Another loss as strike spurs closure of Trump Taj Mahal
Newark Star Ledger Thursday, August 4, 2016 ATLANTIC CITY Another loss as strike spurs closure of Trump Taj Mahal Wayne Parry Associated Press Donald Trump has been gone from Atlantic City for years, but his name has lived on in…
Revel to begin reopening Wednesday
Revel to begin reopening Wednesday Wayne Parry Associated Press Revel, Atlantic City’s most spectacular casino flop, will begin to reopen next week under new ownership that views gambling as only a tiny piece of the action. Glenn Straub, who bought…
Florida Legislature rejects $3 billion gambling deal
Gary Fineout, Associated Press · March 4, 2016 at 6:24 pm 14 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A proposed $3 billion deal negotiated between Gov. Rick Scott and the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would have expanded gambling across the state…
Florida Senate leaders continue to block gambling expansion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Senate continues to block a major gambling bill in the final days of the 2016 session. Top Republican Senate leaders said Wednesday they have no plans to vote on a proposed deal with the…
Financing issues may delay Alon project on Las Vegas Strip
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal · March 2, 2016 at 6:30 pm 2 The planned $2 billion Alon project on the Strip, which is controlled by Australian billionaire James Packer, is on hold due to “weakened American debt markets,” according…
Cirque performer falls during ‘Zarkana’ show day after performer falls at ‘Love’ dress rehearsal
Rachel Crosby, Las Vegas Review-Journal · February 24, 2016 at 2:33 am 1 A Cirque du Soleil performer fell Tuesday night — just one day after a performer at another Cirque production fell during a dress rehearsal Monday. The Tuesday…
Caesars cuts net loss in fourth quarter
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal · February 23, 2016 at 7:02 pm Caesars Entertainment Corp. said Tuesday the casino company’s net loss declined in the fourth quarter but the Strip gaming giant termed the year a success following the bankruptcy…
D Las Vegas strikes deal with two East Fremont restaurants
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal · The D Las Vegas announced a deal Tuesday with the Downtown Project and Fremont East restaurants Le Thai and Bocho in which the casino’s customer can redeem their complimentary earned dollars toward meals at…
NJ officials again ask court to legalize sports betting
Associated Press · February PHILADELPHIA (AP) – New Jersey officials will resume their fight to legalize sports betting at casinos and racetracks when a federal appeals court in Philadelphia weighs the issue for the third time on Wednesday. Proponents hope…
Casinos Applaud Federal Security Funding to Protect Las Vegas
Chris Moyer, American Gaming Association · agaWashington, DC – Nevada casinos applauded the announcement today by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that Las Vegas will be eligible to receive $2.9 million to protect the state’s $53 billion gaming industry…