 26. T. Quarles of Brookhaven hit for $1111759.20 while playing Buffalo Grand with a $3.75 wager, a news release…

Travel ・ 28 February 2023

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NYC casino bidding war: Latest entrant pitches huge hotel and Ferris wheel near UN

Are you ready for a high-rollin', high-flyin' time near the UN? Yet another entrant has joined the field in the fierce bidding war for a casino license in New York City - this time led by a billionaire developer who also wants to construct a huge Ferris wheel on vacant land just south of the United Nations. The wheel is the centerpiece of a joint…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2023

New York Post

New York charging $500 million fee for NYC casino license

The operators awarded licenses to run any of the three New York City-area casinos will have to pay the state at least a $500 million fee for the chance at rolling the dice, according to new rules approved by a state siting board Tuesday. The New York Gaming Facility Board released the request for applications, which includes a rating system that…

Politics ・ 02 February 2023

Times Union

Saratoga Casino, partners seek NYC gambling license

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Casino Holdings, along with its partners, are prepping to meet the first deadline in a series with the New York Gaming Commission to win a license for a $3 billion casino on Coney Island. The Saratoga Casino Holdings along with its partners Thor Equities, the Chickasaw Nation and Legends Global Planning, want to build a…

Law ・ 31 January 2023

Markets Insider

Saks Fifth Avenue Makes Bid to Open Casino in NYC Flagship Store

Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Watch out, Las Vegas - Manhattan may become the country's next big gambling hub. Saks Fifth Avenue is throwing its hat in the ring for a coveted license to open one of New York City's first casinos. A source close to Hudson's Bay Company, owner of…

Industry ・ 14 January 2023

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Mets owner Steve Cohen seeks Queens input while eyeing casino bid

Mets owner Steve Cohen wants input from locals in Queens about the future of the property around Citi Field as he eyes submitting a bid to open a casino near the stadium. Cohen announced Monday he'll be hosting a Jan. 7 public "visioning session" at Citi Field in Flushing to discuss ideas to "re-imagine space" around the ballpark. "For months, we…

Travel ・ 14 January 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build Long Island casino resort

Las Vegas Sands Corp. is proposing to build a multibillion-dollar resort on Long Island, New York, as part of a bid for one of three downstate New York casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands said Thursday it has entered into agreements to purchase the long-term lease of the site that's currently home to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023

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Las Vegas Sands reportedly exploring Nassau County as location for potential New York casino bid

Nevada-based casino and resort giant Las Vegas Sands is reportedly eyeing Nassau County for a potential casino application in New York, according to local media. The firm's interest in pursuing an opportunity in the Empire State follows a New York Gaming Facility Location Board vote on Tuesday that opened up the application process for three…

Law ・ 12 January 2023

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Sands joins downstate NY casino race with multi-billion dollar Long Island bid

Las Vegas Sands announced Thursday it will bid for a multi-billion dollar casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site on Long Island, New York. The company's move to pursue an opportunity in the Empire State follows a New York Gaming Facility Location Board vote earlier this month that opened up the application process for three downstate…

Travel ・ 12 January 2023

US Bets

No Mention From Governor, But New York Casino Process Moving Along

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke for nearly an hour during her State of the State Address Tuesday, mentioning sweeping, expensive proposals for mental health, housing, inflation, security, and energy policies before mentioning that those ideas were just the "tip of the iceberg" of what she'd like to accomplish. "I know most of you cannot wait to…

Finance ・ 10 January 2023

The Sports Geek

Steve Cohen Meets With Locals to Discuss Casino Plans

New York Mets team owner Steve Cohen met with more than 500 Queen residents last Saturday to solicit inputs on how to best develop the area around CitiField, including the possibility of bringing a casino to the Willets Point property. Cohen and the local community members talked about how to turn the long-dormant property into an all-weather and…

Industry ・ 10 January 2023

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New York State to Accept Gambling Companies’ Applications for Full-Scale Casino with $500-Million License Fee

On January 3rd, 2023, New York officials confirmed that the state's bid to hand out three operating permits for full-scale casinos will go as planned after they unanimously approved the beginning of the formal application process for gambling companies. Each of the licenses will cost at least $500 million. The Gaming Facility Location Board had a…

