7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Receives $50K State Subsidy to Determine Future of Trump Plaza Site
Atlantic City is one of eight communities that received a portion of a $400,000 distribution this week from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). The NJEDA announced Wednesday that it's divvying $400,000 to eight towns to help them create plans to...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Fully Embraces Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) this week gave anti-smoking advocates in New Jersey the news they've been seeking for many months: his support of banning smoking inside Atlantic City casinos. During his latest edition of "Ask Gov. Murphy" on News 12...
Nagasaki Casino Resort Would Rely Predominantly on Locals, Prefecture Says
Nagasaki is one of three Japanese prefectures bidding the central government to receive authorization to proceed with an integrated resort (IR) development. Japan legalized commercial casino resorts with the goal of luring in foreign tourists, but prefecture officials in Nagasaki concede its...
SJM Resorts Expects Macau to Slash Casino Concession Terms in Half
Officials at SJM Resorts believe all six casino operators currently doing business in China's Macau will receive fresh tenders in 2022. But the company thinks the coveted gaming permits will run for a shorter interval than previously experienced. When Macau ended Stanley...
Manny Pacquiao Fighting for Philippines Presidency, Political Bettors Like His Shot
Manny Pacquiao made a career out of beating his opponents in the boxing ring. Now the 42-year-old hopes to find a similar result against his political foes. He's seeking to assume the presidency of the Philippines in 2022. Pacquiao, 42, on Sunday...
Fitch: Crown Resorts Regulatory Risks Warrant Negative Rating
Crown Resorts remains the subject of two royal inquiries in Australia regarding its suitability to conduct casino operations. Fitch Ratings, one of the "Big Three" credit rating agencies, said in a note today that the continued probes necessitate maintaining a negative grade...
Nevada’s Longest-Serving Gaming Commissioner Stepping Down
John Moran Jr., the longest-serving gaming commissioner in Nevada history, is leaving the agency this week after a record 14-year run. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) was established through the 1959 passage of the Nevada Gaming Control Act. The commission's primary responsibilities...
Caesars Entertainment Bringing Nobu Hotels and Restaurants to Atlantic City, New Orleans
Caesars Entertainment and Nobu Hospitality are expanding their partnership in the United States. Caesars revealed plans today for Nobu hotels and restaurants at Caesars Atlantic City and Harrah's New Orleans. The release additionally confirmed a multimillion-dollar refreshing of the Nobu Hotel at...
Macau Casino Operators Seek Clarification Regarding Proposed Regulatory Changes
Macau casino operators this week had their first face-to-face with government officials. Those regulators have been tasked with determining changes that will oversee the gaming market's next operating term. Officials from Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, Melco Resorts, Galaxy Entertainment,...
Las Vegas Tourism Officials Celebrate Easing of International Travel Entry Rules
Foreign guests haven't been able to visit the gaming capital since the onset of the pandemic. That will change soon for vaccinated foreigners. Southern Nevada received great news this week, with President Joe Biden's administration announcing the easing of entry protocols into...
