Gaming

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

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

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 ...

2 September 2018
By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Westgate SuperContest on pace to set record, winner will receive 'life-changing money'

A view of the betting board of Westgate Superbook, Thursday Jan 24, 2018.

The Westgate SuperContest, a $1,500 buy-in contest that attracts professional handicappers and amateurs alike, is on pace this season to establish a record for participants. The winner gets 33 percent of the entry money, which projects to be more than $1.5 million this season ...

31 August 2018
By Ray Brewer

Nevada gaming revenue slightly down in July

A bird's-eye view of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

Nevada gaming revenue decreased 0.2 percent to $996.4 million in July compared to the same month a year ago. The minuscule decline, which broke a five-month streak of year-over-year monthly increases, was in large part to a dip in table game win ...

30 August 2018
By Mick Akers

Nevada regulators reject deal with sports books operator

In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, odds are displayed on a screen at a sports book owned and operated by CG Technology in Las Vegas.

Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement on Thursday with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and ...

24 August 2018
By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

MGM opening Massachusetts casino with a flourish

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

Massachusetts' first resort casino with expansive gambling and entertainment options is opening Friday with a Las Vegas-style flourish ...

23 August 2018
By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Nevada gaming regulators reject deal with sports book operator

In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, odds are displayed on a screen at a sports book owned and operated by CG Technology in Las Vegas.

Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts ...

23 August 2018
By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

Atlantic City casino earnings up 1.6 percent in 2nd quarter

This July 11, 2014, aerial photo shows the Atlantic City, N.J., beachfront with many of its Boardwalk casinos.

Atlantic City's casinos saw their second-quarter earnings increase by 1.6 percent compared with the same period in 2017. Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the casinos reported a gross operating profit of $171.4 million in ...

22 August 2018
By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Browns attracting high number of bets in Las Vegas

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) runs the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Sportsbooks struggled to attract any action on the Cleveland Browns from the betting public the past two years. That changed this ...

21 August 2018
ESPN

SLS to assume control of W hotel

A crane lifts the new W hotel marquee sign into position for its installation at SLS, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.

The W hotel brand is leaving the Las Vegas Strip. The SLS casino-hotel on Wednesday announced it will assume control of the W Las Vegas, which currently occupies ...

16 August 2018
Associated Press
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