Boyd Gaming said it is finalising plans to demolish the Eastside Cannery casino in Las Vegas, which has been closed for more than five years. The company said there was insufficient market demand to reopen it and that it was exploring a possible sale of the property to a residential developer.
The planned demolition would end the prospect of reopening the casino, while a possible property sale remains under consideration.
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TaDa Gaming said its participation at G2E Las Vegas led to discussions with US operators, aggregators and other potential partners. It named DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Palace and BetRivers among booth visitors, but did not announce a new agreement.
Rio Hotel & Casino said it has partnered with gaming creators Mike and Ryan of Desert Degens, making the Las Vegas property their regular base for filming, events and promotions. They will film there on Tuesdays and Sundays, and the partnership will be marked by a second-anniversary event on 9 January 2027.
Reportedly, the chief executives of Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment reaffirmed Las Vegas's central role in US gambling at G2E on Tuesday. The speakers included Wynn Resorts chief executive Craig Billings, MGM Resorts International chief executive Bill Hornbuckle and Caesars Entertainment chief executive Tom Reeg.
BetMGM opened its first poolside sportsbook at Tailgate Beach Club, beside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The venue offers an outdoor betting window and access to the BetMGM app; the dayclub can accommodate up to 2,000 guests. BetMGM said the site joins its 10 other retail sportsbooks at MGM Resorts properties on the Las Vegas Strip.
Reportedly, Light & Wonder plans to exhibit licensed slot titles at G2E in Las Vegas. The supplier intends to present the games at the following week's event.