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Richmond Judge OK’s Second Casino Vote, But State Lawmakers Could Supersede
Richmond Circuit Court Judge Reilly Marchant has handed officials in the Virginia capital the decision they've been seeking. Marchant this week approved a request from the Richmond City Council to ask local voters during the...
Singapore Casinos Show Visitation Up, 2022 Numbers Indicate Recovery
Singapore casinos are major beneficiaries of increased international travel into the island city-state, which is soaring in 2022 so far year-over-year. The number of foreigners entering Singapore this year is surging, compared with early 2021....
Unregistered Virginia Skill Gaming Establishments Face Felony Charge
Virginia skill gaming establishments that haven't registered with the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority are at risk of a felony charge, a local district attorney says. In a letter addressed to known businesses offering...
Esports Entertainment Touts Video Game Tourneys to Get Young Inside Casinos
Esports Entertainment Group, a Malta-based gaming and sports betting firm, believes it holds the secret to luring younger people into casinos: competitive video gaming. Esports Entertainment facilitated Atlantic City's first skill-based esports betting event over...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
