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PENN activist shareholder Vora awarded Nevada license
A hedge-fund founder who has had contentious dealings with the management of PENN Entertainment has been granted a three-year license by Nevada gaming regulators. The Nevada Gaming Commission backed the recommendation of the Gaming Control Board to license Parag Vora, founder and manager of New York-based HG Vora Capital Management. The Commission’s unanimous vote to... Read more » Source
At least two tribal casinos receive threat calls; law enforcement finds no credibility but takes precautions
Tribal casino properties in at least three states across more than 1,600 miles were the subject of threats or reports of violence Sunday afternoon, prompting law-enforcement responses in at least two cases, and public reassurances. At the time of this writing, there is no confirmed public evidence the incidents are connected or that any of... Read more » Source
Wynn Resorts chair positive on Las Vegas as global destination, critiques sale/leaseback casino model
While optimistic about the city’s future as a global vacation destination beyond gaming, the board chair of Wynn Resorts said a big threat to Las Vegas has been the sale of casino properties and subsequent leasebacks that can potentially hinder reinvestment crucial for attracting guests from around the world. Phil Satre addressed the OpCo PropCo... Read more » Source
NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, to end live races Sunday as Resorts World expands next door
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’ War, Secretariat and other legendary thoroughbreds graced the winner’s circle during the sport’s heyday, is on its final stretch. After more than 130 years, the once grand Aqueduct track is set to run its last live races this weekend. The... Read more » Source
Analysts praise new Hollywood Aurora
Wall Street gaming analysts descended on the June 24 debut of the new, $360 million Hollywood Aurora casino in Illinois. The Penn Entertainment-run property held an investor tour the following day. Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas observed that, following the opening of Hollywood Columbus’s $100 million hotel, Hollywood Aurora was the last of Penn’s recent... Read more » Source
Kansas: Class 2 Gathering Charity Golf Tournament raises $129,300 for Boys & Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
The Class 2 Gathering Charity Golf Tournament on June 1 in Mayetta, Kansas, raised $129,300 in support of the Boys & Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Held as the official kickoff to the 2026 C2G conference, the annual tournament brought together industry leaders, partners, and community supporters at Prairie Band Casino &... Read more » Source
Bally’s towers and casino were never planned to be ready when A’s stadium opens: execs
Bally’s CFO and its Las Vegas legal counsel attempted to clear up any misconceptions that the operator planned to have its casino-resort ready by April 2028 when Major League Baseball’s A’s open their $2 billion baseball stadium on the same Strip site. Nevada Gaming Commissioner Brian Krolicki sought updates on Bally’s development at the former... Read more » Source
Las Vegas airport records 8.3% drop in passenger count in May
The Las Vegas Airport reported that the May passenger count fell 8.3%. Harry Reid International Airport had 4.57 million passengers, down from 4.98 million in May 2025. For the year, the passenger count is down 6.2%. Domestic travel fell 8.6% in May. International passenger counts fell 5.7% last month. For the year, the foreign travel... Read more » Source
Boyd Gaming appoints two to Board of Directors
Boyd Gaming Corporation announced the appointment of Stacia J. Andersen and George C. Roeth to its Board of Directors. Andersen is the former executive vice president and chief customer officer for PetSmart LLC, one of the nation’s largest pet-supply retailers. Prior to joining PetSmart in 2019, Andersen served as president of Abercrombie & Fitch, and... Read more » Source
Kindbridge webinar: Gambling addictions threaten mental health of young men
During the Kindbridge Behavioral Health webinar Behind the Bet: Addressing Gambling and Mental Health Among Young Men, Dr. Timothy Fong, a clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA and Co-Director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program, said young men he treats with gambling addictions have undeveloped prefrontal cortices and are inclined to risky behavior. With access... Read more » Source
Louisiana casino revenue reaches $246.2 million in May, up 8%
Louisiana casinos generated revenue of $246.2 million in May, up 8% year-over-year, boosted by Bally’s Baton Rouge’s move to land. That casino reported $6.2 million in May, up 591%. Excluding this property, statewide revenue was up 5.7%, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported. May sports betting revenue was $45.9 million, down 3%, from a handle... Read more » Source
Two dead mobsters removed from Nevada Black Book
Nevada regulators erased a notorious chapter Thursday by removing two dead mobsters from its infamous Black Book of people excluded from casinos. Following a hearing of less than 10 minutes, the Nevada Gaming Commission voted 5-0 to remove William Cammisano Jr. and Peter Ribaste, both of Kansas City. The Commission’s practice is to remove people... Read more » Source
Nevada: License approved after Primm casino operator outlines plans to regulators
