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October 22, 2020
Steve Wynn Continues to Back GOP and Trump’s Reelection Bid
Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has been donating actively to the Republican Party, bolstering the GOP’s reelection efforts in 2020 according to an NPR report. Steve Wynn Restarts Donations to the GOP Fallen from grace casino mogul and Wynn Resorts founder Steve Wynn has been confirmed as one of the biggest donors to the Republican […]
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October 21, 2020
Crown Resorts Terminates Agreements with CPH and James Packer
James Packer’s Consolidated Press Holdings (CPH) had two agreements with Crown Resorts terminated ahead of the annual general meeting (AGM) of Crown’s shareholders. No More Privileged Shareholder Information Crown Resorts announced Wednesday, October 21, it had terminated the Controlling Shareholder Protocol, an agreement dated back to October 31, 2018, under the terms of which confidential […]
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October 21, 2020
MGM Resorts to Restart Live Entertainment at 3 Strip Venues
MGM Resorts has announced the return of live entertainment options at three locations on the Las Vegas Strip starting on November 6. Entertainment Returns to MGM Properties on the Las Vegas Strip The push for the normalization of the casino industry in one of America’s main gambling arteries – Las Vegas – is going at […]
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October 21, 2020
Ainsworth Launches Slots with Rush Street Interactive in New Jersey
A fresh content partnership between Ainsworth and Rush Street Interactive will see Ainsworth bring its portfolio of acclaimed slot titles to New Jersey again with RSI’s PlaySugarHouse.com Casino. Ainsworth’s achievements for 2020 Australian gaming supplier Ainsworth has signed a fresh content partnership with iGaming and betting operator Rush Street Interactive in New Jersey. The partnership […]
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October 20, 2020
Hon-Dah Resort Casino Shut Down Due to Employees’ Virus Cases
The Hon-Dah Resort Casino in Pinetop, Arizona, announced Sunday the gaming establishment would be suspending temporarily operations. The White Mountain Apache Tribe which operates the casino decided to close the gaming venue after two of its staff tested positive for coronavirus. Second Closure According to the news release from the tribe, the gambling venue would […]
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October 20, 2020
Portsmouth Undecided on the Casino Ahead of the Vote
Portsmouth, one of five cities along the state-line in Virginia which were allowed by legislators to host casinos as a measure to boost regional economic development and fill the city’s coffers, is still divided on the question of whether a casino would be beneficial or not for the city. Weeks away from the November 3 […]
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October 18, 2020
NJ Reaches Sports Betting Record of $748m in September
The gambling industry in New Jersey is on its way to recovery from the COVID-19 impact after handling more than $748 million in sports bets in September. Online gaming activities in the state have also increased making September the 6th month in a row with double profits. A New Sports Betting Handling Record in New […]
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October 18, 2020
Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff Opens, Driving Economy
The Saracen Casino Resort has arrived in a private opening on Thursday with Pine Bluff and Arkansas state officials invited. The official opening to the general public will take place on Tuesday, October 20. Saracen Casino Resort Has a Behind-Closed-Doors Inauguration The Saracen Casino Resort is now open for business. Touted as an opportunity to […]
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October 17, 2020
MGM Springfield Didn’t Increase Problem Gambling, Says Study
Since its official opening in August 2018, MGM Springfield has not increased problem gambling in Massachusetts. The operator created more than 2,500 workplaces and brought millions of gambling and non-gambling revenue. Problem Gambling in Massachusetts Has Not Increased, Says Study New research by the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) researchers at […]
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October 17, 2020
New Details Surface for $1.2bn Biloxi Hotel and Casino
Biloxi Mayor Andrew Gilich spoke earlier this week detailing further details about the upcoming $1.2 billion hotel and casino project in the city. Further Details about Biloxi Hotel and Casino Surface The $1.2 billion resort in Biloxi was until recently only a concept, but the UMUSIC Broadwater hotel and casino is now heading for reality […]