Industry
November 23, 2020
Several Gaming Companies Report Better Than Expected Performance During Pandemic
A number of casino companies have reported an improvement in their quarterly revenue, despite a slow recovery from the impact of the pandemic and a surge in positive cases in the US. Retail Casino Revenue Tripled Since Q2 Despite the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the casino industry, some gaming companies reported a […]
Business
November 22, 2020
IGC May Extend Deadline for Horseshoe Hammond Casino Sale
State regulators in Indiana are likely to extend the term of casino divestiture due to the uncertainty in the casino industry amid the impact from the coronavirus. Additional Year in the Works The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) is expected to revise the terms for Caesars Entertainment regarding the sale of its casino properties in the […]
Business
November 22, 2020
New Jersey Gaming Regulators Set Hearing for Golden Nugget’s New Online Gaming Venture
Golden Nugget has petitioned New Jersey’s gaming regulators to approve its merger with Landcadia II, in order to launch its new online gaming venture in the state. Special Meeting To Be Held Next Wednesday Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inc. has asked the state of New Jersey to approve its merger agreement with special purpose acquisition […]
Casino
November 22, 2020
Cherokee: Senate Should Reject the Lumbee Recognition Act
A North Carolina Indian Tribe was outraged by an act in the US House of Representatives which passed a bill this week for the federal recognition of another tribe. After the Lumbee Recognition Act, the tribe which is seeking to gain federal recognition for more than a century has never been so close to achieving […]
Casino
November 21, 2020
Smoke-Free Policy May Help Avoid Second Casino Closures
Going smoke-free may be the alternative solution for the casino industry to avoid a second lockdown, a letter sent to Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Thursday outlined, ahead of his decision how the state would move further with regards to the spike in the new daily coronavirus cases. Smoke-Free Indoor Casino Policy For a second time […]
Legal
November 21, 2020
Nevada Judge Dismissed NGCB Authority over Steve Wynn
Attempts by Nevada gaming regulators to find Steve Wynn unsuitable to hold a gaming license were dismissed by a Las Vegas judge, who ruled the former casino mogul was no longer associated with the casino industry. NGCB Has No Authority Clark Country District Judge Adriana Escobar issued a ruling Thursday in favor of arguments brought […]
Business
November 21, 2020
Betegy Prepares US Pivot with Bill Pascrell on Supervisory Board
Betegy brings Bill Pascrell III Esq as a supervisory board member to spearhead the company’s growth in the United States and leverage big sports data with gaming operators, major sports leagues, and media companies. Bill Pascrell III Esq to Pivot Betegy’s Strategy in America The United States sports betting market is developing quickly as over […]
Legal
November 21, 2020
Billy Walters Seeks Accountability for the Leaks to the Press
Legal representatives of convicted gambler Billy Walters petitioned the US Attorney General and the FBI regarding information about an FBI agent leaking information to the press which contributed to the sentence the court issued to Walters in 2017. Insider Trading Case Billy Walters was convicted of participating in a six-year long scheme of trading on […]
Business
November 21, 2020
Scientific Games Digital Names Laura Probert Chief People Officer
Owing to her proven ability to develop people’s skills and improve HR processes, Laura Probert is expected to take the company to the next level in employee management. Scientific Games Digital believes Probert will be a valuable asset in creating successful employees that drive technological and product transformation. In Charge of Boosting Talent Strategy Las […]
Casino
November 21, 2020
MGM’s Mandalay Bay and Mirage to Remain Shut Monday-Thursday
MGM Resorts International is experimenting with operational times, cutting mid-week schedule for The Mirage and Mandalay Bay. Mandalay Bay and Mirage Shut-down during Mid-week The Las Vegas Strip is handling the covid-19 outbreak in a piecemeal way. On the one hand, you have Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak who tested positive for the novel coronavirus and […]