Industry
November 11, 2020
More Than 700 People Positive for COVID-19 after Visiting Nevada
According to new data by the Department of Health and Human Services, until October 3 a total of 712 people who visited Nevada tested positive for COVID-19. Since the reopening of the casino industry in the Silver State, the number of visitors who tested positive started increasing slowly. New Data Regarding Positive COVID-19 Cases More […]
Casino
November 10, 2020
Atlantic City Casinos Report 251 Positive Covid-19 Cases Since Reopening, Despite Spike in October
Gaming operators in Atlantic City reported 251 positive Covid-19 cases since the reopening of the city’s nine casinos in early July. With a strong increase in infection rates in October, restaurant and bar employees were the most affected. Safety Measures Seem To Be Working Atlantic City casino operators reported 251 new positive cases of Covid-19 […]
Business
November 10, 2020
NV Casinos’ Stock Rallies on News of Pfizer Covid Vaccine Breakthrough
A new preliminary data by Pfizer Inc. has revealed a new vaccine that shows 90% success in protecting against COVID-19, sending Nevada casino operators’ stock up. News of Vaccine Send Casino Stock up in Nevada Just like any other asset, casino operators’ stocks have been prone to jump on good news and slump at the […]
Casino
November 9, 2020
Less Than 1% of Casino Employees COVID-19 Positive, Says PA Regulator
According to recent numbers by the Pennsylvania regulator, casinos in the state are keeping a significantly low number of infected employees. Out of 16,000 employees in the gaming industry in the state, only 108 have tested positive for COVID-19 since the reopening of the venues in early June. Less Than 1% of Casino Employees Test […]
Business
November 6, 2020
Influencers to Help Casinos Recover from COVID-19 Pandemic
Influencer marketing is a present-day form of marketing and advertising which oftentimes involves testimonial advertising by organizations or individuals via social media channels. For the last 10 years, the popularity of this activity has increased hundreds of times and currently, the people conducting it are known as influencers. While some people might call this activity […]
Casino
November 3, 2020
OSHA Fines Aria Las Vegas over COVID-19 Violations
Nevada’s OSHA announced penalties for Aria hotel-casino in Las Vegas and Eureka Owl Club in Eureka over alleged COVID-19 regulation violations. MGM Resorts – Aria’s owner released a statement outlining that the company plans to contest the citation. OSHA Fines Aria in Las Vegas and the Owl Club in Eureka The Nevada Occupational Safety and […]
Casino
November 2, 2020
COVID-19 Recovery Depends on AC Casinos Conventions
To begin their difficult recovery from the COVID-19 impact, casinos in Atlantic City need conventions and trade shows. The industry urges Governor Phil Murphy to increase the indoor capacity enabling conventions. To Begin Recovering from COVID-19 Impact, AC Casinos Need Conventions Casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey are facing a difficult recovery from the […]
Casino
October 30, 2020
Nevada Posts Strongest Month since COVID Disruption
The State of Nevada got a significant boost with total gambling revenue increasing 10.5% month-on-month in September, but posting a 22.4% results year-over-year. Nevada’s Road to Recovery Begins in September Nevada’s gaming sector continued on its path to recovery in September as the state experienced the best month since February, the last full month before […]
Casino
October 27, 2020
Italy Rolls Out Strict COVID-19 Restrictions, Closes Casinos
In light of rising cases of positive COVID-19 patients, Italy rolled out new restrictions. The new restrictions reduce social gatherings and close businesses such as casinos, bingos, gyms, and other entertainment venues. New Decree Introduces Stricter COVID-19 Restrictions in Italy After observing spikes of positive COVID-19 cases, Italy introduced tighter restrictions aiming at reducing the […]
Industry
October 22, 2020
YouGov Reports Decline in Gambling Numbers during Covid Lockdown
GambleAware has commissioned a new study from YouGov to gauge gamblers behavior and participation rates during lockdown in May 2020. Gambling participation has been in decline, the survey reveals. More Consumers Become Lower-Risk Gamblers A recent two-part study undertaken by YouGov and commissioned by independent charity GambleAware shows a decline in overall gambling, problem gambling […]