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Philly Sports Legend Sir Charles Barkley Teams With Boyd Gaming, Valley Forge Casino Resort
Charles Barkley and the Valley Forge Casino Resort are teaming up Barkley will co-develop a steakhouse and cigar lounge with the Boyd Gaming property Boyd is also serving Barkley's liquor brands across its casinos Boyd Gaming and its Valley Forge Casino Resort...
North Carolina Casino Tops Off 24-Story Hotel, $1 Billion Project Sets Opening Target
Construction at the Two Kings Casino Resort continues The final beam atop the 24-story hotel was placed this week The North Carolina casino is slated to open in the spring of 2027 A third casino is coming to North Carolina. The $1...
Japanese PM Gifts President Donald Trump Shinzo Abe’s Putter, Leaders Had Many Similarities
Japan has gifted President Donald Trump a putter once used by the late PM Shinzo Abe Abe and Trump were close friends who enjoyed golfing together Japan's newly sworn-in prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, gifted President Donald Trump a present that seemingly touched...
Bally’s Chicago Taps Windy City Local Levy to Curate Food and Beverage Offerings
Levy will curate the F&B offering at Bally's Chicago Bally's Chicago is set to open in late 2026 Bally's Chicago is partnering with sports hospitality giant Levy to curate the culinary experiences at the forthcoming $2 billion casino resort in River West....
Bally’s Baton Rouge Opens, Former Belle Now Land-Based Casino
The former Belle of Baton Rouge is now Bally's Baton Rouge Bally's Baton Rouge plans to open its land-based casino in December The Belle of Baton Rouge has officially left the ball, making way for the all-new Bally's Baton Rouge. A new...
Bloomberry Resorts Folding on South Korea, Cites Foreigners-Only Rule
Bloomberry Resorts is selling Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino in South Korea Bloomberry is returning to being a Philippine-only casino operator Bloomberry Resorts is calling it quits in South Korea and selling its Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino. On Monday, the Philippines-based...
NBA Scandal Shortens Odds of Federal Sports Betting Regulatory Intervention
The NBA sports betting and gambling scandal could prompt Congress to intervene Some federal lawmakers believe Congress should implement sports gambling regulations The gaming industry says it quickly detected the suspicious betting activity Last week's FBI allegations that several current and former...
Colorado Tribes Will Likely Appeal Federal Ruling Prohibiting Online Sports Bets
Colorado tribes cannot operate online sports betting Two Native tribes are challenging the ban in federal court A federal judge in Colorado's US District Court has ruled against two native tribes in their pursuit to operate online sportsbooks. In a ruling handed...
Congress Requests Briefing From NBA, Commissioner Adam Silver ‘Deeply Disturbed’
Congress has asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to testify about the league's illegal gambling scandal Several current and former players and coaches were named in FBI indictments Congress is demanding answers from the NBA for what's emerging as the biggest sports betting...
Adelsons, Hard Rock Among Donors for $300M White House Ballroom
The Adelson family and Hard Rock have donated to the White House ballroom The ballroom is likely to cost $300 million, Trump acknowledges Trump denies rumors he plans to name the ballroom after himself The Adelson Family Foundation and Hard Rock International...