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$1.9B MSG Sphere Las Vegas Reaches F1 Partnership
The $1.9 billion MSG Sphere will top off its 366-foot-tall steel frame later this month, Madison Square Garden Entertainment company officials revealed during the firm's earnings call last week. The entertainment arena, billed as a "new medium multisensory platform," remains on track...
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Tops 2019 Numbers in April, But Inflation Clouds Industry Health
Atlantic City casino revenue in April 2022 bested the industry's brick-and-mortar performance in the same month prior to the pandemic. The April revenue report demonstrates that the industry is amid a continued recovery, as the gaming town's busy summer season nears. Numbers...
Scottie Scheffler Dominating PGA Championship Betting
If you have money on Scottie Scheffler winning this year's PGA Championship, you're not alone. While there might be a Tiger in the field, it's the 2022 Masters champ that is commanding the lion's share of the betting action. BetMGM told Casino.org...
The Bicycle Hotel & Casino in Los Angeles County Could Be Set for Major Renovation
The Bicycle Hotel & Casino in Bell Gardens, Ca., located just a few miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, is reportedly set for a considerable renovation. The Bike, as the California cardroom is commonly called, was sold in April for $103 million....
Virginia Skill Gaming Injunction Extended, Controversial Games to Continue Operating
The Virginia skill gaming legal dilemma will not be resolved for at least another six months. That's after a state judge extended an injunction on the controversial machines until November 2, 2022. Skill gaming machines closely resemble outdated slot machines. After a...
American Gaming Association Report Highlights iGaming Profitability
The American Gaming Association (AGA) recently released its annual "State of the States" report. The in-depth report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the US commercial casino industry, revealed that gaming has more than recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. It also showed...
Minnesota Sports Betting Odds Remain Long, as Legislature Nears Session Conclusion
Minnesota sports betting discussions continue in Saint Paul, but the clock is ticking on the Legislature's 2022 session. On Thursday, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 778. The bill would legalize sports betting at tribal casinos and via online sportsbooks....
DiamondJacks Bossier City New Owner to Present Reopening Plans Next Month
DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, La., has been closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020. It will be at least another year before gaming resumes at the property. Foundation Gaming, a regional casino operator based in Mississippi...
Wakayama Governor Yoshinobu Nisaka Says IR Withdrawal Has ‘Severe’ Consequences
Wakayama Governor Yoshinobu Nisaka today expressed his disappointment with the Prefecture Assembly rejecting the region's integrated casino resort plan. His remarks come less than a month after prefecture lawmakers voted 22-18 against a $3.6 billion IR development. The original concept came from...
Washington Tribe to Fly Gamblers From Canada to Tacoma Casino Resorts
Next year, two Washington tribal casinos plan to begin air service for gamblers in nearby Canada. The Puyallup Tribe, which operates Emerald Queen Casinos in Tacoma and Fife, is partnering with Kenmore Air for regional seaplane service to and from the South...