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November 20, 2020
Danville to Move Forward with Caesars Casino Plans after Successful Referendum
The city of Danville, Virginia, has secured a major development project from Caesars as it received overwhelming support in a referendum held alongside the Presidential election, the results of which are still being disputed. The City Council formalized its intentions to move forward with the project on Monday when it certified the results of the […]
Casino
November 20, 2020
AC Casinos Not Linked to COVID-19 Outbreaks, Says Gov. Murphy
At a briefing with state officials on Wednesday this week, Governor Phil Murphy revealed that the casino operators have managed their casino floors responsibly. Furthermore, the Governor noted that there is no evidence relating the recent outbreaks of positive COVID-19 patients and casinos in the state. Casino Operators Responsibly Manage Their Casino Floors During a […]
Casino
November 19, 2020
The Plaza in Las Vegas Adds AI to Fight Covid and Crime
The Plaza is going to leverage artificial intelligence provided by Patriots One Technologies Inc. to detect patrons’ body temperatures and identify potentially dangerous individuals concealing weapons about their person near the property. Las Vegas’ the Plaza Integrates AI to Clamp Down on Crime, Limit Infections Las Vegas has seen a number of challenges in recent […]
Casino
November 19, 2020
NetEnt Launches Red Tiger Games in Pennsylvania with RSI
Red Tiger is now available on Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com casino brands in Pennsylvania thanks to NetEnt’s license in the state. Red Tiger Breaks Ground in Pennsylvania with RSI NetEnt Group has reasons to be happy, with the company now rolling out Red Tiger games, another industry-defining name, on the BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
Crown Casino Would Not Open before Final Inquiry Report
Crown’s scheduled opening for its newly-built AU$2.2 billion casino resort in Barangaroo near Sydney will be delayed, after the New South Wales (NSW) regulator officially asked the casino operator to postpone the opening until February at least. Casino Opening Delayed The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) requested the casino operator to delay the reopening […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Orders Illinois Casinos to Shut Down on Friday
As Illinois hit 12,000 new covid-19 cases on Tuesday, November 17, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that indoor entertainment venues, including casinos, will shut down starting Friday, November 20. Gov. Pritzker Rolls in New Covid-19 Restrictions, Shutters Casinos Speaking on Tuesday, November 17, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered casinos, museums, retail shops and indoor entertainment venues […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
Hampton Looking to Join Virginia’s Casino Cities
A sixth venue for potential casino projects may emerge in Hampton with the city making a strong push to join Richmond, Danville, Bristol, Norfolk and Portsmouth as potential casino city. Hampton Looks to Secure Casino License Hampton does not want to miss out on the casino bonanza that has seized five cities in Virginia, to […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
Scottish Casino Employees Fear of Industry Never Recovering
Grosvenor Edinburgh casino manager Mark McCluskey has spoken to Edinburgh Live and expressed his fears that the industry may never recover. Casino Employees Fear Job Prospects as Shutdowns Loom Just like any other country out there, Scotland is also wrestling with covid-19 as the pandemic spills over every aspect of social, cultural and business life. […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
AGA Reveals Q3 GGR Numbers, Revenue Improves Significantly
Recent numbers by the American Gaming Association reveal the commercial casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the third quarter of 2020. According to the numbers, the gaming industry is on its way to a slow recovery. However, a quarter-on-quarter comparison shows significant increase of the slot games, table games, sports betting, and igaming revenue. Q3 […]
Casino
November 17, 2020
FireKeepers To Remain Open Despite Order From State of Michigan
Tribe-owned FireKeepers Casino Hotel will not close like other Michigan gaming facilities, following a State order issued Sunday ordering the closing of entertainment venues. CEO Confident FireKeepers Casinos Did Not Influence Covid-19 Spread FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek will remain open despite an order issued on November 15 by the Michigan Department of Health […]