Casino
May 25, 2020
As Casinos Prepare to Reopen, iGaming May Become the New Normal
With the online gaming market in the U.S. posting record-high numbers and a convergence between land-based and online gaming technology, casinos may need to rely on iGaming more in future to weather big disruptions. Regulated US Markets Sees Strong iGaming Uptake in April The last few months have completely reshaped the casino landscape in the […]
Casino
May 24, 2020
Foxwoods Resorts Casino and Mohegan Sun Will Re-Open June 1
Mohegan Sun, the casino resort operated by the Mohegan Tribe, and Foxwoods Resorts Casino, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation gaming complex, will push forward with their re-opening plans starting June 1. The tribal casinos in Connecticut are outside of the jurisdiction of the state and will re-open partially their entertainment facilities despite strong opposition from […]
Poker
May 22, 2020
Pennsylvania Online Poker Gathering Speed, Surpassing New Jersey Market
Online poker in Pennsylvania posted a record $5.25 million win in April, leap-frogging the previous best month of the state, $3.13 million in March, and surpassing poker revenue from New Jersey, revealed the monthly report issued by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. In just seven months of operations, Pennsylvania managed to beat the monthly record […]
Sports
May 22, 2020
Sports Lull Doesn’t Stop Caesars from Indiana, Virginia Expansion Plans
Caesars’ Indiana sportsbook has launched successfully with the news just in that the company has secured another license in Virginia. Caesars Launches Successfully in Indiana On Wednesday, May 20, Caesars launched its first official sportsbook in Indiana after receiving regulatory approval on Tuesday, May 19. The new sportsbook is powered by Scientific Games and it […]
Casino
May 21, 2020
Pennsylvania Regulator Shares Casino Re-Opening Protocols
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the industry regulatory body in the state, released a document sent to the casino companies that provided them with the minimum requirements they must fulfill before re-opening their land-based gaming facilities. All 12 casinos in Pennsylvania have been closed since mid-March to help support state and federal government efforts […]
Legal
May 21, 2020
AGA Urges for Update of “Outdated” Jackpot Reporting Threshold
Presidential executive order gives the U.S. gaming industry an opportunity to push jackpot reporting threshold to $5,000, AGA says. New Presidential Order an Opportunity for Gaming in the U.S. The American Gaming Association (AGA) has welcomed a new executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, in which they propose to target needed […]
Casino
May 16, 2020
William Hill Eyes Online Casinos in the US in H2 2020
British sportsbook William Hill is considering launching online casinos in every state it legally can do so in the US in the second half of 2020. William Hill Plans to Release Online Casino in US in H2 2020 Despite taking a hit to its results in Q1 2020, William Hill is determined to power up […]
Casino
May 12, 2020
Eldorado CEO Says Merger on Track, Caesars Plans Reopening
Eldorado Resorts CEO Tom Reeg has expressed optimism about the pending merger between Caesars Entertainment Corp. and his company. Reeg commented that the $17.3 billion deal should be finalized by the end of June, as planned when the first was announced in 2019. The statement came during Eldorado’s earnings call on Monday, May 11, with […]
Casino
May 5, 2020
Casinos in the US Reveal Re-Opening Plans, Island Resort on May 6
After close to two months of lockdown, casinos across the United States are looking to restart their operations and return back to business, notwithstanding any new social distancing and health safety rules that would need to be observed. While Macau has been able to re-open fairly quickly after a two-week shut-down in February, not everyone […]
Poker
April 27, 2020
888Poker Reports 60% Increase in U.S. Traffic in April
The nation-wide lockdown has prompted more people to turn to online poker, bringing a 60% traffic spike for 888poker. Poker Giant 888 Sees 60% Increase in Traffic in April 888 Holdings, the company that operates 888poker and multiple other gambling outlets, has reported a significant increase in traffic in the United States. According to data […]