8105 stories by Devin O'Connor
Restaurant Impossible: Casino Eateries Will Struggle to Open Under New Nevada Regulations
Nevada casino restaurants are permitted to reopen for business during Phase One of the state's COVID-19 recovery plan, but under strict regulations. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) yesterday issued a notice to licensees informing casinos that their inside restaurants are able...
Travel Experts: Book Las Vegas Trip Now, But Beware Resort Fees, Coronavirus Surcharges
Las Vegas casinos remain closed, but those who are considering a return trip once the Strip is back up and running should book such travel now. That's according to travel experts, who are seeing an increase in promotions and deals being offered...
Connecticut Lawmakers Urge Gov. Lamont to Allow Tribes to Operate Online Casinos, Sports Betting
Thirteen Connecticut lawmakers representing the southeastern part of the state are calling on Governor Ned Lamont (D) to immediately allow the state's two tribes to operate online casinos. Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, respectively owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket...
Golden Nugget Lake Charles First Tilman Fertitta Casino to Plan Reopening
Golden Nugget Lake Charles will reopen its casino floor on Monday, May 18. That's after the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) issued rules and regulations to allow gaming spaces to resume operations in a limited capacity. Louisiana's 15 riverboat casinos and one...
Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods to Miss Memorial Day Weekend, Remain Closed
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, the two tribal casino resorts in Connecticut, will remain closed through Memorial Day. Both properties have been closed since March 16. The tribal properties do not need to adhere to state orders, as they're on sovereign territory. But...
Hard Rock Casinos in Florida May Soon Reopen, Company Chairman Anticipates Large Crowds
Hard Rock casinos in Florida could open later this month, welcomed news to Sunshine State residents itching to spin a slot machine or test their luck on a table game. Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen appeared on FOX Business this morning...
Rhode Island Lottery Goes Online, as Coronavirus Plagues Land-Based Sales
The Rhode Island Lottery has launched online games that players inside the state can access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lottery announced the new online offerings today on social media. "There's a new way to play! You can now buy and play...
Early Voting Results Suggest Atlantic City Government Structure Will Remain
Atlantic City will likely retain its local government structure led by an elected mayor and nine-member City Council, early results from Tuesday's special election suggest. Atlantic City residents voted yesterday on a ballot referendum question asking them if they want to overhaul...
SciPlay Net Income Skyrockets 127 Percent, as Social Gaming Embraced by Americans Sheltered at Home
SciPlay Corporation (NASDAQ: SCPL) reported its first quarter financial results this week, and it was a strong three-month showing for the social gaming company. Revenue in the first quarter totaled $118.3 million, and earnings per share came in at 19 cents each....
MGM Resorts Interim CEO Says Las Vegas Can Safely Reopen in Matter of Weeks, Not Months
The top executive at MGM Resorts, the operator of the most casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, believes Sin City can safely reopen sometime later this month or in early June. Appearing on the third hour of the NBC TODAY show, MGM...
