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7891 stories by Devin O'Connor
Rhode Island Casinos Seek More State Money as Smoking Ban Discussions Linger
Rhode Island's two casinos primarily benefit the state Bally's, which runs the casinos, is seeking more promotional tax money Bally's Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton offer slot-like video lottery terminals Rhode Island's two commercial brick-and-mortar casinos want more money from the state to...
Resorts World Las Vegas Hails Autonomous Rideshare Zoox
Resorts World Las Vegas has teamed with Zoox Zoox is an autonomous rideshare service Zoox is a subsidiary of Amazon Resorts World Las Vegas is among the most technically advanced casino resorts on the Strip. The $4.3 billion integrated resort, which opened...
Bally’s Boss Soo Kim Levies Accusations That NYC Bid is Being Shunned Because of Trump
Bally's wants to build a casino resort in the Bronx Bally's Chairman Soo Kim says The Trump Organization's possible benefit from the casino is lengthening its odds Bally's needs NYC officials to allow a casino development at the Ferry Point Park Bally's...
What’s Going on in Las Vegas? Casino Revenue Dips For Third Consecutive Month
Las Vegas casinos struggled in April, as gaming win slowed Gross gaming revenue on the Strip was down year-over-year by about 3% Criticism regarding supposed nickel-and-diming continues Las Vegas Strip casino revenue last month fell almost 3% from a year ago to...
Ohio Casino Operators Give Opposing Testimony Regarding iGaming
Casino companies in Ohio have differing views on iGaming Ohio lawmakers are considering two iGaming bills Online gambling, aside from sports betting, is prohibited in the Buckeye State Ohio casino representatives continue to make their cases for and against the state's consideration...
Wildhorse Resort Casino in Eastern Oregon Unveils $100 Million Expansion
The Wildhorse Resort & Casino is undergoing a $100 million expansion The project includes an additional hotel tower, a convention center, and a banquet kitchen The tribal casino is owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation The Confederated Tribes...
New Hollywood Casino Joliet Sets Opening Date Following $185 Million Build
Penn Entertainment is building a new Hollywood Casino Joliet The forthcoming Hollywood Joliet is a brick-and-mortar casino The $185 million project is almost complete The new Hollywood Casino Joliet will open on August 11 with more than 1,000 slot machines, 43 live-dealer...
Steve Cohen’s Hard Rock NYC Casino Development Secures State’s Blessing
New York lawmakers have passed legislation to allow a casino in Queens The bill allows state and city-controlled parkland to be used for a commercial development NY Mets owner Steve Cohen is partnered with Hard Rock on the casino project Billionaire Steve...
No Las Vegas Myth Here: Archeologists Discover New Tombs in Luxor
Ancient tombs have been discovered in Luxor Luxor is an ancient city in Egypt Luxor Las Vegas' theme is based on the city Luxor is best known in the United States to many gamblers as a casino resort on the Las Vegas...
Carnival Running Limited Adults-Only Cruises With Casino Emphasis
Carnival is running a few adults-only cruises Scheduling issues with dry docks led to the casino-focused voyages Carnival isn't venturing away from its family-first mentality, a spokesperson says Carnival is best known for offering family-friendly cruises at reasonable costs. The world's largest...