Industry
August 31, 2020
UKGC May Introduce Employee Job Redundancies
To save £1 million, the gambling regulator in the UK may introduce job redundancies. The UKGC has been previously criticized for its effectiveness because of underfunding. Job Cuts Planned by the UK Regulator The UK Gambling Commission may introduce employee redundancies, reported the Guardian last week. The regulator which currently has some 332 employees may […]
Industry
August 29, 2020
MGM Resorts Is Laying off 18,000 Furloughed Employees
The global hospitality and entertainment leader MGM Resorts announced it will lay off 18,000 of its furloughed employees. Some 18,000 Furloughed MGM Employees to Be Permanently Laid Off Friday, August 28, MGM Resorts International announced that the company plans to lay off 18,000 of its furloughed U.S. employees, reported CNN. Earlier this year, the company […]
Industry
August 29, 2020
Leon Gaming Expands Casino Catalog with Revolver Gaming Slots
International online sportsbook provider Leon Gaming has announced that they will be adding Revolver Gaming to their casino games library, giving their customers the chance to experience their famously stunning virtual slot machines. The partnership will introduce a whole selection of popular slots titles such as Squish, Dragon Spins, and many more. This integration also […]
Industry
August 27, 2020
Wynn and LVS Feature in Forbes 2020 Best Employers List
A number of Las Vegas casino and gaming companies were included in the America’s Best Employers by State list by Forbes. The global media giant released the second edition of its annual rankings which feature 5 casino operators and 1 technology provider among the 25 places reserved for Nevada, August 25. The Forbes survey is […]
Industry
August 26, 2020
ASA: 70 Instances of Gambling Age-Restriction Ads Breaches
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK announced today the findings of its online media monitoring sweep, seeking to tackle age-restricted ads in children’s media. ASA said that 4 gambling operators posted 70 different ads containing betting content over 8 websites predominantly used by youngsters. Three-Month Monitoring Report The UK’s independent regulator of advertising […]
Industry
August 22, 2020
Rivers Casino Claims Its Air System Kills Coronavirus
Casinos across the US started re-opening with the risk mitigation measures implemented ranging from no smoking and dining, mandatory masks, enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols, as well as shields or barriers to ensure physical distance. For Rivers Casino Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, among the measures implemented on re-opening July 10, there was one specific detail regarding its […]
Industry
August 13, 2020
MGM Resorts Employee Fund Receives a $2 Million Donation by Kerkorian Estate
The fund by MGM aiming at mitigating the COVID-19 impact on employees receives a $2 million donation by the Kerkorian Estate. MGM’s CEO Bill Hornbuckle expressed gratitude for the generous contribution. Kerkorian Estate Donates $2 Million to MGM Employee Fund The employee fund of MGM Resorts International received a $2 million donation by Kerkorian Estate. […]
Industry
August 12, 2020
Caesars Launched Its Virginia Casino Referendum Campaign
Caesars Entertainment Inc. officially launched today its referendum campaign regarding the casino in Danville, Virginia. Danville residents will have a chance to vote yes for the $400 million premier resort and casino during the upcoming referendum in November after the City Council of Danville passed a resolution to petition the court for the inclusion of […]
Industry
August 9, 2020
NCPG Awarded HRI and Seminole Gaming with a Corporate Social Responsibility Award
The National Council on Problem Gambling announced earlier this week that Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The Corporate Social Responsibility award Earlier this week, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced that Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award. […]
Industry
August 8, 2020
Slow Start in Terms of Revenue for DC Lottery, Says a Report
Punters in Washington D.C. bet only $1.2 million on sports betting for the two months of operation of GambetDC. GambetDC Operated for Two Months to See Only $1.2 Million Wagered The sports betting platform in Washington D.C. – GambetDC launched back on May 30. Until August 3 it has seen only $1.2 million in sports […]