Articles tagged “gaming”

Hard Rock Bought Trump Taj Mahal and Union Workers Could Benefit

Wayne Parry, Associated Press

It's so said to see activist investor Carl Icahn, who was widely accused of destroying TWA back in the day, take a financial hit in his ownership of the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. So sad. Really.

Las Vegas Hopes New E-Sports Arena Will Appeal to Millennial Travelers

Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

As gaming only grows in popularity, more video game-loving travelers will find satisfaction in tourist attractions that consider their interests and hobbies.

Japan’s Government Approves a Law That Opens the Country to Gaming

Kelvin Chan and Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

Is gaming a good thing for Japan's tourism, especially when the country has seen record numbers as of late? Or is gaming more of a boost for domestic tourism numbers than international? Either way, we wonder if Japan will follow in Singapore's footsteps when it comes to constructing "integrated resorts," and pairing them with tough laws that keep citizens from losing their money at the tables.

Atlantic City’s Casino Crisis Continues as Trump Taj Mahal Closes

Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Atlantic City's inability to acknowledge that it's events, not gambling, that could rescue the destination is its continual failing. That, and constantly betting on snake-oil salesmen to save the city despite the fact that they never do.

Casinos in the Northeastern U.S. are Reaching a Saturation Point

Brian Hallenbeck, Associated Press

Does the northeastern U.S. really need more casino resorts, especially when established gaming destinations like Atlantic City are struggling? Or is demand for these types of gaming-entertainment complexes so much that it justifies this slew of new resorts? We'll see how it all plays out.

Las Vegas Will Get Its First Non-Stop Flights to Beijing in December

Greg Oates, Skift

The new Hainan Airlines service will help boost Las Vegas' gambling operations and drive higher convention attendance from Asia.

Measuring the Value of the Trump Name in the Gaming Business

Jeff Horwitz and Chad Day, Associated Press

Atlantic City will go down in hospitality history as a grand failure on multiple fronts. But in Trump fashion, his failure there was 'yuge.'

Las Vegas Airport Nearing Passenger Peak It Last Saw in 2007

Associated Press

We all know what happened in 2008, so seeing numbers near the 2007 mark mean better things were happening in Vegas in 2015.

Atlantic City Looks to Tourism to Save It Once Again

Hilary Russ, Reuters

At some point a destination needs to face facts about its prospects. Atlantic City is still waiting for a savior it does't have to pay for.

Las Vegas Airport Thinks Growth Will Come From Abroad

Kimberly Pierceall, Associated Press

Las Vegas is smart enough to know the the U.S. market may be tapped out. Now they just need to do a better job explaining to international visitors why a Vegas visit makes sense for them.

Closing of a Hilton Casino Illustrates Puerto Rico’s Economic Challenges

Danica Coto, Associated Press

Atlantic City Sees a Future Beyond the Slot Machine

Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Atlantic City has a long way to go before it's on the upswing, but looking towards the meetings and conventions crowd can't hurt.