Industry
August 29, 2020
MGM Resorts Is Laying off 18,000 Furloughed Employees
The global hospitality and entertainment leader MGM Resorts announced it will lay off 18,000 of its furloughed employees. Some 18,000 Furloughed MGM Employees to Be Permanently Laid Off Friday, August 28, MGM Resorts International announced that the company plans to lay off 18,000 of its furloughed U.S. employees, reported CNN. Earlier this year, the company […]
Casino
August 28, 2020
BetMGM Casino Now Live in West Virginia
Players in West Virginia can enjoy casino titles by BetMGM following the launch of BetMGM Casino. Among the classic games by BetMGM, we also find the famous “MGM Grand Millions” jackpot slot game. BetMGM Enters the Online Casino Market in West Virginia The market-leading sports betting and gaming platform BetMGM announced the launch of BetMGM […]
Casino
August 23, 2020
Louisiana’s Hollywood Baton Rouge to Move Onshore by 2022
The Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge is moving onshore after the approval of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Hollywood Casino Gets Go-Ahead to Move Onshore The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has given the go-ahead to the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to relocate permanently in the state, moving onshore from currently operating on the Mississippi River. The […]
Casino
August 20, 2020
Atlantic City Casino Employment Deteriorating in July
Casino employment in Atlantic City fell significantly in July, the monthly report from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) showed. Due to the slow rate of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus, the city’s 9 casinos employed 15% less people compared to July 2019. July 2020 saw casinos in Atlantic City employ 24,880 people […]
Business
August 19, 2020
Wynn Cautions US-Chinese Tensions Could Affect Macau Gaming
With the US-Chinese relations deteriorating under President Donald Trump, Wynn Resorts has expressed concerns that bad politics could impact business. Wynn Resorts Anticipates Worsening of Business Climate in China With the United States drawing nearer to election date, US President Donald Trump has used his gung-ho rhetoric against China generously. He imposed sanctions on several […]
Business
August 16, 2020
Navajo Nation Announces Phased Reopening Next Week
Arizona’s Navajo Nation is preparing to reopen at 25% operating capacity as early as next week, the tribal operator announced on Thursday. Navajo Nation Readies a Restart in Arizona After two months of forcible shut-down, the Navajo Nation is finally restarting business, the tribal operator said on Thursday. The phased reopening should begin at some […]
Casino
August 15, 2020
The Mirage Will Reopen on August 27, Plans MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts International has announced a plan to reopen the Mirage on August 27. MGM Plans to Reopen the Mirage on August 27 The iconic resort the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip will reopen on August 27, announced MGM Resorts International. The current plan leaves only two MGM properties which are yet to reopen […]
Business
August 14, 2020
US Casino Gambling Revenue in Second Quarter Crashes by 79% Report Says
With commercial casino gambling revenue declining 79% in the second quarter, the gaming industry in the USA has begun recovering, exploring new and innovative solutions and marketing opportunities to attract patrons back. Second Quarter Commercial Casino Revenue Slumps New data provided by the American Gaming Association (AGA) shows that casinos in the United States saw […]
Industry
August 12, 2020
Caesars Launched Its Virginia Casino Referendum Campaign
Caesars Entertainment Inc. officially launched today its referendum campaign regarding the casino in Danville, Virginia. Danville residents will have a chance to vote yes for the $400 million premier resort and casino during the upcoming referendum in November after the City Council of Danville passed a resolution to petition the court for the inclusion of […]
Legal
August 12, 2020
Casinos and Hotels in Nevada Protected from Frivolous Lawsuits
Gov. Sisolak has signed a new emergency bill to make sure that casinos and hotels, as well as other businesses in Nevada, aren’t shuttered by court order in cases where no evidence against them has been presented. Sisolak Introduces Legal Protections against Frivolous Lawsuits Gov. Steve Sisolak keeps finding himself with a lot on his […]