Live Gambling ・ 05 January 2023

Horse Racing Nation

Racino operators may bid big to open casinos in New York City

Racino operators at Aqueduct and Yonkers were expected toput in bids of at least $500 million each to try to win the right to open anyof three new casinos in and around New York City, according to media reportsthis week. The state Gaming Facility Location Board in New Yorkapproved the terms of engagement Tuesday. It opened the bid process for…

Travel ・ 05 January 2023

World Casino News

New York's iGaming regulator is charging a $500 million fee for city casino license

Once licensed to operate any of New York state's three casinos, the operators are required to pay the state at least a $500 million fee for the gambling license, under new rules authorized by the state's site committee announced Tuesday. Request for applications: The filling was revealed by the New York Gaming Board, known as New York's iGaming…

Law ・ 05 January 2023

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New York State officials approve rules for casino license bidding process

New York State officials have released the criteria they will use to determine how up to three new casino licenses will be awarded. The operators awarded licenses to run any of the New York City-area properties will have to pay the state at least a $500 million fee for the permits, according to the rules the New York Gaming Facility Board approved…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023

Times Union

Resorts World Hudson Valley casino opening brings scores of gamblers

NEWBURGH - Within 20 minutes of arriving at the new casino in the Newburgh Mall, Christine Delong won $136. All from playing penny slots. "You gotta do the'max bet,'" she said, pointing to the button on the slot machine she was playing on, just a few yards from the casino entrance. Delong, 67, of Pleasant Valley, came to the Resorts World Hudson…

Travel ・ 29 December 2022

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A Deeper Look At New York's Powerful Casino Location Board

Investor and restaurateur Ken Sturm has been doing business in Times Square for more than three decades. The owner of Bacall's Steakhouse on West 44th Street and the world-famous Ellen's Stardust Diner (named after his mother) on Broadway and 52nd Street, Sturm has seen what the pandemic has done to the heart of Manhattan. He thinks it's time the…

Law ・ 21 December 2022

The Real Deal

Casino State of Mind: Jay-Z Joins SL Green Bid

You can't knock the hustle of SL Green Realty and Caesars Entertainment. The companies behind the Times Square casino bid at 1515 Broadway brought in rapper and business mogul Jay-Z to add to their effort to win one of the few licenses soon to be available, the New York Post first reported. Roc Nation, the Brooklyn native's company, announced…

Industry ・ 08 December 2022

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Jay-Z In Times Square Casino State Of Mind

Developers and casino operators are pulling out all the stops in their pursuit of one of the New York City-area casino licenses being dangled by the New York State Gaming Commission as the selection process draws closer. Brooklyn native Jay-Z and his Roc Nation entertainment agency have joined a group of investors pushing for a Las Vegas-style…

Law ・ 06 December 2022

Commercial Observer

New York City Casino Competition Heats Up: The Details

A downstate casino license in New York seems to be the ace of spades for developers, with five groups having made their plans known to compete for only three available licenses. However, the details of each project will depend upon a request for proposals expected to be issued by the New York State Gaming Commission before Jan. 6. Until then,…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2022

Times Union

Saratoga Casino, Yankees owners, Cowboys, Chickasaw tribe NYC casino license

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Casino and Raceway is joining forces with a real estate investment group, a Native American tribe, and an affiliate of the Yankees baseball team to pursue a license to open what, if awarded, would be one of three full-service casinos in the New York City area in coming years. "We haven't put anything formally into…

Law ・ 30 November 2022

Casino City Times

Saratoga Casino Hotel makes a difference with $120,000 in donations

Saratoga Casino Hotel celebrated'Giving Tuesday' by donating $120000 to 12 Capital Region non-profit organizations during their Make A Difference holiday luncheon in Vapor yesterday. "Our annual Make A Difference event is something we look forward to every year," said Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs at Saratoga Casino Hotel. "We…

Travel ・ 30 November 2022

World Casino News

Major Competition for NY License as Thor Equities invests $3 billion

Thor Equities, a real estate development, leasing, and management firm, has made a 3 billion dollar bid to build a new casino and entertainment venue at Coney Island, Brooklyn, with the backing of its partners Saratoga Casino Holdings, Legends and Chickasaw Nation. The race for a New York license: In 2013, New York authorities accepted casinos for…

