Atlantic City Casino Profits Surged 79 Percent in 2019 Q4, Then Pandemic
Atlantic City casinos reported a nearly 79 percent surge in gross operating profit (GOP) in the final quarter of 2019. But then the coronavirus struck and resulted in the nine…
Bucks Antetokounmpo Looks for Greek Freak Trademark Protection
Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is looking to trademark “Greek Freak” – the moniker fans and media use to reference his athletic ability and birth country…
Hard Rock Loses Athens Casino Appeal in Greek Court
Hard Rock International has been dealt another setback in its quest to win licensing rights to operate an integrated casino resort in Athens, Greece. Old planes at the defunct Hellenikon…
Tribal Casino Restaurants Self-Direct, Nevada Dining Returns
Most of Nevada’s restaurants have permission from state officials to start reopening for dine-in service on Saturday, with many safety precautions in place to protect from coronavirus risk. Gaming properties…
Roy Horn, of Siegfried and Roy, Dies at 75 from COVID-19 Complications
Roy Horn, a master illusionist whose longstanding act with fellow magician Siegfried Fischbacher formed one of the most iconic entertainment attractions ever on the Las Vegas Strip, died Friday at…
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Removes Two Tribes
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) has removed two member tribes after they each reached new gaming compacts last month with Governor Kevin Stitt (R). Matthew Morgan, chairman of the…
Tony Ferguson, Henry Cejudo Favored in Title Fights
Tony Ferguson will try to win the interim lightweight title yet again on Saturday, as he battles Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 249 in Jacksonville, Florida on…
Tribal Casinos Reopen in Oklahoma, Tonkawa Adopts Wynn Safety Plan
A handful of tribal casinos reopened this week in Oklahoma with safeguards in place to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. Among the properties now operating is the Tonkawa Casino…
Atlantic City Casinos Likely to Miss Majority of Busy Summer Months
Atlantic City casinos will remain closed through at least June 6 after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) extended his public health emergency. The beaches in Atlantic City remain deserted,…
Wynn Stock Could Be a Winner With Help From Macau
Shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) are trading slightly lower Thursday, a day after the company reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss. But citing the possibilities of a near-term rebound in Macau,…