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Pennsylvania Casino Employment Grows, Diversity Hiring Stagnates
Pennsylvania casinos hired additional workers over the past year but men accounted for the bulk of the jobs. Casino employment by race remained unchanged during the state's 2023/24 fiscal year. On Monday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released its 17th Annual...
Macau Celebrates China’s 75th Birthday, Readies 25th Anniversary of Enclave’s Return
Macau celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Proclamation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) on Tuesday. The enclave that relies on casino gambling to run its local economy commemorated China's sole ruling party assuming power with Mao Zedong declaring victory in...
Powerful New Jersey Lawmaker’s Casino Smoking Comments Draw Fiery Response
The ongoing allowance of casino smoking was brought up on Friday at the Southern New Jersey Development Council's 42nd Annual Sound Off for South Jersey Legislative Conference at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. A powerful Democratic lawmaker's comments on the issue...
Wyoming Gaming Agency Commissions iGaming Study
The Wyoming Gaming Commission has ordered a study to consider the feasibility of additional gaming in the Cowboy State. Wyoming's state gaming regulatory agency has contracted Spectrum Gaming Group, a prominent consultancy that specializes in the regulation, economics, and policy of legal...
Future of California Cardrooms Murky After Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Tribal Measure
California is home to more than 80 cardrooms where poker and versions of other popular casino games modified to adhere to the state's ban on commercial house-banked table games operate. The future of those privately owned commercial enterprises is in jeopardy after...
Veteran Gaming Regulator Calls for Uniform Rules to Protect Young Adults
A veteran gaming regulator who oversaw one of the country's largest gambling markets says states should have uniform minimum ages to participate whether it be to enter a casino or buy a lottery ticket. David Rebuck retired in March after leading the...
Marriott Hotel Near Rivers Casino Des Plaines Sold, Will Undergo Renovation
The closest hotel to Rivers Casino Des Plaines has sold for a second time in less than a year. The Real Deal Chicago first reported the news that the Courtyard by Marriott located at 2950 S. River Road in Des Plaines was...
Las Vegas Visitation Up in August, But Gaming Revenue Down
Las Vegas welcomed nearly 3.4 million visitors last month, a 2.4% year-over-year increase. However, the volume bump didn't pay off on the casino floors, as a difficult calendar and poor house win rates sent gaming revenue south. The Nevada Gaming Control Board...
Norfolk Casino Secures Planning Commission Approval, But Smoking Issue Raised
The Norfolk casino project from Boyd Gaming and Virginia's Pamunkey Indian Tribe gained approval from the city's Planning Commission on Thursday in a 5-1 vote. With the Planning Commission's blessing, the Norfolk casino proposal moves to the City Council for final approval....
2024 U.S. Presidential Election Bets Top $1B, as Political Wagering Controversy Continues
The 2024 United States presidential election has garnered more than $1 billion in bets, as the legal saga about whether political wagering should be permitted, and which government agency should govern such gambling, continues to play out in federal court. Polymarket is...
