Day: December 18, 2024
Venetian, Hyatt Partnering on Rewards Program
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has a new hotel partner as it was revealed today that the Strip casino resort is teaming up with hotel giant Hyatt on a long-term licensing accord. An aerial view of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The venue is teaming up with Hyatt on a new loyalty-sharing program. (Image: The…
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Hippodrome Balks at Caesars Times Square Casino Plan
The Hippodrome office building is the latest entity to vocalize opposition to the plan to bring a casino hotel to Times Square in New York City. Times Square in New York City. The Hippodrome office building there opposes the Caesars/SL Green casino plan. Image: Food & Wine) Principals of the Class A office building at…
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Intelligence Officials Say Casino in Northern Virginia Would ‘Endanger National Security’
A letter signed by more than 100 former members of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other retired officials of the government’s intelligence community urges state lawmakers in Richmond to block an effort to allow a casino in Northern Virginia on concerns that such a resort could threaten national security. The lobby of…
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Cedar Rapids Strikes Casino Host Agreement With Development Group
On Tuesday, city officials in Cedar Rapids signed off on a host agreement for a possible casino resort. A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This week, city officials in Cedar Rapids approved a host agreement with the development group behind the project. (Image: Cedar Rapids Development Group) The Cedar…
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Caesars Virginia in Danville Churns Out Long Lines, Lofty Excitement
Caesars Entertainment this week opened its newest casino resort by way of Virginia’s Danville. Caesars Virginia is officially open in Danville. The $750 million property is the third permanent casino to open in the commonwealth after Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. (Image: Caesars Entertainment) On Tuesday, the brand-new Caesars Virginia…
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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Reaches Record High in November
Pennsylvania gaming revenue soared to new highs in November as iGaming and sports betting set monthly records. Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia was the top-grossing casino in Pennsylvania in November 2024. It wasn’t its physical casino, however, responsible for the record haul, but its online gaming and sports betting businesses. (Image: Boyd…
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