MGM Resorts agrees to sell real estate assets of MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay for $2.5b
January 14, 2020
MGM Resorts International has entered an agreement with Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) to sell the real estate assets of MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay for around $2.5bn.
Winds of change set to continue for US sports betting, according to Fantini report
January 14, 2020
A state lottery may finally become legal in Alabama this year, with tribal casino expansion plans offering to support a lottery, according to a Fantini Research report.
888 CEO exclusive: If anything, we’re more bullish about the US 12 months on
January 13, 2020
Itai Pazner, 888 Holdings CEO, speaks to Gaming America about the US market.
Eric Hausler set to become Greenwood Racing CEO
January 13, 2020
Eric Hausler is set to become the new CEO of Greenwood Racing, the company that owns and operates Philadelphia-based Parx Casino.
PointsBet, Stars secure Michigan tribal market access agreements
January 6, 2020
With Michigan set to roll out online gaming and sports betting in the coming months, operators
PointsBet and The Stars Group have entered agreements with Michigan tribes for market access.
Connecticut casino revenue down for 2019 fiscal year
January 3, 2020
Connecticut’s two Native American-owned casinos saw revenue tumble in fiscal 2019 according to filings with the SEC.
Finding our place
January 3, 2020
Executives from the leading suppliers of skill-influenced games met at G2E to discuss their place in the market, competition with slots, understanding casino players and their future position
Nevada November revenue down 3 percent; sportsbooks hit record handle
December 27, 2019
Nevada brought in $937m of gaming revenue in November, down 3% year-on-year.
DraftKings CEO: US sports betting market could reach tens of billions in revenue
December 24, 2019
On the heels of the news DraftKings will go public next year, CEO Jason Robins sat down for an interview with Bloomberg, where he said the US sports betting market could bring in tens of billions in future revenue.
Circus Circus partners with William Hill
December 24, 2019
Fresh off Phil Ruffin’s purchase of Circus Circus, the hotel and casino has partnered with William Hill to operate its sportsbook.
The future is already on the casino floor
December 23, 2019
Oliver Lovat discusses innovation within land-based casinos, emphasizing the progress already made in the space.
Penn National receives approval for second Pennsylvania mini-casino
December 19, 2019
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved Penn National’s license to operate a second mini-casino which will be built at a York County mall about 30 minutes away from its flagship Hollywood Casino.
Pennsylvania November revenue grows to record $20.6m
December 17, 2019
The success of online sports betting led to a record month for Pennsylvania sportsbooks, which took in a record revenue of $20.6m in November.
Great Canadian Gaming names Matthew Anfinson as new COO
December 16, 2019
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has named Matthew Anfinson as its new COO.
Iowa November sports betting revenue down 36%
December 16, 2019
Iowa sportsbooks saw revenue fall to $3.6m in November, a decline of 36% from the previous month.
Caesars Southern Indiana opens
December 13, 2019
The $90m Caesars Southern Indiana opened earlier this week after 18 months of construction.
Cordish agrees to US partnership with FanDuel
December 13, 2019
Cordish has partnered with FanDuel to bring the fantasy and sports betting operator’s platform toits casino properties across the country.
From the top: Japan's new zaibatsu?
December 13, 2019
Tim Poole examines US bids to land an integrated resort license in Japan, as the race to build a casino in Osaka in particular begins to capture the imagination.
Indiana November sports betting revenue reaches $9.3m
December 11, 2019
Indiana earned $9.2m in sports wagering revenue for November, down 19% from October.
Steve Wynn questions authority of gaming control board
December 10, 2019
Lawyers for Steve Wynn filed a 19-page legal reply against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), arguing the governing body lacks the authority to impose action against individuals no longer licensed to carry out gaming operations.
