Business
July 19, 2021
Las Vegas between a Rock and a Hard Place As COVID-19 Returns
Cue the Jaws theme and the voiceover. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the threat returns. COVID-19 is trying to stage a comeback, even as more people are being vaccinated. As health officials try to figure out where Big Pharma went wrong, regions dependent on travel could consider […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
Retrospective: These Are the Industry Stories Making Headlines This Week
It’s been an interesting week in the global gaming industry, as most of them are. There is never any shortage of activity, all of which is leading to something even bigger for everyone from players to operators to regulators. More than ever, everyone has to be on their toes to stay on top of the […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
COVID-19 restrictions are set to be eased in the Philippines
After suffering massive profit losses due to COVID-19, Metro Manila in the Philippines finally has some good news. The capital is set to ease off some of its restrictions and the spokesperson for President Rodrigo Duterte, Harry Roque, states that the general community quarantine will be in effect only until July 31. Casinos are affected, […]
Casino
July 16, 2021
LVS Targets Jacksonville Casino with $17m Committee Funding
A casino company is stealing gambling industry headlines this week after it was revealed it made a multi-million contribution to a political committee to support gambling expansion. Statewide Casino Petition Florida Voters in Charge, a political committee with a mailing address in Jacksonville Beach, filed with the state’s Division of Elections documents to reveal the […]
Casino
July 15, 2021
IGCB Approved Rockford Temp Casino Exec Personnel, Investors
A temporary casino project in Illinois moved a step further after the state gaming regulator approved a series of businesses, owners and executive personnel to run the facility. Management Personnel Approved The Illinois Gaming Control Board (IGCB) approved the chief investors behind the temporary Hard Rock casino in Rockford, the owner of Dotty’s gambling café […]
Industry
July 15, 2021
iGaming in Pennsylvania Stays Strong Even as Live Casinos Reopen
After COVID-19 hit the world, many people were forced to stay at home. For gamblers, that meant that the only way through which they can enjoy casino games is via online casinos. But, since casinos opened back in this state, the numbers show that many players have decided to stick with online gambling, rather than […]
Casino
July 15, 2021
Wildwood Casino in Colorado Now Has a $14-Million Hotel
Wildwood Casino has opened its $14 million hotel, making history in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Wildwood Casino welcomes guests at its 101-room hotel. Cripple Creek’s Wildwood Casino opened the doors to its brand new $14-million hotel with 101 rooms in Colorado Springs in June. With its increased number of rooms available, the hotel and casino intend […]
Industry
July 15, 2021
Japan’s New Integrated Resort Framework Set to Take Effect on July 19
Japan has been able to make huge strides in getting its new integrated resort (IR) industry into shape. After dealing with a couple of setbacks, substantial progress is now being seen. According to GGRAsia, based on the latest updates, the country’s IR Implementation Act (IRIA) and regulatory guidelines for IRs have been given the go-ahead […]
Legal
July 14, 2021
Will Saipan’s Watchdog Issue Second Casino License?
Imperial Pacific International’s (IPI) license was suspended recently over five complaints related to unpaid fees. While the operator’s license may be revoked, two Senators have reportedly asked the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC), the casino regulator for Saipan, to issue a second casino license. IPI’s License in Saipan Suspended Last year, IPI’s Imperial Palace venue in […]
Casino
July 14, 2021
Casinos in Shreveport, Louisiana to Be Smoke-Free as of Next Month
A proposed plan to allow casino visitors to smoke cigarettes on gaming floors has been shelved by the Shreveport Council. Councilman James Flurry introduced an amendment recently in which he had hoped patrons at casino facilities would be able to smoke. The amendment isn’t going to see the light, which means Shreveport’s casinos will be […]