Caesars Casino REIT Acquires Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City

Caesars Casino REIT Acquires Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City

by January 3, 2019

Caesars REIT completes acquisition of Louisiana’s Margaritaville Resort Casino, leases property to Penn National GamingVICI Properties announced Wednesday that it has completed the acquisition of Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana for $261 million i ...

Caesars Steps Up Effort to Combat Human Trafficking with Two Key Partnerships

Caesars Steps Up Effort to Combat Human Trafficking with Two Key Partnerships

by January 2, 2019

Caesars announces joint work with two dedicated organizations to observe the National Human Trafficking Awareness MonthLas Vegas casino and hospitality giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. today announced that it has strengthened its commitment to combat human trafficking and co ...

Casino Operator Melco to Go Green with Macau’s Largest Solar Array

Casino Operator Melco to Go Green with Macau’s Largest Solar Array

by January 2, 2019

Melco partners Macau SME to develop the city’s largest array of solar panels as part of corporate social responsibility commitmentCasino and hospitality giant Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced today that it has formed a pioneering partnership with a local smal ...

Three Virginia Cities Launch Coordinated Casino Legalization Push

Three Virginia Cities Launch Coordinated Casino Legalization Push

by December 31, 2018

Three Virginia cities are striving to bring casino gambling to the state in a bid to secure revenue amid financial strugglesA third city is on track to join a coordinated effort to persuade the government of Virginia to legalize casino gambling after Bristol and Portsmouth ea ...

Manila Casino Resort Drops Balloon Release Event over Environmental Concerns

Manila Casino Resort Drops Balloon Release Event over Environmental Concerns

by December 31, 2018

The sprawling casino resort has dumped plans to set a new Guinness world record on New Year’s Eve following complaints by green groupsOkada Manila has canceled plans to drop tens of thousands of balloons to celebrate the New Year, following criticism from green groups a ...

Vietnam’s Quang Ninh Province Seeks Permission to Build $2-Billion Casino Resort

Vietnam’s Quang Ninh Province Seeks Permission to Build $2-Billion Casino Resort

by December 30, 2018

Another integrated resort could be built in Vietnam as the country looks to direct its gambling industry to a the right path after difficult pastThe coastal province of Quang Ninh in Vietnam seeks permission to build a $2-billion integrated resort with a casino in the Van Don ...

Race for Sixth Racino Continues as New Mexico Racing Commission Delays Decision

Race for Sixth Racino Continues as New Mexico Racing Commission Delays Decision

by December 29, 2018

Third time was not the charm on Friday as New Mexico Racing Commission once again postponed vote on sixth racino licenseThe race for New Mexico’s sixth and final racino is far from over as state racing regulators decided on Friday to once again postpone a vote to select ...

Delaware North Launches In-Person, Mobile Betting at Two West Virginia Casinos

Delaware North Launches In-Person, Mobile Betting at Two West Virginia Casinos

by December 28, 2018

West Virginia’s sports betting market reaches important milestones as final two casinos launch in-person betting and first mobile betting app goes liveSports betting is finally available at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack and Mardi Gras Casino & Resort in Wes ...

Resorts Casino Hotel Awaits Approval to Expand Popular Boardwalk Beach Bar

Resorts Casino Hotel Awaits Approval to Expand Popular Boardwalk Beach Bar

by December 28, 2018

Resorts Casino Hotel plans massive expansion at one of its most popular non-gaming facilities, seeks permission from New Jersey authoritiesAtlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel is seeking permission to upgrade one of its most popular amenities, local news outlet The Pres ...

Casino Boss Kazuo Okada Asks Philippine DoJ to Reconsider Fraud Charges

Casino Boss Kazuo Okada Asks Philippine DoJ to Reconsider Fraud Charges

by December 27, 2018

The casino boss, who was ousted from the Tiger Resort board last summer, seeks reversal of recent DoJ ruling that recommended fraud chargesKazuo Okada and his legal team have filed a motion in the Philippines seeking to have the country’s Department of Justice (DoJ) rec ...

Melco to Up Cyprus Casino Resort Investment

Melco to Up Cyprus Casino Resort Investment

by December 23, 2018

Hong Kong gaming and hospitality giant Melco to exceed its original budget for Cyprus’ first casino resort, Property President revealsCity of Dreams Mediterranean is on track to open doors in Limassol in 2021, and its final construction cost will exceed the originally a ...

Kentucky Appeals Court Sides with PokerStars in $870-Million Gambling Losses Lawsuit

Kentucky Appeals Court Sides with PokerStars in $870-Million Gambling Losses Lawsuit

by December 23, 2018

PokerStars seems to be off the hook in a lengthy and expensive lawsuit the Commonwealth of Kentucky filed against the gaming operator years agoThe Kentucky Court of Appeals reversed a ruling by a lower court this past Friday, thus stripping the online poker room of liability ...

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Open to Slots at O’Hare and Midway

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Open to Slots at O’Hare and Midway

by December 22, 2018

Yet another Chicago mayoral candidate pitches gambling expansion idea for the city’s O’Hare and Midway airportsChicago mayoral candidate Susana Mendoza said on Friday that she is open to the installation of slot machines at O’Hare and Midway airports as a me ...

Cyprus’ Second Satellite Casino Now Operational at Larnaca Airport

Cyprus’ Second Satellite Casino Now Operational at Larnaca Airport

by December 22, 2018

Second satellite casino goes live in Cyprus as part of island nation’s strategy to combat seasonality and draw visitors all year roundCyprus’ second satellite casino opened doors this past Friday to extend the footprint of the Cyprus Casinos (C2) brand across the ...

Court Battle over MassGaming’s Probe into Steve Wynn Allegations Continues on Jan. 4

Court Battle over MassGaming’s Probe into Steve Wynn Allegations Continues on Jan. 4

by December 21, 2018

Nevada Judge sets January 4 hearing on whether MassGaming has used privileged information while probing into sexual harassment allegations against Steve WynnThe release of a report by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on sexual allegations against businessman Steve Wynn wil ...