Industry Headlines

By Sadonna Price

MGM Detroit Casino Workers Start Over with Union Bargaining

November 30, 2023

Summary: The casino and union are working with a federal mediator. MotorCity and Hollywood Casinos have already cut deals. The presented deals were the same for all three casinos. Unionized casino workers in two of three commercial casinos in Detroit have signed contract deals to stop a current strike. Hollywood Casino and MotorCity Casino agreed […]

By Sadonna Price

Lake of the Ozarks Casino Plan Moves Forward

November 29, 2023

Summary: Voters must amend the constitution to bring a casino to the area. One of four petitions is on the table. At least 170,000 signatures are needed for the bill to become law. An effort has been in the works for quite some time to bring a Missouri casino to the Lake of the Ozarks. […]

By Sadonna Price

New York Mayor Proposes Zoning Changes for Casinos

November 28, 2023

Summary: The proposal opens licensing to manufacturing districts. There are no restrictions on the size of the venues. The proposal also includes allowing related construction like dining and hotels. New York Mayor Eric Adams is proposing changes to the zoning process for casinos in New York City, opening up the options to a wider area […]

By Sadonna Price

Rivers Casino Des Plaines Hit by Cyber Hackers

November 27, 2023

Summary: The breach remained unnoticed for months. Employees and customers were notified in November. Free credit monitoring is being provided to affected individuals. Yet another cyberattack has taken place in the gaming world. Rivers Casino Des Plaines was the latest venue hit by hackers, with the cyber incident actually taking place in August but remaining […]

By Sadonna Price

Las Vegas Strip Properties to Finalize Union Agreements

November 22, 2023

Summary: 40,000 hospitality employees will take part in the ratification votes for contracts. Caesars employees were 99% in favor of the new deal. Total compensation on offer is $2 billion over five years. A strike has been imminent in Las Vegas as MGM Resorts International, Wynn Encore Resort, and Caesars Entertainment have discussed a new […]

By Sadonna Price

Two of Three Detroit Casinos End Employee Strike

November 20, 2023

Summary: MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino Greektown sign new five-year agreements. MGM Grand voted down the agreement and stays on strike. Vote tallies have not been released to the public by the Detroit Casino Council. Detroit casinos have been on strike for quite some time as casinos and unionized employees have been unable to come […]

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 […]