Boston Casino Expected to Impact Local Traffic
Various cities that are impacted by large casinos going up nearby or next door are collected money from mitigation funds handed out by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. One of these is Melrose, which is expecting some traffic impacts from the Encore Boston Harbor (l.) in Everett.
Thunderbird Owners Bet on Retro Appeal
Bob Stupak once envisioned a “Titanic”-themed casino at the site of the Thunderbird, an aging Downtown Las Vegas hotel. The new owners have invested $5 million into a vision considerably less grandiose.
The New ‘New’ Vegas
Boutique hotels are a growing phenomenon in Las Vegas even if they’re housed in mega-resorts. NoMad Las Vegas is the latest entry, now part of Park MGM (the former Monte Carlo). Geared toward travelers seeking a unique kind of luxury—and with the ability to pay for it—they’re redefining the resort casino experience.
NJ Online Casinos Play Up the Fun Factor with Special Jackpots, Games and More
As New Jersey’s online casinos are working to distinguish themselves, players benefit with enhanced experiences. Here’s a look at some of the special treats and promotions from iGaming sites.
PalaCasino.com Celebrates Player Appreciation Week with Free Spins and More
PalaCasino.com is hosting a player appreciation week October 10-16, with five free spins and exciting bonus matches. We have all the details.
5 Adventurous iGames to Spice Up Your Fall Play
Beyond traditional casino games, like poker, blackjack and slots, iGaming sites offer an array of games for the more adventurous. Here’s a look at some games that can help you spice up your fall play.
VSiN Partners with Ocean Resort on New Sports Betting Show in Atlantic City
The Las Vegas-based Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN), a nationally syndicated sports betting and gambling network, is partnering with Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City on a new studio and launching a new weekend programming featuring Mike Lombardi.
Report: Congress ‘Unlikely’ to Impose Sports-Betting Regulation
A report by Stefanie Miller, a Height Capital Markets analyst, predicts that Congress will leave the issue of federal sports betting regulation alone or the foreseeable future.
NFL Broadcasts Avoiding Odds Talk; NBA, Not So Much
Don’t expect to see Joe Buck and Troy Aikman (l.) discussing point spreads, odds or other sports betting references during their NFL broadcasts, and this will remain the fact. The NBA on the other hand has teamed up with MGM Resorts to offer a million dollar prize to anyone who predicts the over/under for all 20 teams.
States Push Back Against ‘Integrity Fees’
Score one for the bookies as West Virginia approved sports betting rules that don’t include payments to the pro sports leagues for use of their game data. Lawmakers crafting a regulatory bill in Kentucky say they, too, don’t anticipate their operators will be paying the leagues a dime. Kentucky state Rep. Alan Koenig (l.) told the leagues to go suck an egg.
Philippines Cracks Down on Unlicensed iGaming
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) announced it is in the middle of a crackdown on unlicensed online gaming firms operating in the country and sites violating the agency’s Offshore Gaming Regulatory Manual. The regulator said it is working in cooperation with law enforcement and investigations and raids are currently underway. The agency said more than 170 raids have been conducted.
One Year Later
The famed neon way went into eclipse on Monday, October 1, at 10:01 p.m. as resorts on the Las Vegas Strip dimmed their marquees. It was one year to the minute that a gunman opened fire on an outdoor music festival, killing 58 people and wounding hundreds in the worst mass shooting in American history.
