Closed Casino

Michigan Governor Gretchen Esther Whitmer announced the closing of casinos for three weeks. The closing of the casinos, all located in Detroit, will lead to an estimated loss of over $67 million. The closures were caused by a spike in COVID-19 cases. DETROIT – Gamblers in Detroit will, unfortunately, be unable to partake in land-based…

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Casino Table Games Suspension

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released an official notice to Gilpin County to shut down table games. Colorado has seen a 7.77% spike in positive COVID-19 cases. Capacity at casinos will be lowered to just 100 people at maximum. DENVER – Gamblers in Colorado, unfortunately, will not be able to play table…

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Online Gambling

The Ontario Conservative government had its yearly budget delivery and announced major losses due to COVID-19. The losses have motivated the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp (OLG) to push forth competitive online gambling initiatives. Canadian lawmakers have also revived a previously failed sports betting bill. ONTARIO, Canada – Sports bettors and gamblers alike in Ontario…

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Tropicana Evansville

Twin River Holdings has acquired Tropicana Evansville Casino from Caesars Entertainment. This was a $480 million acquisition. The deal is expected to close by mid-2021. EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A major shakeup in the legal gambling arena has occurred as Twin River Holdings has acquired Tropicana Evansville Casino from Caesars Entertainment, INC. The acquisition is said…

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Universal Music - Biloxi

The popular music label and production company, Universal Music Group, is taking the steps to get into the casino hotel business. The first of a string of casino hotel launches will be in Biloxi Mississippi. The casino resort in Biloxi will cost an estimated $1.2 billion. BILOXI, Miss. – Biloxi gamblers will be able to…

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Playboy

Playboy Enterprise is set to become a publicly-traded company. Mountain Crest Acquisition Group purchased Playboy for $381 million. The company is looking to purchase into gaming properties, leading to a possible increase in Playboy Casinos. NEW YORK – Playboy Enterprise has been officially acquired by Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. and has made the necessary steps…

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New Mexico Racinos

Many casinos and racetrack casinos in New Mexico have banded together to lobby for gambling expansion. The proposal is to bring forth intent gambling, 24-hour casino operations, and new unlimited video slots and table games. The case has been brought to the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico racetrack casinos and…

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William Hill - Caesars Entertainment

William Hill will be acquired by Caesars Entertainment for $3.7 billion. The popular sportsbook will become a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Caesars believes sports betting is the fastest growing gambling market in the US. RENO, Nev. – Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has bid $3.7 billion in a massive acquisition to claim William Hill as a…

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GVC - Inspired

GVC has launched Inspired Entertainments virtual sports content on its many betting platforms. Patrons will find Inspired content on six award-winning GVC channels. Inspired is bringing its groundbreaking C-Play content including NFL Alumni, NFL Legends, soccer, and basketball content. NEW YORK – Inspired Entertainment has officially announced a new partnership with GVC Holdings. This will…

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