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Philippines casino market predicted to outpace competition

May 14, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Philippines

New research from financial services firm Morgan Stanley Asia Limited has reportedly determined that the casino market in the Philippines is ‘growing faster’ than the analogous sectors of Macau, Las Vegas and S...

Nevada casino revenue flat for February, tops $1B; sportsbooks see record handle

K Morrison

March 29, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Nevada

February's gaming win for Nevada was flat, however, still managed to top the $1 billion mark, according to a Thursday report from the state Gaming Control Board. According to the board's Win Revenue Summary ...

Golden Entertainment Incorporated to buy pair of southern Nevada casinos

Adam Morgan

July 19, 2018

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

American casino operator, Golden Entertainment Incorporated, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement that is to see it purchase the Colorado Belle Hotel and Casino Resort along with the Edgewater Ho...

May Gaming Win Surpasses $1b Mark in Nevada

Marie Kelley

July 4, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Economy/Finance, Nevada

The gaming win reports are in for May in the state of Nevada, with just over $1b earned for the month, marking a 5.3% increase when comparing year-over-year totals. The $1.04 billion generated in May was the fo...

Nevada casinos continue gaming win streak; hit $1B again in March

Marie Kelley

May 1, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Nevada

On Monday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board revealed monthly gaming win totals for the state, with casinos earning more than $1 billion yet again. This marks the third consecutive month that Nevada has been able...

Nevada Gaming Abstract released; state sets gambling revenue record 2017

K Morrison

January 16, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Nevada

During 2017, casinos in Nevada generated $26.2 billion in total gambling revenue, breaking a 2007 record set in the Silver State prior to the recession that began in December that year. Last was the second cons...

Nevada Gaming Commission to consider stance on marijuana

Adam Morgan

August 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Licenses, Nevada

The Nevada Gaming Commission will reportedly hold a special meeting later today in order to address a number of issues surrounding how the western state’s recent legalization of marijuana should effect its lice...

The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas begins charging patrons to park their cars

Adam Morgan

May 17, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News

The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas has become the latest Las Vegas casino to begin charging patrons for parking with The Blackstone Group-owned property reportedly revealing that the move was necessary due to simila...

Monday opening of Ilani Casino Resort draws the crowds

Adam Morgan

April 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino openings, Washington

Following years of legal wrangles with local, state and federal officials, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of south-west Washington opened its Ilani Casino Resort yesterday morning and reportedly saw thousands of gamb...

Cowlitz Indian Tribe announces opening day of Ilani Casino Resort

K Morrison

April 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino openings, Washington

Casino officials announced on Friday afternoon that the $510 million Ilani Casino Resort in north Clark County will open on April 24, according to the Oregonian/OregonLive. Bill Iyall, chairman of the Cowlit...

NFL owners approve Raiders move to Las Vegas

K Morrison

March 28, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, NFL

In what could best be described as a bittersweet victory for the franchise, the Raiders are leaving Oakland for Las Vegas, after a 31-1 vote by NFL owners on Monday. The vote that will relocate the Raiders t...

NFL owners expected to vote Monday on Raiders move to Vegas

K Morrison

March 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, NFL

All 32 National Football League team owners could meet as early as Monday to vote on a proposed move by the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports tweeted last week that a vote on the p...

Raiders’ revised lease proposal subject of next week’s Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting

K Morrison

March 4, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, NFL, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board will meet on Thursday to hopefully clear up structure concerns of the original draft of a proposed lease agreement submitted by the Oakland Raiders in January for a $1.9 bi...

Chinese New Year driving force behind Nevada gaming revenue surpassing $1 billion

K Morrison

March 4, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Technology, Economy/Finance, Nevada

Nonrestricted casinos in the Silver State featuring table games and 15 or more slots reported a $1.04 billion gaming win in January, an increase of 12.02 percent compared to the same time last year when the win...

Job-seekers brave winter weather to attend Ilani Casino event

Adam Morgan

January 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, Washington

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Despite icy winter conditions, more than 800 people reportedly attended an eight-hour jobs fair held on Saturday in hopes of being chosen for a position at the coming Ilani Casino in southwestern Washington sta...