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Wynn New York City Renderings Released, $12B Project Reimagines West Side
Renderings for Wynn New York City, an approximately $5.7 billion part of a proposed $12 billion mixed-used development expansion of Hudson Yards on Manhattan's West Side, have been released. Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts has teamed up with Related Companies, billionaire Stephen Ross'...
Macau’s Iconic The 13 Hotel Hits Market: Failed Resort Sparks Surprising Interest
The 13 Macau, the failed ultra-luxury resort that never secured a gaming license and ultimately led its parent company into bankruptcy, has been put on the market. Global commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is handling the liquidation sale of...
Philippines Gaming Chief Optimistic: Believes Country Can Surpass Singapore in Gaming Industry
The top official at the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) thinks the country's gaming industry can surpass Singapore's in the coming years. PAGCOR Chair and CEO Alejandro Tengco told reporters this week that he believes the Philippines' casinos will eventually generate...
Coushatta Casino Resort Ups the Ante: Unveils New $150M Luxury Hotel Expansion
The Coushatta Casino Resort will break ground next week on its biggest expansion project in years -- a $150 million luxury hotel with 204 guest rooms and suites. Louisiana's largest casino, the Coushatta Casino Resort, is owned and operated by the Coushatta...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Pleads With Government Officials to Repair Beach Erosion
Hard Rock Atlantic City revealed this week it likely won't be able to open its Beach Bar this summer. That's because of significant erosion incurred over the winter months along the Boardwalk's northern end. Mike Sampson, general manager of Hard Rock Hotel...
Tabcorp CEO Resigns Amid ‘Inappropriate and Offensive Language’
Off-the-cuff remarks allegedly made by Tabcorp CEO Adam Rytenskild that a co-worker found inappropriate have cost the longtime gaming executive his job. Tabcorp, the Australian racing and betting giant, announced Thursday that Rytenskild has tendered his resignation and has immediately stepped down....
Maryland iGaming Bill Set for House Vote, Senate Leaders Maintain Opposition
Maryland iGaming legislation passed the House Ways and Means Committee by a 15-7 vote on Wednesday. The online casino gaming statute now moves to the full House floor. That's where it will need to be voted on and passed to the Senate...
Mega Millions Reminds Players About Lottery Scams as Jackpot Balloons to $792M
Officials with the Mega Millions Consortium are reminding players about lottery scams as the game's jackpot continues to grow nearer the 10-digit mark. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Along with Powerball,...
Osaka Prefecture Considers Foreigner Entry Tax Ahead of MGM Casino, 2025 Expo
Osaka government officials are considering placing a levy on foreigners who enter the prefecture. The Japan Times reports that Osaka Prefecture Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura supports charging foreigners a small entry fee. The news outlet reports the charge would mimic the hotel tax...
Las Vegas Gaming Manufacturer’s Technology Better Identifies Player Budgets
Acres, a leading gaming manufacturer based in Las Vegas, has developed new technology to assist casinos in better determining the true value of players enrolled in their loyalty program. Casinos in the U.S. spend more than $25 billion a year in marketing...
