San Manuel Buys 40% Stake in Glitzy Orange County Resort
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians added some non-casino gaming exposure today with the announcement that it purchased a 40% stake in the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana…
Churchill Stock Supported by Analysts Following Spring Meet Suspension
Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) stock drew the support of some Wall Street analysts Monday following the operator’s suspension of its spring meet amid the deaths of 12 race horses over…
New York Yankees Send Pitcher ‘Nasty’ Nestor Cortes to the IL
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes is headed to the IL with a left shoulder injury. New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes winds up against the Seattle Mariners at…
Hundreds of Pricey Las Vegas Meals Deeply Discounted for Restaurant Week
Las Vegas’ annual Restaurant Week begins Monday, offering discounts and promotions at more than 200 food and drink establishments — the most ever, according to organizers — until June 16….
Pimlico Race Course Owner Reconsidering Closure of OTB Facility
The owners of Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore are reconsidering their recently announced plans to permanently close the storied thoroughbred horse racetrack’s off-track betting (OTB) facility. Pimlico Race Course is…
Rhode Island Senate President’s Casino Smoking Comments Ignite Backlash
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-North Providence) is facing a slew of criticism. That’s after the longtime state lawmaker made disparaging comments toward casino workers who want their places…
DoubleDown, IGT $415M Social Casino Settlement Approved in Federal Court
In August 2022, DoubleDown Interactive (DDI) and International Game Technology (IGT) agreed to a $415 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit brought against the social gaming developers. The…
Police in the Philippines Arrest Seven of Their Own for Gambling Extortion
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is in the process of rebuilding its public image, but has an uphill battle ahead. Seven officers face charges of extortion in several cases with…
NagaWorld Casino Expansion in Cambodia Delayed as Company Considers Its Future
NagaWorld, the Cambodian casino at the heart of a long-running workers’ strike, appears to be rethinking its future. It reported over the weekend that it needs a lot more time…
Wynn CEO Billings Signs Four-Year Extension
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) CEO Craig Billings signed a four-year contract extension to remain at the helm of the casino operator and received a healthy raise. Wynn Resorts CEO Craig…