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Shootout with Armed robbers at the Hustler Casino Ends in Injury

Summary The shootout took place during an armed robbery of an armored vehicle at the casino. Two guards were fired upon with one now in the hospital. The assailants were able to get away with an undetermined amount of cash. On Thursday morning, an armored vehicle arrived at the Hustler Casino in Gardena, California as […]

BetRivers Launches First Non-Casino Sportsbook in Maryland

Summary The new facility is located in Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel County Players can now access bingo games and sports betting. The new location will offer additional employment to residents. Sports fans in Maryland found a new spot to wager on their favorite teams as Bingo World now features a BetRivers branded sportsbook. The bingo […]

New York Mets Owner Hoping to Secure a Commercial Casino License

Summary Cohen may be eyeing redevelopment near Citi Field and in search of a casino partner. Hard Rock and Las Vegas Sands Corp. appear to be in the running. Only one casino license may be up for grabs if two current slot parlors obtain the other two. Owner of the New York Mets, Steve Cohen, […]

Massachusetts Gaming Execs Push for Sports Betting Legalization

Sports betting prohibition is affecting casinos in Massachusetts in a negative manner. The gambling option is already live in 35 states including nearby Connecticut, New York, and New Hampshire. Players are traveling out of state when money could stay in Massachusetts if lawmakers would pass legislation. Massachusetts commercial casinos are growing tired of waiting for […]

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Continues Hiring Effort for 2023 Grand Opening

Summary Casino officials are not concerned about a labor shortage affecting their employment numbers. Jobs on offer include table game dealers, leadership, and management. Two more job fairs are set for August and September The Rivers Casino Portsmouth is set to open in 2023, offering visitors and residents of Virginia quality casino gaming options. In […]

Iowa Commercial Casinos Reach $1.7bn in Fiscal Year Earnings

The state hit its higher year in terms of adjusted gross revenues. Sports betting saw over $2.4bn wagers placed with close to $140m in earnings. Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino hit the top spot with $49m in yearly earnings. The Iowa State Racing and Gaming Commission recently posted the data for the state’s 19 commercial […]

Menominee Indian Tribe Announces Renewed Casino Effort

Summary The project will be a destination entertainment center and casino in Kenosha. The tribe would own the casino facility while Hard Rock acts as developer and manager. Proceeds from the venue would go toward helping the needs of tribe members. A new casino will be coming to Kenosha, Wisconsin if the Menominee Indian Tribe […]

Pennsylvania Gambling Operators Reach Record Levels in Latest Fiscal Year Report

Station Casinos Ready to Demolish and Sell Three Casino Properties

Summary Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, and Texas Station are on the list for demolition. The casinos have been shut down since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic began. The three land sales will include over 100 acres of land. Station Casinos is ready to make big changes regarding three now defunct casinos. The hotel and […]

Wind Creek Hospitality Announces New Inflation Relief for Casino Employees

Summary Part-time and Full-time employees receive monetary assistance. Flexible working arrangements are offered to cut down on childcare and gas spending. Varying shifts are also offered for a better working environment. Wind Creek Hospitality announced this week a new plan to help ease the pressures connected to its employees and inflation. The cost of living […]