Casino
May 17, 2020
Terre Haute’s $125M Casino Complex Gets the Go-Ahead by Indiana Regulator
Indiana casino operator Spectacle Jack was approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission Friday to develop and operate a casino complex in the city of Terre Haute. The state regulator decided to finally give the go-ahead of the $125 million project during a virtual meeting, after certain changes within the parent company ownership were implemented and […]
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May 16, 2020
Holland Casino, VAN Kansspelen Meet with Government Officials
State-owned land-based gaming facilities operator Holland Casino and the representative body of the gambling industry in the Netherlands, VAN Kansspelen association, have met with government officials to express their concerns regarding the casino closure extension. Casinos and Arcades Closed Through August Earlier, the Dutch government, as part of its updated risk mitigation measures, decided to […]
Casino
May 16, 2020
Suncity Granted Hoiana Casino License, Moved Forward with Wakayama IR
Hoiana, a $4 billion project of Hoi An South Development Co Ltd (HASD), has moved one step further after the company was granted a Casino Operating License last week, paving the way for phase 1 development of the property in Vietnam’s Quang Nam province to launch in early 2021. The license to operate a casino […]
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May 16, 2020
William Hill Eyes Online Casinos in the US in H2 2020
British sportsbook William Hill is considering launching online casinos in every state it legally can do so in the US in the second half of 2020. William Hill Plans to Release Online Casino in US in H2 2020 Despite taking a hit to its results in Q1 2020, William Hill is determined to power up […]
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May 15, 2020
Massachusetts Regulator Extends Closure, State Casinos to Re-Open Last
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to extend casino closures to the three state casinos, pushing a potential re-opening date to June 1, mainly following the guidance from St. Gov. Charlie Baker, but casino operators in Massachusetts may not be in a hurry to re-open for business. Gloomy Picture Ahead Representatives of the three […]
Casino
May 15, 2020
NetEnt Introduces New Lobby Look
NetEnt’s new lobby look aims at increasing player’s engagement as well as providing players with better understanding of the overall product. NetEnt’s New Lobby Look for the Live Casino Earlier today, May 15, NetEnt unveiled a new look for its Live Casino. Players now will be able to choose from a Lobby and a Mini-Lobby, […]
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May 14, 2020
Hard Rock International Buys IP Rights for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
By purchasing the IP rights, HRI will be able to develop, manage or license any Hard Rock-branded casino and IR in Clark County, Nevada. Hard Rock International Enhancing Presence in Las Vegas Yesterday, May 13, Hard Rock International announced the purchase of all IP rights to the Hard Rock brand and trademarks of the company […]
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May 13, 2020
Louisiana Set to Become the First State to Re-Open Casinos
Louisiana may become the first state to officially re-start the casino industry, with all land-based gaming facilities in the state allowed to re-open May 18. The 20 commercial and 3 tribal gaming venues in the state will have to subject their plans for risk mitigation and fast response to the police, and if approval is […]
Casino
May 13, 2020
Twin River Q1: Results Meaningfully Impacted by Casino Closures
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. issued today its first quarter financial results for 2020, with revenue significantly impacted by the shutdown of operations in mid-March, despite the excellent start of the year. Revenue Pre- and During Closure Revenue for the first two months was up 23.4%, to $90.3 million, as opposed to $73.2 million for […]
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May 13, 2020
Rio 2011 Chip Heist Suspect Arrested by FBI in Los Angeles
The last of the three suspects from the famous Rio chips robbery, Steven Gao, is now arrested after fleeing to China and evading justice since 2011. Fleeing to China in 2011, Gao is Now Arrested Steven Gao, a suspect in a 2011 gambling chips robbery, was arrested in Los Angeles, FBI has announced. The Federal […]