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June 10, 2020
Genting Casinos Impacted by Closures, Considering Properties Shutdown
Genting Casinos, the operator of land-based gaming facilities across 32 locations in the UK, is mulling closing down 3 of them while applying significant reduction in the workforce for the rest, information from GMB suggests. The company’s casino properties in Torquay, Bristol and Margate are the ones on the chopping block, with an undisclosed number […]
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June 10, 2020
MGM Resorts to Open More Properties, Excalibur on Thursday
MGM Resorts is taking the suspension of operations well and the restart even better. After opening three properties last week, and now resuming operations with the Excalibur, Aria, Mandalay Bay, Four Seasons Las Vegas, and others. More MGM Resorts Opening as Early as This Week in Las Vegas MGM Resorts will open more properties in […]
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June 9, 2020
Colombia to Boost Gaming with Video Bingo and Scratchcards
Suffering losses and amid falling revenue, Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has introduced video bingo and instant-win scratchcards as a way to bolster the industry, which is directly responsible for helping fund the country’s healthcare system. Colombia Chooses to Introduce Additional Gaming Verticals to Boost Ailing Industry Colombia gaming regulator, Coljuegos, has given the go-ahead to […]
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June 8, 2020
Alabama’s Wind Creek Casino Properties Restart
Casino and hotel properties by Wind Creek reopen in Alabama. The venues will operate following strict social distancing and enhanced cleaning protocols. Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Properties in Alabama Reopen Casino and hotel properties in Alabama by Wind Creek Hospitality reopen today. Announced near the end of May, the company set a planned date […]
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June 7, 2020
Ohio Casino Industry Reopening as of June 19
The gaming industry in Ohio prepares to reopen on June 19. All casinos and racinos are allowed to restart operation following an announcement by Governor Mike DeWine. Casino Industry in Ohio Allowed to Restart from June 19 Good news for Ohio’s casino industry. As per this Friday’s announcement by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, casinos and […]
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June 6, 2020
Osaka IR Process Further Delayed Due to Travel Restrictions
Osaka officials have decided to push back the deadline for the prefecture’s request-for-proposal (RFP) regarding the selection of a private sector partner, Mayor Ichiro Matsui announced Thursday, pointing out the restrictions for business travel imposed by the virus-containing measures as the reason for the delay. From 2025 to 2028 In March, Osaka prefecture changed its […]
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June 6, 2020
Latvia to Restart the Gambling Industry on June 9
Banned since March, the gambling industry in Latvia is allowed to resume operations as of next week. Latvia’s Gaming Banned Since March, Bill Passed to Restart Next Week The gambling industry in Latvia is planned to return as of June 9. The legal gaming operators in the country can reinstate business following a parliament bill. […]
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June 6, 2020
Oklahoma Lawmakers Appeal to State Supreme Court over Tribal Conflict
Following months of prolonged tit-for-tat exchanges between Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and the state’s tribal operators, no solution is in sight. In the latest move, Republican lawmakers have appealed to the state Supreme Court to settle the ongoing conflict which was sparked earlier this year with the governor trying to renegotiate tribal compacts. Republicans Urge […]
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June 5, 2020
Playtech Teams up with Betano/Stoiximan to Launch New “Live Cashback Blackjack”
A new live casino product will be the result of collaboration between the Greek Betano/Stoiximan and Playtech. Playtech Teams up with Betano/Stoiximan to Offer Exclusive Live Content Developer of iGaming products Playtech has recently teamed up with the Greek operator Betano/Stoiximan. Under the partnership, a new exclusive product will be launched on the gaming market […]
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June 5, 2020
Pennsylvania Casinos Reopening on June 9, Meadows and Pittsburg First
Casinos in Pennsylvania can technically open today, Friday, June 5. Yet, all 12 brick-and-mortar properties are in no particular rush to restart operations. The first properties to officially open next week are the Meadows Racetrack & Casino and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania’s Casinos Postpone Immediate Launch for June 9 The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) […]