Industry ・ 30 November 2022

Propmodo

Thor Equities Rolls Out $3B Bid For New York City Casino

Commercial real estate firm Thor Equities is the latest major developer to throw its hat in the ring for a casino license. The New York-based firm announced last week it has partnered with Saratoga Casino Holdings, Legends, and the Chickasaw Nation in a bid to develop a new casino and entertainment venue within Brooklyn's famed Coney Island. The $3…

Land-based ・ 29 November 2022

The Journal Record

Chickasaw Nation, partners propose Coney Island casino

The Chickasaw Nation hopes to play a part in opening a new chapter in the storied history of Coney Island in New York, known as the birthplace of amusement parks in the United States. The state of New York has planned to issue three new casino licenses in 2023, and the Chickasaw Nation has joined in a venture that has proposed development of not…

Industry ・ 29 November 2022

World Casino News

New York Yankees Roll Dice for new casino license

The competition is about to start - and all the interested sides are determined to win. New casino in New York: New York City is about to get one more casino, and many are interested in betting for the newest license. The casino will be placed on Coney Island, a famous Brooklyn neighborhood. Among the ones who are ready to roll the dice on the…

Travel ・ 23 November 2022

The New York Times

Coney Island Has a Bit of Everything. Does It Need a Casino?

The Cyclone roller coaster. The boardwalk. The famous hot dogs. Not to mention the aquarium, baseball stadium and wide expanse of ocean beach. What more could Coney Island need? In the opinion of Joseph J. Sitt, a longstanding Coney Island landlord, the answer is a beachfront casino. On Tuesday, Mr. Sitt, the chief executive of Thor Equities, will…

Travel ・ 23 November 2022

The Natchez Democrat

Mississippi Gaming Commission grants license to new owners of Natchez casino

The Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez will have new ownership effective Oct. 3. Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC (SCH) has been issued a gaming license by the Mississippi Gaming Commission to operate Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel in NatchezThe closing date to complete the acquisition of the casino and hotel from Casino Holding Investment Partners, LLC…

Gaming Authorities ・ 30 October 2022

The Daily Gazette

Gambling industry conference comes to Saratoga amid proliferation of betting options

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The annual gaming and racing industry conference rolls into town this week as New Yorkers continue to spend more money on an ever-growing array of gambling options. "It's one of the most dynamic marketplaces in the country because there is this technological innovation, there is what I would describe as the societal acceptance of…

Industry ・ 21 October 2022

Casino Reports

Jeff Gural Says Citi Field Casino is Most Likely to Happen

In the spring, the New York State legislature officially fast-tracked the issuance of the three downstate full casino licenses. And now state real estate and gambling companies are eyeing possible locations. The owner of Tioga Downs Casino Resort, Jeff Gural, predicts that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's plan for a Citi Field casino is most…

Travel ・ 07 October 2022

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Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC Officially Acquires Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel

Saratoga Casino Holding LLC (SCH) officially closed on the purchase of Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel and is excited to announce they took over the operation of both the casino and hotel on October 3, 2022. SCH is a family-owned and operated business with properties in Saratoga Springs, NY, and Black Hawk, CO. Combined, the two properties offer over…

Travel ・ 06 October 2022

Times Of Casino

Top 8 Haunted Casino Locations

Haunted Places have long been a fascination amongst tourists. People enjoy a good scare and the anticipation of a potential encounter. What if you could enjoy a responsible game of Blackjack or slots, whilst sitting in a place that is said to have some spooky associations? We have found some casinos around the world that are described as haunted or…

Blackjack ・ 04 October 2022

Casino City Times

Saratoga Casino Holdings officially acquires Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel

Travel ・ 03 October 2022

World Casino News

Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel sale gets the green light

The gambling regulator for the southern American state of Mississippi has reportedly approved the sale of the Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel property to Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC. According to a Thursday report from The Natchez Democrat newspaper, the move from the Mississippi Gaming Commission additionally encompassed the granting of a local…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 September 2022

Casino City Times

Top 10 memories from a gambling trip to New York

A little over a week ago, I spent a few days in the Saratoga and Schenectady areas in New York and did some gambling at both. This past Saturday, Saratoga held its Travers Day, arguably the biggest racing day of the year at the iconic race track. With a full day at Saratoga Race Course and a half day at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, there was…

Top and Best ・ 07 September 2022

Times Union

High stakes are involved in the bid for three New York City-area casinos but it will take a while

