Casino
June 24, 2020
Card Room in Sacramento Closes Only 3 Days after Reopening, Employee Tested Positive for COVID-19
Parkwest Casino Lotus in Sacramento, CA closed after only a few days of operations due to the positive COVID-19 test of an employee. Other amusement venues were cleared to restart operation on June 12, but following strict health and safety protocols. COVID-19 Positive Employee at Parkwest Casino Lotus Leads to Closure of Cardroom A card […]
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June 24, 2020
BGC Disagrees with UK’s Government Decision to Keep Casinos Closed Even after July 4
The UK government has announced that casinos are not allowed to reopen on July 4. The BGC expressed disappointment of that decision and said that it plans to work with Ministers in order to find a resolution and reopen the venues in the near future. UK Casinos Not Cleared to Reopen from July 4 The […]
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June 24, 2020
Parx Casino and Wind Creek Bethlehem Ready for a Restart in PA on June 29
The next Pennsylvanian casino properties to restart are the Parx Casino and Wind Creek Bethlehem. Both casinos are reopening on Monday, June 29 with enhanced safety and health protocols in place and mandatory face masks required from patrons and members of the staff. Parx and Bethlehem Join Reopening Push in Pennsylvania Two more casinos in […]
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June 23, 2020
MGM Announces National Harbor and Borgata Re-Open Dates
MGM Resorts International continues with its step by step re-opening of its gaming properties across the states, as the casino operator announced today it will resume operations at MGM National Harbor in Maryland June 29, followed by the re-opening of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City a week later, July 6. MGM National […]
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June 23, 2020
Malta’s Economy Supported by €1.56 Billion by the Gaming Industry in 2019
The MGA report for 2019 marks an increase in gaming revenue raised on year-to-year basis. Some €1.56 billion were raised towards Malta’s economy by the gaming industry. At the same time, the authority issued new licenses and increased control. Gaming Industry Raised €1.56 Billion Towards Malta’s Economy, Latest MGA Report Says The latest report by […]
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June 23, 2020
Caesars Members Get $20 No Deposit Free Spins Bonuses in Vegas
Las Vegas’ Caesars casino properties surprised slot players by extending $20 no deposit free spins bonuses to members of the Caesars Rewards program for wearing their face masks while playing online slots. Caesars Rewards Mask Wearing Customers with a $20 Free Spins Bonus There always is a middle ground. For Caesars Entertainment, the middle ground […]
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June 22, 2020
Atlantic City Casinos Re-Open In Time for July 4 Celebrations
Casinos in Atlantic City will be able to re-open in time for the July 4 weekend, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced today. Besides the casinos that are allowed to resume operations effective July 2, albeit with 25% capacity, restaurants can also re-open at the same date applying the same level of capacity reduction, outlined […]
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June 22, 2020
Tribal Casinos Go Against Reopening to Protect Native Americans
Reopening plans in Native Tribal casinos have been hindered as the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe in South Dakota has decided to introduce new restrictions and hold out against reopening, citing high mortality rate in the Native American population and spiking cases in the region. Cheyenne River Sioux Places the Safety of People First Native American […]
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June 21, 2020
Pala Casino Resumes Live Events with Outdoor Concerts
Pala Casino Spa & Resort will be the first venue in San Diego area to resume staging concerts, starting June 28, shows a recently published list of 12 scheduled events that would take place at Pala’s outdoor Starlight Theater. The concerts that will start with singer Trish Toledo and complete September 6 with Mariachi Divas […]
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June 21, 2020
Atlantic City Casino Workers Demand Healthcare Benefits from Gambling Firms
With casino workers in Atlantic City facing the danger of losing their health coverage, members of Unite Here Local 54 have protested, demanding from gambling firms to show support and help them cover their health benefits. Casino Workers Call for Healthcare Support from Gaming Giants Unionized casino workers in Las Vegas are beginning to simmer […]