Casino

Red Rock Resorts just logged its best quarter in 49 years — and it’s not by chasing high-rollers on the Strip. The casino operator, which caters mostly to Las Vegas residents, has carved out a booming niche far from the glitz and congestion of the tourist corridor. With net revenue and earnings both hitting all-time…

Boomer's Sportsbook is officially set to launch operations on August 1, becoming Nevada’s only independent sportsbook — a rare move in a state dominated by corporate giants. The green light came Thursday when the Nevada Gaming Commission granted it full licensing approval. The sportsbook, founded by former William Hill U.S. CEO Joe Asher, will debut…

Casino operators aren’t just reporting stronger numbers — they’re finally taking a long, hard look in the mirror. That’s the real takeaway from second-quarter earnings so far, according to Jefferies analyst David Katz, who says this season is marked by a rare dose of corporate humility. While profits rolled in across the sector, a subtle…

The Nevada Gaming Commission has hit pause on a full green light for Aruze Gaming Global’s ambitious expansion plans. In a 4-1 vote, the regulator approved only a five-year gaming license for the slot machine maker, rejecting the company’s request for unlimited approval. Commissioners cited ongoing financial challenges and a pending federal lawsuit as key…

A surprise $22.5 million pledge to a beloved Hell’s Kitchen housing complex has thrown fresh heat into Manhattan’s already blazing casino race. Caesars Palace Times Square just changed the game — and the battle lines are getting sharper. The city's last remaining full-scale casino licence is up for grabs, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.…

In a packed Las Vegas event room just steps from the slot machines, one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress made a firm promise that sent ripples through the gaming world. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) said he plans to reverse a tax code tweak that has gamblers — and…

Nevada’s gaming watchdogs have given the green light to a top executive at Novomatic, even as lingering questions hang over a years-old criminal investigation in Austria involving the gaming giant's past leadership. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Commission voted to approve Stefan Krenn’s licensing as an executive board member at Novomatic. The nod came with…

Gaming & Leisure Properties is holding its ground and posting growth, even as questions swirl around its partnership with Bally’s and the sluggish pace of the Chicago casino project. On the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call, CEO Peter Carlino didn’t mince words. Investors often ask what could go wrong — but rarely what’s going right.…

Atlantic City got a bit sunnier this week—not just with the weather, but with fresh hope and big ambitions. On Tuesday, a brand-new $2 million beach bar and stage opened its doors, and Resorts Casino Hotel’s president had a few words that might just shake up the boardwalk. Mark Giannantonio, president of Resorts, didn’t mince…

Several convenience store operators in the Greater Toronto Area are now without lottery licenses, following a serious clampdown by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The move comes after the watchdog discovered they were housing unlicensed gambling machines—devices it says are masquerading as skill-based games but operate much like slot machines. AGCO is…