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The New York City area will without a doubt have three new casinos, but don't bet on all three opening anytime soon. While the law allowing non-Indian commercial casinos technically allows these downstate gambling facilities to open next year, the process for approval is so involved and tortuous that former Gov. David Paterson…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 August 2022

The Center Square

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Gaming Authorities ・ 17 August 2022

New Jersey Online Gambling

Meadowlands Owner: I'll Wait For NYC Casino Battles To Play Out

It has been almost a decade since Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural first announced a partnership with Hard Rock with the joint goal of bringing a casino to his property. But even as headlines continue to be made about where three New York City-area casinos might be located, Gural told an audience at the Racing and Gaming Conference in…

Sports ・ 16 August 2022

The Daily Gazette

More money rolling into state's casinos, less tax being collected

SCHENECTADY - The slot machine tax reduction offered to New York's casinos after COVID cut into their business appears to be working out well for them. All four casinos not owned by Indian nations saw big jumps in the gross revenue from gamblers and in the net gaming revenue left after paying gamblers their winnings. But even with this increase in…

Finance ・ 25 July 2022

World Casino News

New owner for the Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel

In the southern American state of Mississippi and local casino operator Natchez Casino OpCo LLC has reportedly announced that it will be selling its Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel property to Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC. According to a Friday report from The Natchez Democrat newspaper, the transaction for an unspecified amount is expected to…

Politics ・ 18 April 2022

The Natchez Democrat

UPDATE: Magnolia Bluffs Casino sold to New York company

NATCHEZ - Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel in Natchez has been sold. "While this was an extremely tough decision for our partnership, it will truly leave our team and valued customers in the best hands possible," said Kevin Preston, partner and president of Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel. "Due to the long history we have here in Natchez, it was…

Travel ・ 15 April 2022

World Casino News

Wildwood Hotel and Casino to change hands

In the western American state of Colorado and Fertitta Entertainment Incorporated has reportedly signed a deal that is to see it pay approximately $43 million in order to acquire the Wildwood Hotel and Casino. According to a Monday report from The Gazette newspaper, the Houston-headquartered parent of land-based casino firm Landry's…

Land-based ・ 14 April 2022

New Jersey Online Gambling

Gulfstream Park's Wednesday Pick 6 Jackpot Pool Hits $1.1 Million

Gulfstream Park wastes little time presenting horseplayers with the year's first seven-figure betting opportunity, offering a $1.1 million gross jackpot pool on its 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 for Wednesday's nine-race card. Being a jackpot wager, the Rainbow Pick 6 is paid out when a bettor holds the lone winning ticket with all six winners. When that…

Winnings ・ 05 January 2022

The Daily Gazette

Cards on the table: Rivers Casino molds its newest class of dealers

SCHENECTADY - Pick a card … but not just any card. And pick it with perfect form. The many rules that dealers at Rivers Casino Schenectady must follow may seem overwhelming at the start. But with time and practice comes skill and confidence. The Daily Gazette joined the latest class of new table game dealers this week as they finished their…

Land-based ・ 27 December 2021

Times Union

Vapor nightclub reopening in late September at Saratoga Casino Hotel

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Vapor, the stylish nightclub and music venue at Saratoga Casino Hotel that has been closed since March of last year, will reopen Sept. 30 following renovations, the hotel announced. With an updated look and new dance floor, Vapor with host live music every weekend by local talent, touring cover bands and national acts, including…

Travel ・ 16 December 2021

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Mobile ・ 09 December 2021

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Delaware Park casino racetrack acquisition by Rubico and Clairvest is completed

The coalition of investors led by a Canadian private equity firm closed its acquisition of Delaware Park Casino and Racetrack on Wednesday in a sale totaling at least $90 million. The Rickman family, the former owner of Ocean Downs casino and track in Maryland who has owned the Delaware casino and racetrack for decades, announced in November that…

Industry ・ 06 December 2021

The Daily Gazette

Schenectady's Rivers Casino mirrors industry trends as revenue hit new highs

SCHENECTADY - Fourteen months after reopening, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady has returned to full operations, open around the clock with events, entertainment, food and drink to go with the gambling. And like the American casino industry as a whole - which reported its best quarter ever from July through September - money is flowing freely at…

