Tule River Appears to be on Track to Move its Eagle Mountain Casino
The Tule River Indian Tribe notched another victory Tuesday in its effort to move its Eagle Mountain Casino in Northern California. The win came when the Tulare County Board of…
Genting Embracing Role of Underdog in Japan, Pitches Resorts World
Genting Berhad, the parent company to integrated casino resorts around the world, is embracing the purported role of being an underdog in winning one of the three forthcoming gaming licenses…
South Dakota Casino ‘Points for Pills’ Conspirators Get Off with Probation
Two South Dakota residents have been found guilty in a federal court of selling prescription drugs to the former marketing director of the Grand River Casino as part of a…
DraftKings Revenue Is Growing, but so Are its Losses
DraftKings, which recently said it plans to become a publicly traded company later this year, appears poised to have something in common with much of 2019’s crop of ballyhooed “unicorn”…
Illinois Horsemen, Churchill Downs at Odds Over 2020 Arlington Purses
Talks are set to resume later this week, perhaps as early as Wednesday, between officials from Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (ITHA) regarding purse sizes…
Ohio Sports Betting Bills Similar But Feature Fundamental Differences
As Ohio State Legislature gets ready to reconvene in Columbus later this month, lawmakers are still considering two ways to legalize sports betting in the state. Ohio state Rep. Dave…
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Praises Gaming Industry
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren had no qualms identifying the numerous ways in which the gaming industry is benefitting society as a whole across the United States and beyond. MGM…
Topgolf Is Mulling an IPO That Implies the Company Is Worth $4 Billion
Topgolf International, the operator of driving ranges that shatter golf’s traditionally staid image, is reportedly preparing an initial public offering (IPO) for later this year that values the company at…
Japan Establishes Casino Control Commission as Bribery Scandal Rages
Despite a deepening corruption scandal that has ensnared six pro-casino lawmakers, Japan is continuing to lay the groundwork for its forthcoming casino market. Mikio Shimoji of the Nippon Ishin no…
Culinary Union Leader Finally Scores Las Vegas Stadium Board Seat
Culinary Union leader Geoconda Arguello-Kline has received a seat on the Las Vegas Stadium Authority (LVSA) Board of Directors after all. The Culinary Union fought hard and succeeded in being…