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New York City Casino Bid Would Offer Resort Equity to New Yorkers
Freedom Plaza is one of nine NYC casino bids Freedom Plaza would sell stake in the casino resort should it win a gaming license Freedom Plaza is a pitch from Soloviev Group and Mohegan One of the nine New York City casino...
Mississippi Gulf Coast Casinos Secure Another Tidelands Dispute Legal Victory
Mississippi tidelands on private property aren't owned by the state, another court ruling has found Tidelands are lands covered and uncovered daily by tidal water The latest court ruling could allow new casinos to come to Biloxi State judges in Mississippi continue...
New Jersey Tourism Report Reveals Atlantic City’s Importance to State Travel Industry
Atlantic County accounts for the most visitors to New Jersey each year Atlantic City casinos will face new competition in New York in the coming years In-person Atlantic City casino revenue was down in 2024 Visitors to New Jersey last year spent...
FTC: Resort Fees Must Now Be Included in Upfront Advertised Hotel Room Rates
Hotels must include all mandatory fees other than taxes in advertised room rates Casino hotels often charge resort fees The FTC rules doesn't force hotels to ditch resort fees but to include the charges in the upfront rate As of Monday, May...
Mega Millions Players See Mega Increase in Nonjackpot Prizes Since Price Hike
Mega Millions raised its ticket price to $5 last month The interstate lottery game says the price hike has benefited non-jackpot winners The multiplier is included with every $5 play The price of a basic Mega Millions ticket increased from $2 to...
Boyd Gaming Gifts $1 Million to Norfolk State University Amid Casino Construction
Boyd Gaming has donated $1 million to Norfolk State University The gift establishes the Boyd Gaming Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management Boyd's Norfolk casino resort is a $750 million investment Boyd Gaming is building a $750 million casino resort in Norfolk,...
Sands China Will Promote Wellness and ‘Big Health’ at Macau Casino Resorts
Sands China is bringing more wellness draws to its Macau casinos Sands China runs five resorts in China's Macau Sands China is investing billions in nongaming attractions Sands China, a majority-owned subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands that conducts business in Macau, says...
New Hampshire Lawmakers Consider Charitable Gaming Expansion Via Slots
New Hampshire doesn't have traditional casinos Casinos in the state benefit charities Slots are prohibited, but that could soon change The 14 casinos in New Hampshire that benefit charitable organizations could soon possess the legal right to swap out their historical horse...
Did Draymond Green Reference Golden State Point Spread in NBA Playoffs Game?
NBA fans think Draymond Green referenced the point spread Saturday night The Warriors were down eight when Green seemingly told his teammates the spread was 5.5 points A last-moment three-pointer finished the game 102-97 Draymond Green didn't have a good night during...
Atlantic City Casino Report Highlights Brick-and-Mortar Concerns Amid NYC Threat
Atlantic City casinos will face new competition in the coming years by way of New York City In-person play in Atlantic City has remained relatively flat in recent years Atlantic City continues to provide many economic benefits in South Jersey All nine...