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Virgin Las Vegas Unveils Opening Details, Health Safety Measures
Virgin Las Vegas, the former Hard Rock casino hotel, is revealing some of the specifics as to what guests can expect on the off-Strip property when it opens later this year. Billionaire Richard Branson acquired...
Pennsylvania Casinos Post August Revenue Increase, Bethlehem Continues Struggle
The 12 Pennsylvania brick-and-mortar casinos reported a surprisingly strong August performance. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from their land-based and online operations totaled $306.31 million last month, a 4.9 percent premium on the same month in...
Fremont Street Experience Names New CEO, Excitement Budding in Downtown Las Vegas
The Fremont Street Experience has found its next CEO to run downtown Las Vegas' main attraction -- Andrew Simon, a marketing and television executive. Simon arrives in downtown Las Vegas after serving as an executive...
Las Vegas Sands Hires Top Law Firm in Singapore to Review Employee Transfers
Las Vegas Sands has hired a leading law firm in Singapore to review employee transfers made on behalf of VIP customers at its integrated casino resort Marina Bay Sands (MBS). Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd....
Japan PM Yoshihide Suga Retains Key Cabinet Official Linked to Integrated Resorts
The new Prime Minister of Japan -- Yoshihide Suga -- is retaining a key cabinet official from his predecessor that is closely linked to the legalization of integrated resorts (IR). Suga was officially named on...
DraftKings, FanDuel Spending Big Bucks to Sway Maryland Voters to Back Sports Betting
Rivals DraftKings and FanDuel are uniting to convince Maryland voters to back a ballot referendum to legalize sports betting on Nov. 3. In November, Marylanders will decide whether sports betting should be legal in the...
Macau Casinos Report Strong Bookings for Golden Week, Five Hotels Say, ‘No Vacancy’
Macau casinos are in desperate need of guests, and they'll soon receive an influx of visitors with the annual Golden Week holiday. China's State Council has designated October 1-8 as the official holiday period, and...
5Dimes Widow Speaks Out, Sportsbook Customers Enraged
The widow of 5Dimes founder William Sean Creighton, aka "5Dimes Tony," is speaking out on the future of the offshore sportsbook. But current customers are voicing their anger for how the company is ceasing business...
Detroit Casinos Win $69M in First Month Back, Revenue Down 42 Percent
The three Detroit casinos collectively won $69.3 million in August, their first month back in operation following their state-ordered shutdowns that lasted four and a half months. MotorCity and Greektown reopened August 5 -- the...
Democratic Nominee Joe Biden Outraises President Donald Trump in August
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden raised a record $364.5 million in August, roughly $154 million more than President Donald Trump's campaign. Combined, the two 2020 contenders received more than $574 million to support their efforts....
