By Sadonna Price Will Rising Gas Prices Hurt Las Vegas Tourism? March 9, 2022 Summary Analysts are split on if tourism will be affected by an increase in gas prices. Casinos are expected to offer additional incentives. Breeze Airways is coming to Las Vegas and could help tourism numbers. Tourism officials, Gaming regulators, casino operators in Nevada are watching the rising gas prices and wondering if it will affect […]
By Sadonna Price Ohio Gambling Venues Continue to See Increase in Revenues March 8, 2022 Summary Gambling facilities saw a more than 10% jump in earnings when compared to February 2021. MGM Northfield Park saw a big 16.7% jump in revenues The high revenue numbers might not continue due to inflation. Last year was a successful one in Ohio for casinos, despite the fact that COVID-19 was still an issue. […]
By Rachel Bennett PA and Kansas Outline Measures As PGAM Begins March 3, 2022 Summary March is designed as problem gambling awareness month Pennsylvania focuses on responsible gambling tools Kansas focuses on detecting problem gambling signs early The month of March marked the beginning of the 18th annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (NPGAM) in the United States. We take a look at what Pennsylvania and Kansas are doing […]
By Sadonna Price Big Changes Coming for Borgata as New President Takes Control March 1, 2022 Lunn plans to renovate hotel rooms, add new slot machines, and table game tourneys. A goal has been set to attract new customers and bring patrons in from other MGM properties. The new president wants to use the updates to help the casino stay relevant in the market. After serving as the southeast group president […]
By Sadonna Price Fireworks Causes Diversion For Theft At MGM National Harbor February 28, 2022 Summary The fireworks caused a rush exit of the facility as patrons feared a shooter was on-site. Reports indicate that the fireworks were a diversion for theft of chips. Patrons were terrified as they tried to exit the property once the popping sounds started. When visiting a casino, patrons expect a fun evening of gaming, […]
By Sadonna Price Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down on Texas Casino Push February 25, 2022 Summary Texas Sands PAC was created in January and already has spent over $500,000 in support Funds have gone to incumbents that support casino legislation The company pushed for gambling legislation last year that failed to move forward. The Las Vegas Sands Corporation is not playing around when it comes to pushing for casinos in […]
By Sadonna Price Satellite Casino Bill Proposed in West Virginia February 24, 2022 Summary Satellite casinos must be located in the same county as the license holder’s existing casino. Senator Eric Nelson is focused on bringing casino gaming to downtown Charleston. County voter approval via referendum is required. On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee of West Virginia approved a satellite casino measure. SB 100 would allow existing casinos […]
By Sadonna Price Tunica Sheriff on the Hunt for Casino Armed Robbery Suspects February 23, 2022 Three men are wanted in connection with armed robbery near the Gold Strike and Horseshoe Casinos. Security cameras caught images of the individuals as they visited the casinos. Patrons are concerned that the men could come back and try to rob more gamblers at the venues. Travelers to Tunica, Mississippi this past weekend expected to […]
By Sadonna Price Pennsylvania Casinos Seeing Slow Decline in Revenue Earnings February 21, 2022 Summary Earnings dropped over $13m from December and $39.3m from November. Revenues were higher than January 2021. Hollywood Casino at Penn National recorded the most earnings at $57.2m. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board recently provided the January revenue earnings for the 16 casinos in the state, showing $393.1 million generated for the month. The amount […]
By Sadonna Price CNIGA Shows Support for Sports Betting Measure February 16, 2022 Summary CNIGA shows support for “The Age-Verified Tribal Online and In-Person Sports Wagering Regulatory Act” The group is still supportive of the “California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act” The tribal sports betting bills are up against commercial initiatives for mobile wagering. Several bills are now in the works to see California start […]
