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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has negotiated two new tribal compacts with the Kialegee Tribal Town and Keetoowah Band of Cherokee, which are now subject to approval by the Department of Interior. Oklahoma Negotiates Two More Tribal Compacts With Oklahoma’s government and tribes at daggers drawn, Gov. Kevin Stitt seems to have made another headway by […]

Two New Tribal Compacts Signed in Oklahoma: Keetowah and Kialegee

By Jerome García

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Cambodia Gives Green Light to Reopening Casinos

July 5, 2020

Shuttered since April 1, casinos in Cambodia are finally returning said the country’s prime minister Hun Sen through a spokesperson on Friday. Casinos in Cambodia Return after a Three-Month Hiatus Cambodia casinos will restart operations, the country’s Prime Minister, Hun Sen, confirmed on Friday. With operators now having an official green light by the government, […]

By Fiona Simmons

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Twin River Completes Isle of Capri & Lady Luck Acquisitions

July 4, 2020

Twin River Holdings, Inc reported Thursday it completed the deal to acquire the Isle of Capri in Kansas City, Missouri, and Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi, for a combined price of $230 million, subject to customary adjustments. Twin River Expands into Missouri and Mississippi The deal to acquire Eldorado Resorts’ subsidiary companies which own […]

Twin River Completes Isle of Capri & Lady Luck Acquisitions

By Mike Johnson

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Miami-Dade COVID-19 Cases Spike, Mayor Orders Casinos and Strip Clubs to Close, 10 PM Curfew Introduced

July 4, 2020

Curfew and closure of entertainment venues was introduced to Miami-Dade county following record numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks. Effective from July 3, Miami-Dade Enforces 10 PM Curfew and Shuts down Entertainment Venues Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced on Thursday that some entertainment places will close starting from yesterday, July 3. […]

By Jerome García

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Macau: Financial Intelligence Office Reports SRTs Decreasing

July 4, 2020

Casinos’ and other games of fortune operators’ in Macau number of submitted suspicious transaction reports (STRs) for the first half of 2020 fell significantly, showed an official report by the Financial Intelligence Office in the Special Administrative Region (SAR). Total number of reported cases for reviewing to the office amounted to 947, 31.2% down from […]

Macau: Financial Intelligence Office Reports SRTs Decreasing

By Fiona Simmons

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Las Vegas Casinos Should Focus on Gambling New Report Says

July 4, 2020

According to the latest Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Visitor Profile report for 2019, gambling has been the primary reason for traveling to Las Vegas. Las Vegas Casinos Should Focus on Gambling and Minimize Other Investment For a while now, Las Vegas hotels & casinos have been investing copiously in all sorts of attractions. […]

By Fiona Simmons

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Updated: The Venetian Denies All Rumors About Temporary Closures

July 4, 2020

Updated: The Venetian has denied rumors of the imminent temporary closure. The company had this to say in an official tweet: “This social media rumor concerning a planned closure of the resort is false. For the latest information, including a list of venues that are currently operating, please visit http://venetian.com/open. We look forward to welcoming […]

Updated: The Venetian Denies All Rumors About Temporary Closures

By Jerome García

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Caesars Southern Indiana Employees Petition for Enhanced Safety

July 3, 2020

A petition was signed by employees of Caesars in Southern Indiana. The petition urges for changes towards safer work environment and mandatory masks for visitors. Safe Post-COVID-19 Measures Demanded by Caesars Employees Indiana Caesars employees have requested stricter rules for post-COVID-19 operations. The workers signed a petition with more than 300 signatures and addressed it […]

Caesars Southern Indiana Employees Petition for Enhanced Safety

By Julie Moraine

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Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor Reopens on July 12

July 3, 2020

Wynn’s Massachusetts property, the Encore Boston Harbor, will reopen on Sunday, July 12, in line with all necessary health and safety measures. Encore Boston Announces Reopening Plans Shortly after revealing plans to furlough as many as 3,000 staff members, Encore Boston Harbor added on Thursday that the property will reopen on Sunday, July 12, giving […]

Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor Reopens on July 12

By Jerome García

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NGCB Establishes 111 Cases of Non-Compliance in Nevada

July 2, 2020

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has established 111 cases in which gaming license holders did not comply with the mandated health and safety measures. NGCB Finds 111 Cases of Non-compliance with Health Protocols The Nevada Gaming Control Board has launched a probe into 111 instances of alleged casinos non-compliance with health and safety policies. […]

NGCB Establishes 111 Cases of Non-Compliance in Nevada

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Two New Tribal Compacts Signed in Oklahoma: Keetowah and Kialegee

Cambodia Gives Green Light to Reopening Casinos

Twin River Completes Isle of Capri & Lady Luck Acquisitions

Miami-Dade COVID-19 Cases Spike, Mayor Orders Casinos and Strip Clubs to Close, 10 PM Curfew Introduced

Macau: Financial Intelligence Office Reports SRTs Decreasing

Las Vegas Casinos Should Focus on Gambling New Report Says

Updated: The Venetian Denies All Rumors About Temporary Closures

Caesars Southern Indiana Employees Petition for Enhanced Safety

Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor Reopens on July 12

NGCB Establishes 111 Cases of Non-Compliance in Nevada