By Julie Moraine

Casino

Harrah’s Kansas City Casino Requests Rent Break for Closure

October 12, 2020

Harrah’s Kansas City Hotel & Casino in Missouri is seeking a rent break from its landlord, the North Kansas City Council, pointing out to the difficult closure period. The casino’s general manager told council members that during the 75-day period the gambling establishment had no revenue, urging them to consider some sort of concession. Julie […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Bank Australia Slams Credit Cards for Gambling and Gaming

October 12, 2020

Credit cards are now suspended for Bank Australia consumers who want to use them for gambling or gaming purposes. Bank Australia Suspends Credit Card Payments to Gambling Operators Bank Australia has become the latest financial institution to slam the use of credit cards for transactions involving gambling and gaming operations. The decision is part of […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Casino

AGA Warns No Federal Aid Is Coming for Casinos before Elections

October 12, 2020

The American Gaming Association has warned the casino industry not to expect additional financial relief until after the elections in November. Casinos to Receive Further Economic Stimulus Only After Elections With the casino industry suffering gigantic losses across the United States, the promise of federal aid has been welcomed by businesses and the industry’s trade […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

MGC Allows Commercial Casinos to Reintroduce Roulette Tables

October 9, 2020

MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor have been allowed to reintroduce roulette gaming as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved the health and safety measures related to roulette gambling and reversed its July and August decisions. Allow State Roulettes or Risk Player Outflow During its meeting Thursday the MGC decided to finally allow the two […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Reopens

October 9, 2020

The famous casino-resort Planet Hollywood reopened its doors on Thursday, October 8. In a statement, Caesars Entertainment outlined that the venue follows strictly all health and safety protocols ensuring the well-being of both employees and guests. Planet Hollywood Reopened Its Doors for Visitors Thursday, October 8, the famous Planet Hollywood resort and casino on the […]

By Jerome García

Casino

New Norfolk Casino May Bring Millions in Gambling Tax Revenue

October 8, 2020

The proposed casino by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in Norfolk may bring millions in gambling tax revenue, said City Manager Chip Filler. The new casino project is pending the approval of Norfolk residents in November. Norfolk’s Proposed Casino Project May Bring Millions in Gambling Tax Revenue Earlier this week, at a City Council work session, […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Mohegan Set to Become the First Tribe to Operate in Vegas

October 8, 2020

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the business enterprise of Connecticut’s Mohegan Indian Tribe, received an approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The NGCB members voted unanimously to recommend the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) to approve the business to operate gaming at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Unanimous Approval by the NGCB The NGCB granted the […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Twin River Holdings Issues Senior Unsecured Notes for $125M

October 7, 2020

Twin River Worldwide Holdings announced yesterday it commenced an issuance of senior unsecured notes to the amount of $125 million. The new notes constitute an addition to a previous issuance of senior notes due 2027, amounting $400 million and paying 6.75%. Qualified Institutional Buyers Only The Rhode Island-based casino operator noted that the new notes […]

By Luke Thompson

Casino

Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Ramp up Weekend Security Measures

October 6, 2020

Hospitality and gaming industry giant Wynn Resorts announced the introduction of increased security measures for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. The topped up security measures will be in effect from Friday through Sunday evening. New Weekend Security Measures at Wynn Resorts Ensuring customer safety Wynn Resorts announced that at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore a […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Study Claims Frequent Gambling Messages Limit Player Losses

October 6, 2020

A new study by Sally M. Gainsbury and Robert M. Heirene of the University of Sydney, Australia examined how gambling messages promoting limits impact the behavior of gamblers. Study Examines How Gambling Messages Impact Gambling Behavior A new pre-print study by the Brain & Mind Center, School of Psychology, Science Faculty, University of Sydney, Australia […]