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The 51st running of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), set to begin Tuesday, May 26 from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is officially being postponed as a result of the public health emergency involving COVID-19. It is now targeted for fall of 2020, with exact dates and events to be determined. “We […]
Fremont Street Experience (FSE) announced they will reopen the pedestrian mall and access to adjacent hotel casinos and retail stores when they reopen on June 3 at 9 a.m. Leading up to the reopening of FSE’s casino partners, the world’s largest single video screen, Viva Vision, will display a 144-hour countdown that will conclude at […]
During the televised 2020 NFL Draft, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the NFL will be recommitting to Las Vegas for the 87th annual NFL Draft in 2022. This comes after the 2020 public Draft events in Las Vegas were cancelled due to COVID-19. “I’m pleased to announce that Las Vegas will host the 2022 NFL […]
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Eldorado Resorts, Inc. to acquire Eldorado Shreveport Resort and Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana and the Mont Bleu Resort Casino & Spa in Lake Tahoe, Nevada for an aggregate purchase price of $155 million. Separately, the Company has entered into an agreement […]
On May 13, Hard Rock International (HRI) announced that the world-renowned entertainment and hospitality brand has purchased all rights to the Hard Rock brand and related trademarks in Las Vegas from Houston-based private equity firm, Juniper Capital, which purchased the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas in 2018 from Brookfield Asset Management. The transaction […]
Boyd Gaming Corporation announced plans to resume operations at nine of its Nevada properties on Thursday, June 4, pending receipt of final regulatory approvals: The Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast, Aliante, Cannery, Sam’s Town, Fremont, California and Jokers Wild. “We are excited for the opportunity to resume operations in our home state of Nevada,” said Keith […]
The Plaza Hotel & Casino to welcome guests beginning June 4 Reopening to offer curbside check-in, free self-parking for all, brand new casino bathrooms, revamped bingo room and enhanced safety protocols The iconic Plaza Hotel & Casino located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas will reopen to hotel and casino guests on Thursday, […]
Live! Casino & Hotel Announces New Health & Safety Protocols For Re-Opening Live! Casino & Hotel announced on May 28 a comprehensive and robust health and safety plan in preparation for the eventual re-opening of the property. The new Play It Safe Plan is an enhanced health and sanitation program which will allow for ample social […]
Boyd Gaming Commences Property Reopening Process On Wednesday, May 20, Boyd Gaming reopened three Louisiana properties: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel and Treasure Chest Casino. On Thursday, May 21, the Company will reopened its two Mississippi properties: IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi and Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling […]
The COVID-19 pandemic caused all 989 casinos in the U.S. to close. Use this map to see the current status. The COVID-19 pandemic closed all 989 commercial and tribal casino properties in the U.S. The American Gaming Association, the premier trade group fro the U.S. casino industry, advocates for favorable policy environment in which gaming can thrive. This […]