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Caesars Entertainment Designated One of ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’
Caesars Entertainment is being recognized as one of the country's most responsible companies when it comes to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Newsweek, in conjunction with Statista, published its annual "America's Most Responsible Companies" list...
Foxwoods Casino Pays State More Than $700K to Meet Minimum Slot Revenue Obligation
Foxwoods Resort Casino paid more than $700,000 out of its own pocket in order to meet its gaming revenue share obligation with the State of Connecticut. The Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe's state gaming compact requires...
Anti-Smoking Advocates Write President Biden Regarding Dangers of Casino Smoke
An anti-smoking policy group wrote President Joe Biden recently to warn him of the dangers associated with casinos continuing to allow gamblers to smoke indoors amid a pandemic. The Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR) told...
Pope County Casino Project in Arkansas Moving Forward, But So Will Legal Challenges
In Arkansas, three land-based commercial casinos are up and running. But the fourth gaming permit, earmarked for Pope County, remains in legal limbo. In 2018, Arkansas voters signed off on a ballot referendum to legalize...
Mohegan Gaming Announces Japan Integrated Resort Bid in Nagasaki
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has revealed its intentions to bid for an integrated resort casino license in Nagasaki, Japan. The casino group owned by the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut is partnering with Oshidori International...
Las Vegas Strip Finishes Bad Year with Bad December, Casino Win Halved
The Las Vegas Strip is the main artery of the US gaming industry's heartbeat. But in 2020, it was nearly on life alert. The main drag capped off the most difficult year with yet another...
Legal Sports Betting States Shun Nevada’s Lead on Super Bowl Novelties
Legal sports betting is today operational in 20 states, plus DC. And while many of those states crafted their regulatory sports betting laws based off Nevada, some have called an audible when it comes to...
Macau Professor Believes China Might Force US Casino Operators Out Due to Trump Ties
A professor in Macau believes US casino operators might be wearing out their welcome in the world's richest gambling market. Speaking at an event hosted by the France Macau Chamber of Commerce this week in...
Philippines Offshore Gaming Tax Revenue Increases Despite Fewer Operators
Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) paid the government more taxes in 2020 than they did in each of the previous two years. The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue revealed today that it received PHP7.18 billion...
Foxwoods Owner Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to Operate Historic San Juan Casino
The owner of the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut will spend $12.5 million to renovate a famed gaming space in Puerto Rico. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which owns Foxwoods, announced today that it's investing...
