7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
KISS Casino in Biloxi Still a Go, Developer Says, Despite Property Listed for Sale
A $200 million casino project tied to American rock legends KISS remains on track. That's despite development impediments caused by COVID-19 and the land where it is to be built recently being listed for sale. In 2020, local developer Tom Moore reached...
Tahoe Biltmore to Cease Operations, Demolition Planned to Make Way for Luxury Resort
The Tahoe Biltmore's days are numbered after a 76-year run. California-based real estate group EKN Development acquired the historic Lake Tahoe casino and resort last September for $56.8 million. The 15-acre property purchase is for EKN to make way for a luxury...
Staffing App Goodwrx Cofounded by Former Caesars CEO Partners with Las Vegas Union
Goodwrx, a staffing app in Las Vegas that links workers with casino resorts and other businesses, has reached a partnership with the leading union in Southern Nevada. Goodwrx was cofounded last fall by Mark Frissora, who led the former Caesars Entertainment organization...
Alabama Lottery Bill Progresses, But Clock Ticking on Legislative Session
Legislation to establish a state-run lottery in Alabama found favor in a House committee this week. The bill now moves to the full chamber floor for consideration. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee yesterday approved House Bill 501. The bipartisan legislation,...
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Draw Masters Action Despite Long Odds of Playing
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have eight green jackets between the two of them, so the betting enthusiasm behind the two World Golf Hall of Fame members for next month's Masters isn't exactly surprising. What is surprising is that substantial wagers continue...
Spirit Airlines Expands Las Vegas Operations Ahead of Frontier Merger
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines are working towards merging the two ultra low-cost carriers (ULCC) through a proposed $6.6 billion alignment. And ahead of the fusion, the two airlines are expanding their Las Vegas operations. Just days after Frontier announced seven additional...
Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Days Could Be Numbered, as Clean Indoor Air Loophole May Close
The Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008 provided casinos with an exemption that allows them to designate up to 50% of their floor space for inside smoking. Two Democratic state lawmakers want to end that loophole. State Sen. Jay Costa and...
Las Vegas Casino Union Appoints New Leadership Following Geoconda Argüello-Kline Resignation
The leading casino union in Las Vegas has a trio of new leaders. Their appointments come after Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Geoconda Argüello-Kline announced last month that she would be stepping down after leading the powerful gaming industry union for the past 10...
Atlantic City Brick-and-Mortar February Revenue Improves, Casinos Look to Warm Months
Atlantic City casinos won $212.4 million on their floors last month, which is 8% better -- or roughly $15.7 million -- than February 2019. Casino win last month was also 43% higher than February 2021. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from retail slot...
Challenger Video Game Betting App Backed by Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren
Jim Murren, who led MGM Resorts as CEO for a dozen years before departing the casino giant to head up Nevada's private-sector COVID-19 task force in 2020, is investing in a software firm that seeks to revolutionize video gaming. Challenger is a...
