Can Town Support Nine Casinos?
Atlantic City is entering a critical year, as the East Coast gambling mecca will face its fate in determining if it’s capable of supporting nine casino resorts. MGM Resorts’ Borgata…
Raiders Players Discuss Keys to Building Las Vegas Fanbase
The Oakland Raiders capped off their storied history in California’s Bay Area Sunday with a one-point loss to the Denver Broncos to finish the year 7-9 and miss the NFL…
Macau Casino Staffers Will March on Thursday Demanding Higher Wages
The New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association, a labor group representing workers at the peninsula’s casinos, is planning a Thursday, Jan. 2 march aimed at pressing operators there to deliver…
Wynn Resorts Left a Prestigious Stock Index, but it’s not all bad News
Wynn Resorts, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WYNN) is no longer a member of the NASDAQ-100 Index (NDX), a widely followed gauge of stocks listed on that exchange. Wynn Resorts was removed the NASDAQ-100…
Massachusetts Hopes For Sports Betting in 2020 Could go Unrealized
Previously, Gov. Charlie Baker (R-Mass) said he believed his state could have sports betting operational by mid-2020, but some politicians there believe that might not happen. Massachusetts State Sen. Eric…
Tennessee Extends Comment Period on Sports Betting Rules Until Jan. 6
The public comment period regarding the Tennessee sports betting draft regulations has been extended until Jan. 6. That extra time may lead to additional comments regarding a couple of proposed…
Macau VIP Numbers Will Decline in 2020, but Mass Market Looks Strong
Gaming industry analysts are betting that VIP turnover as a percentage of Macau’s overall gross gaming revenue (GGR) will drop next year. That marks the third consecutive year of declines,…
Canadian Casino Giant Gateway Announces $1.1B Merger
Canadian casino giant Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited has announced that it’s merging with one of its largest shareholders in a deal valued at $1.15 billion. Once the transaction is…
Everi Adds to Promotions, Fintech Units With $25 Million MGT Buy
Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE:EVRI), a provider of gaming machines and payment systems to casinos, today added to its roster of loyalty and financial technology (fintech) offerings with a $25 million…
McCarran International Airport Traffic Increases in 2019, Many Not Staying
McCarran International Airport has seen a substantial increase in passenger traffic this year. But not all who arrive at the busy Southern Nevada airport are staying in Las Vegas. McCarran…