Casino

Louisiana’s DiamondJacks Casino could reopen after Slidell proposal rejected

After losing the ballot for a relocation, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) has 60 days to reopen DiamondJacks Casino or it will lose its gaming license.

12/15/21

Yaamava’ casino celebrates resort opening

The venue in California has celebrated the official launch of its $760m expansion.

12/15/21

Philadelphia casinos to require vaccination proof for admission

Indoor venues where food or drinks are served will impose vaccination requirements due to a rise in Covid-19 cases.

12/15/21

Temporary Charlotte casino expands

Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain is adding 500 gaming machines from today.

12/14/21

MGM Resorts sells The Mirage to Hard Rock for $1bn

Hard Rock International has reached a deal to acquire the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from MGM Resorts International for $1.08bn in cash.

12/14/21

Oneida casinos require face masks in New York

The Oneida Indian Nation has made the requirement after governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide mask mandate due to the increase of Covid-19 cases.

12/14/21

Missouri casino revenue declines in November

With $151.8m in revenue for Missouri casinos, the state hit the lowest figure since February.

12/13/21

St Tammany Parish residents vote against casino proposal

St Tammany Parish has rejected a proposal to build a casino and resort near the lakefront in the city of Slidell, with 63.1 per cent of voters opposing the casino.

12/11/21

Sycuan Casino in San Diego donates $175,000 to charity

The resort has held its Annual Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony, presenting donations to 25 different charities.

12/11/21

Lawsuit filed over Pope County casino licence

The suit questions whether Cherokee Nation-backed firm Legends Resort and Casino has enough casino experience.

12/10/21

New Jersey casino workers push for smoking ban

A group of workers from the Atlantic City’s nine casinos marched to the state capitol to complain about lawmakers’ lack of action on the smoking ban bill.

12/10/21

Playtech launches live casino studio in Zürich

The space has been built at the existing Swiss Casinos site and is described as the first of its kind in Switzerland and second of its kind in Europe.

12/10/21

Caesars Entertainment to choose Danville casino contractor next month

The Danville casino project in Virginia is awaiting bid proposals for a general contractor. Bids are due in early January.

12/10/21

Hard Rock begins construction of temporary casino in Virginia

The full-service casino will cover 30,000 square feet and host 900 gaming slots and 20 tables.

12/10/21

PointsBet expands online casino in Michigan

Partnered with Evolution, PointsBet offers live dealer games, including Infinite Blackjack, Blackjack, European Roulette, Auto Roulette, and Baccarat.

Check the latest Casino news

Louisiana’s DiamondJacks Casino could reopen after Slidell proposal rejected

Yaamava’ casino celebrates resort opening

Philadelphia casinos to require vaccination proof for admission

Temporary Charlotte casino expands

MGM Resorts sells The Mirage to Hard Rock for $1bn

Oneida casinos require face masks in New York

Missouri casino revenue declines in November

St Tammany Parish residents vote against casino proposal

Sycuan Casino in San Diego donates $175,000 to charity

Lawsuit filed over Pope County casino licence

New Jersey casino workers push for smoking ban

Playtech launches live casino studio in Zürich

Caesars Entertainment to choose Danville casino contractor next month

Hard Rock begins construction of temporary casino in Virginia

PointsBet expands online casino in Michigan

North America

North Carolina sports betting handle increases in July

Legislation

Illinois bill proposes repeal of prediction markets tax

Events

Full shine in the City of Lights: Merkur brings its gaming power to the next level at G2E

Business

Bally’s CFO Mira Mircheva resigns