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Allegiant Stadium Continues South Strip Development Spree, Boutique Casino Planned
Allegiant Stadium, the $2 billion home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, continues to spur development projects on the southern end of the Strip. The latest is a boutique, luxury hotel featuring a small casino...
Mike Bloomberg Joins Las Vegas Democratic Debate, Odds Heavily Favor Bernie Sanders in Nevada Caucus
Mike Bloomberg has met the requirements to be on the Democratic debate stage tonight in Las Vegas at the Paris Theater. Though it's the ninth debate among Democratic candidates who are seeking to evict President...
Odds Predict Houston Astros Players Will Be Targeted, Lead League in Batters Hit by Pitch
The Houston Astros want to move forward from their cheating scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball and called into question the integrity of the game. But oddsmakers and bettors believe opposing players will retaliate....
Quapaw Nation Joins Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Dispute, Will Negotiate Compacts with Gov. Stitt
The Quapaw Nation says it's joining five other tribes in Oklahoma that are negotiating with Republican Governor Kevin Stitt on the future of their casino compacts. The Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations filed a lawsuit...
Encore Boston Harbor Further Pivots Operations Towards Less-Affluent Customers
The newest addition at the $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor isn't another upscale restaurant or high stakes VIP room. No, instead, smack in the middle of the casino floor, is a taco food truck that...
As Atlantic City Casinos Fight for New Government, Area Residents Face Several Potential 2020 Elections
Atlantic City casinos posted its 20th consecutive month of increased gross gaming revenue in January. But many in the gaming industry believe the town would be better off with a new form of government. Atlantic...
Encore Boston Harbor Replacing 40 Bartenders with Automated Beverage Machines
Encore Boston Harbor officials stressed to Casino.org last month that rumblings of the casino laying off workers in a "rightsizing" effort and replacing bartenders with automated drink dispensers was "inaccurately reported." The Wynn Resorts property,...
Minnesota Charitable Gaming Revenue Outpacing Forecasts, Money Earmarked for Vikings NFL Stadium
Expanded charitable gaming in Minnesota has resulted in tax revenue that could top $250 million in the coming years. But the money might not be utilized as it's intended. In 2012, the Minnesota Gambling Control...
Pennsylvania Casinos Could Go Smokeless If New Legislation Becomes Law
Pennsylvania casinos allow patrons to light up while gambling in certain designated areas. But one state lawmaker says it's time to end that loophole. Pittsburgh area Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Squirrel Hill) introduced House Bill 2298...
Connecticut Tribes Admit East Windsor Casino Years Away From Opening, Seek Sports Betting
The East Windsor casino project in northern Connecticut remains an empty plot of land despite being cleared to begin construction nearly a year ago. Former Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) signed legislation in June of 2017...
