Casino
June 8, 2021
Some California Gaming Properties Begin to Remove COVID-19 Restrictions
All across the US, casinos are beginning to rebuild following the global COVID-19 pandemic that had them handicapped for more than a year. Nevada, Mississippi and other states have already announced reductions or withdrawals of COVID-19 health restrictions and California is expected to be added to the list in a week. A few casinos in […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Casino Operators in Macau Initiate COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations
Casino operators in Macau are joining the fight against COVID-19 by organizing vaccinations for their employees. SJM has announced that it plans to launch a massive vaccination program, while Sands China already started vaccinating its employees and their families. SJM to Launch a Massive Vaccination Program To fight against COVID-19, Health Officials in Macau have […]
Industry
June 1, 2021
Philippine President Duterte Anxious to See Approval of Bill to Find New Tax Dollars
The Philippines still hasn’t been able to start its recovery from COVID-19, with cases still emerging that are hindering the relaxation of health restrictions. Metro Manila is still under modified quarantine, and will be until the middle of the month, which means casino revenue will still be under expectations. The biggest benefit can be offered […]
Industry
May 31, 2021
Macau under Threat as Spike in COVID-19 Cases Seen in China
There was a time when it seemed like COVID-19 was almost completely eradicated in most countries, but the pockets of outbreaks show that there is still more work to be done. Macau was hit hard by the pandemic, with the gambling city turning into a ghost town as borders and casinos were forced to be […]
Industry
May 28, 2021
Report by the British Gambling Commission Shows How COVID-19 Impacted UK Gaming
The global gaming industry is curious to see, as quickly as possible, the exact impact COVID-19 had on gaming revenue everywhere. Figures are being reported more often, even if they’re sometimes incomplete, as industry players try to determine their next moves. The British Gambling Commission (BGC) had historically issued an annual report on the state […]
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 […]
Industry
May 14, 2021
CDC Says Casino Patrons in Las Vegas Can Ditch Face Masks
After a year of battling COVID-19, the CDC and Nevada gaming regulators have allowed casinos in Las Vegas to return to normal and ditch face coverings – under specific conditions. Nevada Readies to Ditch Masks in Casino Properties This Thursday marked an important shift in the tide against COVID-19, with the Centers for Disease Control & […]
Industry
May 10, 2021
Gambling Industry AiGP Survey Aims to Measure Covid-19 DEI Impact
A new survey to measure the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) in the betting and gaming industry was launched by the All-in Diversity Project (AiDP). Gambling Industry Workplace Attitude Impact The industry-first survey available globally seeks to determine the impact on attitudes and approach to the workplace from employers […]