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Topgolf Taps Casino Industry Veteran for Chief Operating Officer
Topgolf has announced the appointment of Erin Chamberlin as the golf entertainment leader’s next chief operating officer. Former Caesars Entertainment and Penn Entertainment executive Erin Chamberlin is the new chief operating officer of Topgolf. The company is eager to tap into her gaming background to bring more entertainment to the company’s golf driving ranges. (Image:…
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Nebraska Racing and Gaming Regulators Approve License Transfer to Ogallala
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) last week voted unanimously to approve a transfer request for a horse racetrack license from Hastings to a forthcoming facility in Ogallala. Lake McConaughy in Nebraska will add a casino resort to its list of attractions in the coming years. Nebraska gaming regulators recently signed off on allowing…
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Pope County Casino Lawsuit Moves to Federal Court in Arkansas
The Pope County casino saga has moved to federal court in Arkansas. Pope County Judge Ben Cross is accused in a federal lawsuit of using coercive tactics to make sure only a casino bid from Cherokee Nation Entertainment would qualify for licensure. The plaintiff in the case is Gulfside Casino Partnership, which failed to secure…
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Wynn New York Casino Plan Draws Politicians’ Rebuke
Politicians representing the West Side of Manhattan are voicing opposition to Related Cos.’ development plan for the High Line area, which includes a Wynn Resorts casino hotel. Part of the High Line area of New York City. Politicians representing the area are voicing opposition to the Wynn casino plan. (Image: NPR) The gaming venue is…
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Churchill Downs Price Target Lifted Ahead of Q2 Earnings
Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) drew an upward price target revision ahead of its second-quarter earnings report scheduled for July 24 after the close of US markets. Horses break from the outside during the 148th Kentucky Derby on May 7, 2022. An analyst raised his price target on Churchill Downs, citing strength in historical racing machines,…
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Cherokee Nation Chairman Says Not ‘Just Yet’ on Tribe Buying Las Vegas Casino
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, the casino gaming arm of the Native American tribe of the same name, doesn’t operate a Las Vegas venue, but it’s not opposed to the idea over the long-term. Part of the Las Vegas Strip. Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission Chairman John Sparks said it could be a little while before the Tribe…
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Massive Global IT Outage Knocks Out Flights, Banking, Media, Casinos
A mass technology outage is causing disruption to industries across the globe. On Friday, planes were grounded, TV stations knocked offline, and banking services disrupted after a widespread Microsoft 365 system failure caused chaos worldwide. Travelers experiencing delays at Hamburg Airport in Germany on Friday morning, above, after the Microsoft 365 outage knocked out communication…
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VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Guests Once Entered MGM Grand Through the Gold Lion’s Mouth
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran Oct. 7, 2022. According to a pervasive Las Vegas myth, the mouth of the old MGM Grand lion served as the casino hotel’s entrance. Even the Pulitzer Prize-winning Las Vegas Sun described…
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Hard Rock Casino Hollywood Has Doled Out $1B in Jackpots So Far This Year
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida’s Hollywood is best known for its iconic Guitar Hotel. Still, the property’s reputation for having some of the loosest slots in the Sunshine State continues to amplify. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has awarded over $1 billion in slot machine jackpots this year. It’s the…
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Sands Long Island Casino Bid Bolstered by Lease Agreement Vote
Las Vegas Sands’ Long Island, NY casino hopes were boosted Thursday as the Nassau County Planning Commission agreed to move forward the gaming company’s lease agreement on Nassau Coliseum. Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. The Nassau County Planning Commission approved Las Vegas Sands’ lease agreement on the venue. (Image: LongIsland.com) The commission signed off on…
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