7722 stories by Devin O'Connor
Georgia Gaming Study Committee Begins Review, Proponents Tout Economic Benefits
The Georgia House Study Committee on Gaming met for the first time this week The committee will make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding gaming bills Georgia doesn't presently have commercial or tribal casinos, sports betting, or parimutuel wagering The Georgia House...
Blackstone Mourns REIT CEO Wesley LePatner, Whose Division Led Casino Acquisitions
A Blackstone executive was murdered during Monday's mass shooting in New York City Wesley LePatner led the company's real estate investment division LePatner was one of four killed by the gunman, who later committed suicide A top executive at private equity giant...
Video Gaming Terminals in Chicago? Bally’s Corp. Most Certainly Hopes Not
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is easing opposition to video gaming terminals The slot-like games could impact Bally's forthcoming casino in the Windy City Chicago remains in a financial emergency The City of Chicago has opted not to take advantage of Illinois' legalization...
Cherokee Nation Continues to Await Arkansas Casino Ruling in Pope County
A federal judge in Arkansas will soon decide if a casino is allowed in Pope County The Cherokee Nation wants to build a resort casino in Russellville A 2024 statewide referendum rescinded the Cherokee's gaming privileges Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE), a subsidiary...
Macau Casino Firm Expanding Into Hengqin With Boutique Hotel
SJM Resorts is moving forward with a hotel in Hengqin Hengqin neighbors Cotai via the Lotus Bridge Casino gambling is limited to within Macau's borders One of the six gaming companies licensed to operate casinos in Macau is investing in neighboring Hengqin,...
Paris Las Vegas Guest Outraged Over $50 Charge for Using Electrical Outlet
Unplugging an electric minibar tray can be costly in Las Vegas Paris Las Vegas charges guests $50 if they unplug the tray One guest says they were unaware of the tray charge until checkout Just when we thought we had heard it...
Pennsylvania Police: Ultimate Texas Hold’em Player Used Sleight of Hand
Police in Pennsylvania say a man cheated Hollywood Casino at The Meadows Law enforcement alleges the man used a sleight of hand maneuver If guilty, the individual faces seven years in prison Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged a 25-year-old man from...
Tahoe Biltmore Future Unknown After Crystal Bay Resort Auctioned for $153,000
The future of the Tahoe Biltmore is unclear The historic casino resort has been closed since April 2022 The property was auctioned this week for only $153K The Tahoe Biltmore has a new owner, though the latest controlling entity is the primary...
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Rises Further Despite Slight Statewide Improvement
Nevada remains the most unemployed state Las Vegas continues to see unemployment increase Many concerns hover above the Las Vegas gaming industry Las Vegas unemployment continues to worsen amid a slowing gaming and leisure travel economy, and economic alarms. The US Bureau...
Boyd Gaming Will Build New Par-A-Dice Casino in Illinois, Odds Favor Peoria
Boyd Gaming is finalizing its plans for a new casino in Illinois Boyd has owned and operated Par-A-Dice since 1996 Par-A-Dice has seen gaming revenue decline considerably Boyd Gaming officials say the Las Vegas-based gaming firm is finalizing plans for a new...
