In a bid to weather what has been an unending crisis, Macau’s junket operators could resort to shuttering their gaming rooms and laying off employees en masse. Macau’s Junket Operators Face Layoffs and VIP Gaming Rooms Suspensions Macau’s entire business model was first disrupted when COVID-19 hit back in February, forcing a two-week closure. With […]
The Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) issued Thursday its first progress report, urging stakeholders to speed up progress towards achieving the goals. The independent advisory body was set up to support the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms initiative by the Gambling Commission, a 3-year plan for cross-industry collaborative approach implementation. Towards a Safer […]
Excessive losses may not be the only issue addicted gamblers are facing while dealing with unscrupulous operators, a story followed by The Guardian shows. In the country where the gambling market is one of the most regulated ones and the regulator is dishing hefty financial sanctions, it turns out cashing out on winnings may not […]
A new B2B online casino giant may soon be born with Evolution Gaming making an offer to acquire 90% of NetEnt’s shares for estimated £1.68 billion. NetEnt’s board of directors has recommended shareholders to accept the move. NetEnt Feels Confident to Accept Evolution Gaming’s Offer Leading live dealer supplier Evolution Gaming Group AB has extended […]
Casinos and bingo halls in Ontario are seeking permission to re-open earlier, after a report emerged claiming representatives of the casino industry association appeared before the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee on Friday, during the briefing day for the tourism and hospitality industry impacted by the temporary closures. Casinos Up and Ready As each sector […]
Casino operators in Illinois may be allowed to reopen on June 26. This date marks the state’s Phase 4 of the reopening plan for businesses. Similar to other states, operators will have to follow social distancing and health and safety protocols. Illinois Gaming Board Says Casinos May Reopen on June 26 The gambling and gaming […]
More than 70% of the properties by Penn National have already reopened. Penn’s CEO says that the achievement is an “important milestone”. Some 70% of All Penn National Gaming Properties Now Welcome Visitors The US largest regional casino operator, Penn National Gaming, has announced that more than 70% of its venues are now reopened. The […]
Bookmakers in Ireland were surprised to understand they were not included in the list of non-essential businesses to re-open during phase two of the government’s Coronavirus national plan. On Monday June 15, around 800 betting shops in the country opened doors, only to close down again less than 24 hours later, being instructed they were […]
MGM continues to reopen casino-free properties and Delano Las Vegas is next on the list with reopening planned for July 1. At the same time all of the company’s venues operate under enhanced health and safety protocols ensuring the wellbeing of employees and guests. Delano Las Vegas – MGM’s Hotel Property to Reopen on July […]
Harrah Reno and Peppermill Reno announced worker layoffs. Some 50 Nevada state employees will also be laid off. Harrah’s Reno Laying Off more than 400 employees Layoffs were announced for two hotel casino properties in Reno, Nevada. Caesars Entertainment has announced that the company will be laying off 471 of its employees at Harrah’s Reno […]
