American Casinos and Gambling in United States

Top 10 casino openings and expansions for summer 2020

Here we take a look at the top 10 openings and expansions of casinos since our last edition in February before all of the closures.

Resorts World Las Vegas unveils LED screen over holiday weekend

On Saturday, the $4.3 billion integrated resort turned on one of the largest LED building displays in the U.S. and provided a look into the technology the property will bring to the Las Vegas Strip when its doors open in summer 2021.

IGT launches PeakBarTop slot cabinet

Guests of Cache Creek Casino Resort, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, San Manuel Casino and Golden Nugget - Las Vegas can be among the first players in the world to experience IGT’s PeakBarTop cabinet.

Kuhn claims first WSOP gold bracelet

The 2,091-entry field resulted in a $752,760 prize pool, and after 12 hours of play, it was Robert "bustinballs" Kuhn coming out on top to win a $115,850 top prize and his first gold bracelet.

IP Casino Resort and Spa to host outdoor concert

The concert will be held on Saturday, 18 July on the front lawn of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Joining Jamey Johnson on the stage will be local country music singer Cole Jones.

Twin River completes acquisition of Kansas City and Vicksburg casinos

The company announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Eldorado Resorts' subsidiaries that own the Isle of Capri Casino - Kansas City and the Lady Luck Casino - Vicksburg.

Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway expects to reopen next week

The Penn National Gaming property in Maine expects to reopen Hon Friday, 10 July, pending final regulatory approval

Plainridge Park Casino plans to reopen next week

The Penn National Gaming property in Massachusetts announced today that it plans to reopen on 8 July.

Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh closed until further notice

According to social media posts, the decision was made in order to "comply with a new order from the Allegheny County Health Department."

Casino Miami Jai-Alai announces temporary closure

Casino Miami Jai-Alai in Miami announced today that it will close temporarily.

Caesars Entertainment welcomes guests back to Atlantic City

Harrah's Resort, Bally's and Caesars Atlantic City reopened on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside of Caesars' Boardwalk entrance.

Casino City’s Friday Five: World Series of Poker 2020 kicks off edition

Even though we are seeing a much different edition of the World Series of Poker this year, it is officially underway. While it is not taking place at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, golden bracelets will be awarded in online competitions this summer.

Legendary Waters Resort and Casino reopens 3 July

Masks are mandatory at the Wisconsin property and the hotel and table games remain closed until further notice.

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino reopens

Table games and the the poker room remain closed at the New Mexico property while the reconfigured casino floor has every other slot machine turned off in order to adhere to social distancing standards.

Miami-Dade County mayor shuts down casinos

Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez announced on Thursday that he is "rolling back" the reopening of entertainment facilities, including Hialeah Park Casino and Racetrack, Casino Miami Jai-Alai, Magic City Casino and Calder Casino and Gulfstream Park West.