Legal
April 22, 2020
Will the US Sling a 30 Day Pause for Lotteries?
SPG urges government officials to suspend lottery activities for 30 days, citing COVID-19 concerns and discussing the citizen stimulus giveaway. Pausing Lottery for 30 Days The United States faces difficult times with the COVID-19 epidemic. While some $1,200 stimulus checks per citizen were announced, a question keeps rising if the lotteries should be paused until […]
Business
April 21, 2020
Penn Assures Stakeholders Business Continuity Has Been Secured
Penn National Gaming issued a stakeholder letter to investors on Monday, updating them about the measures undertaken by the company to mitigate the significant risks generated by the ongoing situation with the spreading coronavirus. The Pennsylvania-based gaming operator Penn National was ranked among the casino operators that would not last long in case casino closure […]
Legal
April 20, 2020
NH Lottery Approves Betting on eNASCAR Series
In pursuit of engaging new audiences, the New Hampshire Lottery has added betting markets on eNASCAR, the simulated racing competition hosted by NASCAR in collaboration with Coca-Cola. New Hampshire Becomes Latest State to Approve eNASCAR/Esports Betting The New Hampshire Lottery has become the latest regulator in the United States to embrace eNASCAR as a viable […]
Casino
April 17, 2020
LVS Issued Investor Update, Suspending Dividend, Maintaining Capital Expenditure
Las Vegas Sands issued a press release today re-affirming its strategic priorities amid the ongoing health and economic crisis generated by the outbreak of the coronavirus-induced infection. The Nevada-based casino and hospitality operator Las Vegas Sands /LVS/ is deep in the midst of the virus-stricken gambling industry. And the impact on the operator is huge […]
Legal
April 15, 2020
New Emails Explain the West Virginia Political Betting Kerfuffle
In West Virginia, political betting was introduced by surprise last week but canceled only an hour after the regulatory go-ahead. This minor regulatory hiccup gave bettors hopes that they would be able to place bets on a new market but snuffed them out shortly after. Political Betting Throws a Curveball in WV West Virginia bookies […]
Legal
April 13, 2020
Virginia Governor Makes Last Minute Amendments to Bills Legalizing Casinos and Sports Books
Virginia legislative process regarding the expansion of state-wide gambling has one hurdle left to overcome before passing into law, Governor’s recommendations for changes in the text of the bills. And if state lawmakers do not agree to the proposed text amendments and return the bills back to the governor to sign, he will most probably […]
Sports
April 12, 2020
Majority of Americans Say Not to Attend Sports without COVID-19 Vaccine
A new poll has revealed that some 72% of all Americans would not feel safe attending live events without a coronavirus vaccine. Some 46% of respondents think that sports won’t return through 2020. 72% of Americans Won’t Feel Safe Going to Sports Events without Vaccine As the coronavirus lockdown continues to claim more sports competitions, […]
Casino
April 3, 2020
Caesars Will Furlough 90%, LVS Will Pay 100% for 2 Months
Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday the closure of their land-based gaming facilities in the US would affect 90% of its staff, employees who would remain employed but placed on furlough for an indefinite period of time. Trim Wage Costs The casino and hospitality operator that has nearly 64,000 employees on a payroll explained it would move […]
Casino
April 2, 2020
Nevada Casino Industry Closure Continues In Line With Federal Guidance
Casinos in Nevada will have to stay closed longer than the initial 30 days period, as Governor Steve Sisolak issued Wednesday a Stay at Home order and essentially extended throughout April all of the state’s emergency actions to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus /Covid-19/, including activating the National Guard. Virus Situation Requires Measures Extension […]
Sports
March 29, 2020
Aqueduct Racetrack Building Becomes A Hospital Overflow Facility
The New York Racing Association /NYRA/ announced Saturday that Aqueduct Racetrack building would serve during the period of combatting the coronavirus /Covid-19/ pandemic as a temporary hospital site, one of four emergency facilities to be set up in New York City. Temporary Local Facilities May Prove Vital After New York Gov. Cuomo explained on Friday […]