Mohegan Casinos Generate $5.2bn
Mohegan has announced that its North America properties generated a total of $5.2bn in local economic activity over a one-year period.
Te $5.2bn in economic activity includes the creation of nearly 35,000 total jobs. More than $2.7bn in revenues have been generated onsite and off-property.
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Mohegan has announced that its North America properties generated a total of $5.2bn in local economic activity over a one-year period, according to the brand’s first-ever Economic Impact Report.
Analysing data for 2019 (the most recent representative year), the report details Mohegan’s significant, positive impact on employment, household income, direct visitor spending, as well as state and local tax support. Mohegan commissioned Oxford Economics, the world’s foremost independent economic advisory firm, to conduct the study.
Te analysis utilised a widely recognised approach to determining economic impact and examined all Mohegan properties in operation in 2019: Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut; Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes- Barre; ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, Washington; Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“Mohegan is deeply-rooted in supporting the communities in which we operate and serve, and this new report makes clear the true scale
Nebraska Commission approves Fonner Park’s temporary casino
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Te Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission has approved Fonner Park’s plans for a temporary casino in the concourse of Fonner Park racetrack while the permeant Grand Island Casino is built. Te temporary venue will offer 300 slot machines, kiosks for horse betting, simulcasting, a small area with a snack bar, and Elite Casino’s Resort Club. Table games including blackjack, craps and roulette will be added in 2023.
Vince Fiala, General Manager for Grand Island Casino Resort, said: “It’s great to have the Commission’s approval to get started on the temporary casino adding a great gaming experience to Grand Island. We look forward to being a part of
of that impact across our critical partnerships, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives, funding infrastructure, and direct contributions to state and local government revenues,” said James Gessner Jr., Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe. “We are guided by our core values and our centuries-old philosophy, ‘Spirit of Aquai’ – living the importance of cultivating productive and long-term relationships. Tis study demonstrates the important benefits of those relationships.”
Te $5.2bn in economic activity includes the creation of nearly 35,000 total jobs. More than $2.7bn in revenues have been generated onsite and off-property by the 15.7 million visitors to US/Canada-based Mohegan destinations in 2019. Tis led to $759.3m being paid in state and local taxes, including gaming contributions, supported by Mohegan.
“We’re gratified that our continued success has a positive impact on local businesses and the surrounding communities,” said Ray Pineault, President & CEO of Mohegan. “Our success is a credit to the one-of-a-kind entertainment and experience that our team members provide at each property.”
the racing and gaming industry of Nebraska.”
Chris Kotulak, CEO of Fonner Park, added: “I am delighted that the Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission voted unanimously to approve the temporary casino construction plans. Tis is a big win for Nebraska Toroughbreds, the Toroughbred horsemen and the Nebraska Agriculture industry. Revenue from casino operations can benefit Nebraskans in so many ways and we are now one stride closer to that reality.”
Te permanent casino will include a 37,000sq.ft casino game floor with 650 slot machines and 20 table games, a sports book, four restaurants inclusive a rooftop dining experience, a show lounge and sports bar, a 116 room boutique hotel, a salon and spa, gift shop, and indoor and outdoor pool with an expansive deck, and a 400 stall parking garage.
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Saskatchewan’s first and only legal online gaming and sports betting site,
PlayNow.com, will be available to Saskatchewan residents beginning November 3, 2022. SIGA will be the official operator of
PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan as per an operating agreement with SaskGaming.“We are excited to be the exclusive provider of Saskatchewan’s first and only legal online gaming site, which will provide a safe and secure option for residents to play their favourite casino games and bet on their sports teams online,” said SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen.
“Te rollout of online gaming and single event sports betting opens up new casino entertainment options for residents,” said SaskGaming President and CEO Susan Flett. “Te launch timing is also ideal with Saskatchewan hosting this year’s Grey Cup in November.”
CANADA – Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles will officially come ashore in the brand-new land-based Horseshoe Lake Charles on December 12.
The all-new 60,000sq.ft property will bring the Horseshoe brand to southwest Louisiana, showcasing the gambling experience for guests, including new rooms, restaurants and a variety of entertainment.
The new property boasts nearly 1,000 slots and table games, as well as an official WSOP Poker Room, an all-new Caesars Sportsbook and 253 hotel rooms designed with inspiration from local scenery. In addition to a wide palette of food and beverage outlets that will be available on day one, Horseshoe Lake Charles will bring multi-Michelin- starred chef Gordon Ramsay to the Pelican State with the opening of Gordon Ramsay Steak in mid- 2023. The doors to Horseshoe Lake Charles will open for the first time at noon on 12 December, pending Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval.
“When we closed the Isle of Capri in 2020, we were not expecting the property to be shut down for this length of time,” said Anthony Carano, President and COO of Caesars Entertainment. “But we couldn’t be prouder of our team and all of their hard work.”
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US – Holland America Line and Konami Gaming have completed the launch of the SYNKROS casino management system across all 11 ships in the fleet. In addition to cashless wagering, guests now have quick access to more information about their play, including seeing points earned and the ability to easily redeem any promotions or offers. Guests also can now take part in on-demand slot tournaments, prize drawings and floor-wide bonus events, powered by Konami’s casino system.
“The SYNKROS system – known as SURF (Serving Up Rewards and Fun) – offers exciting new features that personalize slot machine play and improves the experience for our guests who enjoy the casino,” said Marty Goldman, senior vice president, global casino operations, Carnival Corporation. “With the completion of the system installation across the fleet, Holland America Line ships are leading the way among Carnival Corporation’s portfolio of brands to deploy this exciting new system.”
“SYNKROS is part of a broad array of innovative initiatives and experiences available to guests on Holland America Line,” said Tom Jingoli executive vice president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming. “Konami is committed to an equally successful implementation across Carnival Corporation’s global fleet.”
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