6099 stories by Devin O'Connor
Macau Gaming Bureau Cancels Yet Another Public Consultation, Owing to Typhoon
Macau's effort to understand where the public stands on the region's gaming industry certainly hasn't gone according to plan. The six licensed commercial casino operators in the Chinese enclave are set to see their operating rights expire next June. Macau's Gaming Inspection...
DraftKings and Turner Sports Partner for NHL Broadcast Coverage
The NHL announced today that DraftKings is the latest sportsbook and daily fantasy sports operator to be deemed an official partner of the professional hockey league. DraftKings joins several other sportsbook firms, including FanDuel, Caesars, Bally's, and PointsBet, to receive the distinction...
Las Vegas Benefiting From United States Borders Reopening to Leisure Travelers
Las Vegas casinos are on a winning streak, as the country's most critical gaming market continues to slowly emerge from the darkest days of the pandemic. More business is soon expected, as the United States welcomes back leisure foreigners from Mexico and...
Detroit Casino Gaming Revenue Nearly Back to Pre-Pandemic Level
The three Detroit casinos combined to win $110.4 million from gamblers in September. That number nearly matches the market's pre-COVID-19 business levels. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reports that gross gaming revenue (GGR) from MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity, and Greektown in...
Former Riviera Land on Las Vegas Strip Sold to Chilean Gaming Czar
Part of the land where the Riviera stood for 60 years on the Las Vegas Strip will soon have a new owner. And he is no stranger to the casino business. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) agreed today to...
Pennsylvania Casinos on Track with Hiring Goals, But Still Work To Do
Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to grow by way of new land-based casinos. But when it comes to diversity, a new report shows it's been business as usual. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) oversees one of the nation's largest gaming markets. The...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Steadfast on Promoting Casino Resorts
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) leadership election late last month. He officially became prime minister on October 4, 2021, following his predecessor Yoshihide Suga's resignation. Only a week into his reign, Kishida is doubling down on...
Sands Regency Casino Owner Announces Developments in $1B Reno Neon Line District
Jacobs Entertainment unveiled three components of the company's $1 billion Reno Neon Line District undertaking in the Nevada city. The company is the owner and operator of the Sands Regency Casino Hotel. Jacobs Entertainment CEO Jeff Jacobs confirmed over the weekend to...
St. Tammany Casino Vote to Proceed Despite Court’s Concessions to Plaintiffs
Voters in St. Tammany Parish will face a local ballot referendum question during the December 11 election asking if they wish to authorize a single gaming resort. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) wants to relocate its Louisiana gaming license from Bossier City to...
Ocean Casino Resort CEO Terry Glebocki Resigns, Announcement Shocks Atlantic City
Ocean Casino Resort CEO Terry Glebocki has left the boardwalk building. The Atlantic City gaming property announced this morning that Glebocki has resigned, and her departure is effective immediately. Ocean Casino unveiled the news to gaming media outlets with a brief statement....
