By Sadonna Price Nebraska Gov. Signs Casino Rules; Industry Still Far Off from Launch May 12, 2022 Summary New casino regulations go into effect on Monday. Operators will soon be able to apply for licensing. The state Racing and Gaming Commission must first approve the fee structure before licensing can begin. Casino gaming regulations have been approved in Nebraska. Governor Pete Rickets signed the new rules on Wednesday, ensuring that soon, players […]
By Sadonna Price ARIA Resort & Casino Upgrades Its Sky Suites and SKYVILLAS May 11, 2022 Summary SKYVILLAS are invite-only and include Rolls-Royce Phantom transportation. 24-hour butler service is also provided Guests enjoy five-star accommodations with wide views of the city skyline. It’s easy to imagine what the life of a high roller must be like, based on the movies or television shows we watch online or on the big screen. […]
By Sadonna Price Ohio Casinos & Racinos See Strong April Revenues May 10, 2022 Summary There are 11 casinos and racinos operating in the state. The venues were 0.7% short of beating April 2021 totals. MGM Northfield Park was the only operator to experience gains Since May is in full swing, we get a look at the April totals of casinos operating in the US thanks to regulator revenue […]
By Sadonna Price Bally’s Casino Project for Chicago Up for Debate This Week May 9, 2022 Summary Bally’s beat out Hard Rock International and River’s casino plans. Full City Council and Illinois Gaming Board approval is needed before the project can move forward. A meeting with city officials is scheduled today along with a town hall later in the week. It seems as though the new Illinois casino for the Chicago […]
By Sadonna Price Caesars Searching for Buyer of Flamingo Casino Property May 5, 2022 The Flamingo is one of the oldest casinos located on the Las Vegas Strip. Potential buyers seem fearful that the casino will lose money after its disconnection from the Caesars brand. Maintenance and upkeep of an older property is also an issue among buyers. Caesars seems to want to offload the casino due to issues […]
By Sadonna Price Atlantic City Casino Employees Working Towards Higher Wages May 4, 2022 Summary Eight of nine casinos will see union contracts expire by the end of the month. Employees want to improve finances as the third year of the pandemic takes place. The union hopes to move employees towards the middle class. As the casinos in Atlantic City work towards financial recovery due to the long-running COVID-19 […]
By Sadonna Price Rivers Casino Philadelphia Bans Smoking Permanently May 3, 2022 Summary Officials of the casino sent letters to employees ahead of the ban. Casinos in Pennsylvania continue to earn solid revenues despite the smoking ban. Atlantic City casinos may lose out on their fight to stop a smoking ban in New Jersey due to Pennsylvania casino performance. Rivers Casino Philadelphia is now the second casino […]
By Sadonna Price UAW Union Shows Support for NJ Casino Smoking Ban April 29, 2022 Summary The union asked lawmakers to hold hearings on the anti-smoking bill. Casino employees should be free to work without the danger of second-hand smoke. Casino Association in NJ continues to push against the ban citing revenue and job loss. The push to end smoking in Atlantic City casinos continues to gain ground as more […]
By Sadonna Price Rivers Casino Philadelphia Alerts Regulators of Metal Detector Installation April 28, 2022 Officials seemed surprised to find the venue had added the detectors. Weapon checks are not common occurrences in casinos. The new devices were added to the casino in February. This week, the Rivers Casino Philadelphia took part in a standard license renewal hearing. Officials of the property met with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to […]
By Sadonna Price New Satellite Casino Faces Local Criticism in Pennsylvania April 27, 2022 Summary Bally’s and SC Gaming want to create a casino near the Pennsylvania State University campus. The property would offer casino gaming and sports betting. Since the project was approved for land use, the Gaming Control Board has received several complaints. Back in 2017, the state of Pennsylvania approved a massive gambling expansion plan. This […]
