casinos

Implosion brings down Tropicana casino in Vegas to make way for baseball stadium

1:57pm October 09, 2024

The Tropicana, the third-oldest casino on the Las Vegas Strip, closed in April after welcoming guests for 67 years. An elaborate implosion reduced it to rubble on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

North Carolina lawmakers say video gambling machine legislation could resurface this year

12:42pm February 15, 2024

by Associated Press

Interest in authorizing more casinos in North Carolina during this year's upcoming legislative session appears tamped down based on comments from top General Assembly leaders.

A photo of people gathered at a Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meeting

Courts

Children's camp, residents file lawsuit against Rockingham County over rezoning decision

3:45pm November 02, 2023

by DJ Simmons

A children's camp and several residents have filed a lawsuit against Rockingham County looking to overturn a rezoning decision that affects nearly 200 acres of land.

Politics & Government

Rockingham County officials paved the way for casino development before public was aware

3:44pm September 22, 2023

by Amy Diaz

North Carolina Republican lawmakers gave up on their efforts to legalize more casinos in the state this week. Sen. Phil Berger was one of the leading advocates for this, which would have brought a casino to his home county of Rockingham. But months before this plan was public knowledge, county officials began quietly setting the stage for casino development.

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A file photo of North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore

Politics & Government

Another option emerges to expand North Carolina gambling, but most Democrats say they won't back it

1:24pm September 19, 2023

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

The prospects of enacting soon an overdue North Carolina budget, permitting more state-sanctioned gambling and implementing Medicaid expansion stayed uncertain Monday as Republicans suggested dividing the topics between two bills. But most Democratic colleagues sound unwilling to provide the necessary votes.

A photo of community members at a Rockingham County Board of Commissioners in opposition to a possible casino.

Rockingham County rezoning vote leaves residents concerned for possible casino

4:20pm August 23, 2023

by DJ Simmons

Rockingham County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request that could pave the way for a casino, which has some residents concerned.

Four new casinos, video gambling could be on horizon as North Carolina Republicans negotiate

3:00pm July 20, 2023

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

As many as four new casinos as well as video gambling machines could be authorized in North Carolina under proposals now being discussed by legislators, the top General Assembly leaders said on Thu

The pandemic is prompting a lot of questions about everyday life.

Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQs: Convertibles, Dishwashing, Dog's Paws, Bowling, Travel With Kids

5:54pm June 12, 2020

This week we tackle frequently asked questions — and some infrequently asked ones as well. And we also have advice on how to decide about possible testing if you attended a protest.

Hand washing stations now share the casino floor with slot machines at the Bellagio. It's part of a move to ramp up hygiene protocols ahead of the establishment's reopening on June 4.

As Casinos Reopen In Las Vegas, Stakes Are High And Union Calls For Transparency

9:20am June 03, 2020

by David Fuchs

Casinos is Las Vegas are reopening Thursday, after being shuttered for more than two months. Workers there are eager to start getting paid again, but they're also worried about their health.

A hand sanitizing wipe station is seen next to the slot machines at the Mohegan Sun casino on May 21. Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes said they're planning to reopen parts of their casinos on June 1, despite Gov. Ned Lamont saying it's too e

National

2 Tribal Casinos In Connecticut Roll The Dice And Reopen

5:00am June 01, 2020

by Frankie Graziano

Gov. Ned Lamont says it's too soon, but the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes say they are taking numerous steps to ensure that Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun are safe for patrons.