Casinos
Colorado Shuts Down Casino Table Games Amidst COVID-19 Rise
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…
Read MoreNY And NJ Cut Social Establishment Hours For COVID-19 Concerns
New York and New Jersey will have new curfews and that will include the closing of casino kitchens and bars beginning at 10 p.m. every night. The spike of COVID-19 cases seen in both states has been the highest they’ve had since early summer, calling this the second wave of the Coronavirus. NEW YORK –…
Read MoreOctober Sees Largest Jump In Atlantic City Casino COVID-19 Cases
Over 1% of Atlantic City casino employees have tested positive for the Coronavirus since July. The biggest surge of cases occurred in October for casino personnel. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Coronavirus is alive and well within Atlantic City casinos, having 251 cases pop up since citywide reopenings in July. Of that number, 60% were…
Read MoreOntario Pushes Online Gambling, Revives Sports Betting
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…
Read MoreBingo & Horse Racing Up While Nevada Casino Gambling Is Down
Nevada is reporting a continued decline for 2020 in its casino gaming revenue for the month of September. Various gambling sectors are still on the low end in revenue but bingo and horseracing are showing growth for the industry with their profit margins. LAS VEGAS – Revenue reports for September have been posted for Nevada…
Read MoreTwin River Buys Another Caesars Property In 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…
Read MoreGreen Jade Games, Pronet Seal Partnership For Online Slots
Green Jade Games is partnering with Pronet Gaming to bring its online slots games to the platform provider. Pronet’s casino services are growing globally and the addition of Green Jade Games is an enhancement for the company. There have also been a few other content partnerships that Pronet has finalized in the last month. MALTA,…
Read MoreTuesday Marks The Grand Opening Of The $350M Saracen Casino
The Saracen Casino opens its doors on Tuesday to all Arkansas players in the Pine Bluff area. The casino will create 1,100 new jobs for Pine Bluff residents. The state will get 13% net revenue for the first $150 million and 20% net revenue for all exceeding $150 million. PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Saracen…
Read MoreWilliam Hill Launches New Sportsbook At Harrah’s Philadelphia
William Hill is launching a new sportsbook in the Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino with many different features to enhance the sports betting experience. There is a mobile app to provide guests with an additional way to bet on sports from the comfort of their homes. Williams Hill is being bought by Caesars Entertainment as the two…
Read MoreR.I. Twin River Casinos Purchase Bally’s Brand Name For $20 Million
Twin River casino locations in the nation will now be renamed Bally’s as part of a deal with Caesars Entertainment. The deal cost Twin River an estimated $20 million when all was said and done to be able to use the Bally’s name as their own. LAS VEGAS – Twin River Worldwide Holdings (TRWH) has…
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