Sports
April 23, 2021
Aussie Bettors Shift to Online Horse Betting During COVID
Horse racing in Australia thrives during the pandemic as Australian bettors shift their preferences to the online segment. Mobile Horse Betting Handle Grows in Australia Racing turnover continues to shift online as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced retail venues to shut down, impacting TAB, one of Australia’s leading sports and racebook. An estimated 86.5% of […]
Casino
April 13, 2021
COVID-19 has Forced More Casinos to Adopt No-smoking Rules
The topic of cigarette smoking is polarizing and the subject of when and where a smoker can light up continues to be hotly debated. The casino industry is well aware of the sensitive nature of smoking and has fought to resist calls to turn off the indoor smoking lamp completely. However, a transformation is taking […]
Casino
April 9, 2021
Wynn Says Employees Should Vaccinate or Submit COVID Tests Weekly
Wynn encouraged its employees to vaccinate against COVID-19 and submit proof by April 25. Employees, unable to vaccinate or choose not to, are asked to submit negative tests weekly at their own expense. Wynn Employees Asked to Vaccinate or Submit COVID Tests Employees at Wynn in Las Vegas who have received a vaccine must submit […]
Business
April 8, 2021
MGM Incorporates On-Site COVID-19 Testing Into Its New Business Meeting Strategy
MGM Resorts, the hospitality and land-based gaming conglomerate, has added on-site Covid-19 testing to its health and safety program, with the aim of facilitating the return of in-person business meetings. MGM Resorts Convene with Confidence Program The testing is part of the Convene with Confidence program, which lays out health and safety guidelines for organizing in-person […]
Casino
April 5, 2021
Nevada’s Casinos to Stay Restricted until Most Employees Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 has essentially decimated Nevada’s ability to generate revenue. With a long history of relying heavily on the lucrative gambling industry, the Silver State came to an abrupt standstill when the coronavirus pandemic seeped across state lines last year. Casinos were initially forced to shut down completely before a slow rollout began, ultimately leading to […]
Industry
April 2, 2021
NagaWorld Firmly on Track to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Gaming in the Asian-Pacific region is on track to complete recovery from the material impact of the coronavirus outbreak last year, an unaudited 2021 first-quarter report released by NagaCorp revealed. Daily Volumes Indicate Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels The operator of the largest integrated resort (IR) in Cambodia, NagaWorld, announced the first 3 months of 2021 […]
Legal
March 23, 2021
Caesars Files Lawsuit against Insurers over COVID-Related Losses
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Caesars indicated that it lost more than $2 billion. Despite paying all-risk insurance policies, the company said that none of its insurers covered any losses. Consequently, Caesars filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday this week. The COVID-19 Pandemic Led to More Than $2 […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
UK Announce Relief Grants of up to £6,000 for Betting Businesses
UK betting shops and other non-essential businesses are eligible for direct cash grants of up to £6,000 per site, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. Non-Essential Businesses to Reopen in April Betting shops, as well as all non-essential services, are eligible for direct cash payments of up to £6,000 per site, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, […]
Sports
March 1, 2021
NCAA Releases Covid-19 Contingency Plans for Basketball Tournaments
The NCAA has created a contingency plan in case teams drop out of the March Madness tournaments due to Covid-19. What Happens If a Team is Unable to Compete in March Madness? The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Committees have released a contingency plan related to the withdrawal of participants due to Covid-19. […]
Casino
March 1, 2021
MotorCity Seeks $270 Million COVID-19 Damages from Insurer
MotorCity Casino Hotel sues the company providing its commercial property insurance because it declined a $270 million claim for losses related to the Covid-19 pandemic. MotorCity Files Lawsuit against Swiss Zurich Insurance Group The company behind MotorCity Casino, Detroit Entertainment LLC, filed a complaint in Wayne County Circuit this week. The 55-page complaint is against American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co, which is […]