Location: US
New York under pressure to enact stronger gambling addiction protections with new casinos coming
The introduction of three new casinos in New York is set to boost tourism, tax revenue, job creation, and community development. However,... more
Controversial gambling tax changes went into effect Jan. 1: What you need to know
Under new tax laws that went into effect on January 1, 2026, gamblers will have to pay taxes on some of their winnings even if they break... more
California: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain in California contributes $350,000 in donations in 2025
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain in California, owned by the Enterprise Rancheria of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe,... more
Pavilion Payments appoints Diallo Gordon as CEO
Pavilion Payments on Wednesday announced Diallo Gordon is now serving as CEO, effective January 1. A news release says Gordon’s appointment... more
Maryland: Horseshoe sees double-digit revenue increase in December, but state down 2.6% overall
Maryland casinos reported $159.8 million in revenue for December, down 2.6% from the previous year’s figure of $164.1 million. According to... more
Durango Casino starts third phase of its expansion
The Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas launched its $385 million third-phase expansion this week that will take up space on... more
Las Vegas tourism head expects rebound in 2025 visitation
The head of the Las Vegas tourism agency is confident visitation will rebound in 2026 and that the World Cup will help counter the summer... more
Regional casinos trending downward, analyst says
Foot traffic in U.S. regional casinos was down one percent in December, according to a January 5 investor note from J.P. Morgan. Analyst... more
Las Vegas sheds thousands of jobs toward end of year amid tourism slump
Las Vegas was shedding jobs toward the end of 2025 amid a prolonged tourism slump in America’s casino capital, a new report shows.... more
Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol donates $50K to three area organizations
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol presented donation checks to three local organizations Tuesday afternoon to support their missions.... more