Land-based ・ 14 November 2021

Delaware Business Times

Delaware Park Casino, Racetrack sold to industry investors

CHRISTIANA - Delaware Park Casino's longtime owners, the Rickman family, announced Friday afternoon that they have reached a sale agreement for the casino and racetrack with industry investors. The buyers include Canadian private equity firm Clairvest Group and a newly formed subsidiary of Rubico Gaming LLC, run by experienced gaming…

Finance ・ 08 November 2021

Goshen News

Full House Resorts makes its Vigo casino pitch

Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts, one of the competitors for the Vigo County casino license, on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with a general contractor for its proposed $250 million casino and hotel property should Full House be selected by the Indiana Gaming Commission. That contractor would be Indianapolis-based F.A. Wilhelm…

Travel ・ 23 October 2021

Yogonet

"There is an interesting market in the Dominican Republic's online casino sector"

Dominican Republic | 10/14/2021 E rick Cáceres has a dream and goal that he makes sure are clear throughout the interview. As CEO of Eurohípica, the Eurobets trademark that broadcasts the races of the French Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) in the Dominican Republic, he wants to win back a top-tier audience that the activity has lost since its best…

Industry ・ 14 October 2021

Bend Bulletin

Tribes ask governor to scrutinize Grants Pass gambling center

Six Native American tribes and other power players in Salem called this week on Gov. Kate Brown and other state political leaders to launch a thorough review of Dutch Bros founder Travis Boersma's plan to open a gambling entertainment center in his hometown of Grants Pass. They argue that Boersma's planned Flying Lark will fundamentally change…

Politics ・ 09 October 2021

Herald and News

Tribes ask Gov. Brown to scrutinize plan for Grants Pass gambling center

Six Native American tribes on Wednesday called on Gov. Kate Brown and other state political leaders to launch a thorough review of Dutch Bros founder Travis Boersma's plan to open a gambling entertainment center in his hometown of Grants Pass. They argue that that Boersma's planned "Flying Lark" will fundamentally change gambling in Oregon with…

Lottery ・ 08 October 2021

Times Union

Casino & Resort rebounding after dark stretch

SCHENECTADY - Rivers Casino & Resort is bouncing back from the pandemic. Like the food and beverage, hospitality and travel sectors, Rivers Casino & Resort at Schenectady's Mohawk Harbor was among the U.S. industries hardest-hit by the state's shutdown orders last spring. Rivers instantly furloughed 1000 employees last March, numbers that hardened…

Land-based ・ 06 October 2021

Times Union

No 'black book' to keep scammers out of New York casinos

ALBANY - Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano is among hundreds of mobsters, cheats and other nefarious figures on "black book"-type exclusion lists barring their presence from casinos from Atlantic City to Las Vegas. But if the one-time Gambino crime family underboss ambled into a casino in New York, the state where the notorious Cosa Nostra…

Trust and Safety ・ 20 September 2021

Casino News Daily

Penn National Gaming Announces NY Deal With Rivers Casino

Penn National Gaming announced its most recent deal with Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New York. It is a strategic 20-year partnership, which will provide it with access to the New York mobile sports betting and online casino market, subject to legislation being enacted and regulatory approvals. Penn National's Vice President of…

Land-based ・ 31 August 2021

New Jersey Online Gambling

The Handicapping Best of the Best Ride Into Las Vegas for 2021 NHC

The National Horseplayers Championship begins Friday at Bally's in Las Vegas with a different vibe, new tracks and fewer competitors. But the biggest handicapping tournament in North America plugs forward, 18 months after the 2020 NHC got in under the COVID wire. Sponsored by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and normally held in early…

Top and Best ・ 26 August 2021

Philly Trib

A Black-owned casino bets on a Black neighborhood in the former capital of the Confederacy

RICHMOND, Va. -Standing in the former capital of the Confederacy on an industrial site he wants to turn into the nation's only Black-owned casino, Alfred Liggins doesn't talk about revenue or market share. He talks about race and equity. "We always thought we were in the business of serving the African American community," he said. "A big part of…

Religion ・ 23 August 2021

Music Mayhem

Kelsea Ballerini Sings "Close" With Jonas Brothers In Las Vegas On 'Remember This' Tour

