Casino
June 2, 2021
Star Entertainment Improves Parental Leave Policies
Star Entertainment Group increases parental leave from 10 weeks to 16 weeks, effective immediately. Star Entertainment Group Increases Parental Leave Time Star Entertainment Group has announced the implementation of a new parental leave policy. The company will increase parental leave for new parents. According to the company, this is an efficient, flexible, and family-friendly decision. The […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Japan Makes Progress with IR activity as Yokohama and Wakayama Make Updates
Japan’s efforts to introduce integrated resorts (IR) and casino gambling to the country are making progress, even if they had to put things on hold for a while because of COVID-19. The country will initially allow three IRs to be built and, although there was a great deal of enthusiasm initially, the race to be […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
IGT, Bally’s Score Huge Wins in Rhode Island
Rhode Island legislators just signed off on two deals that will have International Game Technology (IGT) and Bally’s Corp. seeing green for years to come. IGT has supported the state’s lottery system since it was introduced and Bally’s, under its former Twin Rivers Holdings name, has been the exclusive casino operator for years. Both entities […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Debate on Smoke-Free Casinos in Atlantic City Continues
The debate on smoke-free casino floors in Atlantic City continues. While smoking was temporarily banned due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers joined by Smoke-Free Atlantic City advocate the smoke ban to remain permanently. On the other hand, operators and the Casino Association of New Jersey fear that a potential smoke ban may bring significant financial […]
Casino
June 1, 2021
Philippine President Urges for Online Casino Tax Bill
The Philippines wants to generate tax revenue from the gaming industry, calling for 25% income tax on foreign employees and 5% tax on offshore gaming operators’ gross gaming revenue. Offshore Gaming Operators to Pay 5% Tax in the Philippines Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has called lawmakers to move forward and pass the bill, which would set income […]
Casino
May 31, 2021
Borgata and BetMGM in Pennsylvania Launch Blackjack Leaderboard
Blackjack fans in Pennsylvania are in for a treat after the Borgata Casino and BetMGM launched a new special promotion. The two venues have launched a $25,000 blackjack leaderboard promo that holds prizes for the top 200 participants. The $25,000 Blackjack Leaderboard Promotion Last week, BetMGM and Borgata Casino in Pennsylvania launched a big blackjack […]
Casino
May 28, 2021
Nevada’s Gaming Market Raises the Bar on Post-COVID-19 Activity
What started as only a short, possibly one- or two-month suspension of operations turned into a year-long nightmare for casinos around the world. COVID-19 decimated the gaming industry last year, wiping out virtually all revenue opportunities for much of the year. Things are starting to turn around, though, and, Nevada’s casino market is raising the […]
Casino
May 27, 2021
Crown Resorts Melbourne Closes for a Week from Today
Crown Resorts, an Australian casino operator, has announced that its Melbourne property will close until June 3, in line with the newly announced coronavirus restrictions in Victoria. Victoria Government Closes All Non-essential Retail The Crown Resorts, an Australian casino operator, has announced it will close down its Melbourne facility until June 3 due to the […]
Casino
May 27, 2021
COVID-19 Restrictions for Massachusetts Casinos to Be Lifted this Saturday
Commercial casinos in Massachusetts are finally going to return to normal. Other states around the country have begun to lift COVID-19 restrictions and the three commercial casinos in Massachusetts will be joining them this weekend. This is, hopefully, another sign that the global coronavirus pandemic continues to be beaten down and, ultimately, defeated. Massachusetts Casinos […]
Casino
May 26, 2021
Playson Partners with Betconnections for Latin American Growth
Developer of casino games Playson announced yesterday another partnership deal, targeting further expansion in the Latin American region by granting platform provider Betconnections access to a varied range of its slot titles. “We’ve gone from strength to strength in Latin America during 2021, and partnering with an advanced platform provider such as Betconnections is testament […]