The Blackstone group is once again looking to the sell their Cosmopolitan Las Vegas property. And all you need to add this resort to your portfolio is a meager $5 billion… maybe more. It’ s being reported that Apollo Global is exploring an offer. Another potential partner is MGM Resorts International. However, representatives for Blackstone, […]
Tag: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
US Gambling Revenue Sets $4. 83 Billion Record
US gambling revenue can be tracked using the Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker from the American Gaming Association’s (AGA). It features state-by-state and nationwide financial performance data with breakdowns for individual gaming verticals. The commercial gaming sector’s record-setting run continued into July as gaming revenue from traditional casino gaming, sports betting, and iGaming, reached $4. 83 […]
888 Interested in William Hill’s Non-US Holdings
It wasn’ t too long ago that William Hill’ s American holdings were purchased by Caesars Entertainment. That deal left the company’ s non-US assets up in the air, but perhaps not for much longer. 888 has confirmed that they are in “ advanced” discussion with Caesars about purchasing what’ s left of William Hill’ […]
Main Street Station to Finally Reopen
It’ s been fifteen months since Primary Street Station in downtown Las Vegas closed for the pandemic. And now, finally, the property is set to welcome guests back once again. The venue has a casino floor that’ s 27, 000 square-feet and boasts more than 400 hotel rooms. September 8th is the target date put […]
Nevada Casinos Rake in $1.36 Billion in July
For the fifth month on a row, Nevada casinos have brought in over a billion dollars in a month. In July, they actually set another revenue record by generating $1.36 billion. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported the numbers, which were a rise of 80% over July of last year. The return of more entertainment, […]
Las Vegas Sports Teams Stick to Covid Policy
Las Vegas sports teams, including the NFL’s Raiders and the Golden Knights professional hockey team, are maintaining their Coronavirus vaccination policies in place. And that means all fans will have to show proof of a Covid vaccination to enter the teams home games. These announcements should not come as a surprise, given the direction of […]
Another Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Record
The Gaming Control Board has posted reports showing yet another Pennsylvania gambling revenue milestone. The Board has shown figures that the combined total revenue in July 2021 generated from all forms of gaming regulated by the Board along with fantasy contests was $423,657,956. That represents the highest monthly revenue total to date for games regulated […]
SiGMA iGathering Brings Networking to 3 Continents
The iGathering networking dinners will take place across Europe, the USA, and Asia In the run up to the upcoming SiGMA Europe show during Malta Week, SiGMA is taking its renowned series of iGathering events across three continents. Successful dinners were held this summer in several European locations, including Kiev, Marbella, and most recently, London […]
Las Vegas Raiders Stadium: Vaccination Required
The start of the NFL season is near. And when the Las Vegas Raiders kick off next month, fans will have to show proof of their Covid vaccination if they want to attend the game. Those fans who didn’t get a vaccination for whatever reason, or perhaps did not take advantage of the offer to […]
Las Vegas Residents Paid $100 for Vaccinations?
Looking for a little extra spending money? Well, some Vegas residents could be paid for getting vaccinated! As strange as it sounds, the Clark County Commission is pushing a pilot program in which people living in and around Sin City would be given $100 for receiving the COVID vaccination. Apparently, the county has some extra […]