What should normally be a busy time for Las Vegas has turned into a troublesome spell for the city. The gambling city was hoping to end the year on a high note, but the cancelation of flights around the US is causing problems. If the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, things could get […]
The National Hockey League is once again resolving to a measure that it has been ardently trying to avoid. Starting today, the NHL is launching a leaguewide shutdown due to spike I COVID-19 cases among players. So far, 10 out of the league’s 32 franchises have been impacted, forcing their facilities to shut down and […]
Quebec on Monday announced the closure of bars, casinos, cinemas, gyms, and spas due to the record number of COVID-19 cases in the Canadian province. Sporting events will be closed to spectators. Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube also said restaurants should close at 10 pm. The new measures add to last week’s decision to restrict […]
Gamblers who are thinking of visiting a casino in Philadelphia, PA, need to be prepared. Per a recent order by the City of Brotherly Love’s mayor, there’s a new rule. No COVID-19 vaccine, no test, no service. The order applies to both the Rivers Casino and the Live! Casino & Hotel in the city. Philadelphia […]
The COVID-19 pandemic grew exponentially in the Philippines. In an effort to stop the spread and flatten the curve of positive cases, the government introduced strict COVID-related rules. Earlier this year, in March and April, the country has seen significant spikes of COVID cases, surpassing 10,000 cases per day. Philippine Businesses Have Been through a […]
The gambling industry in Tasmania keeps facing massive challenges as its losses have skyrocketed. The total lost amount this year increased by nearly half compared to last year, when the country was hit badly by COVID-19. Total Losses Were $18 Million Higher than 2018-2019 During the 2019-2019 season, the total recorded losses were $137.4 million. […]
South Korea has been forced to reintroduce travel quarantine requirements. These rules apply to all South Korean citizens and cover all arrivals between December 3 and December 17. Omicron Starts to Cause Disruptions As the Omicron COVID-19 variant begins to be reported in South Korea, the 10-day quarantine is being implemented. Five cases were reported […]
Earlier this year the increasing number of vaccinations against COVID-19, combined with the relatively stable amount of positive cases helped the gambling and hospitality industry to start its recovery. But after the summer, the number of positive COVID cases continued to grow, resulting in a return of restrictions. Another Annual Poker Event Postponed Due to […]
The SIGMA Europe Summit in Malta event unearthed a side of the gambling industry that many know is there, but few dare to admit. Held from November 15-19 at the MFCC in Ta’Qali, Malta, and attended by hundreds of the best and brightest of the industry, two separate incidents mired the expo, tarnishing its reputation […]
On Wednesday, the Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, loosened COVID-19 restrictions by making a huge move. Local residents and visitors are no longer required to wear masks in public places, and the vaccine policies are changed as negative tests can be the alternative to receiving a dose. These new rules are in effect starting […]
