Industry Headlines

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, […]

By Sadonna Price

Two New Casino Bids Surface in New York State

February 13, 2023

Summary Bally’s plan includes a casino in The Bronx next to Trumps golf course. The Mohegan Tribe wants to create a casino near the United Nations headquarters. Several other major entities are also vying for licensing. New bids continue to come in for the available casino licenses in New York City. Major companies want in […]

By Sadonna Price

LVS Eyes US Comeback with Plans to Enter New York and Texas

February 7, 2023

Summary Las Vegas Sands is aiming to return to the US gaming market, targeting New York and Texas The company is proposing to build a full-blown casino resort on Long Island It is also backing a new Bill that would legalize casinos in Texas After selling its Strip properties under a multi-billion dollar deal nearly […]

By Sadonna Price

Ohio Gambling Venues Set Record Revenue Year in 2022

February 1, 2023

Summary The venues earned $2.33 billion in 2022 The year beat out 2021 by around $2.3 million. The record setting earnings come as the state launches sports betting. The casinos and racinos of Ohio are doing well. The venues reported over $2.3 billion in earnings for 2022, defeating the 2021 earnings by around $2.3 million. […]

By Sadonna Price

Vornado Realty Trust Considering NYC Casino License Bid

January 24, 2023

Summary The company is the second-largest commercial landlord in NYC Hotel Pennsylvania is set to be demolished and located in a redevelopment area. A potential gaming partner is rumored to be Walton Street Capital The race to receive a casino gaming license in New York City is on and several big names are already in […]

By Sadonna Price

Ohio Casino Control Commission Fines Caesars Sportsbook $150K

January 19, 2023

Ads failed to include messaging for responsible gambling. A problem gambling hotline was also missing. Sports betting just recently launched in the state. Ohio Sports betting regulators in the state are not messing around when it comes to compliance. The new industry is just a couple of weeks old and already an operator has been […]

By Sadonna Price

Saks Proposes James-Bond Style Casino In New York

January 17, 2023

Summary Saks is planning to build a James Bond-style casino atop its flagship store on Fifth Avenue The project aims to increase traffic and activity in the area Saks will face tough competition from other potential bidders including LVS New York City (NYC) would have a James Bond-style casino if Saks Fifth Avenue gets the […]

By Sadonna Price

Parx Casino to Open Shippensburg Casino on February 3

January 16, 2023

Summary The new casino has Category 4 licensing. Mini casinos are allowed to have up to 30 table games and 750 slots. The Parx location is 73,000 square feet in size. A new casino is coming to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Parx Casino has confirmed that its newest venue will open in just a few weeks. The […]