Casino
March 1, 2021
Mohegan Sun Helps Connecticut with COVID-19 Vaccination Site
To help Connecticut fight off COVID-19, the Mohegan Tribe opened a community vaccination site. Since its opening in mid-February until last week, approximately1,200 have been vaccinated. Approximately 1,200 People Have Been Vaccinated at Mohegan’s Site The Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut has been eager to help local authorities fight off the pandemic since its start in […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
New Yorkers Support Casino Expansion Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Survey Finds
Amid the economic downfall of Covid-19, a Global Strategy Group survey asked New Yorkers whether they agreed on casino expansion in the city. Poll Backed by Two NY Video Slot Parlors A Global Strategy Group survey found that 70% of registered voters are inclined to support casino expansion in New York as an alternative to […]
Sports
January 19, 2021
Queen’s Plate Rescheduled to 22 August due to Covid Concerns
Canada’s Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has rescheduled the Queen’s Plate to 22 August due to the ongoing pandemic. Queen’s Plate Rescheduled to August Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced that its iconic Queen’s Plate event will be postponed this year as well, again due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The Queen’s Plate race was […]
Casino
January 4, 2021
PAGCOR Pays $354m in 2020 to Help with Covid-19 Relief Efforts
PAGCOR contributed $354 million to the Bureau of the Treasury in a bid to bolster Covid-19 relief efforts in 2020. PAGCOR Continues to Help in Covid-19 Relief Efforts The Philippines gaming regulator (PAGCOR) has played a key role in offsetting the economic impact the Covid-19 pandemic has inflicted on the country, remitting an estimated $354 […]
Business
January 1, 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Casino Industry toward Innovations
Last year proved to be the most difficult year for many industries, including the gambling industry. Now, in 2021, gambling operators will need to continue thinking outside of the box and using innovative technologies to attract and retain customers. The COVID-19 Pandemic Significantly Impacted the Gambling Industry In 2020 the global COVID-19 pandemic impacted hundreds […]
Poker
December 29, 2020
WSOP Disqualifies De Silva over Positive Covid-19 Test
Upeshka De Silva has been disqualified from this year’s WSOP Main Event final table over a positive COVID-19 test. WSOP Gets Underway with Eight Players After causing a stir earlier in December for annulling a previously-thought-of as Main Event, WSOP has made the headlines once again with Upeshka De Silva, a poker pro who qualified […]
Casino
December 28, 2020
Mohegan Gaming Faces Delay to South Korea’s Inspire Casino Resort Due to Covid-19
Inspire Entertainment Resort at Incheon, South Korea, is suffering due to Covid-19 pandemic, which has hit the global casino industry and has halted the construction of the Midan City resort, backed by Caesars and Inspire Resort. Mohegan Postpones Phase 1 of Inspire Project to 2023 US tribal casino operator Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment said that […]
Industry
December 25, 2020
Mexicali Casinos To Close Indefinitely Due to Spike in Covid-19 Cases
The state of Baja California returns to tier-4 restrictions with the shutdown of all non-essential businesses. Baja California Increases Covid-19 Measures as Infection Rate Rises The Mexican state of Baja California has gone back to red alert as part of the ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the Covid-19 disease. As a result, the […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
AGA CEO Urges Congress For Additional Covid-19 Relief
AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said Monday that US lawmakers must provide additional Covid-19 relief to support the gaming industry. Important Relief but More Needed American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller issued a statement on the new Covid-19 relief measures on Monday calling US lawmakers to take additional steps supporting businesses […]
Industry
December 19, 2020
Online Market on the Rise Amid Covid-19 Restrictions, the UK Gambling Commission Reports
Figures from the UK Gambling Commission for October show the impact of renewed tightening of Covid-19 restrictions on online and Licenced Betting Operator (LBO) gambling behavior. Real Event Betting Prompts the Rise of the Online Industry Data from the UK Gambling Commission for the period between March and October shows that the online market has […]