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A tiny tribe is getting pushback for betting big on a $600M casino in California's wine country
Read full article: A tiny tribe is getting pushback for betting big on a $600M casino in California's wine countryA Northern California tribe's chances of owning a Las Vegas-style casino seemed like a dream as unlikely as hitting the jackpot.
Online sports betting faces court challenges as gambling expands in Florida
Read full article: Online sports betting faces court challenges as gambling expands in FloridaFlorida is now the largest state offering online sports betting, but some hope the courts will still step in to stop it as the stakes remain high for the Seminole Tribe.
Going gambling? 2 casinos in Broward, Miami-Dade requiring masks indoors in light of recent COVID spike
Read full article: Going gambling? 2 casinos in Broward, Miami-Dade requiring masks indoors in light of recent COVID spikeA Broward County casino and a Miami-Dade County casino are requiring masks be worn by all staff and guests inside their facilities after a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant.
With sale of the Venetian, Las Vegas Sands exits the Strip
Read full article: With sale of the Venetian, Las Vegas Sands exits the StripFILE - This Aug. 2, 2005 file photo shows the Venetian Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas Sands is selling the real estate and operations of its Venetian casino resort and Sands Expo and Convention Center to VICI Properties and Apollo Global Management in a deal worth $6.25 billion. Under Adelson, the company's focus turned to Asia years ago, where revenue eventually outpaced even the operations on the Las Vegas Strip. AdThe global pandemic broadsided Las Vegas, shuttering the Strip where Las Vegas Sands has been the biggest operator for years. The Venetian, located on the Las Vegas Strip, has three luxury hotel towers with gaming, entertainment, shopping and dining.
Miccosukee casino opens, betting on players wanting to return
Read full article: Miccosukee casino opens, betting on players wanting to returnMIAMI, Fla. โ The Miccosukee Tribe re-opened its casino Sunday morning with the announcement โFrom our tribe to yours, Welcome Back!โ The Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, off of Krome Avenue, is the first casino in South Florida to open since the coronavirus pandemic. Miami-Dade Carlos Gimenez commented on his Twitter account about the opening, explaining that the county doesnโt have jurisdiction over the tribal lands. We've learned that the Miccosukee Resort & Gaming has already opened. (See the welcome back video below)Guests are required to wipe down a slot or other gaming machine after their use. The casino opened its doors Sunday at 9 a.m. and will stay open until 10 p.m. After Sunday, the casino will be open every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.