Summary: A data breach at OYO Hotel & Casino in early January affected 4,741 people. The incident, reported in September, involved unauthorized access to Paragon Tropicana Inc.’s network. OYO joins other Las Vegas casinos recently targeted by major hacking groups. OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas experienced a cyberattack earlier this year that may have […]
Summary: MGM abruptly withdrew its $2.3 billion plan to expand Empire City Casino in Yonkers. The company cited new state rules and increased competition for the withdrawal. Bally’s, Resorts World, and Metropolitan Park are still in the race A surprising twist has shaken up New York’s casino race. MGM, once seen as a frontrunner to […]
Summary: Norfolk City Council approved a lease with Boyd Gaming, allowing construction work on the new casino to begin. An interim casino with 130 slot machines is set to open by November 15, bringing 75 jobs. The full casino, expected by 2027, will create about 850 jobs and boost the local economy. Norfolk’s long-discussed and […]
Summary: Community advisory committees voted against SL Green’s Times Square casino and Silverstein’s Javits-area project. The decision officially put an end to the two bids, drawing heavy criticism from supporters. Soloviev Group’s $11 billion Freedom Plaza near the UN remains the only Manhattan contender. The dreams of two of Manhattan’s most ambitious casino projects took […]
Summary: Hollywood Casino Joliet posts $11.2M in September revenue, up 48% year-over-year in its first full month at the new location. Nearby riverboat casinos, including Harrah’s Joliet and Hollywood Aurora, see notable revenue declines. Illinois sees a dip overall in casino activity Hollywood Casino Joliet is off to a strong start at its new land-based […]
