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November 23, 2021
Two Detroit Casinos Will Mandate Masks, Regardless of Vaccination Status
MGM Grand and MotorCity Casino in Detroit will mandate masks for all patrons who visit their premises, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not. This new rule will be in effect today (Tuesday, November 23) at noon. The New Rule Is the Outcome of the Face Mask Advisory Mask requirements at these two casinos […]
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November 23, 2021
Macau Sees Fewer Casino-Related Frauds in Nine Months of 2021
Macau’s gambling industry seems to be recovering, as attested by the number of casino-related frauds, which has almost caught up to pre-pandemic levels. According to the Office of the Secretary for Security cited by GGRAsia, there have been 164 attempts of casino fraud during the first nine months of the year. The numbers are comparable […]
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November 22, 2021
Sightline Argues the Case for Remote Verification in Nevada Casinos
Cashless payments were all the rage during the pandemic, and the momentum such solutions gathered during 2020 and the better part of 2021 may finally be transforming them into a permanent part of the casino gambling landscape in places such as Nevada. A proposal by Sightline Payments, an expert in the delivery of such technology, was […]
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November 22, 2021
Questions Remain Over Future of Casino in Slidell, LA
The question of whether St. Tammany Parish residents want to allow a casino in Slidell is one that can only be answered in the voting booth. Now, however, they may not get a chance to speak up. The December 11 vote to determine the casino’s fate may not happen, according to a new court ruling. […]
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November 19, 2021
Puerto Rico: Foxwoods El San Juan Casino Celebrates Soft Launch
Earlier this week, Foxwoods El San Juan Casino celebrated its soft launch. While the venue already accepted its first visitors, a grand opening ceremony is planned for January next year. Foxwoods El San Juan Casino Opens for Visitors Foxwoods El San Juan Casino located at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico opened its […]
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November 19, 2021
Atlantic City Delays Discussions About the Smoking Ban
Atlantic City’s nine casinos won’t see smoking banned anytime soon, according to the latest developments. This was supported by Senate President Stephen Sweeney who confirmed that there have been no serious discussions about the anti-smoking legislation. There Have Been no Deep Talks About The Ban Yet “We haven’t even started to talk about it, really, […]
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November 19, 2021
Minnesota Woman Gambles Embezzled Money, Avoids Prison Sentence
A woman from Minnesota will avoid a prison sentence after agreeing to repay restitution for the $40,000 she reportedly stolen from the Garrison Fire Department Relief Association in the state and used the money to gamble. The woman admitted guilt and has received leniency in the matter. However, her freedom will be contingent on her producing the missing funds, […]
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November 19, 2021
Cambodia’s Police Frees 60 Thai Victims of Casino Human Traffickers
Cambodia is working hard to clean up its reputation for a country where overseas workers become the victims of nefarious parties. With the number of human trafficking going up in the underground online gambling sector and the United States issuing a warning to businesses to think twice before setting up shop in the country, authorities have had […]
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November 18, 2021
IGC Selects CDI’s $240m Terre Haute Casino Resort Bid
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) approved Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) to become the operator of the state’s 13th casino slated to appear in the city of Terre Haute in Vigo County. Winner of the Competitive Bid Process CDI’s wholly-owned subsidiary CDITH submitted its application to develop what it named the Queen of Terre Haute Casino […]
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November 18, 2021
Man Assaults His Girlfriend at Michigan Casino, Faces Criminal Charges
According to news reports, a Michigan man was involved in an incident with his girlfriend at Saginaw’s Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and is now facing a sexual assault charge. Logan Alexander Eilts, who is 20 and resides in Saginaw, assaulted the 18-year-old woman on November 10, while she was sleeping at the hotel. Eilts […]