8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak to Use Federal Funds to Widen I-15 Tropicana Overpass
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) says money distributed to the state under the federal government's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill will be used to help complete the I-15 Tropicana Project in Las Vegas. The bill was signed in November by President Joe Biden....
2021 Atlantic City Casino Revenue Within Five Percent of 2019
Atlantic City casinos won more than $2.55 billion from gamblers in 2021. The brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR) number is only 4.9 percent short of the $2.68 billion the same nine casinos generated in pre-pandemic 2019. GGR from retail slot machines totaled...
‘Dateline’ Ted Binion Episode Documents Mysterious Death of Las Vegas Casino Heir
Tonight's new two-hour Dateline episode on NBC documents the mysterious death of Ted Binion, the heir of his father Benny Binion's gaming empire in Las Vegas. Ted Binion died on September 17, 1998, at the age of just 54 years old. His...
BetMGM Sportsbook at Arizona Cardinals NFL Stadium Begins Construction
The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL Arizona Cardinals, is officially under construction in Glendale in that state. BetMGM, the sports betting and iGaming unit of MGM Resorts announced this week that construction is underway at the 16,800-square-foot...
Las Vegas Strip Casinos Report $1.95B Net Loss in 2021 Fiscal Year
Las Vegas Strip casinos were dealt a bad hand with COVID-19. Numbers released this week by the state Gaming Control Board (NGCB) reveal just how severe the pandemic's impact has been. While statewide gross gaming revenue climbed 25 percent from fiscal year...
Republicans Threaten Debate Boycott, Presidential Commission Headed by AGA Founder
The Republican National Committee (RNC) warned today that it's considering boycotting all debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). In a letter addressed to Frank Fahrenkopf and Kenneth Wollack, co-chairs of the CPD, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel expressed her frustrations...
Richmond Casino Rejection Latest Blow to Black Community, Mayor Claims
A $565 million Richmond casino referendum was closely rejected during the November 2021 election, with more affluent neighborhoods being cited for the project's dismissal. The mayor of the Virginia capital says the outcome was yet another disappointment to minority residents. Richmond Mayor...
Wynn Resorts COVID-19 Insurance Lawsuit to Continue After Judge Rejects Dismissal
Wynn Resorts is seeking compensation for losses incurred from operating disruptions caused by COVID-19. But its insurer is refusing to pay. The Encore and Wynn Las Vegas owner and operator brought a lawsuit last June against Factory Mutual Insurance Co. on grounds...
Macau Casino Licenses Issued in 2022 Could Include Hengqin Island Investments
Macau casino operators are set to see their coveted gaming licenses expire in June. Industry analysts at JPMorgan believe the six companies would be smart to include non-gaming investments on nearby Hengqin Island when submitting their applications for fresh concessions. Macau's June...
Crown Resorts Expected to Accept $6.5B Blackstone Offer
Crown Resorts informed shareholders yesterday that it will consider -- and likely recommend accepting -- a new offer from private equity giant Blackstone Group. The bid to acquire the casino company's assets is for A$8.87 billion (US$6.48 billion). Blackstone's nearly $6.5 billion...
