Casino
December 21, 2020
Detroit Casinos Open Doors on Wednesday, December 23
Casinos in Detroit are prepared to reopen on Wednesday, following an executive order by Governor Gretchen Whitmer allowing them to return back to work in a limited capacity. Detroit’s Casinos Reopen Doors on Wednesday Detroit’s casinos are planning to reopen this week, having been shut down for over a month. All three properties have laid […]
Sports
November 30, 2020
FanDuel Becomes Official Sports Betting Partner for the Pistons
FanDuel Group announced today it entered into a multi-year partnership with the Detroit Pistons to become the official sports betting partner of the franchise from the National Basketball Association (NBA). FanDuel Sportsbook Linked to Pistons’ Fans Under the terms of the deal, FanDuel will gain access to official marks and logos of the Pistons, as […]
Casino
November 25, 2020
Detroit Loses $10m on Casino Shutdowns, $50m on the Line
Should Detroit’s casino remain shut until spring, the city will stand to lose $50 million in tax revenue. The City of Detroit Faces Casino Tax Revenue Shortages Detroit is in for a rough ride as the city’s bracing for millions lost due to the covid-19 crisis which throttled the healthcare system and forced mandatory shutdowns […]
Casino
November 11, 2020
Detroit Casinos Report $101.4 Million Revenue in October, 18.9% Drop Year-on-Year
Aggregated revenue from Detroit’s three casinos totaled $101.4 million while operating at 15% since reopening this summer. October Results Better Than September Detroit’s three casinos reported $101.4 million in revenue in October. Compared with September’s results, revenue increased by 6.7%. Casinos still operate at 15% capacity to limit the spread of Covid-19. Slot machines and […]
Business
October 28, 2020
MotorCity Expands on Debt amid Fears of Second Closure
MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit is making provisions in case a second lockdown on the business is imposed. The Ilitch-owned gambling establishment got an approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) during a special meeting Monday to expand on its revolving credit facility and overall finance model. MGCB Unanimously Approved the Plan The casino […]
Casino
July 30, 2020
Casinos in the Great Lakes State Receive Re-Opening Date
Casinos in Michigan have been allowed to re-open as State Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Wednesday to permit the gaming properties to resume operations. The commercial land-based gaming facilities have been closed since mid-March, when the governor issued an executive order to close all non-essential business, in line with the ongoing federal and […]
Casino
June 28, 2020
Casinos in Detroit Prepared to Reopen Following Strict Health and Safety Protocols
Detroit’s casinos prepare to reopen on July 4. The date marks Phase 5 of the state’s restart of economy, but it is yet to be confirmed by state officials if casinos will be allowed to reopen their doors. After More Than Three Months of Suspended Operations, Detroit Casinos Prepare to Reopen Casinos in Detroit, Michigan […]
Casino
March 30, 2020
Casinos In Detroit Extend Closure Putting Workers On Furlough
The three main casinos in Detroit have extended the temporary closure by two more weeks, at least until April 13, as the coronavirus /Covid-19/ outbreak in the state worsens, leaving thousands of its employees with no paychecks. Health Situation Requires Extension The initial period for the temporary shutdown of operations expires Tuesday, March 31, and […]