Casinos
BetMGM Uses 76ers Brand For New Online Blackjack, Roulette
BetMGM is launching new blackjack and roulette games using the Philadelphia 76ers brand. These options will be available at the BetMGM online casino and Borgata Casino in Pennsylvania and the Party Casino in New Jersey. BetMGM is also the official sports betting partner of the 76ers. PHILADELPHIA – BetMGM is expanding its online casino offering…
Read MorePhiladelphia Casinos Ordered To Check Vaccine Card For Entry
Philadelphia is imposing new restrictions to its casinos and eating establishments to require proof of vaccination for entry. Harrah’s New Orleans was the first casino to begin requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. New York has recently passed a law that criminalizes attempts to forge vaccination cards. PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia’s two casinos,…
Read MoreChicago Bears Purchase Arlington Casino From Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs has sold its Arlington International Racecourse to the Chicago Bears. Churchill Downs also withdrew its bid for a new casino in Waukegan, Illinois. CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears have purchased the Arlington International Racecourse from Churchill Downs. The purchase came to be a $197.2 million acquisition between the two entities and will ensure…
Read MoreCaesars Entertainment Strikes Deal Regarding Indiana Casino
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians make a $250 million purchase of Caesars Entertainment Casino in Indiana. This acquisition is to help with the expansion of various forms of gaming at the Indiana venue. LAS VEGAS – The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has struck a deal with Caesars Entertainment for the ownership of ‘Caesars…
Read MoreMGM Resorts Institutes New Vaccination Mandate For Employees
All new hires and salaried employees will be expected to show proof of vaccination by the end of the year. MGM stocks fell 4% after announcing the new vaccination mandate policy. LAS VEGAS – MGM Resorts International will soon be instituting a required vaccination policy for all of its current salaried and future employees. Part…
Read MoreThe Virginia Lottery Has Approved Final Casino Gaming Regulations
Virginia should see a finalized set of casino rules and regulations by the end of the year. Governor Ralph Northam will need to sign off on the rules that the Virginia Lottery Board has approved. Once the Governor gives his approval, a sixty-day period for public comment will open before the casino rules are made…
Read MoreGlobal Casino Market Expects Value Of $160 Billion By 2027
New reports have the global casino industry expected to reach a total value of $159.3 billion by 2027. U.S. online gambling expansions as well as retail expansions have led to this influx in growth to the overall market. A drop-off after 2027 is expected to be seen once the casino markets worldwide have balanced out…
Read MoreHard Rock Casino Rockford Receives Further Gaming Board Approval
The Hard Rock Casino Rockford has passed another speed bump. 815 Entertainment, a conglomeration of investors, received a supplier license from the Illinois Gaming Board. Several key players in the casino’s operating system were also approved by the Board. LAS VEGAS – The Hard Rock Casino Rockford is getting closer and closer to reality as…
Read MoreGaming Expansion Bill, Facing Opposition From Ohio Casinos
Ohio casino owners are pushing back on the state’s new gambling bill set to bring sports betting to the state. The bill includes a note that will allow slot machine-esque games to open in nearly 900 locations across the state, a natural detriment to casino business. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The battle for legal sports betting…
Read MoreChicago Now Accepting Bids For A New Downtown Casino Resort
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is accepting bids for a new casino resort in the city. The hope is to have the resort open by 2025. This will be the first casino resort in the city of Chicago. CHICAGO – Chicago gambling fans will soon see a major casino resort in the heart of the city…
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