Casino
June 7, 2021
High-end Hard Rock Atlantic City Gamblers Can Get a New High-Flying Perk
Hard Rock Atlantic City, Hard Rock International’s (HRI) rebirth of the former Trump Taj Mahal, is banking on luxury to attract more high rollers. The casino, which has become a mainstay of the Atlantic City gambling scene since opening in 2018, is going to launch a new private jet service to whisk VIPs back and […]
Casino
June 7, 2021
Casinos in Cripple Creek, CO, Desperate for Employees
Now that the casino industry in the US is returning to normal, it appears as though many people still don’t want to go back to work. Across the country, casinos are having extreme difficulty filling open positions, making it harder for them to provide all of the services and amenities they offered before COVID-19 decimated […]
Casino
June 7, 2021
“Incompetent” Imperial Pacific International Chairwoman Steps Down
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has finally made the first intelligent decision it has made in about seven years. The casino operator attempting to hold onto the Imperial Palace in Saipan in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) announced that it has accepted the resignation of its now-former chairwoman and executive director, Cui Li Jie. […]
Casino
June 4, 2021
GNOG Implemented Paysafe for its Michigan Online Casino
Leading payments platform provider Paysafe and Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) expanded their partnership to include the payment solution for GNOG’s online casino in Michigan. Paysafe Expanding GNOG’s Payment Options The expanded agreement saw the brand’s online casino add Paysafe as a payment option for its online casino product in Michigan and offer GNOG the […]
Industry
June 4, 2021
MGM’s CEO Speaks at Bernstein’s 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference
During Bernstein’s 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, MGM Resorts president and CEO Bill Hornbuckle spoke about the legalization of sports wagering and the recovery of the company from the COVID-19 pandemic. Online Gaming Is Unlikely to Impact Land-Based Venues Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts president, and CEO recently spoke at Bernstein’s 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. […]
Casino
June 4, 2021
Vegas Casinos Are Back in Action, But Employment Still Stagnant in April
The gambling scene in Las Vegas is returning to normal and, after a long year of COVID-19 restrictions and temporarily shuttered facilities, casinos are back in action. However, despite the lifting of restrictions over the past couple of months, the unemployment rate in Sin City rose from March to April, according to the US Bureau […]
Casino
June 4, 2021
Miami Beach Mayor Implores Federal Rejection of New Seminole Gambling Compact
Florida’s lawmakers may have been able to find a successful path for the new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, but whether it survives federal scrutiny still remains to be seen. Several controversial measures included in the new agreement, including the possibility of a casino being built in Miami, haven’t been received well […]
Legal
June 4, 2021
Atlantic City Casinos Breathe Sigh of Relief as Lawmakers Agree to Tax Cuts, Expanded Sports Gambling
Atlantic City casinos received some good news yesterday, even if it isn’t enough to warrant breaking out the champagne. The New Jersey Senate has approved a couple of measures that will help casino operators financially as they try to recover from COVID-19. Tax cuts and expanded sports gambling were already approved by the New Jersey […]
Business
June 4, 2021
Mr Gamble Launches Dedicated English Channel for US Slot Players
European affiliate Mr Gamble has launched a dedicated US channel on Twitch.tv, in a bid to increase engagement with US players. The site is tipped to employ a similar approach to the European market, with streamers reviewing hundreds of slots available to US players. Daily broadcasts are set to include a line-up of well-known streamers from the […]
Business
June 4, 2021
IGT Expands Its Footprint in North Dakota with PlaySports
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced an expansion of the company’s betting operations in North Dakota with PlaySports, giving a boost to the retail sports wagering solutions offering in the state. IGT PlaySports Brings New Offering to Magic Casino and Hotel International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it is expanding its footprint in North […]