Industry Headlines

By Sadonna Price

Iowa Casino Fined for Underage Gambling

November 17, 2023

Summary: The incidents took place in January. A 12 and 14-year-old were able to get on the casino floor. Security measures were not followed both times. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is taking action against the Lakeside Casino in Osceola for allowing two minors to reach the gaming floor several months ago. The regulator […]

By Sadonna Price

Nevada Resorts Entice Workers with Prize Incentives to Work During F1 Weekend

November 16, 2023

Summary: Race Week features prizes from Caesars Entertainment for employees. Race to the Finish giveaway is featuring $250,000 in prizes. Employees can win cash or a new Tesla. Casino operators in Nevada hope to see their employees show up this weekend as it will be a busy time due to the Formula One Las Vegas […]

By Sadonna Price

FBI Struggles to Stop Cyber Criminals Involved in Casino Attacks

November 15, 2023

Summary: The criminals have continued to create online attacks for over two years. MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment were affected. Industry executives have been confused by the lack of arrests in the cases. According to a recent report by Reuters, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has been finding it difficult to stop a […]

By Sadonna Price

DCC Urges Boycott Of Major Gambling Brands Amidst Strike

November 14, 2023

Summary: A digital ad campaign launched November 13, targeting iGaming. Players will be encouraged not to use apps until employees receive a new deal. The goal is to inform the public of what’s going on with the current strike. Casino employees in Detroit have been on strike for some time now, and no new deal […]

By Sadonna Price

New York Judge Invalidates Sands Casino Lease Agreement for Casino Complex

November 10, 2023

Summary: The judge said open meetings and environmental laws were avoided before voting on the project. The lease is now void, and hearings must begin again for a vote to take place. Hofstra University is happy with the ruling as the campus is next to the coliseum hub and opposes the plan. A state judge […]

By Sadonna Price

New York Mets Owner Reveals Plans to Create Casino with Hard Rock

November 9, 2023

Summary: The casino would cost $8 million to build. The plans are part of Cohen’s bid for casino licensing. The development would include playgrounds, bike paths, and athletic fields. Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets baseball team, has announced a partnership with Hard Rock International and architectural firm SHoP Architects to create […]

By Sadonna Price

Venetian & Palazzo Casinos to Allow Smoking at Gaming Tables

November 8, 2023

Summary: The casinos will now have similar smoking policies to Wynn Resorts. Cigarettes, cigars, and vapes are allowed at all table games on the casino floors. Marijuana products remain prohibited. While most casinos seem to be shying away from smoking, the Venetian and Palazzo in Las Vegas have decided to reinstate smoking policies. The two […]

By Sadonna Price

Strike Still Pending in Las Vegas as Major Issues Loom

November 7, 2023

Summary: Employees are preparing to strike Friday if a new contract is not agreed upon. Culinary Local 226 will meet with casinos again this week. Picket lines are coming to Las Vegas Boulevard. The Culinary Local 226 is still waiting for an updated five-year contract with major casinos in Las Vegas. Since the contract has […]

By Sadonna Price

California Casino Tied to Nearly a Dozen Tuberculosis Cases

November 6, 2023

Summary: The casino is located 22 miles outside of Oakland. Eleven cases of tuberculosis were reported from 2018-2023. The cases are tied to the casino. Additional information is now available regarding a recent report connecting eleven cases of tuberculosis to the California Grand Casino in Pacheco. The California casino is located outside Oakland, and Contra […]

By Sadonna Price

Seminole Tribe of Florida Can Finally Launch Expanded Games

November 3, 2023

Summary: Several attempts were made to try and stop the tribe. Craps, roulette, and sports betting will be live by early December. The tribe operates several casinos in Florida, all set to offer the new gaming options. The legal back and forth is finally over, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida can move forward with […]