IGT slots pay out more than $16 million in jackpots in April

May 12, 2021
Four massive land-based and online jackpots totaling more than $16 million were awarded on the Megabucks, Powerbucks, and Wheel of Fortune slots games in April.

Indiana sports betting handle hits six-month low

May 12, 2021
Wagering falls to $236.4 million, a seasonally expected slowdown as sports schedule thins, while online betting accounted for 88.4% of the state’s handle.

MGM properties in Las Vegas returning to full gaming floor occupancy

May 12, 2021
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved a waiver allowing 100% occupancy on gaming floors and no social distancing at MGM Resorts properties in Las Vegas.

MGM Springfield real estate sold to MGM Growth for $400 million

May 11, 2021
MGM Resorts will lease the property and continue to operate the Massachusetts property following the transaction, with no expected change to its employees, vendors, customers and the community.

Fremont Hotel and Casino celebrating 65th anniversary

May 11, 2021
In honor of its anniversary, the iconic Downtown Las Vegas casino is offering gift giveaways, a $6,500 Hot Seat promotion and a festive lineup of themed cocktails from 28-31 May.

Tennessee becomes quickest state to hit $1 billion in sports bets

May 11, 2021
With $1.1 billion in six months, the Volunteer State became the quickest legal sports jurisdiction to reach the $1 billion milestone in U.S. history.

This Week in Gambling: Las Vegas casinos opening without restrictions

May 11, 2021
Some Las Vegas casinos are being allowed to open at full capacity without coronavirus restrictions or social distancing. And Nevada is not alone, as other states throw open the doors as well.

AGA: Q1 commercial gaming revenue matches highest quarterly total

May 11, 2021
U.S. commercial gaming revenue topped $11 billion in Q1 2021, matching Q3 2019 as the industry’s highest-grossing quarter ever.

Dave Chappelle and Joe Rogan add another Las Vegas date

May 11, 2021
Due to popular demand, a second show has been added for Dave Chappelle and Joe Rogan at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Garden Arena Thursday, 8 July.

Detroit casinos report $108.98 million in April monthly revenue

May 11, 2021
In April, table games and slots generated $107.44 million in revenue, and retail sports betting produced revenue of $1.54 million.