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August 23, 2021
Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Canada Welcomes Back Table Games
Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada is welcoming back its casinos. Fallsview Casino and Resort and Casino Niagara, both operated by Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, reopened last month, but only Fallsview launched round-the-clock operations. Casino Niagara limited its capacity and operating hours, as well as the gaming options it offered. The casino has now extended its […]
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August 20, 2021
SkyCity Auckland Guest Possible Source of Recent COVID-19 Outbreak
The source of a new COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand has been reportedly found. According to media reports, someone took a recent trip to the SkyCity Auckland casino and, aware or not, that person was carrying the virus. It may have left more than 1,200 people at risk of being infected and has led to […]
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August 19, 2021
EBCI Holdings Has the Green Light to Purchase Caesars Southern Indiana
Caesars casino in Southern Indiana is on the brink of a multi-million sale. EBCI Holdings will be the company purchasing the casino, as the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) gave the green light to the proposed arrangement. EBCI is run by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. EBCI Holdings said yes to the $250-million casino sale […]
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August 18, 2021
Choctaw Casino & Resort’s New Oklahoma Casino Targets Texans
Choctaw Casino & Resort from Oklahoma opened its massive hotel and gaming floor facility addition earlier this month, which was worth around $600 million. The gaming property is 14 miles from the Texas border and it is seen as a way to draw North Texans players. Additionally, Choctaw is just an 88-mile drive from Dallas. […]
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August 17, 2021
Massachusetts Casinos Hit Record High Revenue in July
Massachusetts reports a record high revenue in July from two resort casinos and a slot parlor. Massachusetts with a Record Revenue in July The two resort casinos and a single slot parlor in Massachusetts recorded $95.74 million in July. Besides the high revenue from gaming, they generated a record of $27 million in taxes and […]
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August 13, 2021
Philadelphia Casinos to Require Face Masks for Unvaccinated Staff and Guests
The latest city order reimplements the mandatory use of face masks for businesses and institutions, where a COVID-19 pass is not required. Philadelphia Establishments Reintroduce Face Masks Due to COVID-19 Cases Visitors and employees of Philadelphia casinos are once again required to wear face masks while indoors. Due to the rising COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant, […]
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August 13, 2021
Penn National Opens Doors to $120m Casino in Pennsylvania
Penn National has hosted the opening of its third casino in Pennsylvania, Hollywood York Casino. Hollywood York Casino Welcomes Guests in Pennsylvania Penn National Gaming opens doors to its $120 million Hollywood York Casino in Pennsylvania, the company’s third gaming venue in the state. State gaming officials and legislators and other honored guests were invited […]
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August 13, 2021
Casino Canberra Halts Operations as COVID-19 Strengthens Grip in Australia
Australia seemed to be managing the COVID-19 pandemic well last year, with the number of reported cases much lower than what was being seen in the rest of the world. However, there has been a spike in the number of people catching the virus over the past several months that has health officials worried. It […]
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August 11, 2021
Hollywood Casino and Shaq’s Big Chicken Move to Hit Land
Louisiana Hollywood Casino moves to a land-based facility in Baton Rouge, expected to have tremendous success in town. Hollywood Casino Is the First in Baton Rouge to Move to Land The Hollywood Casino will be the first in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to take the opportunity to move its operation from a riverboat onto land. Once […]
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August 9, 2021
Judge Reportedly Orders Red Rock to Start Talks with Unions
After several attempts for Red Rock Casino employees to join the Culinary Union in Las Vegas have failed, the matter reached the US District Court. Last month, Judge Gloria Navarro ordered the venue to start collaborating with unions. Now, reportedly Judge Navarro reaffirmed her ruling, asking Red Rock to immediately start talks with the Culinary […]