Industry Headlines

By Sadonna Price

NGCB Won’t Comment on Recent Cyber Attacks

October 5, 2023

Summary: The incidents are part of an active investigation. The FBI is investigating the two attacks. . Most operations are now back to normal at the casinos.. The recent cyberattacks against MGM Resorts and Caesars have been a hot topic for weeks now. Both casinos were affected, with MGM’s operations shutting down for over a […]

By Sadonna Price

Harrah’s Las Vegas Celebrating 50th Anniversary

October 4, 2023

Summary William F. Harrah acquired the casino in 1992. Donny Osmond kicks off the celebration with a new song. The month-long celebration will include dining specials and entertainment. It’s time to celebrate in Las Vegas! Harrah’s Casino has been in operation for 50 years, and the property wants to use the entire month of October […]

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Rio Hotel & Casino Launches New Reward Program in Las Vegas

October 3, 2023

Summary Rio Rewards is geared towards locals and visitors. The program has four tiers. Caesars Rewards will no longer be accepted. With a new management team comes several changes. The Rio Hotel & Casino was acquired by Dreamscape Companies in 2019 from Caesars Entertainment. With the acquisition, the property began to undergo changes to ensure […]

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Detroit Casino Workers Agree to Strike if Deal Not Reached by October 16

October 2, 2023

Summary: A total of 99% of employees voted to strike. MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood, and MotorCity Casinos must sign deals. Negotiations began in September with four different unions. Employees across the United States are standing up for themselves and agreeing to strikes to make big companies take notice. The latest news of a pending strike […]

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MGCB Uses Local Junkyard to Destroy Illegal Game Machines

September 29, 2023

Summary: Nearly 2,000 machines have been confiscated in Michigan. More machines are likely to be destroyed in the future. Regulators are trying hard to crack down on illegal gambling. Illegal gambling is frowned upon in the United States, though it happens regularly. Players have access to all sorts of gambling across the country, but illegal […]

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Reno Casino Expansion Plan Gives The Wolf Pack A New Home

September 28, 2023

Summary: The project is a 10-year expansion plan. A new home for the University team would be finished by 2026. The company would spend almost $1 billion in investments. In an announcement on Wednesday, Grand Sierra Resort showcased plans to invest almost $1 billion in a 10-year expansion plan for its Reno operations. The hotel-casino […]

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Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Vote to Strike

September 27, 2023

Summary: The Culinary Workers Union has not gone on strike in over 30 years. A deadline has not been set for the walkout. The union is negotiating with casinos for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. The city of Las Vegas may be hit with a strike if the Culinary Workers Union does not receive […]

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Red Rock’s $780m Durango Casino Receives Nevada Greenlight

September 22, 2023

Summary: The casino is considered a luxury property. Durango will open on November 20. The new property has received around 25,000 applications. Gaming commissioners in Nevada have given the green light to the new Durango Casino, a luxury property owned and soon operated by Red Rock Resorts. The new Nevada casino will open on November […]

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Weigh Casino Smoking Ban Legislation

September 21, 2023

Summary: State House Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel held the hearing. Casino dealers and gaming/health experts were on hand. Casino operators did not testify during the hearing. After banning smoking in most public areas over a decade ago, some lawmakers feel it is now time to close all loopholes to protect the public, especially casino […]

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MGM Resorts Avoids Major Slot Issue After Cyberattack

September 20, 2023

Summary: Slots were one portion of computerized systems attacked. Machines at the casino have dark screens or error messages currently. The hackers could have glitched the systems and spit out inaccurate payment vouchers. MGM Resorts International reportedly dodged a huge bullet with the recent cyberattack by hackers. According to one industry expert, damage was done, […]