Virginia is on the brink of legalizing sports betting and online gaming with a bill awaiting Gov. Ralph Northam's signature. The legislation also would permit one casino license per city for eligible areas that pass a local referendum.

A Las Vegas hotel is using Aruba products, including the vendor's 802.11ac Wave 2 access points, to install "smart room" technologies that include internet of things capabilities. Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino plans to put Aruba's wireless, wired, security and location services products to work in existing rooms and in a 500-room addition that will open next year.

Since 2016, revenue from Philippine offshore gaming operators has seen a sharp spike, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. The change is attributed to the entity's increased regulatory authority over such operators, which generated close to $75 million in 2017 and more than $140 million in 2018.

The US Department of the Interior has approved a gaming amendment that paves the way for the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes to build a casino together in East Windsor, Conn. The decision has prompted MGM Resorts International to say it will resume its legal challenge against the state's acceptance of an off-reservation casino without competitive bidding.

Hotel brands see value in establishing a retail relationship with guests. "It basically implies that they want to take their hotel experience 'home' with them," said Marriott's Michael Weiss.

Check out the poll results in the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention special report, which will hit your inbox on March 28.