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Churchill Downs Reports Record 2023 Revenues
Kentucky-based horse racing and gambling operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) reported a record $2.5 billion in revenues for 2023. That’s up 36% compared to 2022. The company’s results were buoyed […]
Gaming and Leisure Properties Buys Tioga Downs Casino Resort Land for $175M
The land under Tioga Downs Casino Resort and racetrack in New York state has changed hands as of today. Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI), a real estate investment spin-off of […]
Tioga Downs Arsonist Pleads Guilty to Killing 30 Horses in Blaze
Boyd H. Fenton of Athens, Pennsylvania, gave a guilty plea in court this week. That’s after being charged with starting the 2023 barn fire at Tioga Downs Casino Resort and […]
Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission’s $30K Gun Purchase Questioned by Lawmakers
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) spent $30,351 on semi-automatic rifles late last year. It has now faced scrutiny from state lawmakers over the decision, with NRGC reps grilled […]
Michigan’s Northville Downs Horse Racing Track Closing in February
Northville Downs, the last remaining horse racing track in Michigan, will host its final race on February 3, 2024 at its current location in Northville. The Michigan Gaming Control Board […]
Kentucky Derby Prize Upped to Record $5M for 150th Year Celebration
The 150th Kentucky Derby is set to be landmark event in more ways than one, as racetrack operator Churchill Downs confirmed this week it will have a record $5 million […]
Churchill Downs’ Derby City Gaming Downtown Now Open in Louisville, Kentucky
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) recently celebrated the grand opening of Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. This new $90 million venue, located at 140 South Fourth Street, opened its […]
MGM Empire City Revealed as Planned Upgrade for Empire City Casino, New York
Las Vegas-based gambling giant MGM Resorts International has debuted its ambitious plans to revamp the Empire City Casino in Yonkers, New York. If granted an upcoming license, the plans will […]
Tioga Downs Fire Kills 24 Horses, Arson Suspect Arrested
In the early hours of November 9, 2023, a devastating fire killed at least 24 horses when it engulfed a barn at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort complex in Nichols, […]
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Wins USA Today’s ‘Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas’ Award
The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, located in Highland, California, has recently received the prestigious title of “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” (2023) in the USA Today […]
Nevada’s Gaming Distance Laws Have Quietly Changed
Nevada lawmakers recently amended a 26-year-old law that restricts the distance between casinos and schools or places of worship. However, the potentially controversial change was implemented without public discussion or […]
Blackstone Contemplating Selling Half of its Bellagio Real Estate Stake
Blackstone Inc is reportedly considering selling half of its stake in the real estate of the Bellagio hotel and casino resort in Las Vegas. The giant New York-based investment firm […]
Thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix Ends in Comeback Max Verstappen Win
In an eventful and historic Las Vegas Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcame multiple challenges to clinch his record-extending 18th victory of the season. The Formula 1 race in […]
Michigan Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh Facing Lengthy Future Suspension
When this last weekend began, it looked like the NCAA and Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh had agreed to a resolution of his issues. His problems were regarding his […]