West Virginia casinos would be afforded satellite gaming location opportunities under new legislation that is making progress in the state legislature. Senate Bill 100 was introduced last month by state Sen. Eric Nelson (R-Kanawha). The statute seeks to allow the state’s five commercial casinos to open satellites — smaller brick-and-mortar casinos — so long as […]
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) is facing the biggest election of his more than two-decade political career in 2022. Sisolak gave an informal “State of the State” virtual address yesterday from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The governor up for reelection discussed how Nevada will use its remaining $2.7 billion in federal pandemic funds, and […]
Russia began its invasion of neighboring Ukraine early this morning, Eastern European Standard Time. Many foreign policy experts believed Russian President Vladimir Putin would command his military forces to enter Ukraine’s eastern regions, where pro-Russian separatists have gained power. But the attack was much wider, as Russia instead launched a full-scale war on Ukraine. Dozens […]
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) says a smoking ban indoors on its nine Atlantic City gaming floors would have devastating consequences to the industry and region as a whole. Spectrum Gaming Group, a Pennsylvania-based independent research firm focused on the US gaming industry, was contracted by CANJ. Their goal was to probe how […]
A Virginia budget proposal approved by the Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee would prevent Richmond from again asking residents for at least a year whether they support bringing a casino to the capital region. The 2022 Budget Bill — as the cluster of associated legislation is collectively identified — includes a provision that would essentially […]
WTR can reveal two registered trademarks for TRUTH SOCIAL, with one legal expert claiming they “could be an obstacle” if the platform rolls out to European users.
Maryland casinos recently expanded their gaming operations with the introduction of sports betting. But that isn’t all that’s new at the six casinos. Last week, the state’s casinos began offering guests on-site COVID-19 booster shots. The vax initiative is part of Governor Larry Hogan’s (R) booster action plan. MGM National Harbor, Live! Casino & Hotel, […]
Macau gaming regulators met recently with representatives of the enclave’s primary junket trade group. The topic was how such VIP trip organizers will operate under the region’s next governing environment. Key officials with the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) sat down with the Macau Association of Gaming and Entertainment Promoters to better communicate the […]
The Oakland A’s continue to spark rumors that they will follow their former Bay Area pro sports colleagues to Las Vegas. The Raiders made NFL history in March of 2017 when league owners approved of Mark Davis’ wishes to relocate his storied franchise to Southern Nevada. After decades of the NFL opposing Las Vegas on […]
A shooting rampage in Philadelphia Monday night led one man involved in the violence to seek help at nearby Rivers Casino. Police responded to 911 calls around 9 pm Monday night reporting numerous shots fired. A 28-year-old man soon appeared at the Rivers Casino valet in a bullet-riddled Audi seeking medical help. First responders said […]
Democratic Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak will address the state this week and lay out his vision for economic recovery post-pandemic. Sisolak’s Communications Director Meghin Delaney says the governor will detail how Nevada will spend the final $2.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid it received last year under the American Rescue Plan. Sisolak is also expected […]
Clark County, home to Las Vegas, has issued its five millionth wedding license. The Clark County Clerk confirmed issuing the historic wedding license yesterday, February 20. The recipients were Luis Pantoja and Mayra Ramirez, who stood in a long line outside the clerk’s office on Sunday waiting to receive their marriage documents. Las Vegas tourism […]