Business
June 1, 2021
Casinos, Hotels in Las Vegas Scale up Operations, Hire Employees
The gambling and hospitality industry is starting to recover after the difficulties brought by the pandemic last year. With more restrictions gradually being lifted, operators are scaling up business and hiring employees to meet the growing demand. Las Vegas on Its Way to Economic Recovery Last year, the gambling and hospitality industry in Nevada felt […]
Legal
May 31, 2021
Online Casino Operators Lose Court Battle with the Pennsylvania Lottery
When Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf greenlighted gambling expansion in the state in 2017, it was the start of a race. Both the Pennsylvania Lottery and casino operators were allowed to offer online games, with the Lottery staying in its niche and casino operators introducing digital casinos. The Lottery won the race, introducing several options before the operators could get […]
Casino
May 28, 2021
Nevada’s Gaming Market Raises the Bar on Post-COVID-19 Activity
What started as only a short, possibly one- or two-month suspension of operations turned into a year-long nightmare for casinos around the world. COVID-19 decimated the gaming industry last year, wiping out virtually all revenue opportunities for much of the year. Things are starting to turn around, though, and, Nevada’s casino market is raising the […]
Casino
May 27, 2021
Crown Resorts Melbourne Closes for a Week from Today
Crown Resorts, an Australian casino operator, has announced that its Melbourne property will close until June 3, in line with the newly announced coronavirus restrictions in Victoria. Victoria Government Closes All Non-essential Retail The Crown Resorts, an Australian casino operator, has announced it will close down its Melbourne facility until June 3 due to the […]
Industry
May 27, 2021
Interest in Electronic Table Games in Asia Increases, Pushing Live Tables Aside
The COVID-19 debacle has caused a paradigm shift in how gambling is viewed. iGaming added a plethora of new users during the pandemic, driving by the shutdown of live casinos and the safety of being able to gamble from the comfort of one’s own home. As the land-based casino segment continues to re-emerge, there seems […]
Casino
May 27, 2021
COVID-19 Restrictions for Massachusetts Casinos to Be Lifted this Saturday
Commercial casinos in Massachusetts are finally going to return to normal. Other states around the country have begun to lift COVID-19 restrictions and the three commercial casinos in Massachusetts will be joining them this weekend. This is, hopefully, another sign that the global coronavirus pandemic continues to be beaten down and, ultimately, defeated. Massachusetts Casinos […]
Insider
May 27, 2021
Per Hellberg: “We Build for Tomorrow from Scratch While Others Need to Upgrade from Past to Present”
PlayStar is preparing for an ambitious launch in the United States with New Jersey, one of the most competitive markets in the country, chosen as its entry point. The company has announced Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) as its platform partner, has obtained market access via a deal with Ocean Casino Resort and has a go-live date slated for […]
Casino
May 26, 2021
Playson Partners with Betconnections for Latin American Growth
Developer of casino games Playson announced yesterday another partnership deal, targeting further expansion in the Latin American region by granting platform provider Betconnections access to a varied range of its slot titles. “We’ve gone from strength to strength in Latin America during 2021, and partnering with an advanced platform provider such as Betconnections is testament […]
Business
May 26, 2021
BC’s Restart Plan May Reopen Nightclubs and Casinos in July
Shut since last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nightclubs, and casinos in British Columbia may soon reopen. A new restart plan rolls out on July 1 and if the COVID-related hospitalizations are low and more people are vaccinated, more restrictions may be lifted. Casinos and Nightclubs in British Columbia Remain Closed for the […]
Casino
May 26, 2021
Amelco Integrates NetEnt Portfolio into Its US Platform
Amelco, a leading sports betting and trading service provider, has partnered with NetEnt, a leading casino content supplier. Amelco Partners up with NetEnt Amelco, a leading sports betting provider, has partnered up with NetEnt, a premium casino content supplier, to expand its offering for the US market. Amelco continues its expansion towards uncharted territory with its […]