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Virgin Atlantic Files for Bankruptcy, Parent Company Behind Las Vegas Casino Hotel
Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic. Executives say the move is part of a court process to restructure the company's finances, and has the support...
Man Charged for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl Inside St. Charles Casino, One Dead Following Overdose
A 43-year-old man has been charged with allegedly selling fentanyl inside a St. Charles, Missouri, casino. The drugs may have led to one man's death. The US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri says Ledra A. Craig of Wright City,...
Casino Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Says Gaming Industry Recovery Could Take Years
Tilman Fertitta, the Texas billionaire owner of Golden Nugget casinos across the US, the Landry's hospitality empire, and the NBA Houston Rockets, says governors and mayors are being selfish in restricting business operations and are not being directly impacted by COVID-19. The...
Melco Resorts Announces Second $500M Senior Note Offering, Casino Giant Raising $1B in Capital
Melco Resorts, one of the six licensed casino operators in Macau, has unveiled its intentions to raise an additional $500 million through the issuance of senior notes. In a press release and filings made with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the...
No Dice for Atlantic City Casino Relief, as Legislation Fails to Garner Support
Legislation to help Atlantic City casinos recover from the financial impact caused by COVID-19 has paused in the Trenton capital. But lawmakers say relief for the state's gaming industry could come at a later date. Atlantic City's nine casinos were forced to...
Las Vegas Raiders Inaugural Season To Be Without Fans, Further Bad News for Casinos
The Las Vegas Raiders will play their inaugural season in a rather empty $1.9 billion home. The franchise's new 65,000-seat domed stadium will be without fans when the NFL kicks off next month. The Raiders organization announced the disappointing news Monday afternoon....
Former Arkansas Judge to Mediate Casino Campaign Fight, Committee Says Signatures Valid
A former Arkansas judge is coming out of retirement to intervene in a legal scuffle that involves the state and a campaign seeking to expand casino gambling. Arkansas Wins in 2020 -- a group trying to place a ballot referendum question before...
BetMGM Second Sports Betting Operator to Partner with PGA Tour
BetMGM -- a joint venture between MGM Resorts, ROAR Digital, and GVC Holdings -- is the latest sports betting platform to partner with the PGA Tour. The Tour and the sportsbook company announced today a multiyear content and marketing relationship which designates...
Court Rules Harrah’s New Orleans Must Pay Back Taxes on Hotel in Decade Long Dispute
Harrah's New Orleans is once again on the losing end of a court decision regarding its claims that it doesn't need to pay taxes on comped or discounted hotel rooms. A three-judge panel in the First Circuit Court of Appeal ruled 2-1...
Colorado Casinos Could Increase Bet Limits in 2021, Authorize New Games
Colorado casinos in 2021 could be permitted to up their betting limits and bring new games to their venues in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek. Local Choice Colorado -- a campaign committee that is working to place a ballot referendum...
