Industry Headlines

By Jayson Peter

Bally’s Acquisition of Tropicana for $308m Gets Approved

September 9, 2022

Summary NGCB gives approval for Bally’s to acquire Tropicana Las Vegas Bally’s plans to redevelop the casino after a couple of years Bally’s keen on making a big splash in the Nevada gaming market The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) approved Bally’s Corp.’s $308 million acquisition of the Tropicana Las Vegas this week. Bally’s bought […]

By Sadonna Price

Turning Stone Resort Casino Announces Huge Expansion Project

September 7, 2022

Summary This will be the largest expansion for the casino in two decades. The project will double the convention and meeting space. A new hotel is included in the plans with 250 guest rooms. The Oneida Indian Nation is planning on revitalizing its Turning Stone Resort Casino in New York, making several changes via a […]

By Sadonna Price

Station Casinos to Shut Down Wild Wild West Casino Tonight

September 6, 2022

Summary Wild Wild West is the four casino of Station Casinos to be demolished. The property will be redeveloped with employees moved to other venues. Red Rock Resorts has owned the property since 1998. Station Casinos is a busy gaming operator that offers services via several casinos across Nevada. The brand announced a short time […]

By Sadonna Price

Alabama DOR Must Choose Tax Process that Could Negatively Affect Casinos

September 2, 2022

Summary Hundreds of millions in back tax payments may be owed. GreeneTrack was forced to close due to tax rule changes. The Department of Revenue has not announced if tax payments will be collected. The Alabama Department of Revenue must decide soon if it will move ahead with tax collection and rules that are now […]

By Sadonna Price

Nevada Casinos Hit Another Record-Setting Revenue Month in July

September 1, 2022

Summary $1.31 billion was earned in July. Revenue is down 3.2% when compared to July 2021. Totals are over 28% higher than July 2019 which is pre-pandemic. Casinos in Nevada are living the high life. Venues are seeing record earnings month after month and July is no exception. The state recorded $1.31 billion in earnings […]

By Sadonna Price

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Announces Site Businesses

August 17, 2022

Summary Businesses include Starbucks, Crossings Café, and Topgolf. BetRivers will supply the on-site sportsbook. The casino will offer a destination style location. After breaking ground in December 2021, the Rivers Casino Portsmouth is on its way to becoming a full-scale casino resort destination. This week, officials announced seven new businesses that will be part of […]

By Sadonna Price

Maryland Gambling Industry Generates $1.511bn in 2022

August 16, 2022

Fiscal year earnings hit record highs. The revenues beat the previous record by $120 million. The earning totals increased across the board. The state of Maryland is doing well when it comes to gambling revenues. The Lottery and Gaming Control Agency recently released the 2022 fiscal year figures, showing the state earned a total of […]

By Sadonna Price

Bally’s Files Application for Chicago Casino with Illinois Gaming Board

August 12, 2022

Summary Bally’s plans to create a $1.7 billion riverfront casino-resort. A temporary casino may open by next summer. Plans may be stalled if the application process takes a year to complete. It is now up to Illinois gambling regulators if Bally’s Corporation will open a casino in Chicago. The company filed its application for licensing […]

By Sadonna Price

Caesars Increases Investment in Danville Casino Project

August 11, 2022

The project went from $500m to $650m. The resort will create construction jobs and employment once open for business. The casino should be ready to welcome guests by late 2024. This week, Caesars Entertainment announced a deal with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians involving its plan to bring a casino to Danville. Caesars Virginia […]

By Sadonna Price

Ohio Gambling facilities Push Ahead of Pre-Pandemic Figures with 2022 Revenues

August 10, 2022

Venues earned a total of $206.7 million. The 11 facilities fell 2% short of 2021 totals in July. Revenue was up when compared to 2019; pre-COVID-19 The July revenue reports are in for Ohio, with casinos and racinos generating $206.7 million for the month. The total was barely short of 2021 earnings, but far ahead […]