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Eldorado buys Atlantic City's Tropicana casino in $1.9B acquisition

This June 19, 2017, file photo shows the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

Eldorado Resorts has completed its purchase of Atlantic City's Tropicana casino. The Press of Atlantic City reports the deal that finished Monday comes after the New Jersey Casino Control Commission granted ...

3 October 2018

Associated Press

Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club opening next year at Linq Promenade

In this Feb. 26, 2017, file photo, host Jimmy Kimmel appears at the Oscars in Los Angeles.

Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel plans to open a comedy club next year at the Linq Promenade on the Strip. Kimmel is partnering with Caesars Entertainment ...

3 October 2018

By Mick Akers

With NFL neighbor on the way, Mandalay Bay spruces up sports book

A look at the Mandalay Bay Race & Sports Book, Friday, Sept. 22, 2018.

When you are about to become neighbors with an NFL team, there is reason for excitement. For the sports book officials at Mandalay Bay, that also brings reason for renovations. The property is the closest to the stadium site across the Interstate 15 ...

29 September 2018

By Mick Akers

Nevada casino revenue drops for second consecutive month

A pay table on a slot machine displays a $1 million jackpot in the high-limit slot area at the Cosmopolitan on Wednesday, Jan 13, 2016.

Gambling revenue at Nevada casinos has decreased for two consecutive months. Data released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board show casinos won about $913 million ...

27 September 2018

Associated Press

Republicans favor new federal regulation on sports gambling

In this July 14, 2018, file photo, people, left, talk to tellers while placing bets at the Meadowlands Racetrack, in East Rutherford, N.J.

House Republicans strongly favor new federal regulations on sports gambling after the Supreme Court allowed states to open sports books. At a hearing of a House Judiciary subcommittee, GOP members Thursday expressed concerns about advertisements and online gambling platforms targeting minors, as well as ...

27 September 2018

By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press

PT’s Entertainment buys 3 T-Bird lounges

The T-Bird Restaurant and Lounge at 9465 S. Eastern Ave is shown Oct. 17, 2012. PT's is taking over the three T-Bird locations in Las Vegas.

Local pub giant PT’s Entertainment Group has purchased Las Vegas mainstay T-Bird Lounge & Restaurant’s three valley locations. The acquisition ...

19 September 2018

By Mick Akers

Boyd Gaming takes title to Pennsylvania casino

Boyd Gaming Corp., owner of two dozen casinos nationwide, on Monday completed its $280.5 million acquisition of Valley Forge Casino Resort and said it plans to "move forward quickly" to add ...

18 September 2018

By Andrew Maykuth, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)

Golden Knights become first NHL team to partner with a sportsbook

The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate their win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 of their NHL hockey second-round playoff game Friday, May 4, 2018, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights won 5-3 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Vegas Golden Knights have entered a multiyear partnership with William Hill US, becoming the first-ever NHL team to partner with a sportsbook. The partnership will feature a TV visible dasher board, in-arena signage, updated ...

18 September 2018

By Jesse Granger

Lake Tahoe residents hope casino will return to former glory

The Cal Neva Lodge is seen in this photo from July, 1997.

The historic, and presently shuttered, Cal Neva will remain a casino and hotel when it reopens. Beyond that simple statement, details and plans for the property remain unfinished and undisclosed — a point realized by many of the roughly 100 people who circulated through the Incline Village Library for a meet and greet hosted by ...

17 September 2018

By Ryan Hoffman, Tahoe Daily Tribune

Stars Group launches online sports betting in New Jersey

In this Sept. 9, 2018, photo, customers watch an NFL game in the sports betting lounge at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, N.J.

One of the world's largest online gambling companies has launched mobile sports betting in New Jersey, the latest to do so in the rapidly expanding market ...

14 September 2018

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

MGM says initial attendance, revenues strong for new Mass. casino

This Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, photo shows the MGM Springfield casino's front facade on Main Street in Springfield, Mass.

Attendance from MGM's nearly $1 billion casino in Massachusetts is exceeding expectations, and revenues appear strong nearly a month after opening, MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis told state regulators Thursday. Mathis and other MGM officials updating the state Gaming Commission said ...

13 September 2018

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Eldorado gets temporary OK to own Tropicana casino in Atlantic City

Eldorado Resorts was given temporary approval to own Atlantic City's Tropicana casino, expressing optimism about a growing market rather than nervousness over increasing competition. The Reno, Nevada-based company is taking over the Atlantic City as ...

12 September 2018

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Linq incorporating tech to enhance sportsbook experience

Two people play an Xbox video game at the Fan Cave section of The Book at The Linq, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018.

Looking to put a new twist on the traditional sportsbook, The Linq is has placed technology front and center, giving fans the ability to conveniently place bets, order food and drinks, and play games on tablet computers. The Book, a 6,000-square-foot betting parlor, features ...

9 September 2018

By Mick Akers

Program offers free online education for MGM Resorts employees

MGM Resorts and the Nevada System of Higher Education have entered into a partnership to provide the gaming giant’s employees free online education. Marking the first partnership between ...

7 September 2018

By Mick Akers

William Hill, FanDuel begin mobile sports bets in New Jersey

In this Thursday, June 14, 2018, file photo, bettors wait to make wagers on sporting events at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City, N.J., hours after it began accepting sports bets. New Jersey regulators have received five additional applications from gambling companies seeking to start offering sports betting before football season starts in September.

New Jersey's mobile sports betting market is getting bigger as football season gets closer. The American affiliate of a major British bookmaker and a fantasy sports titan ...