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Could a Nationwide Resurgence in COVID-19 Cases Force Casinos to Close Again?
The coronavirus pandemic is raging worse than ever, with record numbers of new infections being recorded daily across the U.S. and the total number of cases now exceeding 3 million. That could soon cause a huge dilemma for casinos: defy public health warnings and stay open in order to recoup a sliver of the billions […]
Bellagio Freezes Over $200,000 in Payouts Linked to Disastrous Sportsbook Error
A misprint caused what might be the largest sports betting loss in Las Vegas history. The Bellagio is refusing to pay most of the tickets, however, as MGM waits for the results of a Nevada Gaming Control Board investigation. The situation happened early morning on June 28, involving nearly $250,000 in bets for Korean Baseball […]
Will There Be New Team Names for the Indians and Redskins?
The debate over the divisive Washington Redskins nickname restarted over the weekend as sponsors put pressure on the NFL franchise to change their mascot. Another team with a nickname that has come under fire over the years, MLB’s Cleveland Indians, also issued a statement declaring they will “determine the best path forward with regard to […]
Where US Casinos Stand On Reopening Plans
The COVID-19 pandemic forced US states to order shutdowns of non-essential businesses in mid-March. The U.S. hosts nearly 1,000 commercial and tribal casinos, and all of them ceased operations in the midst of the pandemic crisis. Live casinos began reopening in some states as early as May, and as of July 1 most of the […]
Las Vegas Casinos Rolling Out Cashless Gaming
Life as we know it is changing drastically due to the pandemic, and Nevada casinos are among the many businesses in the midst of a titanic shift. Cashless gaming is set to become a reality in the state after the Nevada Gaming Commission approved several amendments last week. Why is Cashless Gaming Now an Option? […]
Golden Nugget’s Online Casino Business Is Going Public
In a landmark move for the online casino industry, Landcadia Holdings II, Inc. announced plans this week to take Golden Nugget Online Gaming public. Golden Nugget Online Gaming owner Tilman Fertitta and Landcadia II, a special purpose acquisition company backed by Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. and Jefferies Financial Group Inc., announced the plans earlier this week […]
New Jersey Casinos Will Reopen July 2 As U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surge
New Jersey casinos will open their doors on Thursday, as long as they follow certain guidelines. This past week, Gov. Phil Murphy laid out the requirements for companies to follow, saying COVID-19 cases were under control in the state, even as cases raging across parts of the country have prompted backtracking on reopening. “We have […]
Unconventional Betting Options Helped US Online Sportsbooks Rebound In May
After a worst-case scenario hit the sports betting industry in April, legal online sportsbooks in the US began to recover in May. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the shutdown of virtually all major US sports leagues throughout April. While those shutdowns continued in May, sportsbooks responded by putting more international leagues and niche sports on wagering […]
In Reversal, Las Vegas And Reno Casinos Now Require Visitors To Wear Masks
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued a policy reversal requiring masks in all of Nevada’s public indoor spaces. Effective Friday, June 26, visitors to any public space must wear a mask, including in all Las Vegas and Reno casino properties. Prior to the order, only casino staff were required to wear masks. Many casinos encouraged […]
A Look At Where 7 States Stand On Sports Betting Legalization
It’s been more than two years since the United States Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). The decision lifted a federal ban on sports betting and paved the way for states to legalize sports betting on a state-by-state basis. In the years following the PASPA ruling, […]
