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By Sadonna Price

Las Vegas Gets Go Ahead To Expand ‘Order-Out Corridor’

October 3, 2024

Summary: The new boundary includes the Plaza Hotel and Main Street Station parking garage. People with misdemeanor offenses are banned to reduce crime. The area is now 29 acres larger. Yesterday, the Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved a decision to expand the city’s ‘order-out corridor’ by 29 acres to reduce the local crime rate. […]

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Nevada Gaming Revenue Sees Significant Decline in August

September 27, 2024

Summary: A $40m decline in baccarat and slots caused the dip. Revenues were down 3.8% The Strip and local casinos saw a decline. The Nevada Gaming Control Board released the state’s gaming revenue reports for August yesterday, revealing a 3.8% drop. The main reason behind the decrease was a significant decline of $40 million in […]

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Full House Resorts Reveals Plans for New Haven Casino

September 24, 2024

Summary: Full House Resorts wants to create a $500m casino. Residents are worried about crime and traffic issues. The project would be completed in two phases, with the casino and dining first. Last night, a meeting took place in New Haven, with Full House Resorts providing details on a proposed $500 million Indiana casino project. […]

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New Jersey August iGaming Revenues Flourish while Land-Based Casinos Struggle

September 17, 2024

Summary: iGaming hits new record with $198m+ in August earnings. Six of nine land-based casinos saw a decrease in revenues. Only three casinos won more than pre-pandemic numbers. Online gaming in the Garden State is booming, as players are logging in now more than ever. The state has released the August totals, showing online activity […]

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NGCB Takes Action to Add Armed Security at Casinos

September 12, 2024

Summary: The county sheriff’s department will conduct background checks on security applicants. Applicants must register for CCW for 120 days. Active-duty and retired law enforcement can obtain licensing without the extra processes. Las Vegas casinos have seen a shortage of armed security officers due to existing rules and regulations for the hiring process. The shortage […]

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One-Year Anniversary for Bally’s Chicago Temporary Casino

September 10, 2024

Summary: Bally’s Chicago has celebrated one year at the temporary casino at Medinah Temple. The 1.3M visitors to the city’s first casino generated $12.9M in local taxes, lower than projections. Demolition work has started at the permanent casino site. On Monday, Bally’s Chicago celebrated its one-year anniversary at the temporary site of the city’s first […]

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AGA Research Reveals Americans Are More Open to Gaming

August 28, 2024

Summary: Over half of adults in the US (55%) participated in some form of gambling in the past year. Engagement levels in the gaming industry have risen to almost 9 in 10 adults. 122 million American adults visited a casino in the past year. The American Gaming Association (AGA) regularly hosts studies to see the […]

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Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises Make Major Changes to Casino Perks

August 23, 2024

Summary Free casino cruisers must pay a $200 deposit on casino reservations. The $200 will be turned into an Onboard Credit during a future reservation. Any unused amount is refunded to the card on file after the trip ends. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises have made major changes to their casino rules that may upset […]

By Sadonna Price

Sands Ramps Up Efforts for Legalized Gambling in Dallas

July 31, 2024

Summary: Las Vegas Sands is pushing for a Dallas casino. Officials met in Hurst to discuss possible legislation. Mayors from several cities were in attendance during a recent meeting. For a few years now, major gambling companies have been pushing to see commercial casino legislation passed in Texas. Las Vegas Sands is a strong driver […]

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Winnebago Tribe to Open WarHorse Omaha on August 6

July 24, 2024

Summary: The launch date and hours of operation were unanimously approved. WarHorse Casino will remain open 24 hours a day. Ho-Chunk Inc. is the builder and operator behind the casino. The WarHorse Casino will open in Omaha on August 6, as the Winnebago Tribe received the greenlight from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission this […]