6139 stories by Devin O'Connor
Queen of Baton Rouge Reports Strong Opening, as Gaming Revenue Nearly Doubles
The Queen of Baton Rouge enjoyed a strong first full month in operation, as the former Hollywood riverboat nearly doubled its gaming win in September 2023. The Queen opened its new 100,000-square-foot land-based casino with more than 700 slot machines, 18 table...
Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Stalled by State Environmental Review
Encore Boston Harbor's parent company, Wynn Resorts, is seeking state approvals to expand the casino's footprint across Broadway in Everett. The first phase of the proposed project would result in 142,000 square feet of additional floor space, with a WynnBet Sportsbook, a...
New York Officials Confirm Cybersecurity Incident With Central Lottery System
The New York Gaming Commission says a cybersecurity "event" temporarily shuttered or disrupted several of the state's casinos that operate video lottery terminals (VLTs). The slot-like machines operate on the state's lottery central system in Schenectady. Though they operate, look, and sound...
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Targets Conventions in Latest Ad Campaign
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is honing in on conventions and large events in its latest marketing ploy. The LVCVA is tasked with marketing Southern Nevada as a premier destination for both leisure and business travel. Visitor numbers continue...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban May Be Considered After Election
New Jersey lawmakers will reportedly consider legislation to eliminate indoor smoking at the nine casinos in Atlantic City following the November elections. Senate Bill 264 and Assembly Bill 2151 are identical pieces of legislation that seek to end the indoor smoking loophole....
Nevada Sportsbooks Cleared to Offer Esports Odds Without Receiving Event Approval
Nevada sportsbooks no longer have to petition state gaming regulators on an event-by-event basis to include esports on their boards. The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved regulations developed by the state's Esports Technical Advisory Committee and recommended by the Nevada Gaming...
Cordish Companies Gains Louisiana Casino License for Bossier City Resort
The Cordish Companies received unanimous support on Thursday from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) to acquire the gaming license previously used for the Diamond Jacks riverboat in Bossier City. In April, Cordish agreed to purchase the shuttered riverboat and hotel from...
Soloviev Reworks East Side Manhattan Casino Plan to Include Affordable Housing
The Soloviev Group has gone back to the drawing board for its proposed integrated casino resort on the East Side of New York City's Manhattan. Gone is the formerly suggested Ferris wheel and in is a pledge by the would-be developer to...
Horseshoe Lake Charles Bringing Gordon Ramsay Steak to Louisiana
Horseshoe Lake Charles Hotel & Casino in Louisiana needs a ringer. The riverboat owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment is bringing out one of its biggest stars, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, in hopes of boosting the property's business. Horseshoe Lake Charles opened...
Radar, a Geofencing Firm, to Challenge GeoComply in US Gaming Space
New York-based Radar, a tech firm that helps businesses pinpoint where its customers are, is entering the US gaming industry. Radar hopes to disrupt GeoComply's near-monopoly on providing iGaming and online sportsbook platforms geolocation services. Since the legality and regulatory framework for...
