Business
January 7, 2021
MGM Resorts Appoints Jonathan Halkyard as CFO
MGM Resorts has appointed Jonathan Halkyard to the position of Chief Financial Officer at a crucial time for the recovery of the company. New CFO Named at Crucial Time US leading gaming operator MGM Resorts International announced on January 6 the appointment of former Caesars Entertainment executive Jonathan Halkyard as its new Chief Financial Officer. […]
Casino
January 7, 2021
Hawaiian Home Lands Chair Supports Gambling Legalization
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Chair Tyler Gomes supports legalizing gambling, says it is the best way to fill budget gaps. DHHL Chair Supports Legal Gambling On Monday, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Chair Tyler Gomes said that the proposed bill to legalize gambling was an opportunity to discuss the shortfalls faced by the […]
Business
January 7, 2021
Wynn Top Management Agree on 20% Salary Reduction for 3 Months
According to a filing by Wynn Resorts with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week, three of the company’s top corporate executives agreed to take a 20% salary reduction. The salary reduction will be effective for three months starting January 1, 2021. Top Corporate Executives Agree on 20% Salary Reduction for 3 Months Three […]
Casino
January 7, 2021
Pennsylvania Gambling Industry Grows, But Casinos Hit Hard
Pennsylvania’s gambling tax revenue is up to $33 million in the first half of the fiscal year. The recent lockdown’s impact is not fully clear yet. Pennsylvania on the Grow Pennsylvania is one of the strongest markets for gambling and gaming in the US. Despite legalizing gambling only a decade ago, the state has seen […]
Legal
January 6, 2021
Virginia Mobile Betting Live in Time for the Super Bowl
Virginia could see the state’s first online sports betting licenses being approved within the next several weeks, the Virginia Lottery revealed, outlining online betting could be live in the state by the upcoming Super Bowl. Back and Forth Legal Process Virginia legalized sports betting in April, when Gov. Northam’s amendments to SB384 and HB896 were […]
Business
January 6, 2021
IGT’s Cashless Wallet Solution Receives Approval in Nevada
IGT will be leading the cashless gaming era in Nevada after the company’s Resort Wallet cashless module received approval by the state regulator. The solution offers casino guests a cashless, effortless, and safe experience. IGT to Lead the Cashless Gaming Era in Nevada The global leader in gaming, International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced on […]
Business
January 6, 2021
PXP Financial Inks Agreement with BetMGM, Expands US Reach
PXP Financial’s full-service gateway will be supporting the expansion of BetMGM across the U.S. after the two companies inked a new agreement. PXP Financial Expands US Reach PXP Financial Inc., announced on Wednesday this week that it inked a partnership agreement with BetMGM, the joint venture between Entain and MGM Resorts. PXP Financial Inc. is […]
Sports
January 6, 2021
Dog Racing Days Are Officially over in Florida
On Thursday night, Bug Brush was the last dog to cross the finish line first at the greyhound contests in Florida. The race was held at Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm where at midnight on Christmas Eve the greyhound champion formally brought closure to the sport in Florida for good. Florida’s Last Greyhound […]
Casino
January 6, 2021
Bally’s Corp to Launch Its First Casino in Pennsylvania
Bally’s Corp. and Ira Lubert will jointly open a $120-million casino in Centre County, Pennsylvania, possibly in 2022. Pennsylvania’s 13th Casino On Monday, Bally’s Corp. announced that it had signed a framework agreement to develop and open a $120-million casino in Pennsylvania. The project is a joint venture with real estate developer Ira Lubert and […]
Sports
January 6, 2021
Cuomo Suggests Way to Legalize Mobile Wagering without Referendum
New York is firmly heading in the direction of mobile sports betting legalization as Gov. Cuomo is placing the measure in the center of his policy proposals ahead of next week’s State of the State address. Huge Deficit Forced Cuomo to Rethink His Stance Cuomo showed signs his long-standing position against the legalization of mobile […]