Casino
August 1, 2020
Hawthorne Granted Preliminary Casino Suitability by the IGB
Hawthorne Race Course, the oldest sporting venue in Illinois, announced Thursday it has been approved by the state gaming regulator to develop a casino. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) voted unanimously for the suitability of the ownership and key personnel of Hawthorne in regards to an eventual casino licensure, a preliminary approval with the official […]
Casino
August 1, 2020
Scotland: Bingos and Casinos Plan to Reopen on August 24
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for the reopening of bingos and casinos on August 24. On the same day, the government plans to allow betting shops to switch their gaming machines back on. BGC CEO Michael Dugher pleased with the announcement. Scotland’s First Minister Announced the Plan to Reopen Bingos and Casinos in […]
Casino
August 1, 2020
NY Commercial Casinos Remain Closed, Warns Governor Cuomo
Governor Andrew Cuomo did not allow commercial casino venues in New York to reopen, citing them as non-essential businesses. Casino Is Not Needed for Survival, Said Gov. Cuomo The commercial casinos in New York are not likely to reopen anytime soon. Earlier this week in a conference call Governor Andrew Cuomo did not give the […]
Casino
July 30, 2020
Casinos in the Great Lakes State Receive Re-Opening Date
Casinos in Michigan have been allowed to re-open as State Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Wednesday to permit the gaming properties to resume operations. The commercial land-based gaming facilities have been closed since mid-March, when the governor issued an executive order to close all non-essential business, in line with the ongoing federal and […]
Casino
July 30, 2020
Casino Service Industry Enterprise License Received by GiG in New Jersey
GiG applied for a casino license in New Jersey back in 2018. Now, the company’s subsidiary, iGaming Cloud was given a 5-year casino service enterprise license. GiG Subsidiary Received 5-Year CSIE License in NJ A 5-year casino service industry enterprise license (CSIE) was granted to iGaming Cloud, a Gaming innovation Group (GiG) subsidiary in New […]
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July 27, 2020
Macau: 25,000 Casino Employees Tested for COVID-19
Some 25,000 casino employees were tested for COVID-19 in Macau. While the country is near the bottom of the list with total COVID-19 cases, all 25,000 tests came back negative. More Than 25,000 Casino Employees Tested for COVID-19 in Macau Late last week, the Macau Health Bureau has announced that it tested more than 25,000 […]
Casino
July 26, 2020
AUS: Star Entertainment Rolled Back COVID-19 Restrictions
A maximum of 300 patrons will be allowed at Star Sydney casino property following restrictions which were rolled by the New South Wales government. COVID-19 Restrictions at Star Sydney Casino Property Rolled Back Star Entertainment has announced the rollback of restrictions at its Star Sydney casino property. The restrictions are aimed at reducing the possibility […]
Casino
July 24, 2020
William Hill Goes Live in Colorado Opening Betting Kiosks
UK-based sports betting giant William Hill announced yesterday it would launch its Colorado operations July 24, entering the market in partnership with Caesars Entertainment. The betting company is opening 6 kiosks in two gaming properties in Black Hawk, Isle Casino Hotel and Lady Luck Casino. Colorado Sports Betting Market Highly Competitive Sports betting in the […]
Casino
July 24, 2020
Konami Debuts Game-Changing Cashless Payment System in the US
Responding to the demand for compliant and safe payment options, Konami has debuted its cashless payment system at the Ellis Island Casino, Hotel and Brewery in Las Vegas. Konami Debuts Cashless Payments at Ellis Island Casino, Las Vegas Japanese gambling giant Konami Gaming has debuted its first cashless casino slot markers at Ellis Island Casino, […]
Casino
July 23, 2020
Monarch: Q2 2020 Financial Results Beat Market Consensus
Monarch Casino Resort reported its second quarter financial results Wednesday, posting a $4.3 million net loss for the period ending June 30. The casino operator beat market expectations as the reported loss represents 24 cents per diluted share, but the consensus was it would go above the 62 cent mark. The Reno-based casino operator that […]