09/20/19 Japan’s IRs to generate GGR of more than $10b The rating agency Fitch says that the first round of integrated resorts (IRs) in Japan will generate annual GGR of US$10 billion.
09/20/19 Casinos in Puerto Rico gain momentum Casinos are bouncing back, according to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, which highlighted an interest in reopening closed gaming venues.
09/19/19 “Our team is well-positioned to contribute to Yokohama’s future” The casino company Melco Resorts has announced a “Yokohama First” policy in which it will focus all of its efforts on that city.
09/19/19 Golden Nugget owner says AC has enough casinos Tilmann Fertitta, owner of Golden Nugget Atlantic City, said that the city is not a 9-casino market.
09/19/19 Regulators push for an Illinois racino The Illinois Racing Board want a racino and threatened Churchill Downs with not allowing horse racing at Arlington International Racecourse if they oppose.
09/19/19 Yokohama citizens oppose IR A recent survey showed Yokohama citizens oppose a potential IR despite the government’s push to develop a venue in the future.
09/18/19 Mohegan plans to operate casino at Virgin Las Vegas Mohegan Gaming has partnered with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to operate the casino, which will open in 2020.
09/18/19 Blackstone aims to buy Bellagio and MGM Grand Las Vegas The Blackstone Group is reportedly in advanced talks to buy and lease the Bellagio and MGM Grand Las Vegas from MGM Resorts International.
09/18/19 Casino de Vigo is soon to open The logo of the Casino de Vigo already shows on the front of the A Laxe shopping centre and its opening is coming soon.
09/17/19 Caesars invests in responsible gaming The casino company Caesars Entertainment has announced that it will invest US$1 million to advance responsible gaming measures.
09/17/19 Maryland casinos support small businesses, says AGA The American Gaming Association (AGA) said that gaming in Maryland delivers positive economic and social benefits to communities.
09/17/19 MGM Springfield underperforms in its first year The Massachusetts Gaming Commission released a new financial report that shows that MGM Springfield fell short of estimations in its first year.
09/17/19 Sheldon Adelson favours casinos in Brazil Las Vegas Sands President Sheldon Adelson intends to invest €13.6 million to develop casinos in Brazil as lawmakers debate the segment’s legislation.
09/17/19 Philippines may get new gaming hub The industry could soon change in the Philippines as a new gaming hub may arrive in Kawit, a local region.
09/13/19 Caesars announces new Board member Caesars has announced that Jan Jones has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, subject to regulatory approval.