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Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox Has ‘Roaring’ Prediction for Las Vegas, Talks New Company Culture
Wynn Resorts operates in one of COVID-19's hardest-hit industries. But the company's CEO is optimistic that Las Vegas will come roaring back once a coronavirus vaccine is widely available. The pandemic has caused gaming win...
Sahara Las Vegas Ready for 2021 ‘Pandemonium,’ Reveals Forthcoming Attractions
Sahara Las Vegas, like every casino on the Strip, as well as across the nation, endured a most difficult year. And though 31 days remain in 2020, the resort is already looking forward to 2021....
Former New York Gov. David Paterson Urges State to License Downstate Casinos
Former Democratic New York Governor David Paterson is calling on state lawmakers and his successor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), to begin the bidding process for three downstate casinos. In a Sunday op-ed published in the...
Spokane Tribal Casino Resort Announces Expansion Plans, But Convention Center on Hold
A tribal casino resort near Spokane, Washington, is moving forward with its expansion plans, but a previously announced convention center will remain on hold. Northern Quest Resort & Casino, owned and operated by the Kalispel...
Marina Bay Sands Gets Creative with Conventions, Debuts ‘Mixed Reality’ Studio
Amid COVID-19, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is developing what it believes will be a staple of the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry both during and post-pandemic. MICE is a crucial component of...
Michigan Mobile Sports Betting and Online Gaming Expected to Kick Off in December
Michigan online casino games and mobile sports betting platforms are expected to go live in December, nearly a full year after the expanded gambling was legalized. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed House Bill 4916...
Crime Inside Macau Casinos Decreases in 2020, One Benefit of a Pandemic
Macau casinos in 2020 have been barren spaces compared with non-pandemic years, and that's led to fewer reported instances of crime inside the resorts. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the world's richest gaming hub is...
Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Outside Pittsburgh Could Spur Regional Development
A Pennsylvania satellite casino located some 30 miles outside Pittsburgh could be ripe for nearby development, local officials say. Live! Casino Pittsburgh opened its $150 million doors on November 24. The casino and entertainment space...
Clark County Dips Hand in Reserve Fund for Allegiant Stadium Bond Payment
Clark County is tapping into a reserve fund in order to make its upcoming scheduled bond payment for Allegiant Stadium. Due to reduced tax revenue from hotel stays amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Clark County officials...
Suffolk Downs Owner Again Suing Wynn Resorts Over Boston Casino License
The owner of the Suffolk Downs horse racetrack in Massachusetts is once again suing Wynn Resorts. Sterling Suffolk Racecourse LLC is the former owner of the historic horse racecourse in East Boston near Boston Logan...
