Nevada’s Gaming Commission unanimously approved Boomer’s Sportsbook licences to operate at Binion’s and the Four Queens, the company’s chief executive Joe Asher said at the licensing hearing. The locations are expected to open by 8 September, taking Boomer’s Nevada total to 18.
The approvals enable Boomer to add Binion’s and the Four Queens to its Nevada sportsbook network.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomer’s Sportsbook | Not stated | Nevada approves Boomer’s Sportsbook for two additional locations | Not stated | |
| Caesars Entertainment | Not stated | Nevada Gaming Commission reviews race book and sports pool licence applications | Not stated | |
| Fertitta Entertainment, Caesars Entertainment | Not stated | Nevada board recommends two Fertitta Entertainment executives for gaming licences | Not stated | |
| Terrible’s, Affinity Gaming | Not stated | Nevada Gaming Commission approves Terrible’s licence for Primm casinos | Not stated | |
| Bally’s, Gamesys | Not stated | Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends Noel Hayden for licensing | Not stated |
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