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Workers ratify deals at five Atlantic City casinos; two more remain
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Workers at five Atlantic City casinos have ratified new contracts giving them significant raises, and are... more
‘Las Vegas of Asia’ tells casinos to grow beyond gambling
BEIJING (AP) – Losing money due to COVID, the American casino giants that helped make Macao the “Las Vegas of Asia” face... more
Southland Casino Racing raises $37,349 for West Cancer Foundation Initiative
On June 30, 2022, Southland Casino Hotel presented a check for $37,349 to the West Cancer Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. The campaign is... more
Global Primex launches private virtual payment platform VLoad
Global Primex today announced the launch of its payment platform, VLoad, in partnership with New York-based Metropolitan Commercial Bank.... more
Caesars updates sportsbook and poker room at Harrah’s New Orleans as part of $325 million transformation
The new Caesars Sportsbook and the World Series of Poker Room at Harrah’s New Orleans are scheduled to open this fall, Caesars... more
Macao streets empty after casinos shut to fight outbreak
BEIJING (AP) – Streets in the gambling center of Macao were empty Monday after casinos and most other businesses were ordered to... more
Steep declines in air travel to Las Vegas from California, New York; gains from Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Detroit
Travel to Las Vegas from Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and New York declined steeply in 2021 compared to 2019, while Dallas,... more
Arkansas: At Friday deadline, signatures submitted to deny Pope County casino are enough to get on ballot if verified
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Supporters of initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana and scale back casino gambling submitted... more
Athletes and journalists find natural transitions to sports betting, gaming industries
During four years of college and nine in the NFL, Mike Pritchard ensured he was prepared for every game. The former wide receiver from the... more
Beyond buffets and slots: casinos double down on fine art
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – The Louvre, The Museum of Modern Art and … the Hard Rock? Hoping to expand their appeal beyond the... more
