Industry Headlines

By Sadonna Price

K9 Units Providing Improved Security at Las Vegas Casinos

April 11, 2023

Summary: Some casinos in Las Vegas have K9 units to keep their customers, employees and properties safe Wynn Las Vegas uses K9 teams on its casino floor for protection Wynn’s K9 unit recently won the LVMPD K9 Trials Championship in the Hotel Explosives Division Casinos continue to be a target for petty and hardcore criminals […]

By Sadonna Price

Nassau County Residents Protest Las Vegas Sands NY Casino Proposal

April 4, 2023

Summary: The company plans to build at the Nassau Coliseum site. Residents are strongly opposed to the plan. Traffic, crime, and addiction are the main concerns. Las Vegas Sands hopes to be selected for casino licensing in New York City. The company has big plans to create a gambling venue at the site of the […]

By Sadonna Price

MGM Resorts Announces $110m Redesign of Bellagio Spa Tower

March 31, 2023

MGM Resorts International announced a huge renovation plan for the Bellagio Casino in Nevada which they had planned to sell in 2019. The Spa Tower of the casino will receive a revamp, with the company spending $110 to redesign over 800 guest rooms and 100 suites at the casino hotel. The first redesigned rooms should […]

By Sadonna Price

Monthly Trend of $1bn Gaming Win Continues in Nevada

March 30, 2023

Summary February gaming win totals marked two years of $1bn in monthly earnings. Clark County casinos reached the milestone itself for the 10th consecutive month. The monthly totals were over 11% higher than last year. Casino gaming is booming in Nevada. For the past two years, operators have reported over $1 billion in gaming win […]

By Sadonna Price

Las Vegas Sands in Talks for Texas Casino

March 23, 2023

Summary The operator wants to create a destination resort-style casino to Texas. Casinos are not yet legal in the state. Gambling bills are on the table to allow casinos. In speaking with lawmakers yesterday, officials connected to Las Vegas Sands announced negotiations have begun to bring a casino resort to Texas. Gambling is not currently […]

By Sadonna Price

Hofstra Uni Continues to Oppose Las Vegas Sands’ NY Casino Plans

March 22, 2023

Summary Hofstra University says Nassau Hub is an inappropriate location for a casino. Area is surrounded by educational institutions and suburban communities. College feels a casino would have a negative impact on the area. The fight for licensing of casinos in New York City is in full swing, and certain plans for a gambling venue […]

By Sadonna Price

Kentucky Sends Gray Machine Ban to Governor’s Office

March 15, 2023

Summary The Senate voted 29-6 to pass the measure. The bill seeks to ban so-called gray machines. Game manufacturers says the titles are skill based and legal. A handful of states across the US are battling with gaming machines that are similar to slots, but use a loophole to operate without paying any sort of […]

By Jayson Peter

Maine Creates New Virtual Program for Casino Self-Exclusion

March 9, 2023

Summary Players can self-exclude for one, three, or five years. A lifetime ban is also included. Self-exclusion can be completed from home via the virtual option. The launch comes during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. To help Maine casino players have an easier way to self-exclude from gambling, the Gambling Control Board has decided to create […]

By Sadonna Price

BetMGM To Boost Responsible Gambling Messaging This March

February 28, 2023

Summary BetMGM will boost messaging as Problem Gambling Awareness Month begins. The mobile app and ads will feature new messaging. Digital and social platforms, plus on-property signage, are included. As Problem Gambling Awareness Month begins in March, online gambling giant BetMGM has pledged to provide more prominent responsible gambling messaging within its services. The company […]

By Sadonna Price

Ohio Gambling Tax Rate Change and Problem Gambling Calls Under Consideration

February 22, 2023

Summary Governor Mike DeWine wants to increase the tax rate from 10% to 20%. Focus remained on the numerous calls to gambling helplines in January 2023. The increase in calls came as the state welcomed sports betting. Yesterday, lawmakers in Ohio met to discuss the Casino Control Commissions budget proposal. All the details are important, […]