7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Gaming Regulators Mulling Appeal of Steve Wynn Court Ruling
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will consider whether to appeal a recent court ruling that found the state agency no longer has any jurisdiction over Steve Wynn. Last week, Clark County District Court Judge Adriana Escobar ruled that the NGCB and...
Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named to Cirque du Soleil Board After Company Sold
Cirque du Soleil is no longer in bankruptcy after creditors moved to take ownership of the Canada-headquartered circus operator. And with the takeover comes two new board members, one being former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren. A group of lenders, led by...
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Moves Towards Monorail Ownership
A bankruptcy court judge has signed off on the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) taking ownership of the Strip's monorail system. US Bankruptcy Court Judge Natalie Cox this week approved of the government agency buying the bankrupt Las Vegas Monorail...
Casino Stocks Soar on Vaccine News, Dow and S&P Close at Record Highs
Casino stocks traded in the United States went along for the Wall Street ride today, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and S&P 500 closed at record highs. Vaccine optimism rallied US equity markets, as the Centers for Disease Control...
Washington Man Identified, Charged in Murder of Girlfriend at Tulalip Resort Casino
A 35-year-old Washington man has been charged with domestic violence murder in the second degree for the October death of a 33-year-year woman outside the Tulalip Resort Casino. Prosecutors say Nomeneta Tauave got into a fight with his girlfriend Hana Letoi on...
Joe Biden Filling Cabinet, Oddsmakers Offer Lines on Sens. Warren, Klobuchar Grabbing Spots
Joe Biden is beginning to reveal his nominations for his cabinet. Political bettors are placing their wagers as to who they think will be announced next. There are 21 cabinet positions, plus presumptive Vice President Kamala Harris. Other than Harris, all will...
Las Vegas Strip October Casino Win Totals $375M, Best Month Since Pandemic Began
The Las Vegas Strip just had its best month since the COVID-19 pandemic began. But it comes as Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) is implementing new coronavirus restrictions. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) on the Strip totaled $375.8 million in October, its largest...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Down $89M in Third Quarter, Borgata Bears Brunt of Losses
Atlantic City's nine casino operators reported gross operating profit of $150.5 million in the third quarter, a 37 percent year-over-year decline. The standard metric of profitability, which represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and other expenses, shows the three-month period was yet...
Yokohama IR Operator Selection Committee to Try and Win Back Las Vegas Sands
Yokohama officials say the first meeting of the city's IR Operator Selection Committee will take place on Nov. 30. The IR Operator Selection Committee will be tasked with reviewing request-for-concept (RFC) proposals and ensuring transparency, as Japan's second-largest city progresses with its...
The Greenbrier and Golden Nugget Set West Virginia Partnership in Small Market
The Greenbrier, a historic luxury resort located in the Allegheny Mountains in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va, has reached yet another partnership with an internet gaming and sports betting platform. The Greenbrier announced today that it's teaming up with Golden Nugget Online Gaming...
