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CES Attendees From China Must Test Negative to Enter Las Vegas Tech Show Early
The 2023 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is only a week out. The largest and most economically important annual exhibition in Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Strip casinos are eagerly anticipating the return of the first full in-person CES show since the pandemic. Planning...
Former New York Police Commissioner Says Times Square Casino a Safe Bet
William Bratton is the only person to lead the police departments of the US' two largest cities -- New York and Los Angeles. Bratton, who also served as commissioner of the Boston Police Department, headed the NYPD during two stints, the first...
Nevada Casinos Flutter in November, Set New Annual Gaming Revenue Record
Last month, Nevada casinos managed to win more than $1 billion on their gaming floors, their 21st consecutive month topping that mark. November's results delivered a new annual gaming revenue record, but otherwise presented little to celebrate. The Nevada Gaming Control Board...
Mega Millions Year-End Record Jackpot Climbs to $640M for Dec. 30 Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for the game's final drawing of 2022 will be its richest ever offered in the last week of any year prior. The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing is an estimated $640 million, making it the 13th-largest...
US to Require COVID-19 Tests for Travelers Arriving From China Beginning Jan. 5
The US announced today that beginning next week all travelers arriving from China will be subject to COVID-19 testing. With COVID-19 running rampant across China after President Xi Jinping decided to end his draconian "zero-COVID" policy, the US is reimposing testing requirements...
Delaware Casino Harrington Raceway Closes Amid Undisclosed Technical Difficulties
A Delaware casino has been closed for nearly 48 hours after the property encountered unspecified technical difficulties. The Harrington Raceway and Casino unexpectedly shuttered on Tuesday with no notice. Arriving guests were turned away, with the casino simply saying it is closed...
Rhode Island Casino Workers Reignite Anti-Smoking Campaign, Legislation Forthcoming
Rhode Island casino workers at the state's two casinos hope to gain smoke-free workplaces in 2023. Employees at Bally's Twin River Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton -- the only casinos in Rhode Island -- continue to be subjected to secondhand smoke at the...
Norfolk Casino Moving Forward After City Lends Stadium for Construction Staging
The delayed Norfolk casino project is finally moving forward. That's after developers and local officials reached a deal allowing the parking lot at the city's Harbor Park minor league baseball stadium to be utilized during construction of the gaming resort. The Pamunkey...
Fonner Park Temporary Casino Opens at Future $100M Grand Island Resort
The temporary casino at Nebraska's Fonner Park horse racetrack opened Tuesday inside the concourse at the storied thoroughbred facility. Fonner Park is located in Grand Island, about 80 miles west of Lincoln. Known as Nebraska's "Springtime Tradition," Fonner Park began racing in...
Strip Club Sportsbook Opening This Week in Washington, DC
The first sportsbook located on the premises of a strip club is set to open in the nation's capital later this week. While many might wrongly assume that strip clubs and sports betting have gone hand-in-hand in Las Vegas for decades, Nevada...
