Casino
September 20, 2021
Nevada’s Commission on Tourism Unveils $13.65M COVID Recovery Plans
On Friday, the Nevada Commission on Tourism gathered to honor Lt. Governor Kate Marshall, who resigned from her position as chair to join the Biden administration, and discuss plans of revitalizing the tourism industry after the disastrous effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board Agreed on Spending $13.65 for Improving Tourism The presented plans envision using $13.65 million in federal […]
Industry
September 20, 2021
Player Deposits at Macau Casinos Likely Safe with New Rules
Macau’s gaming industry is going through a metamorphosis of sorts right now that has more than a few people uneasy. The city is implementing new laws that will impact casino operators and their properties and one of the recommendations, in particular, has caused a lot of anxiety. Concerns over funds held by Macau’s casinos have […]
Casino
September 20, 2021
Biloxi’s Golden Nugget Becomes Deadly Crime Scene This Weekend
Saturday morning at the Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi, MS, was more eventful than usual. Just after the new day had begun, the casino turned into a crime scene after an argument led to an altercation on the gaming floor, resulting in one man being shot and killed and another in custody. The incident is […]
Industry
September 17, 2021
Connie James Rises as Scientific Games’ Chief Financial Officer
Gambling products provider Scientific Games will be making changes to its leaderboard with Connie James joining as a chief financial officer, treasurer, corporate secretary and executive vice president. Scientific Games Gets an Industry Veteran as a CFO James isn’t a stranger to the company and the position as she has already worked as chief financial […]
Casino
September 17, 2021
Bally’s Twin River Casino in Lincoln To Receive a $100-Million Expansion
The first and largest privately-owned casino in Rhode Island will receive a massive tweak and become even bigger. On Thursday, union leaders were joined by state officials from the governor on down for an expansion of the Bally’s Twin River Casino Resort, located in Lincoln. The expansion is set to cost around $100 million. This […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Crown Resorts’ Former Boss Looking to Sell Luxury Superyacht
James Packer, once the king behind Crown Resorts in Australia, has fallen down a few notches over the years. Apart from having to step away from the casino operator for health issues, he has had to watch as the company is continually raked over the coals for what could only be described as sub-par compliance […]
Casino
September 16, 2021
Koi Nation Plans to Build a $600-Million Casino and Resort in California
A tribe in Northern California claims 68-acre land in Sonoma County and plans on developing a casino and hotel resort that will feature plenty of gaming options and 200 rooms. The total cost of this project is estimated to be $600 million. The Casino Will Include a Hotel, Spa, Restaurants, and More On Wednesday, the […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Pinnacle Introduces eVouchers Through CashtoCode Partnership
Online gambling operator Pinnacle has signed a payment partnership with online payment solution provider CashtoCode. Following the deal, Pinnacle will provide its customers with a new safe and reliable paying alternative – CashtoCode’s eVouchers. CasthoCode’s eVouchers as an Easy Solution for Multi-Region Operators CashtoCode’s eVoucher is a means to pay without needing a credit card. It’s described as “a […]
Insider
September 16, 2021
GamblingNews Discusses iGaming and Sports Betting with 888 Holdings’ SVP Yaniv Sherman (Podcast #7)
The GamblingNews podcasts continue to provide valuable insight into what’s going on in the gaming world, and one of the most recent guests is an original pioneer in the space. 888 Holdings took time out from its negotiations with Sports Illustrated and Caesars Entertainment so its senior VP and Head of US, Yaniv Sherman, could […]
Industry
September 16, 2021
Massachusetts’s Three Gaming Properties Record $92M in Revenue in August
Two of the biggest casinos in the state of Massachusetts and a slot parlor faced a setback in August and dipped from the heights that they reached in July. Combined, the three operators generated around $92 million in August revenue, which is lower than the $95.74 million July revenue. On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission […]