Posts Tagged ‘Coronavirus’
Connecticut To Legalize Sports Betting In 2021? Lawmaker Thinks So
Signs point to a legalized Connecticut sports betting market in 2021 lawmakers believe. The Nutmeg State would legalize Tribal sportsbooks in the state. HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut is pushing forward to get sports betting legalized for the state in 2021. Previous roadblocks to getting legislation approved are no longer issues, clearing the way for passage…
Read MoreMontana Sports Betting Gets Favorable Ruling On Locations By Judge
Montana sportsbooks can now open in places that do not serve alcohol. A judge in Montana has chosen to rule in favor of turning over the alcoholic beverage rule for licensure set by the Montana Lottery for potential sports betting facility operators. HELENA, Mont. – Montana sports betting got a win in the locations department…
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 MoreCasinos In Atlantic City Suffer $112M Loss In 2nd Quarter
The nine casinos in Atlantic City had a combined loss of $112 million in the second quarter because of the three-month period they were closed because of COVID-19. Online gambling platforms fared better for New Jersey even allowing a few to profit during the mandatory closures of land-based establishments. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City…
Read MorePennsylvania Sees Massive Financial Losses From Casino Closures
In the three months of mandatory shutdowns from the Coronavirus, Pennsylvania’s 12 casinos lost an estimated half a billion dollars in revenue for the state. Research analysts from the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy expect the Keystone State to continue to feel the effects of these losses in the years to come. PITTSBURGH – Pennsylvania…
Read MoreAGA Says They Require More Federal Funds To Stay In Business
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is requesting more financial help through federal aid, specifically the current proposal known as the HEALS Act. According to the President and CEO of the AGA, Bill Miller, further funding is crucial for the gaming industry in the United States to weather the storm of COVID-19. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Discuss The Potential For In-State iLottery
An iLottery may be in Maryland’s future as the topic has been brought up to the House Ways and Means Committee. With other gaming revenue reaching all-time lows, the Maryland Lottery is expected to go over the estimated $571 million in revenue for the year. BALTIMORE – As Maryland’s budget deficit continues to grow higher…
Read MoreMassachusetts Adds Sports Betting To Economic Development Bill
A proposal for online sportsbooks that will not be affiliated with a land-based sportsbook has been added to an already advancing economic bill. The economic bill will help with many initiatives to help create and find jobs for residents of Massachusetts. The addition of the sports betting proposal can help the state economy and make…
Read MoreBetting Handle Shows Deadwood Casinos Came Back To Life In June
Deadwood Casinos in South Dakota managed to have a successful June as they reopen slots and table games. The casinos have been shut down since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The betting handle has been reported as a 13.75% increase from June 2019. PIERRE, S.D. – Deadwood Casinos in South Dakota have reopened their…
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