Sports
August 12, 2020
College Football Cancelled: Big Ten and Pac-12 Not to Hold Season
Two of the five conferences, the Big Ten and Pac-12, have released information on Tuesday that they won’t be returning for the fall season. Many questions remain unanswered as to whether individual teams can compete and whether the other conferences will now proceed with their regular seasons. Biggest College Conferences Cancel Football Seasons The Big […]
Legal
August 1, 2020
Senate and House Locking Horns on Sports Betting Legalization
The issue of sports betting legalization in Massachusetts is hanging in limbo after the latest action by the House of Representatives who rejected the amended bill passed by the Senate. Earlier, the Senate approved the Endure Act, the program of economic development and job creation, albeit excluding the language in the bill referring to sports […]
Business
July 27, 2020
Resorts World LV Begins Preparing for 2021 Summer Opening
Resorts World Las Vegas will continue with construction efforts as planned and will open in the summer of 2021, after pushing the original launch by a year from 2020. Genting’s Resorts World Remains Optimistic about the Future With Resorts World Las Vegas calling it lights out until next summer, the property is already preparing for […]
Legal
July 25, 2020
US: New Bill Proposes the Removal of Federal Excise Tax
A bipartisan bill aiming at repeal of federal excise tax on legal sports betting was introduced yesterday. Bill co-founders are Rep. Dina Titus (Nevada) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (Pennsylvania). The Repeal of Federal Excise Task Was Proposed Yesterday Yesterday, Friday 24, a repeal of the federal excise tax was proposed by a bipartisan legislation. The […]
Casino
July 24, 2020
Konami Debuts Game-Changing Cashless Payment System in the US
Responding to the demand for compliant and safe payment options, Konami has debuted its cashless payment system at the Ellis Island Casino, Hotel and Brewery in Las Vegas. Konami Debuts Cashless Payments at Ellis Island Casino, Las Vegas Japanese gambling giant Konami Gaming has debuted its first cashless casino slot markers at Ellis Island Casino, […]
Business
July 18, 2020
Caesars-Eldorado $17.3bn Merger a Fact in New Jersey Vote
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission has granted a final approval to the Eldorado-Caesars merger/buyout deal estimated at $17.3bn. New Jersey Gives Approval to Eldorado-Caesars Merger A final approval from New Jersey has come on Friday, July 17, allowing Eldorado Resorts Inc, a Nevada-based gaming giant, to finalize the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corp. in […]
Business
July 16, 2020
Eldorado-Caesars Merger Enters Final Chapter as Approval from NJ Regulator Is Expected Soon
Following the approval of Indiana and Nevada, the Eldorado-Caesars merger is entering its final chapter. Once the merger is completed, a new regional giant will be created which will operate in 16 states. NJ Regulator Expected to Make a Decision on the Megadeal The megadeal merger between Eldorado and Caesars is entering its final stage. […]
Casino
July 12, 2020
US: More Than 120 Casinos Are Now Smoke-free, Could This Be the New Normal?
More than 120 out of 839 tribal and commercial casino operators have introduced a smoking ban. While some operators plan to reinstate smoking as soon as the mandatory requirement for wearing a mask is lifted, we wonder if smoke-free casino floors is a temporary event or it may result in significant changes in the near […]
Legal
July 11, 2020
Indiana Gaming Commission Approves Eldorado Caesars Merger
Eldorado Resorts announced at a meeting Friday, July 10, it has obtained the approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission regarding the ongoing merger with Caesars Entertainment, subject to applicable conditions. The approval of the Indiana Gaming Commission left Eldorado needing to get the go-ahead from only two other regulatory bodies, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission […]
Casino
July 11, 2020
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas May or May Not Lay off More People
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is covering all bases, a letter to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation from June 30 shows. The Las Vegas Strip resort informs the state department that layoffs and furloughs that started in March and April may last more than the initially thought 6 months and even become permanent, […]