Casino
November 17, 2020
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Closes until Further Notice
Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been forced to close effective Friday, November 20, and remain shut until at least the end of the year. The new setback for the gaming establishment which also had to close mid-March and stay closed for 4 months during the first coronavirus wave, is the result of a new series of […]
Casino
November 17, 2020
Gila River Hotels Signs Suns and Mercury for Fan-Focused Experiences
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury have signed official fan-focused partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casino. Suns and Mercury Explore New Awareness Opportunities with Gila River Gila River Hotels & Casinos, an Arizona-based tribal operator, has teamed up with the Phoenix Suns, a National Basketball Association (NBA) team, and Phoenix Mercury, a Women’s NBA […]
Casino
November 17, 2020
Michigan’s State Casinos Ordered to Shut Down from Nov 18
On Monday, September 15, the Michigan’s Department of Health announced new shutdowns for a range of properties, including the state’s 26 casinos. Michigan Announces New Shutdowns for State Casinos The state of Michigan is on the horns of another dilemma, faced with climbing cases of COVID-19 infections. Amid the uncertainty about the pandemic, Governor Gretchen […]
Casino
November 16, 2020
Indiana Casinos To Enforce Additional Measures Against Covid-19
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb published today an executive order to tighten measures against the spread of Covid-19. Casinos must adjust to the new requirements, which include social distancing and signage. New Protocols Set For 30 Days As the number of positive coronavirus cases is skyrocketing in Indiana, casinos will not close for a second time […]
Casino
November 15, 2020
The Borgata Reacts to New Restrictions with Staff Modifications
Atlantic City’s top casino, The Borgata, sent a letter to some of its members of staff Friday afternoon, to inform them that they are either laid off or would face a reduction in working hours. The cuts are undertaken by the casino in response to the latest restrictions on indoor dining imposed by Gov. Phil […]
Casino
November 15, 2020
Safety at Live! Casino Pittsburgh Goes Above and Beyond
As health officials in Pennsylvania continue to report rising daily coronavirus cases, managers of the new casino in Westmoreland County are taking extra precautions ahead of the casino opening date. The new $150 million Live! Casino Pittsburgh located at the Westmoreland Mall, inside the former Bon-Ton department store, will feature 750 slot machines and 30 […]
Casino
November 13, 2020
Caesars Reopens Rio Resort in Las Vegas, Last of 54 Properties
Caesars Entertainment said on Thursday it will reopen the Rio Resort in Las Vegas on December 22, albeit the hotel will only operate on weekends. Last Casino To Reopen Casino operator Caesars Entertainment announced on Thursday the reopening of its off-Strip Rio All-Suite Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas on December 22. The 2,522-room hotel-casino closed on […]
Casino
November 11, 2020
Detroit Casinos Report $101.4 Million Revenue in October, 18.9% Drop Year-on-Year
Aggregated revenue from Detroit’s three casinos totaled $101.4 million while operating at 15% since reopening this summer. October Results Better Than September Detroit’s three casinos reported $101.4 million in revenue in October. Compared with September’s results, revenue increased by 6.7%. Casinos still operate at 15% capacity to limit the spread of Covid-19. Slot machines and […]
Casino
November 10, 2020
Atlantic City Casinos Report 251 Positive Covid-19 Cases Since Reopening, Despite Spike in October
Gaming operators in Atlantic City reported 251 positive Covid-19 cases since the reopening of the city’s nine casinos in early July. With a strong increase in infection rates in October, restaurant and bar employees were the most affected. Safety Measures Seem To Be Working Atlantic City casino operators reported 251 new positive cases of Covid-19 […]
Casino
November 10, 2020
Ohio Gambling Market Posted All-Time Record in October
Casinos and racinos in Ohio produced another record in terms of revenue in October since their re-opening from the coronavirus shutdowns. The Ohio Casino Control Commission released its revenue report Monday, posting $169.1 million in gambling revenue generated for the month by the 11 land-based gambling establishments in the state. The gross gaming revenue (GGR) […]