By Editor , 30 September 2026
Nobel Golf Completes Full Acquisition of Hollytree Country Club

Tyler, Texas – September 29, 2026 -- Nobel Golf has closed on 100% ownership of Hollytree Country Club, a private club in Tyler, Texas established in 1983, taking over an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and pickleball facilities, dining and pool amenities.

By Editor , 29 September 2026

Plymouth – September 29, 2026 -- Haynes, a Massachusetts- and Rhode Island-based construction management firm, will begin a multi-level renovation of Hotel 1620, a boutique waterfront hotel in Plymouth operated by Linchris Hotel Corporation, starting in early November.

By Editor , 29 September 2026
Hard Rock Wins Land-Based Operator of the Year for Third Time

Hollywood, Fla. – September 29, 2026 -- Hard Rock International was named Land-Based Operator of the Year at the 2026 Global Gaming Awards Americas in Las Vegas, marking the company's third win in this category. A panel of 100 senior industry executives determined the winners, with the voting process independently adjudicated by KPMG US.

By Editor , 29 September 2026
UrVenue Wins GGB Tech Award for Sportsbook Seat Booking Tool

Las Vegas – September 29, 2026 -- UrVenue has won the 2027 Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Award for Best Consumer Service Technology, recognizing its Venue Management Software that converts hotel and casino amenities into bookable, revenue-generating inventory. The award will be presented during Global Gaming Expo (G2E), running Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

By Editor , 29 September 2026
OpenTable Report: Diners Spend $138 at Nearby Businesses Per Meal

San Francisco – – September 29, 2026 -- U.S. restaurant and foodservice sales are projected to hit a record $1.55 trillion this year, a 4.8% increase from 2025, according to the National Restaurant Association, as OpenTable releases its first U.S. Restaurant Impact Report quantifying the sector's economic ripple effects. Dining at OpenTable restaurants rose 11% year-over-year, with average per-person spend up 3% to $60, based on OpenTable data covering July 2025 through June 2026.

By Editor , 29 September 2026
Topgolf Overhauls Event Menus, Buffet Ratios Ahead of Holiday Season

Dallas – – September 29, 2026 -- Topgolf is replacing its legacy event menu with four new chef-driven buffet concepts and increasing buffet frequency to one station per 30 guests, up from one per 50, in its first major events-program update in recent years.

By Editor , 29 September 2026
Chip Ganassi Racing Signs Lundgaard to Multi-Year No. 9 Deal for 2027

Indianapolis – September 29, 2026 -- Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has signed Danish driver Christian Lundgaard to a multi-year contract to pilot the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda starting in 2027, adding a three-time INDYCAR winner to the winningest team in series history.

By Editor , 29 September 2026
Wyndham Hotels Boosts Buyback Authorization by $400 Million

Parsippany, N.J. – September 29, 2026 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) said its Board of Directors approved a $400 million increase to the company's share repurchase authorization, expanding capital returned to shareholders.

Board cites cash-flow strength behind expanded buyback plan

President and CEO Geoff Ballotti said the increase reflects the Board's confidence in Wyndham's business model and its ability to generate significant cash flow. The program carries no termination date and can be suspended or discontinued at any time.

By Editor , 29 September 2026
IGT Unveils Queen-Themed Slot Game on New Summit75 Cabinet

Las Vegas – September 29, 2026 -- IGT debuted Queen Video Slots at the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), a new casino game built on the legacy of rock band Queen and launched on the company's new Summit75 cabinet.