7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Casinos on Track with Hiring Goals, But Still Work To Do
Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to grow by way of new land-based casinos. But when it comes to diversity, a new report shows it's been business as usual. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) oversees one of the nation's largest gaming markets. The...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Steadfast on Promoting Casino Resorts
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) leadership election late last month. He officially became prime minister on October 4, 2021, following his predecessor Yoshihide Suga's resignation. Only a week into his reign, Kishida is doubling down on...
Sands Regency Casino Owner Announces Developments in $1B Reno Neon Line District
Jacobs Entertainment unveiled three components of the company's $1 billion Reno Neon Line District undertaking in the Nevada city. The company is the owner and operator of the Sands Regency Casino Hotel. Jacobs Entertainment CEO Jeff Jacobs confirmed over the weekend to...
St. Tammany Casino Vote to Proceed Despite Court’s Concessions to Plaintiffs
Voters in St. Tammany Parish will face a local ballot referendum question during the December 11 election asking if they wish to authorize a single gaming resort. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) wants to relocate its Louisiana gaming license from Bossier City to...
Ocean Casino Resort CEO Terry Glebocki Resigns, Announcement Shocks Atlantic City
Ocean Casino Resort CEO Terry Glebocki has left the boardwalk building. The Atlantic City gaming property announced this morning that Glebocki has resigned, and her departure is effective immediately. Ocean Casino unveiled the news to gaming media outlets with a brief statement....
The Meadows Casino in Pennsylvania Undergoing Name Change
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Western Pennsylvania will soon be known under a new identity. It's one that longtime gamblers across the commonwealth will easily recognize. Penn National Gaming, the oldest gaming operator in Pennsylvania, gained the operations of The Meadows...
COVID-19 Kills Macau Golden Goose, Holiday Week Nearly Nonexistent
Macau Golden Week wasn't golden at all, as the region welcomed in less than 8,200 visitors during the annual October celebration last week. A handful of new COVID-19 cases recently detected in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) resulted in people staying...
Georgia Casino, Sports Betting Effort Coming in Early 2022, Supportive Lawmakers Optimistic
Georgia lawmakers say they will once again introduce legislation seeking to legalize commercial gambling when the General Assembly reconvenes early next year. The state legislature is slated to gather on January 10. Its 2022 legislative session runs through the end of Match....
Las Vegas Touts Sports Offerings in New National TV Marketing Campaign
Las Vegas advertising officials want the nation to know the destination is now a major sports center. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) last month unveiled its "Greatest Arena on Earth" ad campaign. The first 30-second television commercial told viewers...
Hollywood Casino Raided By Los Angeles Law Enforcement
A business in Hollywood, Calif. was the subject of a recent raid in Los Angeles. The warrant resulted in the arrest of an individual who allegedly operated illegal gaming activities inside the establishment. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced yesterday that...
