By Sadonna Price Two PA Casinos Granted Request to Lower Slot Machine Numbers August 29, 2023 Summary: Lady Luck Nemacolin is redesigning the casino floor to add new games. Hollywood will remove 30 titles. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved the reduction. Two casinos in Pennsylvania will have fewer slot machines soon after gaining approval for a reduction by the state Gaming Control Board. The PGCB approved Hollywood Casino Morgantown and […]
By Sadonna Price Atlantic City Casinos See Second Quarter Profit August 23, 2023 Summary: Fewer casinos saw a larger profit margin in the second quarter. Gross operating profits reached almost $146 million. Gross profits are down 20.5% from 2022. Atlantic City casinos are still doing well when it comes to individual earnings on a monthly and quarterly basis, but the overall totals are dwindling. The New Jersey Division […]
By Sadonna Price Golden Nugget Online Gaming Goes Live in Pennsylvania August 21, 2023 Summary: Explore over 500 slots and table games. Exclusive games are included in the portfolio. The app offers the latest gaming technology. The Pennsylvania online casino market is now a bit bigger with the introduction of Golden Nugget Online Gaming. The brand has been anxiously awaiting a launch in the Keystone State, and that time […]
By Sadonna Price Small Business Owners Unite in Virginia for Skill Game Legislation August 17, 2023 Summary: The group is educating lawmakers on the importance of such gaming. The General Assembly is being urged to legalize the activity. Skill games will provide supplemental income. Small business owners in Virginia are coming together to try and legalize skill games in Virginia. The Virginia Merchants and Amusement Coalition (VA MAC) would like to […]
By Jayson Peter Seneca Nation President Not Happy with New York Casino Compact Negotiations August 16, 2023 Summary: Negotiations have not been favorable, according to the tribal president. Proposals are reportedly ‘absurd and an insult.’ Seneca leaders are committed to reaching a fair and just agreement. The Seneca Nation is a tribal group located in New York State that offers casino gaming services. The tribe is in the process of renegotiating its […]
By Sadonna Price Mixed Reaction to Possible iGaming in Maryland Via Lawmakers August 15, 2023 Summary: Legislation in the works for Maryland iGaming in 2024. Opposing lawmakers fear more problems with gambling addiction. Proponents see new funds for education needs and state revenues. Sports betting is big business in Maryland. The state has seen great growth in a short time, which has led to the discussion of online casino gaming. […]
By Sadonna Price Bed Bug Problem in Las Vegas Affecting Top-Rated Resorts August 14, 2023 Summary: Circus Circus was the first affected. Strip properties with bed bug reports include Caesars Palace and MGM Grand. The hotels must be clean and isolate the problem. Bed bugs are something that every traveler wants to avoid. We all know common tips on avoiding bugs, such as leaving luggage off the bedding and checking […]
By Sadonna Price Maryland Casinos See July YoY Decrease in Revenues of 4% August 10, 2023 Summary: Earnings came in at $174.3 million for slots and table games. The amount was $10 million more than June 2023. The total was down around 4% when compared to July 2022. Gaming regulators have posted the July totals; the month was good for Maryland casinos. It was a huge jump from June 2023 but […]
By Sadonna Price Rockingham, NC Residents Opposed to Possible Casino August 8, 2023 Summary: North Carolina Development Holdings is hoping to bring a casino to the area. The County Commissioners are considering the idea. Almost 500 people attend a recent commissioner meeting to show opposition. In July, North Carolina Development Holdings requested a rezoning of land off highway 220 in Rockingham to use the land for a casino […]
By Sadonna Price New Casino in the Works for New Hampshire Lilac Mall August 3, 2023 Summary: The company purchased the mall for $5 million. The facility would be a charitable gaming casino. Plans for the venue will be presented in September. Casino and sportsbook gaming are on its way to New Hampshire, specifically the Rochester area. New England Gaming and Consulting LLC recently purchased the Lilac Mall for $5 million […]