Vegas Searches for Normalcy
Visitation is expected to take a short-term hit as the casino mecca works to recover from the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. For now, the marketing remains decidedly subdued, the emphasis on unity and healing.
Maryland Casinos Seek Lower Payout Threshold, Eye New Games
Maryland gaming regulators approved a 3 percent drop in the minimum overall theoretical payback percentage permitted on slot machines in state casinos, as lawmakers eye new casino games.
Critics Concentrate Fire on Maine Casino Initiative
Question 1, which would authorize a casino in York County, Maine that only one man could legally build, is the most controversial political measure in the state as the November 7 election approaches. Recently Governor Paul LePage (l.) unloaded on the initiative.
Report: Sands Bethlehem Sale Rumored
A New York-based investment firm is reported to be planning to buy the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania, marking the second sale rumors for the property this year. Gaming experts are skeptical.
Resorts World Catskills Seeks To Fill 1,500 Jobs
In a county with only 1,600 unemployed people, it’s challenging to find enough qualified individuals to fill 1,500 jobs. That’s the situation at the $1.2 billion Resorts World Catskills Resort Casino, set to open in March 2018 in Monticello, New York. Training already has begun for 600 dealers. Starting pay will be $40,000-$50,000, officials said.
Hotel Topped Off at Live!
Officials of the Maryland’s Live! casino celebrated the completion of exterior construction of the 310-room luxury Flagship Live! Hotel, which combines with off-property “lofts” for a total of 560 rooms.
Report: Former Atlantic Club Casino in Atlantic City Close to Being Sold
The owners of the closed Atlantic City casino the Atlantic Club have told local media they are close to selling the property. The former casino—previous incarnations include the Golden Nugget and the Atlantic City Hilton—has been closed for three years. No details on a potential buyer or plans for the property were released.
Disney Invests Against Florida Gambling
Disney Worldwide Services donated $575,000 to Voters In Charge last month. The political committee is leading a petition drive to place on the November 2018 ballot a constitutional amendment giving voters exclusive rights to authorize casino gambling. To date Disney has donated $2.325 million to the group.
Playing Together: New Tri-State Compact the Future of Online Gaming
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (far left) announced that his state has entered into a player sharing agreement for online gambling sites with Nevada (Governor Brian Sandoval, center), and Delaware (Governor John Carney, r.).
New Jersey Regulators Want Online Companies Out of Australia
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has warned online gambling companies operating in the state to stay clear of Australian gamblers or they could lose their state license.
8 Tips for Maximizing Your Breeders Cup Bet
The Breeders Cup on November 3-4 brings the best horse races around with $28 million in purses and more than $150 million wagered worldwide. Dave Bontempo has some tips to help you approach your bets.
PalaCasino.com Offers Football Fans a Chance to Score
Pala Interactive, a leading online and real-money gaming provider in the New Jersey market, will be offering New Jersey area football fans an exciting new promotion.
