MGM Still Won’t Confirm Sands Bethlehem Buy
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania to MGM Resorts International, as reported last week by a state newspaper and two weeks ago by GGB News. But according to MGM and LVS? Business as usual.
Former Atlantic Club Sold in Atlantic City
The former Atlantic Club casino (l.) in Atlantic City—originally the Golden Nugget—has been sold to a local development group planning to turn the property into a hotel and indoor water park. The property was bought for an undisclosed price. The Atlantic Club was originally Steve Wynn’s Golden Nugget casino in the early days of casino gambling in the resort
Gettysburg-Area Casino Proposed for Third Time
Gettysburg businessman David LeVan (l.) is seeking Pennsylvania’s last Category 1 racino license for his third proposal for a casino in Adams County, to be called Mason-Dixon Downs.
New Jersey Advances DFS Bill
The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee on March 20 released a bill that would clarify the legality of daily fantasy sports in the state.
Q&A: SugarHouse Bridges NJ, Pennsylvania Online Players
Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino has teamed up with Golden Nugget Atlantic City to offer real-money gaming in New Jersey. Rush Street Interactive COO Mattias Stetz says this puts playsugarhouse.com in a strong position if Pennsylvania legalizes iGaming.
The One Who Folds the Most Wins the Most
The single biggest mistake most poker players make is that they call when they should have folded. Poker pro Sheree Bykofsky shares some winning tips.
Mississippi Governor Signs DFS Law Into Effect
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed the state’s new daily fantasy sports bill into law on March 13. The new law outlines multiple consumer protections, as well as operator fees and tax rates.
6 Tips for Taking Your Poker Game Online
It may be tough for seasoned poker players to imagine playing the game virtually. But, online poker has its own set of conveniences, perks, advantages and even tells. These tips will help ease the transition from feeling the felt to clicking a mouse.
3 States to Watch for iGaming Legalization in 2017
Each year, more and more states turn to online gambling legalization. In 2017, the three states to watch are also three of the biggest potential markets in the United States.
AC Casinos Welcome Video Game Gambling Machines
Four Atlantic City casinos have added video games to their lineup of gambling options, hoping to attract millennials.
iGaming at Top of List in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers are facing multiple challenges in putting together omnibus gaming legislation that would legalize online gaming and daily fantasy sports and expand other gaming. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (l.) says the legislature is considering iGaming but whatever happens it has to enhance gaming revenues currently flowing to the state.
Online Poker on ‘Front Burner,’ N.Y. Senator Says
A bill to legalize online poker in the Empire State has quickly passed one Senate committee and is moving on to another. The wild card is the Assembly, which failed to act on an identical measure last year. Senate sponsor John Bonacic (l.) says, however, that 2017 will be different.
