Bally’s proposes multibillion dollar acquisition of British gaming operator
PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp. has agreed to acquire British online gaming operator Gamesys Group PLC in a multibillion dollar deal, according to documents filed...
Elorza announces fee waivers, programs to ease small-business burden on outdoor...
PROVIDENCE – The city is re-upping policies and programs designed to make it easier and cheaper for local restaurants and retailers to hold COVID-19-friendly...
Bally’s completes purchase of Nevada casino
PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp. completed its acquisition of MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa from Caesars Entertainment Inc., the company said Wednesday.
The casino is in...
5% hotel tax collection in R.I. declines 41.9% Y/Y in Jan.
PROVIDENCE – Collection of the 5% hotel tax declined 41.9% year over year in January to $473,026, the R.I. Department of Revenue said Friday.
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FIGHTING FEARS: Deserved or not, safety worries an obstacle to downtown...
As a downtown Providence business owner, Guido Silvestri is no stranger to petty crime.
There has been occasional shoplifting, vandalism and even a brick thrown...
Dining Out: Venturing into poutine
Could one of the unexpected benefits of this past year we have all endured be that our palates are ready for adventure? It would...
Business, city leaders must work together to bring visitors back
Crime is still trending down in the capital city – and in 2020 dramatically so. Yet downtown business and community leaders are more concerned...
Combined collection of 1% meal and beverage, hotel taxes tumble 20.6%...
PROVIDENCE – Combined collections of the local 1% meal and beverage and hotel taxes declined 20.6% year over year in January, according to the...
Despite ruling, Block Island group still concerned about CRMC marina approval
NEW SHOREHAM – Despite a state Supreme Court ruling, the Committee for the Great Salt Pond is still concerned that the assent granted by...
Tourism councils want state marketing leader with local knowledge
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s tourism council leaders believe the state’s next chief marketing officer should be someone with local knowledge, marketing experience and a...
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