Gaming America - Land-based

DraftKings enters Colorado retail market with Twin River partnership

July 10, 2020

Operator has already entered digital space in the Centennial State.

BetMGM secures second round of investments from MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings

July 8, 2020

$450 million received from MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings, increasing BetMGM’s presence in US sports betting and iGaming markets.

G2E cancellation places further emphasis on virtual calendar

July 8, 2020

Biggest US gaming show of the year will not take place in its physical format, so virtual content has to be at its best in the coming months.

NHL likely return in August

July 7, 2020

Once agreements are made by the NHL and the NHLPA, hockey will be back for a 24-team extended playoff, likely held in Canada.

New York City casinos to remain closed

July 7, 2020

Governor will not announce reopening of casinos or movie theaters just yet.

Penn National to lay off nearly 1,150 workers in Louisiana

July 7, 2020

Operator wary of uncertain business volumes due to social distancing measures.

Detroit Tigers become first MLB team to Partner with online sportsbook

July 3, 2020

PointsBet and the Detroit Tigers announce multi-year partnership starting this season which will bring new enhancements to game days at Comerica Park.

Golden Nugget Atlantic City reopens

July 2, 2020

Famed NJ casino reopens following CDC guidelines and executive order from Governor Phil Murphy prohibiting indoor dining.

Twin River purchases casinos in Kansas City and Vicksburg for $230m

July 2, 2020

Twin River Worldwide Holdings has completed its acquisition of the Isle of Capri Casino in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Nevada casinos in May down 99.4% from last year

July 1, 2020

The state Gaming Control Board’s report released on Tuesday shows a dramatic plummet in casino earnings.

Kambi signs Four Winds Casinos partnership

July 1, 2020

Kambi Group has entered into a new partnership agreement with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City remains closed

June 30, 2020

The announcement was made following Gov. Phil Murphy’s ban outlined in Phase 2 of New Jersey’s return strategy due to COVID-19.

Three more MGM properties to reopen on the Las Vegas Strip this week

June 29, 2020

Aria, Mandalay Bay and Four Seasons Las Vegas will reopen with “Seven-Point Safety Plan” on July 1.

New Quil Ceda Creek Casino scheduled to open early next year

June 29, 2020

The new casino will more than double the size of the existing casino.

Facial coverings now mandatory in all Nevada public places, including casinos

June 26, 2020

All Nevada casinos must comply with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s directive and require visitors to wear masks and facial coverings when in public spaces.

Masks now mandatory in all Caesars properties

June 25, 2020

Caesars Entertainment announced Wednesday that masks will be required by everyone inside its properties, and those who refuse will be directed to leave.