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Regional Casinos Thrive as Vegas Struggles at BofA Event

Casino, NewsSeptember 8, 2025466Views 0Likes 0Comments

Regional casinos are stealing the spotlight from Las Vegas, with operators reporting strong consumer demand at the Bank of America 2025 Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference. This shift highlights a stable market for local gaming spots while big-city destinations face tough times. Dive in to see why experts predict more growth ahead and how digital…

Las Vegas Room Rates Plunge 12% in Q4, Hitting Budget Spots Hardest

Casino, NewsSeptember 7, 2025465Views 0Likes 0Comments

Las Vegas, the glittering hub of entertainment and chance, faces a tough reality as room rates dropped 12% on average in the fourth quarter of 2024. This sharp decline signals weaker demand, especially at lower-end hotels, while luxury spots hold steady on weekends. What's driving this shift, and how are big players responding? Dive in…

Ocean Casino Resort Debuts Stargazing Escape in Atlantic City

Casino, NewsSeptember 6, 2025414Views 0Likes 0Comments

Imagine swapping the bright lights of Atlantic City for a night under the stars, complete with your own telescope and ocean views. Ocean Casino Resort just launched its new Stargazing Hotel Package, teaming up with Liberty Science Center to blend luxury stays with cosmic wonders. This midweek deal runs from September to December 2025, promising…

MGM CEO Hornbuckle Fires Back at ‘Vegas Is Dead’ Buzz

Casino, NewsSeptember 5, 2025378Views 0Likes 0Comments

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle just slammed the brakes on social media claims that Las Vegas is pricing out tourists and dying as a destination. Speaking at a major conference, he highlighted an 8% drop in visitors this year but insisted the city's core strength remains rock solid. What sparked his bold defense, and could…

Las Vegas Bets Big on Winning Back Canadian Tourists

Casino, NewsSeptember 4, 2025355Views 0Likes 0Comments

Las Vegas tourism bosses are packing their bags for Canada, hoping to charm back visitors who ditched the Strip amid a heated boycott. This move comes as the city grapples with empty hotel rooms and quieter casinos, all sparked by President Donald Trump's wild idea to annex Canada as the 51st state. But can flashy…

Sweepstakes Operators Face Backlash Over Alleged Attempts to Divide California Tribes

Casino, NewsSeptember 2, 2025325Views 0Likes 0Comments

California’s tribal leaders are doubling down on their fight against sweepstakes operators, as fresh allegations emerge that the controversial industry is trying to pit tribes against one another over a key piece of legislation. California Assembly Bill 831 has become a lightning rod in Indian Country. The proposed law seeks to dismantle the sweepstakes industry…

Las Vegas Tourism Chief Urges Confidence as Visitor Numbers Slide

Casino, NewsSeptember 1, 2025382Views 0Likes 0Comments

Las Vegas is feeling the heat after a tough summer, but the city’s tourism boss says the lights are far from dimming. Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, insists the dip is temporary and that fall will bring a stronger bounce. Tourism fell 12% in July compared with the same…

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Coney Island Casino Sparks Fury and Division at Heated New York Hearing

Casino, NewsAugust 27, 2025394Views 0Likes 0Comments

The battle over a proposed $3.4 billion casino in Coney Island spilled into a packed YMCA gym on Tuesday, where angry residents, optimistic developers, and sceptical officials exchanged barbed words in a public hearing that at times resembled more of a street protest than a civic meeting. Placards waved. Voices cracked. Chants of “Stop the…

Broadway Theatre Owners Push Back Against Times Square Casino Bid

Casino, NewsAugust 24, 2025475Views 0Likes 0Comments

A battle is brewing in Midtown Manhattan. Broadway theatre owners are mobilising playgoers against a proposed Caesars casino in Times Square, arguing the project could derail the cultural heart of New York. The Pamphlets Tucked Into Playbills Audiences opening their Playbill last week found more than cast bios and show notes. Inside, a bold flyer…

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Malik Beasley Cleared as Target in Federal Gambling Probe

Gambling, NewsAugust 23, 2025448Views 0Likes 0Comments

NBA free agent Malik Beasley is no longer under federal investigation over alleged gambling ties, his attorneys confirmed, ending weeks of speculation that had clouded his playing future. Beasley’s Lawyers Push Back on Allegations Beasley’s legal team, Steve Haney and Mike Schachter, told ESPN they’ve held several “extensive” discussions with the Eastern District of New…