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Iowa sportsbetting sector chalks up record-setting March figures

April 9, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Taxes, Iowa

Sportsbooks in the American state of Iowa reportedly pulled in aggregated online and retail handle of $161.4 million last month thanks to increased activity connected to this year’s edition of the annual ‘March...

William Hill launches enhanced mobile sports betting services in Iowa

K Morrison

January 4, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Iowa

After effectively shedding its in-person registration requirement on the first day of the new year, William Hill US made quick work of launching its enhanced William Hill Sports Book App and website in Iowa. ...

Encore Boston Harbor receives commission approval for launch

K Morrison

June 13, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Massachusetts

Less than a year after the debut of the Commonwealth's first full-scale casino, Wynn Resorts has been given the green light by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to open its much-anticipated Encore Boston Harb...

Rivers Casino in NY reports best month ever

K Morrison

September 10, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, New York

In August, Rivers Casino & Resort saw its best revenue month ever since its February 2017 opening, having reported $14,412,387 million in gross gaming revenue on $132.7 million gambled, according to the New...

Debt climbs for Empire Resorts Incorporated

Adam Morgan

August 15, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, New York

In upstate New York, the firm behind the recently-opened Resorts World Catskills integrated casino resort reportedly racked up debts of $58 million over the course of the five months to the end of June includin...

Resorts World Catskills to open Feb. 8

K Morrison

January 18, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, New York

More than a month ahead of schedule, Resorts World Catskills will open the doors to its billion-dollar casino resort at 8am on February 8, 2018, with a Grand Opening celebration scheduled for May this year, acc...

Resorts World Catskills on track for projected Feb. 16 opening date

K Morrison

January 1, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino project updates, New York

In New York, a recent news release from Supervisor William Rieber Jr confirms that a temporary conditional certificate of occupancy (TCO) was issued to Resorts World Catskills on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 by the ...

Commission votes no on Linn County gambling license, again

K Morrison

November 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Iowa

For the second time in three years, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has voted no on a Linn County, Iowa gambling license, citing similar market studies as in 2014 that reportedly determined that a casino ...

Less than a year in and Rivers Casino GM is stepping down

K Morrison

November 14, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, New York

After having only been open for nine months, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady reportedly announced that Mary Cheeks would be stepping down from her role as general manager immediately. While news of th...

Thousands of job applicants needed for resort casino in Sullivan County, NY

K Morrison

October 17, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, New York

In Upstate New York, Empire Resorts, parent company of Resorts World Catskills is reportedly challenged with finding 1,500 qualified job applicants in Sullivan County to fill 1,400 full-time and 100 part-time p...

Central New York’s del Lago Resort & Casino accepting lodging reservations

Lars Jones

May 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, New York

Visitors who would like to stay the night at del Lago Resort & Casino in the Finger Lakes region of New York can now book rooms for lodging beginning July 14, 2017, and beyond. A 10% advanced booking discou...

Job info session planned for Sullivan County NY casino resort

K Morrison

May 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, New York

Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY), a publicly traded gaming and entertainment company, which is currently developing the $1.5 billion Resorts World (former working name: Montreign Resort & Casino at Adela...

$36 million spent on slots and table games during first six days; reports del Lago Resort & Casino

K Morrison

February 14, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, New York

While the numbers aren’t available for the first full week, according to a report submitted to the New York State Gaming Commission, patrons spent upwards of $36 million on gaming at del Lago Resort & Casin...

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady opens today!

K Morrison

February 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, New York

After a private ribbon cutting ceremony at 11am, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will open its doors to the public today at noon. The venue celebrated its official groundbreaking ceremony a year and f...

Iowa lawmakers to again consider legalizing fantasy sports wagering

Adam Morgan

February 7, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Iowa

In Iowa, state legislators are reportedly preparing legislation that could legalize fantasy sports wagering such as that offered by providers including DraftKings and FanDuel as soon as this year. According ...