Business
April 1, 2020
Gambling Advertising Limited in Spain Due to COVID-19
Spanish government limits advertising and online gaming marketing while the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow. Spanish Government Limiting Gaming Advertising Following the gambling marketing regulations implemented by the Spanish government in February 2020, a new article was published in Spain’s Official Gazette this Tuesday (Mar 31). The Royal Decree article 37,11/2020 limits the communication of […]
Legal
March 30, 2020
Cambodian Casinos to Close Due to Growing COVID-19 Outbreak
The shut down of all casinos nationwide in Cambodia is ordered by prime minister Hun Sen due to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Nationwide Casinos Shutdown Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered a nationwide shut down of casinos due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The order came on […]
Sports
March 28, 2020
NFL 2020 Regular Season May Be Scrapped Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
More than two weeks have passed since all major sports leagues in the US have suspended or postponed games as a result of the measures undertaken across the country to combat the relentless spread of the coronavirus /Covid-19/ pandemic. All of the leagues remain hopeful to be able to restart as soon as the virus […]
Business
March 27, 2020
Powerball Cuts the Jackpot in Half, COVID-19 Strikes the Lottery
The outbreak of COVID-19 is affecting the lotteries – Powerball and Mega Millions are taking action due to reduced sales. Powerball Lottery to Reduce the Jackpots by Half as Soon as the Current Prize is Won The announcement came on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, that the Powerball game would reduce its minimum jackpots in half […]
Business
March 25, 2020
UK Introduces Covid-19 Package, BGC Praises The Intervention
The Betting and Gaming Council /BGC/, the gaming body that represents 90% of the betting and gaming industry in the UK, has issued a statement regarding the unprecedented package of measures introduced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak last week, praising the government for the magnitude of its intervention to help businesses that […]
Business
March 25, 2020
Philippine Gov. Aided by PAGCOR with PHP6bn to Help Fight COVID-19
The Philippine government will be aided by PAGCOR with an additional PHP6 billion to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Additional Funds Released for the Philippine Government Earlier this month the Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF) of the Office of the President of the Philippines received funding from The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation […]
Casino
March 24, 2020
Nevada Hardest Hit Employment-Wise Due To Covid-19 Mitigation Measures
The Economic Policy Institute /EPI/, a non-profit, non-partisan think tank organization that focuses on conducting research and analyses of economic data, claims that Nevada will be the most affected state in terms of new unemployment due to the temporary closures of non-essential businesses. Nevada Tops The List Nevada that has significant exposure to the leisure, […]
Business
March 24, 2020
Former MGM Resorts CEO to Lead Coronavirus Task Force in Nevada
Last Sunday, Steve Sisolak announced the formation of a statewide task force that will be responsible for the state’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Referred to as the COVID-19 Response, Relief, and Recovery Task Force, the team will not only help in the efforts to fight the virus but it will also be […]
Casino
March 22, 2020
Japan’s COVID-19 Outbreak Won’t Stop Integrated Resorts
Amid the spread of COVID-19 and fears that the first of the integrated resorts projects may be delayed, the government of Shinzo Abe has reassured all parties that things are moving on track. The First Integrated Resort in Japan Won’t Be Delayed, Consultants Say With the world bracing for the next recession and governments shutting […]
Business
March 21, 2020
PAGCOR Shuts Online Gaming to Fight Covid-19 Outbreak
The Philippines national gaming regulator has warned all iGaming operations to shut down activities by noon on March 21, 2020. The measure is part of the broader effort to bring the spreading of COVID-19 under control. PAGCOR Orders All Gambling, Including iGaming to Stop The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has issued a new ordinance […]