Bally’s is seeking to raise roughly $195.1 million for the yet-to-be-completed project in Chicago.
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A Las Vegas company that tests and certifies gaming products on a global basis is under new ownership.
Plus, a state that legalized casino gambling in 2020 had its first standalone casino open.
Special deals await players at the South Point casino on Mondays and other gaming news of the week.
Boyd Gaming is set to break ground this week in Henderson for its newest locals property, which will be built near the site of one of its current casinos.
Billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta, whose hospitality and entertainment empire includes several casino hotels in Nevada, is giving up the reins of his company.
A report to investors by Barry Jonas of Truist Securities says, despite a tough comparison to February when Las Vegas hosted the Super Bowl, rates are stable.
Jackpots won by players of IGT machines in February amounted to the largest payout month since August 2023, the company confirmed Monday.
A new study shows that visitation is increasing and those who arrive have higher median incomes than in past years. Many of those affluent visitors are staying.
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a potential casino industry hub in the same way Macao did in in the late 1990s. But the UAE transition could be even better.
There aren’t many Nevada companies that have been around for 75 years but a prominent law firm claimed that distinction last month.
An expert who monitors sports wagering nationwide thinks Nevada may need to change its in-person registration policy to keep up with competitors nationwide.
It’s been 47 years since the IRS established $1,200 as the level at which W2G tax forms are issued. Is that dollar amount finally about to change?
The convergence of Olympic curling triumphs, a Canadian fan base and a nonprofit club have laid the groundwork for a new local facility.
While MGM’s lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission and a “60 Minutes” story offered new details, there are still unanswered questions about last year’s cyberattack.