Writer: Howard Stutz
Casino operators large and small battle insurance firms over COVID-19 interruption claims
The San Diego Indian Tribe that operates the small Jamul Casino might want to give billionaire Phil Ruffin a call. The owner of Circus... more
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opening may be delayed
The planned opening of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas this fall may be delayed, ownership of the off-Strip resort said Friday. In a press... more
Louisiana: Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to move onshore by early 2022
Louisiana gaming regulators approved plans for the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to move its gaming facility from a dockside location on the... more
Maddox gives back his stock as part of Wynn plan to reward key employees for COVID-19 efforts
As the coronavirus pandemic forced the closures of the Las Vegas Strip and casinos throughout the U.S. in March, Wynn Resorts CEO Matt... more
MGM appoints IAC leadership, including media mogul Barry Diller, to company’s board
The top two leaders of IAC/InterActiveCorp, a little more than a week after the company invested more than $1 billion into MGM Resorts... more
California: San Manuel Tribe names Laurens Vosloo permanent CEO
Southern California’s San Manuel Indian Tribe removed the interim label from Laurens Vosloo, naming the former Las Vegas gaming executive... more
Barstool founder’s video claiming coronavirus infection causes dip in Penn’s stock price
David Portnoy, the founder of the sports media platform Barstool Sports, posted a bed-ridden video Wednesday on social media, saying he was... more
IGT’s sports betting technology to be utilized by Boyd Gaming in its Nevada casinos
Casino operator Boyd Gaming, which has a partnership with sportsbook operator FanDuel in the company’s regional casinos, said on Wednesday... more
Wynn: Strained U.S.-Chinese relations could pose a risk for its Macau operations
Wynn Resorts, one of three Nevada-based companies operating in Macau, warned on Tuesday that U.S.-China trade disputes and the tensions... more
Nevada tavern operators ponder next move in effort to restore bar top slot machines
For the time being, Nevada’s taverns will continue to rely on standalone slot machines and ersatz “buddy bars” for revenue, after a Clark... more
