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$1B Georgia Casino Proposed at Echo Park Speedway
- Although casinos remain illegal in Georgia, Echo Park Speedway wants to add a billion-dollar casino and resort. A similar plan was proposed and failed six years ago ... Read more California
Hard Rock Casino Tejon is hosting 2 August job fairs for all positions
- The Hard Rock Casino Tejon will host two job fairs for all positions later this month. The casino is expected to hire approximately 1,000 ... Read more California
Jackson Rancheria Casino Celebrates 40th Anniversary
- Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort celebrated its 40th anniversary this week. The casino began as a small bingo hall on August 8, 1985 ... Read more Virginia
Norfolk casino will beat Nov. opening deadline
August 16, 2025 - The Interim Gaming Hall will be the initial gambling facility at Norfolk casino and will open before the Nov. 5th deadline for receiving a gaming license, according to Ron Bailey, VP and GM ... Read more North Carolina
Catawba Two Kings Casino Seeks Branding Partners
August 15, 2025 - The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is actively seeking branding partners as another revenue source for the casino resort when it opens in Spring 2026 ... Read more California
California tribal casinos lose in court over cardroom banked game
August 14, 2025 - California casino tribes filed a lawsuit early this year against 96 cardrooms that operate blackjack, baccarat, and other "banked" games ... Read more California
Win-River Casino Relocation | August 2025 Update
August 13, 2025 - The relocation of the Win-River Casino to a new site in Redding between I-5 and the Sacramento River continues. However, last month the plan hit a bump when ... Read more Oklahoma, Texas
Texas dad becomes millionaire at Choctaw Durant
August 12, 2025 - Last week a Texas dad became a millionaire at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, when he became the third and final winner of the 3 Months, 3 Millionaires ... Read more Missouri
Osage Nation Lake Ozark Casino Resort Project | Aug. 2025 Update
August 11, 2025 - Osage Nation is seeking federal approval to build a $60 million casino resort near Lake Ozark, Missouri, and this week the U.S. Dept. of Interior ... Read more California
Yaamava' combines new restaurant with live entertainment Aug 28
August 10, 2025 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino will officially open a new food and live entertainment venue named bEATS on August 28th. bEATS will be open ... Read more Nevada
Las Vegas tourism down by double-digits!
August 9, 2025 - Las Vegas tourism declined by 11.3% in June compared to one year ago, according to a report by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority. The number represents ... Read more Washingaton
Snoqualmie Casino Opens Luxury Hotel
August 8, 2025 - A new 210-room luxury hotel opens today at Snoqualmie Casino located 30 miles east of downtown Seattle off I-90. The hotel is part of a $400 million expansion and renovation project ... Read more California
River Rock Casino will transform into Caesars Republic Sonoma County
August 7, 2025 - Dry Creek Rancheria and Caesars Entertainment have partnered to transform the River Rock Casino into a new resort to be named Caesars Republic ... Read more California
Madera Casino is Building at Full Speed!
August 6, 2025 - North Fork Mono Casino & Resort has released this construction update showing the progress underway in Madera, CA. "Buckle up! In this timelapse video, you'll see,,," Read more Arkansas
Pope County Casino Still Awaits Court Decision
August 5, 2025 - The future of the $300 million casino project in Russellville has been waiting for a federal court decision since a trial last February. The U.S. District Court for the ... Read more Massachusetts
Taunton Casino | Take a Video Tour!
August 4, 2025 - The First Light Casino Welcome Center in Taunton, MA has quickly evolved into a 250-slots casino. Since opening last January with 10 slot machines, the welcome center has ... Read more California
Jamul Casino Opens Boutique Hotel This Week
August 3, 2025 - Jamul Casino Resort will celebrate the opening of its new boutique hotel this week. The grand opening is scheduled for Aug. 8, and room reservations can be booked now for stays beginning Aug. 11. ... Read more USA
Tribal Casinos Set Record $43.9B Revenues
August 2, 2025 - The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) issued a press release on July 31, 2025 to announce a record total for Gross Gaming Revenues (GGR) from all tribal ... Read more USA
Vote Now! 10Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas 2025
August 1, 2025 - USA Today is conducting its annual Readers Choice Awards voting to determine the 10 Best winners in multiple cayegories. One is the Best Casinos ... Read more California
Did Gov. Newsom take $2M from tribe to block another tribe's casino construction?
July 31, 2025 - A news article this week alleges Gov. Gavin Newsom personally solicited and received a $2M donation from the Graton Rancheria after ... Read more Illinois
Wind Creek Casino Will Host $100K Singing Competition
July 30, 2025 - You can sing your way to $100k at Wind Creek Casino Chicago Southland! The casino is hosting a singing competition that began with live auditions in mid-July ... Read more Michigan
FireKeepers Casino's 16th Anniversary Celebration in August
July 29, 2025 - FireKeepers Casino is celebrating its 16th anniversary during August with month-long promotions, giveaways and events. Here are some of the special events ... Read more Massachusetts
First Light Casino in Taunton, MA: "Coming Soon"
July 28, 2025 - Since the beginning of the year the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has been moving rapidly towards their dream of owning a full-scale casino 40 miles south of ... Read more Virginia
Norfolk Casino | Opening Deadline in 100 days!
July 27, 2025 - The Norfolk casino project expects to celebrate the grand opening of its transitional (or temporary) casino before the licensing deadline of Nov. 5, 2025 just over 3 months away! ... Read more New York
Seminole Tribe's Hard Rock Bids on NYC Casino
July 26, 2025 - Hard Rock International partnered with New York Mets owner Steve Cohen last March on a proposed $8 billion casino project next to Citi Field in Queens. Hard Rock is owned by ... Read more Las Vegas
Hard Rock Las Vegas | One year since the closing of the Mirage
July 25, 2025 - The Mirage officially closed its doors one year ago on July 17, 2024 to make way for its transformation into the Hard Rock Las Vegas. Demolition began within 24 hours ... Read more News Continued ...