Casino
October 8, 2020
Mohegan Set to Become the First Tribe to Operate in Vegas
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the business enterprise of Connecticut’s Mohegan Indian Tribe, received an approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The NGCB members voted unanimously to recommend the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) to approve the business to operate gaming at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Unanimous Approval by the NGCB The NGCB granted the […]
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October 7, 2020
Twin River Holdings Issues Senior Unsecured Notes for $125M
Twin River Worldwide Holdings announced yesterday it commenced an issuance of senior unsecured notes to the amount of $125 million. The new notes constitute an addition to a previous issuance of senior notes due 2027, amounting $400 million and paying 6.75%. Qualified Institutional Buyers Only The Rhode Island-based casino operator noted that the new notes […]
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October 6, 2020
Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Ramp up Weekend Security Measures
Hospitality and gaming industry giant Wynn Resorts announced the introduction of increased security measures for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. The topped up security measures will be in effect from Friday through Sunday evening. New Weekend Security Measures at Wynn Resorts Ensuring customer safety Wynn Resorts announced that at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore a […]
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October 6, 2020
Study Claims Frequent Gambling Messages Limit Player Losses
A new study by Sally M. Gainsbury and Robert M. Heirene of the University of Sydney, Australia examined how gambling messages promoting limits impact the behavior of gamblers. Study Examines How Gambling Messages Impact Gambling Behavior A new pre-print study by the Brain & Mind Center, School of Psychology, Science Faculty, University of Sydney, Australia […]
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October 6, 2020
Southern California Casinos Continue to Develop Amid Pandemic
Southern California casinos push on with construction work, expansion moves, and operations despite the pandemic. Californian Casinos Push Continues in the South Casinos in Southern California have marked another year of growth so far. That is despite an ongoing pandemic, dimming the prospects of recovery for at least several months more. As construction works continue, […]
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October 6, 2020
Nebraska Casino Opposition Gathers Strength Ahead of the Vote
Casino legalization in Nebraska is facing serious political opposition ahead of the November vote as some of the biggest names in politics stood against the ballot measures, arguing casinos would fuel gambling addiction and other types of related social misbehavior. Residents in Nebraska would have the chance to express their will whether to allow state-licensed […]
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October 5, 2020
Mass Layoffs Reported at Caesars Southern Indiana
Caesars Southern Indiana conducted mass layoffs last week, a local media reported based on information provided by 3 former employees as some of them lost their jobs along with many others. The media spoke to the long-time employees who preferred to remain anonymous Friday and gained information about the layoffs first hand. Two of the […]
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October 4, 2020
LA County Cardrooms Prepare to Reopen Outdoors on Monday
Cardrooms in Los Angeles County will be allowed to start operating outdoors on Monday, October 5. Wearing of masks will be mandatory for both visitors and employees. Operators are already preparing their tents and card tables equipped with Plexiglas spacers. L.A. County Allows Outdoor Cardrooms to Start Operating on Monday Earlier this week, Los Angeles […]
Casino
October 3, 2020
Norfolk Casino Flyers Stir Controversy, Given Out with Food
Opponents of the new casino project in Norfolk, Virginia, are calling for an investigation into an act of giving out flyers with the casino logo with food. Printed by the pro-casino referendum committee and indicating that the food was supplied by the tribe chosen to develop the project, the act was called “a blatant cororlation” […]
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October 3, 2020
Wynn CEO Matt Maddox Charts a Way to Recovery for Las Vegas
Wynn CEO and long-time casino insider Matt Maddox has issued a statement of encouragement about Las Vegas’s chances of recovery. Mr. Maddox believes that it is up to community leaders to chart the road to recovery. Matt Maddox Positive in Face of Las Vegas Shutdown and Prospects of Recovery Wynn CEO Matt Maddox has commented […]