Kelsea Ballerini was all smiles as she performed a duet alongside her tour-mates! Just one day after the Remember This Tour kick off with the Jonas Brothers, the pop country superstar joined the trio of brothers on stage for a performance of "Close" during night two of the tour on Saturday (Aug. 21) in Las Vegas, NV at Park Theater. In a clip…

Slot Name ・ 23 August 2021

Spectrum News

Coming off record haul, casinos look to manage delta variant

Win or lose, seated at a slot machine at Rivers Casino is where Colleen Barkman says she feels right at home. "Today, I am not doing that great, but I have won here. I have won big jackpots here," Barkman said during a recent visit to the Schenectady casino. "This is my happy place when I am in the casino, I just like it, I don't know. We come here…

Covid ・ 19 August 2021

Times Union

Casino operator claims licensing system was 'rigged'

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Inside a luxury trackside restaurant off Saratoga Race Course, dozens of gambling magnates gathered this week for an annual conference. Two days of discussions were mostly staid, but that changed during a final panel of gaming leaders held late Tuesday, when an acerbic upstate casino mogul began making public accusations. Gov.…

Law ・ 18 August 2021

Texas News Today

Las Vegas casino tycoon Allen Glick, exposed as a mob frontman, dies of 79-year-old cancer

The former casino owner died of cancer at the age of 79, praised by his Las Vegas business leader for his clean business records before it became clear that he was actually a mob frontman. Allen R, CEO of Argent Corporation, who owned four casinos on the Las Vegas Strip during its heyday. Glick's family announced that they died of cancer on August…

Land-based ・ 17 August 2021

WKBN 27

Pittsburgh-born mob front man and 1970s casino boss dies at 79

MYSTERY WIRE - One of the most important figures in the history of organized crime died quietly in Southern California a few days ago. Allen Glick was once considered to be the boy wonder of the Nevada casino industry, but in reality, was a front man for the mob. Allen R. Glick's initials - A.R.G - inspired the name of his company, Argent…

Land-based ・ 13 August 2021

8 News Now

Allen Glick, mob front man and 1970’s casino boss, has died

MYSTERY WIRE - One of the most important figures in the history of organized crime died quietly in Southern California a few days ago. Allen Glick was once considered to be the boy wonder of the Nevada casino industry, but in reality, was a front man for the mob. Allen R. Glick's initials - A.R.G - inspired the name of his company, Argent…

Land-based ・ 13 August 2021

The Daily Gazette

Saratoga Casino will reopen Wednesday, Rivers Casino won’t

Rivers Casino Wednesday morning announced it will reopen to the public Wednesday and will do so at 6 p.m. The Rivers Sportsbook will reopen then, as well as the slots. Table games won't yet be available, but will be as soon as possible, officials said. The new daily hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Watch for more information later…

Land-based ・ 14 July 2021

The Daily Gazette

Rivers Casino back to full capacity but still recovering from shutdown

SCHENECTADY - Rivers Casino & Resort is running at full capacity for the first time in 15 months in the wake of the state lifting most COVID-related restrictions. This does not equate to full operations, however: The casino is closed four hours a day and there's no live entertainment, no poker room and no beverage service on the casino floor. Gross…

Land-based ・ 17 June 2021

The Daily Gazette

Schenectady, Saratoga casinos say reopening has gone well; revenue down 30%

SCHENECTADY - A month after they reopened, New York's casinos have had varying degrees of success in rebounding from their six-month COVID-19 shutdown. For the first four full weeks of operation, gross gaming revenue at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady was down 29 percent compared with the same four weeks in 2019. Declines at the state's three…

Finance ・ 07 May 2021

The Daily Gazette

Betting limits at Colorado casinos will soon be history

Colorado voters gave casinos and three mountain gambling towns an early Christmas Saturday with the debut of no-limit betting. Don't expect bet limits to completely disappear - they will be set by individual casinos instead of state law. Most casinos are expected to adopt limits between $500 and $1000 per wager, but likely will allow higher limits…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021

Yogonet

New York reopened casino revenues in line with expectations after first full month

or the first four full weeks of operation since reopening after a six-month COVID-19 shutdown, gross gaming revenue at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady was down 29 percent compared with the same four weeks in 2019. Declines at the state's three other non-Indian casinos ranged from 25 percent (Resorts World Catskills) to 34 percent (Tioga Downs)…

Finance ・ 15 February 2021