Industry Headlines

By Jayson Peter

July, the Second Weakest Month of the Year in Casino Visits

August 13, 2025

Summary: Nationwide casino foot traffic in July fell 9.9% from 2024, marking the second weakest month of the year. The temporary setback could soon disappear as spending per visitor is going up and new properties are opening. Colorado posted strong gains while Detroit, Atlantic City, and Massachusetts lagged. US Casino foot traffic stumbled in July, […]

By Sadonna Price

Accel Sets Revenue Record, Stays Cautious on Expansion

August 6, 2025

Summary: Accel Entertainment’s second quarter revenue reached a record of $335.9 million, marking an 8.6% YoY increase. CEO Andy Rubenstein says acquisitions will remain selective and strategic. Fairmount Park racetrack shows early promise, with strong 2026 expectations. Popular U.S. gaming company that specializes in gaming and entertainment services, Accel Entertainment, has published its strongest quarter […]

By Sadonna Price

Coney Island, “Ready for Renewal” Via World-Class Casino

July 31, 2025

Summary: The Chickasaw Nation’s Coney Island casino bid was discussed in front of the Community Advisory Committee in Brooklyn. The project would generate 9,000 new union jobs while attracting significant growth in the local economy. Plan includes a hotel, several restaurants and a convention center. “Coney Island is ready for renewal. New York is ready […]

By Sadonna Price

Red Rock Resorts Thrives While Strip Casinos Cool

July 30, 2025

Summary: Red Rock Resorts reports record Q2 revenue of $526.3 million, up 8.2% from last year. The good numbers are mostly due to Durango Casino Resort’s ability to attract over 108,000 new customers. Whilst big names on the Strip have reported revenue declines. While some of the biggest names on the Las Vegas Strip are […]

By Sadonna Price

Casino Earnings Season Begins with Mixed Outlook

July 16, 2025

Summary: Bank of America analysts expect Macau and other regional casinos to post strong quarterly results. The Las Vegas Strip, however, may continue to underperform. Boyd, Caesars, Wynn, MGM, and other big players are set to report earnings between now and August 7. It’s that time of the year again when the most popular publicly […]

By Sadonna Price

Broadway Community Rallies Against Times Square Casino

June 26, 2025

Summary: On Wednesday, Broadway leaders and residents came together to push back against a casino plan for Times Square. Concerned that the casino would hurt the theater scene and make the neighborhood busier and more dangerous. Casino supporters are planning their own rally on Thursday. On Wednesday, a crowd of dozens of people gathered outside […]

By Sadonna Price

One Year In, Catawba Two Kings Casino Project Steadily Takes Shape

June 18, 2025

Summary: The $1 billion Catawba Two Kings Casino project in Kings Mountain is right on schedule. Phase 1 is expected to open in spring 2026, with 1,300+ slot machines and 22 table games underway. The casino is projected to create 2,000 new jobs by 2027 and generate long-term benefits for the Catawba Nation. It’s been […]

By Sadonna Price

El Cortez Hotel & Casino Completes $20M Expansion

June 12, 2025

Summary: El Cortez Hotel & Casino has completed a $20m renovation as part of a multi-year effort to preserve and update the property. Explore 10,000 sq ft of casino space and 200 more slot machines. Also brings in a Starbucks, a high-limit lounge, and two uniquely themed bars. Popular mainstay in downtown Las Vegas, El […]

By Sadonna Price

New Bill Could End RI’s Sports Betting Monopoly

June 5, 2025

Summary: Senate Bill 748 would end Bally’s exclusive contract and allow 3–5 sports betting apps to operate starting in 2026. DraftKings and others argue competition would improve user experience and increase state revenue. Bally and Lottery officials warn that the change could reduce state profits and strain oversight resources. Rhode Island’s long-standing, single-operator sports betting […]

By Sadonna Price

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Lays Off Dealers Amid Industry Slowdown

May 29, 2025

Summary: Fontainebleau Las Vegas has laid off roughly 60 table games dealers. The exact number has not been officially disclosed. The decisions are a result of Strip casinos facing declining revenue and changing visitor behavior. Fontainebleau Las Vegas has recently let go of a significant number of table games dealers, according to multiple sources familiar […]