Summary: Early site work has begun on the 50-acre lot for Steve Cohen’s $8 billion casino and entertainment complex. The project will include 5,000 slot machines, table games, a hotel, a live music venue, and 25 acres of public park space. Officials aim to minimize disruption for Mets fans and local residents. While the New […]
Summary: County leaders voted 5–4 to formally oppose a casino planned near the Spring Hill Metro station. Officials say the project lacks community support and has been driven by the state rather than local voices. Residents, business owners, and local groups continue to speak out against the development. Fairfax County officials didn’t leave much room […]
Summary: Skill games remain untaxed and unregulated after lawmakers failed to reach a deal in this year’s budget. Competing tax proposals, heavy lobbying, and a pending state Supreme Court case continue to complicate the issue. Both Gov. Shapiro and legislative leaders say skill-game reform will be a priority next year as the state faces a […]
Summary: Osage River Gaming and Conventions plans a fresh effort to amend Missouri’s constitution for a casino on the Osage River. The 2024 ballot proposal narrowly failed, with strong opposition in Lake of the Ozarks counties. Investors aim to collect signatures after Lake Ozark city council approval and hope to dedicate tax revenue to local […]
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: Appx. 100 Sky River Casino workers and supporters demanded union recognition during a protest. The union says most workers already support representation, but the casino insists on a formal election. The dispute is ongoing in court, more protests if nothing changes. Tensions between workers and management at Sky River Casino spilled into public view […]
Summary: Red Rock Resorts has posted its ninth consecutive record quarter, with excellent revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Durango Casino & Resort and other locally focused properties drove growth, with ongoing expansion planned. Analysts remain bullish, referring to strong local market performance and upcoming capital projects. Red Rock Resorts continues to show why neighborhood casinos are […]
Summary: January casino visits fell as snow and extreme cold kept people home, especially in hard-hit US states. Despite lower foot traffic, casino winnings are expected to come in slightly higher than last year. Analysts still see long-term risks in online casino expansion, but some operators stand out as well-positioned. Regional casinos got off to […]
