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Maine has two casinos. In Bangor, Hollywood Casino opened in 2005, and Oxford Casino opened in 2012. Although, they were, unfortunately, reopening after the pandemic was not a positive experience for the Maine casino industry. As a result, Maine Casinos Lead New England in Revenue Decline. Related Posts – Gambling in Maine-The Pine Tree State…
Here is An MGM Springfield Trip Report following its reopening after the pandemic. Early Arrival At MGM Springfield I left the shoreline at about 5:30 a.m. to get to Springfield early. Arriving just before 7:00, I was the second to park on the Platinum level—another good sign. I love the casino in the morning. I…
When casinos re-opened, Connecticut was the first to open. Finally, it was time to visit a casino outside of Connecticut as they opened up a month later. This report brings us to Lincoln, Rhode Island. Here’s our Twin River Casino Trip Report After Reopening in October 2020. Note – At the time of this report,…
Massachusetts Casinos Endure Tough Challenges reviews expectations and situations that each Massachusetts casino has had to overcome. Revenue stats revealed a downward trend before the pandemic. This was the report before Covid. Massachusetts Casinos Listened MGM Springfield tried adding a VIP lounge and changing the casino layout. They took out numerous slot machines, making more…
So, do you think you have the right to do anything you want at a casino? It’s simple – you can’t do whatever you want when casinos are private property. So, are Casinos Public or Private Property? Read on. Casinos are public places that are privately owned. Consequently, they can let whomever they want in…
“I tell ya, Plainridge gets no respect.” Comedian Rodney Dangerfield is famous for saying, “I Get No Respect.” All three of Massachusetts’s casinos have been open for a year. So when Plainridge Park reopened on July 13, 2020, good vibes and hope flowed. The Plainridge Park Re-Opening was a Success. But how is it doing…
With the old Hard Rock Las Vegas transformation completed, Mohegan Gaming Entertainment opened its doors to the public in 2021. Then, in September of 2022, MCLV announced it would operate under the official name “Mohegan Casino Las Vegas” The 60,000-square foot gaming venue marked a significant milestone for both Mohegan and Indian country becoming the…
Bob Dylan had it right, “The times; they are a-changin’.” But, especially regarding Casino Changes and Evolution in the New Normal, Darren Withers from Casino Journal made me wonder what the future holds for the “New Normal” casino. He wrote the article in May 2020, “when businesses [were] closed and casinos [went] dark to protect…
