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Devin O'Connor
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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...
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Pitches State Lottery, Sports Betting to Help Bridge Budget Deficit
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has introduced legislation that seeks to form a state-run lottery system in hopes of generating new forms of tax revenue. If passed, sports betting could also be legalized. Submitted to...
Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts Honored as ‘Food Loss and Waste Champions’ by EPA
Las Vegas Sands and MGM Resorts have been named to the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of "Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions." The honor recognizes companies committed to reducing their food loss and...
Resorts World Sentosa Owner ‘Pessimistic’ Regarding 2020, Plans to Refresh Casino Property
Officials at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore say they aren't optimistic regarding the first half of 2020 because of the ongoing novel coronavirus disease outbreak. Genting Singapore, parent company of the integrated casino resort, released...
Atlantic City Democrats Request Dismissal of March Special Election to Change Local Government
Atlantic City Democrats have asked a New Jersey Superior Court judge to cancel the scheduled March 31 election that would give local voters the power to potentially overhaul the city's government. Attorney Samuel Lashman filed...
