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Las Vegas Gaming Revenue and Tourism Numbers Indicate Strong Economy
Las Vegas is alive and well, as key data points reveal a robust economy in Southern Nevada. The August gross gaming revenue (GGR) numbers were released Friday, and showed that Las Vegas Strip casinos won...
Las Vegas Resort Fees: Federal Bill Would Require Advertised Rates to Include All Charges, Except Taxes
Las Vegas resort fees – those hidden charges tacked on to advertised room rates at the end of the booking process – are the subject of federal legislation that seeks to ban such deceptive pricing....
Arkansas Casino Bids for Russellville Pope County Begin, But Legal Questions Remain
The bidding for the Arkansas casino license reserved for Pope County is moving forward in Russellville, as the city announced it's accepting development proposals until next Wednesday at noon, October 2. Arkansas voters passed Issue...
Three Japan Casino Licenses Available, Eight Areas Interested in Hosting Integrated Resort
There will soon be three Japan casino licenses up for grabs, and a recent government survey found that at least eight areas, and as many as 11, are interested in welcoming one of the multibillion-dollar...
North Dakota Charitable Gaming Approaching $1B Market, But Not Everyone is Happy
Charitable gaming is becoming big business in North Dakota, as state regulators overseeing the games of chance say wagers are expected to top $1 billion over the next two years. North Dakota State Gaming Director...
Macau Golden Week Not Looking So Golden Due to Casino Comps, Reduced Customer Spend
Macau's approaching Golden Week holiday might not deliver the Chinese enclave the annual influx of business and gross gaming revenue (GGR) it typically does. Though bookings are strong, gaming industry analysts say casinos are dishing...
US Government Sues Saipan Casino Imperial Pacific for Sex Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation
The Saipan casino Imperial Pacific in the Northern Mariana Islands is being sued by the US government on allegations that the resort has subjected its female employees to sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, and retaliation. The...
Atlantic City Celebrity Boxing Match Saved by the Bell: Screech to Fight Bagel Boss
The Atlantic City celebrity boxing match originally planned to feature the "Bagel Boss" Chris Morgan against former Major League Baseball (MLB) star and World Series champion Lenny Dykstra will now feature the five-foot-nothing internet personality...
President Donald Trump Impeachment Odds Hit 90-Day High, Speaker Pelosi Announces Formal Inquiry
President Donald Trump's impeachment odds are surging, as the US House of Representatives moves toward passing at least one article of impeachment in his first full term. The PredictIt market asking, "Will Donald Trump be...
Caesars Rio Las Vegas Sale Fuels Speculation for Off-Strip Property Future
The Rio Las Vegas sale by Caesars Entertainment to New York-based real estate firm Imperial Companies has fueled plenty of speculation as to what the future holds for the off-Strip casino resort. The two parties...
