The U.S. Department of the Interior has thrown a significant curveball into the trajectory of Alaska tribal gaming enterprises. On September 25, Deputy Interior Secretary Kate MacGregor issued a memo revoking a pivotal legal interpretation that had previously cleared the way for Alaska tribes to operate casino-style gaming halls….
The fierce competition for New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses has taken a significant turn, as the race has been whittled down to four prominent proposals in Queens, the Bronx, and Yonkers. This development follows a series of pivotal community advisory panel votes, which resulted in the elimination of…
Nevada casinos enjoyed a remarkable August, marked by robust financial results even as visitor numbers continued to dwindle. The Las Vegas Strip, in particular, had its second consecutive month of growth, significantly contributing to the state’s $1.22 billion in gambling revenue—a 5.5% increase compared to the same period last…
Boyd Gaming Corp., a longstanding pillar in Nevada’s casino industry, finds itself at the center of a storm after it disclosed a cyber breach that allowed hackers to infiltrate its internal systems and harvest sensitive data. The Las Vegas-based entity confirmed this unwelcome intrusion in a recent submission to…
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has taken firm action against Valley Forge Casino Resort in Montgomery County due to an incident involving a 13-year-old boy who managed to gamble on their premises for several hours last year. The rules are crystal clear in Pennsylvania: individuals under the age…
In a startling twist within the digital underbelly of modern gambling, a teenager has been released from custody following his voluntary surrender due to involvement in major cyberattacks against two of Las Vegas’ most prominent gaming and hospitality brands. The repercussions of this cyber warfare, which left MGM Resorts…
