Casino
September 4, 2020
New York Gov. Cuomo Says Casinos to Reopen on September 9
Following a six-month shutdown, casinos in New York State have been finally allowed to reopen on September 9 by Governor Andrew Cuomo. They will operate with limited occupancy. Governor Cuomo Approves Restart of Casinos Operations New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has given the green light for the state’s casinos to reopen their doors, starting as […]
Casino
September 3, 2020
Caesars Granted Approval for Danville Casino by City Council
Danville City Council approved the agreement with Caesars Entertainment for a casino project, local media outlets reported Tuesday. Whether the Danville of the future will include a casino or not is now in the hands of the city residents who will cast their vote this fall. The performance agreement proposed by Caesars and promising to […]
Casino
September 3, 2020
Pennsylvania Sells Mini-Casino License to Ira Lubert
PGCB has successfully auctioned off a mini-casino license on Wednesday, with Ira Lubert, the investor who helped open Valley Forge Casino Resort, winning the $10 million license. Mini-Casino License Sold to Ira Lubert in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania continues to expand its gaming industry after spending several weeks trying to auction off a mini-casino license. It finally […]
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September 2, 2020
Casinos in AC to Resume Drinking and Smoking on Friday
August 1, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order allowing the resumption of indoor dining with reduced capacity starting from Friday. Casino patrons will be able to enjoy a beverage and smoke while in their seats effective from Friday as well. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signed Executive Order No. 183 Smoking and […]
Casino
September 2, 2020
Las Vegas Unions Agree on Health Benefits for Casino Employees
Some 36,000 employees of MGM Resorts and Caesars will receive health benefits until March 1, 2021, following a recent agreement with two unions in Las Vegas. Culinary Union executive Geoconda Argüello-Kline said that the agreements are “historic”. Las Vegas Unions in an Agreement with MGM Resorts and Caesars Thousands of working and furloughed employees at […]
Casino
September 1, 2020
Tribal Gaming Squeezed Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Casino operations for Native American nations have been the pillar for most of the tribes providing funds to finance other public activities within the communities, but the ongoing development related to the coronavirus second wave of outbreak prompt tribal leaders to rethink their long-term strategy sustainability. With the country slowly attempting to restore its economy […]
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August 31, 2020
Shinzo Abe’s Resignation Not to Affect IR Initiative in Japan
Despite Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s departure from politics, the integrated resort project should continue as planned, officials from the Osaka prefecture have said. Osaka Remains Predicts Integrated Resorts to Come despite Abe’s Absence The mayor of Osaka and the governor of Osaka have responded to the news that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is […]
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August 30, 2020
Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort Pays Tribute to City of Kings Mountain and King Hagler
The Catawba Indian Nation announced Friday the name for its casino resort project in Cleveland County, North Carolina. In tribute to the City of Kings Mountain and the tribe’s Chief Hagler from the 18th century, the gaming and entertainment property was named Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort. The Catawba revealed the name for the casino […]
Casino
August 30, 2020
The Push for Hard Rock Casino & Resort in Bristol Continues
Advocates for the Bristol casino are continuing to lobby for the lucrative project, hailing its impact on the regional economy, with the most recent event being a Zoom meeting held among members of the airport commission Thursday. The United Company, one of the partners with the Seminole Tribe for the project outlined that if the […]
Casino
August 30, 2020
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino in New York Reopens Tomorrow, August 31
Shut back in mid-March in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is reopening tomorrow. But the casino floor will look differently since the venue implemented strict health and safety protocols. Shut for 5 Months, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Reopens on August 31 The largest employer in the St. Regis Mohawk […]