By Julie Moraine

Casino

Hon-Dah Resort Casino Shut Down Due to Employees’ Virus Cases

October 20, 2020

The Hon-Dah Resort Casino in Pinetop, Arizona, announced Sunday the gaming establishment would be suspending temporarily operations. The White Mountain Apache Tribe which operates the casino decided to close the gaming venue after two of its staff tested positive for coronavirus. Second Closure According to the news release from the tribe, the gambling venue would […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Portsmouth Undecided on the Casino Ahead of the Vote

October 20, 2020

Portsmouth, one of five cities along the state-line in Virginia which were allowed by legislators to host casinos as a measure to boost regional economic development and fill the city’s coffers, is still divided on the question whether a casino would be beneficial or not for the city. Weeks away from the November 3 Referendum […]

By Jerome García

Casino

NJ Reaches Sports Betting Record of $748m in September

October 18, 2020

The gambling industry in New Jersey is on its way to recovery from the COVID-19 impact after handling more than $748 million in sports bets in September. Online gaming activities in the state have also increased making September the 6th month in a row with double profits. A New Sports Betting Handling Record in New […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff Opens, Driving Economy

October 18, 2020

The Saracen Casino Resort has arrived in a private opening on Thursday with Pine Bluff and Arkansas state officials invited. The official opening to the general public will take place on Tuesday, October 20. Saracen Casino Resort Has a Behind-Closed-Doors Inauguration The Saracen Casino Resort is now open for business. Touted as an opportunity to […]

By Jerome García

Casino

MGM Springfield Didn’t Increase Problem Gambling, Says Study

October 17, 2020

Since its official opening in August 2018, MGM Springfield has not increased problem gambling in Massachusetts. The operator created more than 2,500 workplaces and brought millions of gambling and non-gambling revenue. Problem Gambling in Massachusetts Has Not Increased, Says Study New research by the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) researchers at […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Casino

New Details Surface for $1.2bn Biloxi Hotel and Casino

October 17, 2020

Biloxi Mayor Andrew Gilich spoke earlier this week detailing further details about the upcoming $1.2 billion hotel and casino project in the city. Further Details about Biloxi Hotel and Casino Surface The $1.2 billion resort in Biloxi was until recently only a concept, but the UMUSIC Broadwater hotel and casino is now heading for reality […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Springfield City Officials Expect MGM to Honor its Obligations

October 16, 2020

Springfield city officials continue constructive talks with MGM Springfield to collect the outstanding part of the April payment. Under the host community agreement, the casino property still owes around $2.3 million to the city. MGM Springfield had to pay $7.78 million, but on April 1, the casino made a payment of only $5.5 million, stating […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Resorts World Catskills Casino Launches IGT Cashless Solution

October 14, 2020

IGT launched its cashless solution Resort Wallet for players at Resorts World Catskills Casino and Resort. Debuting in New York, the cashless solution by IGT gives the resort the early adopter advantage. IGT Launches Cashless Solution for Resorts World Catskills Casino and Resort The global gaming leader delivering gaming experiences International Game Technology (IGT) launched […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

BetMGM and SG Strengthen Partnership with OpenGaming Launch

October 14, 2020

Players in BetMGM’s New Jersey market now have access to unique content provided by Scientific Games’ Open Gaming platform, as part of an extension of the existing relationship between the companies. Scientific Games Boosts BetMGM’s iGaming Portfolio with OpenGaming BetMGM and Scientific Games Corporation have entered into a fresh agreement, expanding on their existing partnership […]

By Jerome García

Casino

BGC Unhappy with Merseyside Casino and Betting Shop Closures

October 13, 2020

The Betting and Gaming Council shared its disappointment with the newly planned restrictions which will come into effect tomorrow at the Merseyside region. Casinos, betting shops, pubs, bars, and other leisure businesses in the affected region will shut doors aiming at fighting the COVID-19 spread. Merseyside Region Rolls Out New COVID-19 Restrictions Tomorrow Monday, October […]