Fred Armisen to Lead a Punk Rock Museum Tour in Vegas
Comedy icon Fred Armisen will conduct two guided tours through the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas next month. But why? Tickets are still available to join Fred Armisen on…
Illinois Casino Outlook Steady as New Supply Comes to Market
Outside of Nevada, Illinois is one of the largest land-based casino markets in the US — heft that’s increasing with new venues coming online. A sell-side analyst sees vibrancy in…
Macau Recovery Brisker than Expected Says Citigroup
Some analysts and gaming industry observers are concerned about tepid levels of visitation to Macau, but Citigroup suggests investors filter out the noise and focus on what are increasingly sturdy…
Midwest Sports Betting Report — Iowa Casino Revenue Dips as Competition From Nebraska Increases
Iowa casino revenue slumped for the second month in a row, down 6% in May. And while summer slumps are common in the Hawkeye State, there is a nod to…
Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Stirs Crime, Traffic Fears
Last week, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved Bally’s plan to build a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, but locals are fearful the gaming venue…
South Dakota Casino Clerk Sexually Assaulted After Robbery, Suspect Nabbed
A Sioux Falls, South Dakota man was arrested on seven charges this week after he allegedly robbed the city’s Aces Casino and sexually assaulted an employee there. A Sioux Falls…
Encore Boston Harbor Union Workers Consider Strike, Vote Underway
Employees at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Mass., are amid a vote to authorize a strike at the property operated by Wynn Resorts. Encore Boston Harbor workers picket outside their…
Cincinnati Reds Extend Winning Streak to 10
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, and the hottest team in baseball extended their winning streak to 10 games. The Reds lost 100 games last season,…
Hastings Racetrack Owner Seeks Relocation to Ogallala for Casino Resort
Brian Becker, the owner of Hastings Exposition and Racing, Inc., in Nebraska, wants to relocate his state-issued racing license 200 miles west to Ogallala at the entrance to the state’s…
Pennsylvania Casinos See Play Cool, as May Retail Revenue Totals $292.5M
Pennsylvania casinos saw their in-person play slow in May, as the 17 brick-and-mortar properties reported retail gross gaming revenue of approximately $292.5 million. Compared with May 2022, last month’s land-based…