An executive with Las Vegas-based casino operator Terrible’s outlined plans Thursday for a resort and service stations to continue to operate in Primm on the Nevada/California border. In a special meeting Thursday morning, the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended Terrible’s, owned by the Herbst family, be licensed to take over Primm gaming operations from Affinity... Read more » Source
Mohegan appoints Nathan Cholewa Director of Social Media
Mohegan on Thursday promoted Nathan Cholewa to Director of Social Media. A Mohegan tribal member and team member of the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan corporate team for 10 years, Cholewa most recently served as Social Media Manager for Mohegan. Cholewa will be responsible for the development and execution of integrated social strategies that will involve... Read more » Source
A most-wanted roulette cheat extradited to face felony gaming charges in Nevada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced late Wednesday that its enforcement agents have extradited a most-wanted roulette cheat on felony gaming charges from an Iowa correctional facility. Shaun Benward of Mississippi, who was added to the Black Book in December 2023, is charged with three felony counts of fraudulent acts and three felony counts of... Read more » Source
Alberta: VICI completes acquisition of Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Great Northern Casino
VICI Properties this week announced the completion of a previously announced transaction to acquire the real estate assets of Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Great Northern Casino and two limited-service hotels adjacent to the Great Northern Casino in Alberta, Canada, (collectively, the Portfolio) for $144.4 million (CAD$200.6 million). The transaction is in connection with the closing... Read more » Sourc
Former CFTC head tells tribal leaders Dodd-Frank Act was never about sports betting
A former chair of the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission told tribal gaming leaders that it’s incomprehensible Congress and then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada envisioned sports betting when they passed legislation in 2010. Gary Gensler appeared Wednesday on the New Normal podcast hosted by Jason Giles, CEO of the Indian Gaming Association,... Read more » Source
Oklahoma: Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola announces $140 million expansion and renovation
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola in Oklahoma on Wednesday announced plans for a $140 million expansion and renovation project that will add a hotel tower, luxury amenities and upgrades across the property. The resort started as a bingo hall in 1994 and has grown into a entertainment destination serving guests throughout Northwest Arkansas and... Read more » Source
Gaming Laboratories International promotes three to director level
Gaming Laboratories International on Wednesday announced three director-level promotions: Mary Sim has been named Director of Quality Assurance, and Alan Drozd and Robert Lorick have been named Directors of Engineering. Sim is based in GLI’s world headquarters in Lakewood, New Jersey. She has been with GLI since 2006 and previously served as Senior Manager of... Read more » Source
Brightstar Lottery extends agreement with Oregon Lottery
Brightstar Lottery announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a five-year contract extension with the Oregon Lottery through May 23, 2031, to deliver advanced retail technology. Under terms of the extension, Brightstar will upgrade the Oregon Lottery’s central system with high-performing components and deploy new retail equipment, including 2,20
Webinar: Allies play an essential role in making LGBTQ+ employees feel safe
Jessica Pitcher doesn’t have to worry about some of the issues that her daughter deals with daily. Pitcher, an account executive with Light & Wonder, has a daughter who is gay. “It she going to be able to be in a safe space?” Pitcher said Tuesday during the webinar Beyond the Rainbow: From Symbol to... Read more » Source
Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas becomes home to Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing game
Las Vegas’ last remaining Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing game has found a new home at the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, bringing a beloved gaming attractions to the city’s first hotel. Guests can use quarters and compete in the iconic coin-operated game at the Downtown Las Vegas property. “Sigma Derby is more than just... Read more » Source
Las Vegas named top city to host meetings and conventions
Las Vegas tourism officials are touting a new report confirming what they’ve been saying for years: It’s the best city to host meetings and conventions. A second report has three Strip resorts among the top meeting hotels in the nation. U.S. News & World Report released its inaugural Best Conference Cities ranking. Las Vegas topped... Read more » Source
Nevada: Sands Cares program contributes $300,000 to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Las Vegas Sands on Tuesday announced a contribution of $300,000 to the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. This brings Las Vegas Sands’ contributions to NPHY’s programs that address the growing population of youth experiencing homelessness in Clark County to $3.2 million since 2014. NPHY also leads the statewide program, Movement to End Youth Homelessness. “Sands... Read more » Source