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Vaccine gives industry hope

The gaming industry and its stocks got a boost Monday when Pfizer announced its vaccine trial appears quite effective against the coronavirus. That promising news comes as the industry mulls the impact of the presidential election won by Joe Biden and a U.S. Senate that will be decided by a runoff in Georgia in January. […]

Nevada Gaming Control Board chairwoman resigns

Sandra Douglass Morgan, chairwoman and executive director of the Nevada Gaming Control Board who oversaw the gaming industry’s reopening from the coronavirus pandemic and its safety protocols, resigned Thursday to rejoin the private sector. Douglass Morgan will serve on the board of directors for Fidelity National Financial, which is owned by Vegas Golden Knights owner […]

Red Rock Resorts Third Quarter Earnings

Red Rock Resorts reported Tuesday net revenues fell 27% in the third quarter but adjusted revenue from its Las Vegas operations rose 38.6% or $39.4 million to $141.7 million from the same period in 2019.  The third quarter net revenues for Las Vegas were $320.8 million, down from $440.7 million a year ago. That marked […]

Boyd Gaming reports Q3 adjusted earnings growth

Boyd Gaming reported Monday that Las Vegas locals’ business has picked up from a slow start in June and July and into the fourth quarter. But CEO and President Keith Smith said while profits are up, the recovery is going to be “long and slow.” Boyd Gaming said that while third-quarter revenue for Las Vegas […]

Mohegan Sun gaming license gets green light

The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended Wednesday that Mohegan Sun operate the first tribal casino in the Strip corridor and the gaming company said it will be able to drive visitors to Las Vegas from the East Coast, Canada and South Korea. The former Hard Rock Hotel, whose property is owned by JC Hospitality, has […]

Circa Sports to launch sportsbook at Tuscany Casino

Circa Sports gained approval Thursday from the Nevada Gaming Commission to launch a rebranded sportsbook at the Tuscany Suites & Casino in March 2021. Hey there! 👋 Circa Sports is a mobile sports betting app and a sportsbook with locations at @GoldenGateVegas and @theDlasvegas in Las Vegas. Our 3-story flagship sportsbook at @CircaLasVegas opens October […]

Circa expected to change landscape

A slice of old-school Las Vegas is coming to downtown when the Circa Resort & Casino opens next month, mirroring what the rejuvenated and expanded Golden Nugget did 35-plus years ago. The Nevada Gaming Commission is slated Thursday to grant approval for its opening Oct. 28 after the Gaming Control Board signed off earlier in […]

Nevada GCB gives green light to Circa license

The Circa Resort & Casino has taken another step in its opening.  The Nevada Gaming Commission will meet Sept. 24 to sign off on Circa’s opening planned for Oct. 28.  Check Out More Casino Industry News Here That will happen after the Gaming Control Board Wednesday, as expected, recommended the commission approve Circa’s license.  Only […]

Kentucky Derby betting approved

Horse racing fans can place bets on the Kentucky Derby, and possibly the Kentucky Oaks and other races on Labor Day weekend thanks to action Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Commission. It signed off on Nevada’s sportsbooks booking their own bets and exotic wagers on those and other televised races through the Breeders Cup in […]

William Hill takeover of CG Technology approved

The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday approved William Hill running the sportsbooks operated by CG Technology and received reassurances the move isn’t anti-competitive for bettors. William Hill will take over six casino sportsbooks operated by CG Technology — The Cosmopolitan, Palms, Silverton, Tropicana, The Venetian and Palazzo. The Palms and Tropicana remain closed. William Hill has […]