Business
July 19, 2021
Las Vegas between a Rock and a Hard Place As COVID-19 Returns
Cue the Jaws theme and the voiceover. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the threat returns. COVID-19 is trying to stage a comeback, even as more people are being vaccinated. As health officials try to figure out where Big Pharma went wrong, regions dependent on travel could consider […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
VGT Gaming in Illinois Has Taken Control
The state of Illinois had a very successful month last month with its video gaming terminals (VGT), which reported revenue that was a bit over $213 million. That is a massive increase compared to the last two years as the revenue is 57% higher than the VGT revenue made in June 2019. One of the […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
Retrospective: These Are the Industry Stories Making Headlines This Week
It’s been an interesting week in the global gaming industry, as most of them are. There is never any shortage of activity, all of which is leading to something even bigger for everyone from players to operators to regulators. More than ever, everyone has to be on their toes to stay on top of the […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
SG Announces Plans to Acquire SciPlay Public Shares
Scientific Games sent a letter to SciPlay’s Board of Directors, proposing to acquire the public shares of the company it currently doesn’t own. SG revealed that SciPlay fits perfectly with the company’s strategic growth plan and predicts that the merger will bring benefits for shareholders. Scientific Games Aims At Acquiring SciPlay Public Shares Scientific Games, […]
Business
July 16, 2021
fuboTV Agrees PA Market Access with The Cordish Companies
A subsidiary of a live sports TV streaming platform and a casino operator joined forces to offer sports bettors in Pennsylvania another sportsbook option. Market Access Agreement Fubo Gaming and the owner and operator of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia and Live! Casino Pittsburgh gaming properties, The Cordish Companies, announced today a market access agreement […]
Poker
July 16, 2021
Poker Is Still Missing from Massachusetts Casinos
The gambling regulator in Massachusetts lifted COVID-related restrictions for commercial operators in May. However, the operators in the state have not yet resumed poker games. Reportedly residents who are interested in poker have asked the regulator to establish poker parlors. Casinos in Massachusetts: Free From COVID-Related Restrictions The impact of the pandemic last year was […]
Casino
July 16, 2021
LVS Targets Jacksonville Casino with $17m Committee Funding
A casino company is stealing gambling industry headlines this week after it was revealed it made a multi-million contribution to a political committee to support gambling expansion. Statewide Casino Petition Florida Voters in Charge, a political committee with a mailing address in Jacksonville Beach, filed with the state’s Division of Elections documents to reveal the […]
Sports
July 16, 2021
2021 Foxwoods Resorts Casino 301 Odds, Preview, and Where to Watch
We are down to the last race in the NASCAR Cup Series this July, with the Foxwoods Resorts Casino reuniting the motorsports’ best racers looking to secure a win. Here are the odds. 2021 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 – Odds and Race Overview The NASCAR Cup Series is back with another installment, and the New Hampshire Speedway is hosting […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
PGCB Welcomes New Chairwoman Denise J. Smyler
Denise J. Smyler is stepping in as the Pennsylvania gaming regulator’s new chairwoman following the retirement of the incumbent, David M. Barasch. Gov. Tom Wolf Introduces New PGCB Appointments The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the regulator that spearheaded the launch of all gambling segments in the Keystone State, now has a new chairwoman. Denise J. Smyler was […]
Poker
July 16, 2021
WSOP Makes Official Launch in Pennsylvania, Brings Bracelet Events and Tournaments
WSOP.com has become the latest poker platform to enter Pennsylvania, breaking up PokerStars’ monopoly and bringing more reasons for players to join. WSOP to Hopefully Drive Higher Participation in PA Poker Poker players in the Keystone State now have another option when it comes to online poker, as the state has officially welcomed the World Series of Poker […]