By Luke Thompson

Casino

Kindred Group to Acquire Casino Blankeberge in Belgium

October 29, 2020

The Rank Group Plc reached an agreement with Kindred Group to sell its Blankeberge Casino in Belgium. The £25 million acquisition is expected to be completed in Q4 2020. Kindred to Acquire Blankeberge Casino from Rank Group The leading online gambling operator Kindred Group has announced it will acquire 100% of the shares in Blankenberge […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Four Cities in Virginia May Build Casinos after November Ballot

October 28, 2020

Residents of four cities in Virginia will vote on a referendum in November for or against the building of casinos. Residents of Four Cities in Virginia to Vote on Building of Casinos in November The construction of casinos in four Virginia cities could be approved if residents give the green light on November’s ballot. Residents […]

By Melanie Porter

Casino

AC Casino Employment Still Down From 2019 Numbers

October 27, 2020

Atlantic City’s nine casinos reported a 17.5% decrease in employment in September 2020, year-on-year. The number of casino employees has been decreasing every month since July compared to the 2019 numbers. 151 More Jobs From August to September The city’s nine casinos, Bally’s, Borgata, Caesars, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Harras, Ocean Resort, and Tropicana, reported […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Las Vegas Sands Exploring $6B Sale of Its Strip Properties

October 27, 2020

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is looking to sell its Strip properties, a Bloomberg report speculates based on information received from unnamed sources. By offloading its Las Vegas casino resorts Sheldon Adelson’s empire would be able to focus on Asian markets, Macau and Singapore, and support the development of other projects. LVS Soliciting Buyer Interest According […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Italy Rolls Out Strict COVID-19 Restrictions, Closes Casinos

October 27, 2020

In light of rising cases of positive COVID-19 patients, Italy rolled out new restrictions. The new restrictions reduce social gatherings and close businesses such as casinos, bingos, gyms, and other entertainment venues. New Decree Introduces Stricter COVID-19 Restrictions in Italy After observing spikes of positive COVID-19 cases, Italy introduced tighter restrictions aiming at reducing the […]

By Melanie Porter

Casino

Penn National’s Las Vegas Casinos Anticipate Hundreds of Layoffs

October 27, 2020

M Resort Spa Casino and The Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip have announced they will permanently lay off hundreds of employees in December, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.  The two casinos operated by Penn National Gaming blamed the cuts on the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on their businesses. The Strip Casinos Blame Layoffs on the […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Colorado: Amendment 77 Will Let Locals Decide on Their Own

October 25, 2020

A state constitution amendment that would allow residents of the three cities in Colorado which host casinos to lift limits on single bets, as well as add new games to the casinos’ offering, is scheduled for voting along with the Presidential elections. Amendment 77 seeks to take power away from the rest of the state […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Reveals Details for Oasis Pool Complex

October 25, 2020

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas revealed more details regarding its pool and entertainment complex which is expected to open next year. The reimagined venue will provide guests with supreme hospitality and entertainment experiences when it opens in January 2021. New Details Revealed Regarding Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has revealed details of its […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

The Cromwell Set to Become the First Adults-Only on the Strip

October 24, 2020

Nasdaq-listed casino giant Caesars Entertainment, Inc. announced Thursday plans to resume operations at The Cromwell. Scheduled to re-open October 29, the boutique hotel of the casino complex which is set to become the first adults-only on the Strip, will be open seven days a week. The Cromwell Joins the List The re-opening of the first […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

TheScore Joins Council on Problem Gambling as Premium Partner

October 24, 2020

The National Council on Problem Gambling has strengthened its responsible gambling efforts by adding theScore as a premium partner. TheScore Becomes Premium NCPG Partner Score Media and Gaming Inc. has entered into a partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) through its subsidiary Score Digital Sports Ventures Inc. which is better known under […]