Industry Headlines

By Sadonna Price

Atlantic City Casino Worker Union to Vote on Strike This Week

June 14, 2022

Local 54 of the Unite Here union members will vote to strike against some or all of the Atlantic City casinos. Contracts between the union and gaming venues expired almost two weeks ago. Talks have yet to produce new agreements for union members. Casino employees in Atlantic City that are part of the Local 54 […]

By Sadonna Price

Waukegan Temporary Casino Could Be Operational by October

June 13, 2022

Summary The Temporary by American Place will offer gaming before the permanent venue is operational. Full House Resorts plans to offer 1,000 slots and 50 table games within the temporary space. Three restaurants and a bar will also be located on-site. When it comes to building a new casino, the process takes time. There are […]

By Sadonna Price

Unite Here Plans to Picket Outside Tropicana Atlantic City Today

June 1, 2022

Summary The picket line will begin on the Boardwalk in front of the casino. Contracts expire today with no clear indication that casinos are ready to negotiate. Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International are the main holdouts when it comes to new contracts. New union contracts for casino employees in Atlantic City have yet to […]

By Sadonna Price

Richmond Can Vote Again for Casino Gaming But Issues Remain

May 31, 2022

Summary Richmond is now allowed to hold a second casino voter referendum. Licensing for the property will not be allowed until a Petersburg site legislative study is completed. If approved, the Richmond casino project would be slowed considerably due to the Petersburg plans. Once five cities in Virginia were allowed to hold a voter referendum […]

By Sadonna Price

NJ Senate Approves Bill to Bring Transportation System from Airport to Casinos

May 27, 2022

Summary The Senate voted 36-0 in approval. The Assembly must also consider the measure before it can move forward. The legislation would allow the CRDA to use funds for a transportation link from the airport to the boardwalk casinos. Senator Vince Polistina has introduced a new measure in New Jersey that would provide a transportation […]

By Sadonna Price

Bally’s Employees in Rhode Island March for Full Staffing and Raises

May 26, 2022

Summary More than 200 Twin River Lincoln Casino employees gathered during the recent rally. Employees want pre-pandemic staffing and scheduling plus higher wages and more benefits. The union contract with the company ends on July 1, 2022. Over 200 employees of Bally’s Corporation in Rhode Island marched to the company’s headquarters in Providence to demand […]

By Sadonna Price

Ocean Casino Resort to Unveil New Upgrades July 1

May 25, 2022

Summary More than 450 hotel rooms and suites are renovated. The property will offer a new players lounge on-site. New dining and beverage outlets will also be on offer. Since its launch in June 2018, the Ocean Casino Resort has continued to evolve. The Atlantic City casino is a top spot for visitors to the […]

By Sadonna Price

Rhode Island Casinos Sue Host Communities for COVID Tax Cuts

May 24, 2022

Summary Bally’s Tiverton and Lincoln casinos have filed lawsuits. The casinos want the 2020 tax assessments to be lowered. Bally’s feels that the assessments did not accurately take into account the effect of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in the United States, from individuals to businesses. When it comes to casino facilities, […]

By Sadonna Price

US Casino Gaming Revenues Hit All-Time Highs

May 23, 2022

Summary 2021 fourth quarter and first quarter 2022 casino revenues hit milestones, at over $14 billion. Casinos are steadily recovering after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. As inflation continues to rise, experts are questioning whether patrons will still travel to casinos. For the past several months, casinos in the United States have […]

By Sadonna Price

Atlantic City Resorts Union Warns of Labor Disputes if New Contracts Aren’t Signed

May 20, 2022

Summary The union created a website to alert travelers of hotels that might be affected by labor disputes. The goal of new contracts is to ensure that employees are treated fairly. The union is seeking wage increases via the upcoming contracts. Visitors to Atlantic City casinos may be upset to find major issues at play […]