Gaming America - Land-based

Update on Atlantic City casino losses

April 16, 2020

Atlantic City casinos suffer 61.7% drop in March.

Reason for optimism in Macau

April 15, 2020

Casinos might break even for Q1 2020.

AGA CEO: Revised PPP guidelines

April 14, 2020

US Government revises Paycheck Protection Program guidelines, though American Gaming Association feels the changes do not go far enough.

Sports betting monopolization and the case of DC

April 14, 2020

Gaming America takes a look at monopolization in the US sports betting market and speaks with Newgioco CEO Michele Ciavarella for his opinion on the topic

Scientific Games wins 10-year Iowa Lottery contract

April 8, 2020

Supplier continues 18 years of operations in the state with new contract, which could be extended by a further five years.

Ohio casinos suffer steep revenue losses

April 8, 2020

Due to pandemic, Ohio’s casinos lose $112.3m in March despite strong start to 2020.

Singapore to gain new gambling authority in 2021

April 6, 2020

Casino Regulatory Authority to consolidate three main gaming authorities.

Caesars furloughed majority of employees

April 3, 2020

Among its 64,000 people across 53 properties, 90% of Caesars Entertainment employees will be furloughed until further notice.

Report: Missouri gambling regulator resigns amidst overspending dispute

April 2, 2020

Missouri Gaming Commission executive director David Grothaus is stepping down from his position after butting heads with the state’s Highway Patrol regarding budgetary concerns, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

New games; new territories

March 26, 2020

Lightning Box Account Manager Mike Lally and Operations Manager Michael Maokhamphiou talk Gaming America through the company's plans for 2020. This interview took place at ICE London and was originally published in the March/April edition of Gaming America magazine.

Washington Governor authorizes tribal sports betting bill

March 26, 2020

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed a bill into law authorizing sports betting within the state’s 29 tribal casinos.

Wynn executives trade salaries to fund employee payroll

March 25, 2020

Wynn Resorts executives have agreed to trade all or part of their salaries for stock in the company to help fund the payroll of its employees.

Banks left with billions' worth of debt due to MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay deals

March 25, 2020

Lenders have been saddled with billions of dollars worth of debt due to the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay property deals in Las Vegas, according to Bloomberg.

Coronavirus: New Jersey casinos could lose $1.1bn

March 24, 2020

According to a report from the American Gaming Association (AGA), New Jersey could stand to lose $1.1 billion in lost economic activity, as a result of a two-month shutdown of the state’s casino industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MGM appoints Bill Hornbuckle as acting CEO; Jim Murren to head COVID-19 task force

March 23, 2020

MGM Resorts International has announced the appointment of Bill Hornbuckle as its acting CEO and President, to replace former Chairman and CEO Jim Murren with immediate effect.

A troubled time for horseracing

March 16, 2020

Ezra Amacher on the rising issue of deaths in US horseracing and the impact this could have on betting on the sport.

MGM to suspend Las Vegas operations from 17 March

March 16, 2020

MGM Resorts International has decided to temporarily suspend Las Vegas operations until further notice.

NIGA tradeshow postponed due to coronavirus fears

March 13, 2020

The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) has announced its Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention has been postponed due to concerns regarding the coronavirus.

FanDuel launches Detroit sportsbook with IGT

March 13, 2020

FanDuel has announced the launch of its IGT-powered sportsbook at MotorCity Casino in Michigan, Detroit.

What next for Las Vegas nightclubs?

March 9, 2020

Sean Chaffin questions the future of Las Vegas’ nightlife.