Hard Rock International Acquires Hard Rock Brand in Nevada
The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Hard Rock International (HRI) announced Wednesday it had acquired all rights to the Hard Rock brand and related trademarks in Las Vegas. That suggests the…
Roy Horn Cremated, Will Remain in Vegas, Siegfried Tells German Paper
Roy Horn will stay in Las Vegas. That’s according to Siegfried Fischbacher, the magician’s longtime partner, who told a German publication that the ashes of Horn will be kept at…
SciPlay Net Income Skyrockets 127 Percent, as Social Gaming Embraced
SciPlay Corporation (NASDAQ: SCPL) reported its first quarter financial results this week, and it was a strong three-month showing for the social gaming company. SciPlay, its leadership team seen here…
Las Vegas Sands Bowing Out of Japan Is Ominous Sign, Says Analyst
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) rocked the gaming industry Tuesday night, announcing its decision to withdraw from the bidding process to land a Japanese gaming license. At least one analyst thinks…
Early Voting Suggests Atlantic City Government Structure Will Remain
Atlantic City will likely retain its local government structure led by an elected mayor and nine-member City Council, early results from Tuesday’s special election suggest. Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small…
Boyd Gaming Slides on News It’s Selling $500 Million in Debt
Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) is bolstering its balance sheet, but investors aren’t enthusiastic about the news. The regional operator’s stock is lower by seven percent Wednesday after the company said it…
Rhode Island Lottery Goes Online, as Coronavirus Plagues Sales
The Rhode Island Lottery has launched online games that players inside the state can access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rhode Island Lottery website now features online games. (Image: Rhode…
Caesars Reveals Reopening Plan, Cherokee Casinos to Restart First
Caesars Entertainment Corp. on Monday revealed that it has developed reopening plans for its 36 casinos and resorts across the country that have been closed for nearly two months by…
The Venetian Likely to Reopen in June, Employees Get COVID-19 Tests
The shuttered Venetian Las Vegas resort is now planning to open sometime next month with appropriate safeguards to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Las Vegas Sands Corp. property has…
Grant Bowie to Retire as MGM China CEO, Company Faces Challenges
MGM China CEO Grant Bowie is stepping down at the end of this month from his top post. That is the latest management change involving MGM Resorts International globally, as…