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Casino
June 3, 2021
EveryMatrix Teamed with Armadillo Studios for US-Specific Games
Provider of gaming technology EveryMatrix made its first step into the iGaming space in the US by entering into a deal with Armadillo Studios to make the game studio part of EveryMatrix Group based at the company’s headquarters in Miami, Florida. Recruiting in Product Development and Design The deal EveryMatrix signed with the game studio […]
Legal
June 3, 2021
New Casino Project in NYC Collapsed, Review Unlikely This Year
Efforts to speed up the process of developing a Las Vegas-style casino in New York failed after some legislators expressed strong opposition to the idea. Drooling over the Last NYC Casino License The news that the idea to move the process up from 2023 to 2021 failed is discouraging news for Wynn Resorts, Bally’s Corporation […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Casino Operators in Macau Initiate COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations
Casino operators in Macau are joining the fight against COVID-19 by organizing vaccinations for their employees. SJM has announced that it plans to launch a massive vaccination program, while Sands China already started vaccinating its employees and their families. SJM to Launch a Massive Vaccination Program To fight against COVID-19, Health Officials in Macau have […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Japan Makes Progress with IR activity as Yokohama and Wakayama Make Updates
Japan’s efforts to introduce integrated resorts (IR) and casino gambling to the country are making progress, even if they had to put things on hold for a while because of COVID-19. The country will initially allow three IRs to be built and, although there was a great deal of enthusiasm initially, the race to be […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Debate on Smoke-Free Casinos in Atlantic City Continues
The debate on smoke-free casino floors in Atlantic City continues. While smoking was temporarily banned due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers joined by Smoke-Free Atlantic City advocate the smoke ban to remain permanently. On the other hand, operators and the Casino Association of New Jersey fear that a potential smoke ban may bring significant financial […]
Casino
June 1, 2021
Philippine President Urges for Online Casino Tax Bill
The Philippines wants to generate tax revenue from the gaming industry, calling for 25% income tax on foreign employees and 5% tax on offshore gaming operators’ gross gaming revenue. Offshore Gaming Operators to Pay 5% Tax in the Philippines Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has called lawmakers to move forward and pass the bill, which would set income […]
Business
June 1, 2021
Casinos, Hotels in Las Vegas Scale up Operations, Hire Employees
The gambling and hospitality industry is starting to recover after the difficulties brought by the pandemic last year. With more restrictions gradually being lifted, operators are scaling up business and hiring employees to meet the growing demand. Las Vegas on Its Way to Economic Recovery Last year, the gambling and hospitality industry in Nevada felt […]
Legal
May 31, 2021
Online Casino Operators Lose Court Battle with the Pennsylvania Lottery
When Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf greenlighted gambling expansion in the state in 2017, it was the start of a race. Both the Pennsylvania Lottery and casino operators were allowed to offer online games, with the Lottery staying in its niche and casino operators introducing digital casinos. The Lottery won the race, introducing several options before the operators could get […]
Casino
May 28, 2021
Nevada’s Gaming Market Raises the Bar on Post-COVID-19 Activity
What started as only a short, possibly one- or two-month suspension of operations turned into a year-long nightmare for casinos around the world. COVID-19 decimated the gaming industry last year, wiping out virtually all revenue opportunities for much of the year. Things are starting to turn around, though, and, Nevada’s casino market is raising the […]
Casino
May 27, 2021
Crown Resorts Melbourne Closes for a Week from Today
Crown Resorts, an Australian casino operator, has announced that its Melbourne property will close until June 3, in line with the newly announced coronavirus restrictions in Victoria. Victoria Government Closes All Non-essential Retail The Crown Resorts, an Australian casino operator, has announced it will close down its Melbourne facility until June 3 due to the […]