Industry Headlines

By Sadonna Price

Nevada Gaming Commission Adds New Name to Black Book

April 19, 2024

Summary: Hearne stole thousands of casino chips from 15 different venues. He is the 37th person added to the Black Book. . The vote to add the name to the list was unanimously approved. . The Nevada Gaming Commission held a meeting yesterday, and among the matters discussed were the incidents of chip theft from […]

By Sadonna Price

PGCB Reveals New Revenue Record for State Casinos

April 18, 2024

Summary: The $554.6 million monthly total sets a new record. The previous high was in December 2023 at $534.2 million. iGaming reached over $191 million. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released the latest revenues for casinos in Pennsylvania. In March, all verticals brought in $554.6 million. This was an increase of 7.6% from last […]

By Sadonna Price

New Jersey’s Online Casinos Hit New Revenue Record in March

April 17, 2024

Summary: Internet gambling market in New Jersey hit a new record in March. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported over $197 million in revenue from online casino games. Still, the in-person winnings were lower than the pre-pandemic levels at most casinos. On Tuesday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement issued the latest […]

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MGM Resorts Files Lawsuit Against FTC Over Cyberattack Investigation

April 16, 2024

Summary: The lawsuit claims the FTC violated the company’s 5th Amendment rights. The investigation took place in September 2023. MGM says the FTC did not follow conflict-of-interest guidelines. MGM Resorts International is unhappy with how the Federal Trade Commission handled the investigation into a cyberattack in 2023. The casino company has filed a lawsuit with […]

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Swinomish Casino & Lodge Announces Cybersecurity Incident

April 12, 2024

Summary: The casino and restaurants are closed. The lodge and RV park are open. New reservations are not being taken at this time It seems cybercriminals have struck a casino again. The Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Washington is the latest casualty. The casino was attacked a few days ago, and casino officials posted information […]

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Bill for Maine Online Casino, Defeated in House

April 10, 2024

Summary: State Rep. Laura D. Supica’s Maine online casino bill was three votes short in the Maine House of Representatives. 71 reps voted for LD1777, an iGaming measure that would make iGaming legal in the state and send revenue to the tribes. Supica sent the “ought not to pass” motion from the Joint Standing Committee […]

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RW Casino Promises $1bn in Tax Payments with Casino License

April 9, 2024

Summary: Resorts World wants one of three available casino licenses. The casino paid over $600 million in taxes and levies in 2023. Genting will continue to pay 67% of slot earnings if given the license. Genting Malaysia Bhd, the owner behind the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York, hopes that its pledge of $1 […]

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Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack Reopens in West Virginia

April 8, 2024

Summary: The casino resumed operations on Sunday. Limited gaming and dining options are available. The property first closed on April 3rd due to flooding. After closing on April 3rd due to the flooding of the Ohio River, West Virginia‘s Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack is back in business. The casino reopened on April 7 at […]

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Alabama House Rejects Senate Changes to Gambling Measures

April 5, 2024

Summary: The House and Senate cannot agree on gambling expansion. House Representatives voted to send the bill to a conference committee. The Senate version does not allow casinos outside tribal lands or sports betting. The battle for a gambling expansion in Alabama is intensifying. The State House successfully passed legislation that would allow casino gaming, […]

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NV Culinary Union and Unite Here Launch Boycott Against Rampart Casino

April 2, 2024

Summary: The deceased Shirazalli Jafferali Lalji owns Rampart Casino’s gaming license. The unions want clarity regarding the casino’s license. Unite Here wants the industry standards to be upheld in transparency regarding the license. In Las Vegas, Rampart Casino is now part of a public boycott after Unite Here and the Culinary Union launched questions about […]