Casino
August 13, 2021
Casino Canberra Halts Operations as COVID-19 Strengthens Grip in Australia
Australia seemed to be managing the COVID-19 pandemic well last year, with the number of reported cases much lower than what was being seen in the rest of the world. However, there has been a spike in the number of people catching the virus over the past several months that has health officials worried. It […]
Business
August 13, 2021
Rivers Casino Operator Sugarhouse Fined by Pennsylvania Gaming Regulator
In the overall scheme of things, it doesn’t seem like a huge ordeal, but Sugarhouse HSP Gaming has been given a slap on the wrist by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The casino operator was found to have violated state regulations regarding “approved internal controls” at its Rivers Casino Philadelphia property and agreed to […]
Business
August 12, 2021
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Mass Gaming Increases Its 2Q21 GGR
The gross gaming revenue (GGR) that Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) made in the three months to June 30, 2021, is $638 million. Compared to the GGR in the same period last year, it is increased ten times. Additionally, it is 3.5% higher than the GGR in Q1. Small Declines Were Recorded in VIP Win GEG’s […]
Business
August 12, 2021
Casinos Austria Reveals Nagasaki IR Plans
Casinos Austria is now officially the casino partner of Nagasaki as the prefecture looks to be one of the first three locations in Japan to host an integrated resort (IR). That selection was revealed earlier this week, and the casino operator is now ready to dig in and help the prefecture’s dream become a reality. […]
Business
August 12, 2021
Despite COVID-19 Setbacks, Hann Casino Resort Plans Hiring Spree
The Philippines can’t shake its COVID-19 issues. Just when it seems like things are improving, new cases emerge, forcing the return of quarantine and other health measures. Despite the ongoing problems, Widus Philippines is going on a hiring spree for its Hann Casino Resort in the Clark Freeport Zone. Up to 1,000 positions need to […]
Casino
August 11, 2021
Hollywood Casino and Shaq’s Big Chicken Move to Hit Land
Louisiana Hollywood Casino moves to a land-based facility in Baton Rouge, expected to have tremendous success in town. Hollywood Casino Is the First in Baton Rouge to Move to Land The Hollywood Casino will be the first in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to take the opportunity to move its operation from a riverboat onto land. Once […]
Business
August 11, 2021
CEGO Elects Allan Auning-Hansen as the Operator’s New CEO
Danish online casino site CEGO, which is behind the casino brands Spilnu and Lyckost, has found a new chief executive officer. Allan Auning-Hansen will be stepping in the CEO’s shoes and will be assuming the responsible role of guiding the company. CEGO Appoints a Market Veteran as its New CEO CEGO’s chairman, Jesper Karbrink, said that the operator welcomes Auning-Hansen and is […]
Industry
August 11, 2021
Louisiana Parish Might Tax Comp Casino Hotel Rooms Given to Gamblers
Officials in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are open to the idea of taxing complementary rooms that are given to gamblers at L’Auberge Baton Rouge as well as the Belle of Baton Rouge. The Metro Council, along with the local tax attorneys Alejandro R. Perkins and Drew M. Talbot, are expected to vote on a […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
Q2 2021 GGR Sets New Record as Industry Recovery Continues
An industry measurement released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) on a quarterly basis showed gross gaming revenue in the US set a new record in the second quarter of 2021. New Quarterly Revenue Record The Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, which features gross gaming revenue (GGR) both at the state and national level and broken […]
Business
August 10, 2021
Scientific Games Back in the Black as Divestitures Move Forward
Following a period of recurring closures and financial disruptions, Scientific Games reported a strong second quarter with over 60% growth compared to 2020. Divestitures of Lottery and Sports Betting Businesses go as Planned Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) reported a strong second quarter with a consolidated annual revenue increase of 63% and strong sequential growth across all businesses, according to the […]