A new milestone was celebrated as demonstrative of the new expansion’s structure being finished. The new expansion will offer over 700 new gaming positions among other offerings. This expansion will make the Rivers Des Plaines Casino the first casino in Illinois to offer 2,000 gaming positions SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A stunning new milestone was reached … Read more
Choctaw Casino And Resort recently opened a massive addition to their property for a price tag of $600M. The expansion saw more than 1,000 rooms added, along with various other amenities. The casino seems focused on attracting customers from North Texas, specifically from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. DURANT, Okla. – Oklahoma’s Choctaw Casino and Resort … Read more
Ohio’s casino revenue exceeded $200 million in July. Casinos brought in more than $90 million for the third month in the state’s history. Ohio’s seven racinos brought in more than $120 million for the fourth month in the state’s history. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s casino revenue has exceeded $200 million in July, which continues the … Read more
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has extended the deadline for Chicago casino applications. MGM, Wynn and Caesars have already taken themselves out of the running. Rush Street Interactive is a likely favorite to end up as the operator. CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot originally set a deadline of Aug. 23 for those interested in operating … Read more
FanDuel launched a new app specifically for online casino gaming in NJ, separated from sports betting. New users on FanDuel’s casino app play risk-free up to $1000 on their first day. PointsBet will also be offering proprietary online casino gaming in NJ. TRENTON, NJ – FanDuel, a company known primarily for its sportsbook offerings, is … Read more
Churchill Downs operates Derby City Gaming, a historic horse racing based gambling house. Historic horse racing is a slot-machine-like experience that is defined as parimutuel wagering by Kentucky. Churchill Downs is looking to reinvest $200 million in upgrades into Derby City Gaming. LOUISVILLE – Churchill Downs, perhaps the most famous horse racing destination in America, is … Read more
MGM Resorts will only own 15 acres of the Las Vegas Strip by the end of 2021. In 2014, they owned more than 800 acres of the strip. They achieved this by spinning off an investment trust to control their land, thereby retaining access but bringing in further revenue. LAS VEGAS – MGM Resorts has … Read more
Atlantic City’s casinos are booming as their June numbers show, with the city being fully operational again. Almost $400 million was brought into casinos and sportsbooks combined in AC for the month. The figures have surpassed even those of June 2019 before the Coronavirus Pandemic hit. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City casinos are coming … Read more
Chicago’s Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, spoke to the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States. Lightfoot discussed the ongoing process to open a casino in Chicago. Her focus appears to be on making sure the casino brings value to the neighborhood it is located in. CHICAGO – Chicago is currently playing host to the National Council … Read more
Penn National Gaming is opening a third casino in Pennsylvania on Aug. 12. The casino is located in York County, in what used to be a Sears. It will hold 500 slot machines and 24 table games, with capacity for more. SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Penn National Gaming is opening a third brick-and-mortar casino in … Read more