By Jerome García

Press

Clark County COVID-19 Cases May Be Related to Hotel, Motel, or Resort

September 18, 2020

The Mitigation and Management Task Force in Nevada revealed that some 26% of the positive COVID-19 cases in Clark County may be related to a hotel, motel, or resort. Without revealing any solid numbers, the Task Force said that this data does not mean that the person was infected at one of the places. The […]

By Jerome García

Press

Are the Swedish Gambling Restrictions Just a Political Move?

September 15, 2020

Experts participating in the SBC Summit Barcelona last week discussed the controversial gambling restrictions in Sweden. BonusFinder Managing Director, Fintan Costello said that the restrictions may be a political move. Gambling Restrictions in Sweden Remain Highly Controversial Earlier this year, the Swedish government introduced a set of temporary online gambling restrictions. Government officials pushed the […]

By Julie Moraine

Press

Nebraskans to Vote on Gambling Expansion in November

September 11, 2020

Nebraska Supreme Court ruled to include the three gambling initiatives in November’s ballot. If accepted, casino gambling will be legalized at horse racing tracks in the Cornhusker State. The Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Gambling Initiatives Residents of Nebraska will vote in November on three initiatives which if accepted may legalize casino gambling at horse […]

By Jerome García

Press

UKGC May Introduce Employee Job Redundancies

August 31, 2020

To save £1 million, the gambling regulator in the UK may introduce job redundancies. The UKGC has been previously criticized for its effectiveness because of underfunding. Job Cuts Planned by the UK Regulator The UK Gambling Commission may introduce employee redundancies, reported the Guardian last week. The regulator which currently has some 332 employees may […]

By Mike Johnson

Press

MGM Resorts Is Laying off 18,000 Furloughed Employees

August 29, 2020

The global hospitality and entertainment leader MGM Resorts announced it will lay off 18,000 of its furloughed employees. Some 18,000 Furloughed MGM Employees to Be Permanently Laid Off Friday, August 28, MGM Resorts International announced that the company plans to lay off 18,000 of its furloughed U.S. employees, reported CNN. Earlier this year, the company […]

By Luke Thompson

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Leon Gaming Expands Casino Catalog with Revolver Gaming Slots

August 29, 2020

International online sportsbook provider Leon Gaming has announced that they will be adding Revolver Gaming to their casino games library, giving their customers the chance to experience their famously stunning virtual slot machines. The partnership will introduce a whole selection of popular slots titles such as Squish, Dragon Spins, and many more. This integration also […]

By Fiona Simmons

Press

MGM Resorts Employee Fund Receives a $2 Million Donation by Kerkorian Estate

August 13, 2020

The fund by MGM aiming at mitigating the COVID-19 impact on employees receives a $2 million donation by the Kerkorian Estate. MGM’s CEO Bill Hornbuckle expressed gratitude for the generous contribution. Kerkorian Estate Donates $2 Million to MGM Employee Fund The employee fund of MGM Resorts International received a $2 million donation by Kerkorian Estate. […]

By Fiona Simmons

Press

NCPG Awarded HRI and Seminole Gaming with a Corporate Social Responsibility Award

August 9, 2020

The National Council on Problem Gambling announced earlier this week that Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The Corporate Social Responsibility award Earlier this week, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced that Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award. […]

By Fiona Simmons

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Slow Start in Terms of Revenue for DC Lottery, Says a Report

August 8, 2020

Punters in Washington D.C. bet only $1.2 million on sports betting for the two months of operation of GambetDC. GambetDC Operated for Two Months to See Only $1.2 Million Wagered The sports betting platform in Washington D.C. – GambetDC launched back on May 30. Until August 3 it has seen only $1.2 million in sports […]

By Fiona Simmons

Press

Illegal Gambling on the Rise in Austria

July 28, 2020

Austria’s Financial Police continues the fight against illegal gambling activities. A recent report by the Financial Police outlined that illegal gambling is concentrated around large cities. The report also outlined that so far this year, there have been 660 illegal gambling machines confiscated.  Austria’s Financial Police Fights the Illegal Gambling in the Country Illegal gambling […]