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Doral Implements Gambling Ban in Effort to Block Trump Resort Casino
The Doral, Florida City Council is taking proactive measures to make sure it's much more difficult for a casino to come to town. Last night, the council voted 4-0 in favor of an ordinance that exclusively prohibits all forms of gambling within...
New Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chair Not Gung-Ho on Continuing Casino Effort
Freshly inaugurated Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council Chairman Brian Weeden isn't as enthusiastic on a casino resort as his predecessors. Weeden beat out three others last month to lead the Massachusetts tribe. The position became vacant after former Chair Cedric Cromwell was ousted...
Mohegan Sun Agrees to $60K Fine for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Opening
The Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has agreed to pay Nevada $60,000 for COVID-19 violations incurred on its opening night in March. In a complaint brought against the casino by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), state gaming officials...
Macau Casino Forced to Reimpose COVID-19 Regulations Amid Guangdong Outbreak
Macau casinos, effective today, June 9, must reinstate numerous health safety protocols to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said the regulatory requirements are in response to an outbreak of new coronavirus cases in the neighboring province...
Richmond Mayor Received Campaign Money From Organization Founded by Investor in Casino Project
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (D) is denying any allegations that political contributions to his 2020 reelection campaign had any bearing on his preference in selecting a winning casino bid for the Virginia capital city. Stoney, who easily won reelection last year with...
Analysts Predict Full Singapore Casino Revenue Recovery Won’t Occur Until 2026
The two casinos in Singapore will not see their gaming revenues fully recover until sometime in 2026. That's according to a new note from gaming analysts at Bernstein. Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa remain deeply impacted by COVID-19. Singapore continues...
Las Vegas Sands Again Sued Over Macau Casino License, Plaintiff Seeking $12B
Las Vegas Sands is once again facing a multibillion-dollar lawsuit brought by a man who claims the company wronged him in 2001. The case stems from when Sands initiated its campaign to win licensure in Macau after Portugal handed back the enclave...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Opening Celebration Headlined by Christina Aguilera
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the former Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, opened in March to little fanfare because of ongoing limitations caused by the pandemic. But with most restrictions now lifted, and Las Vegas returning to its typical Vegas ways, Virgin is...
Brick-and-Mortar Detroit Casino Revenue Remains Lower Than Pre-Pandemic
Detroit commercial casino revenue remains below pre-COVID-19 levels. The three brick-and-mortar gaming floors won $109.7 million last month, $16.1 million less than what they did in May of 2019. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity, and Greektown were closed throughout May 2020 because of...
Wakayama Casino Developer Taps Former Sands Executive William Weidner
The company behind the Wakayama integrated casino resort proposal has brought on a longtime gaming industry executive with global development experience. William Weidner served as president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands for 15 years before his departure in March...
