07/16/21 Iowa casino revenue hits new record Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission has reported that casino revenue reached $1.57bn in the last fiscal year, its highest figure yet.
07/16/21 Ontario casinos reopen at 50% capacity As the province enters Step 3 of its economic reopening plan, casinos across Ontario can resume operations today at half of the capacity.
07/16/21 Mississippi casinos post highest ever June revenue According to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, gross gaming revenue in June reached $2.47m, up 23 per cent compared to the same month in 2019.
07/16/21 WarHorse Gaming to develop new racing track and casino in Nebraska WarHorse Gaming has announced its plans to develop a horse racing track and casino in Norfolk.
07/16/21 Louisiana approves first licence for fantasy sports betting The Louisiana gambling regulator has greenlighted a permit for DraftKings to launch its fantasy sports betting offer in the state.
07/15/21 Cherokee Tribe approves $275m expansion of Murphy casino The Cherokee Tribal Council approved a $275m master plan to expand its Valley River Casino in Murphy, North Carolina.
07/15/21 Nevada’s New Pioneer hotel casino on sale Heavily impacted by the lack of tourism, a Laughlin hotel and casino has been put up for sale.
07/15/21 Detroit casinos generate $108.1m in revenue in June Detroit’s three casinos posted $108.1m in aggregate revenue, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
07/15/21 Smoking ban to be imposed at casinos in Shreveport, Louisiana Casinos in Shreveport will be smoke-free from August 1, despite opposition from operators.
07/15/21 Las Vegas Sands plans casino for Jacksonville Las Vegas Sands needs the approval of an amendment to allow casinos.
07/14/21 Las Vegas Sands announces expansion into igaming The casino resort operator has announced it will invest in digital gaming technologies.
07/14/21 Bally’s acquires Association of Volleyball Professionals The gaming group Bally’s Corporation has announced the acquisition of a professional beach volleyball organisation.
07/14/21 Niagara Falls casinos to reopen next week Despite initial uncertainty, Niagara Falls casinos will start operating on July 23.
07/14/21 Pennsylvania schedules hearing on new mini-casino The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has scheduled a hearing on a new mini-casino for August 16.