Caesars to sell Bally’s Atlantic City for $25m
April 24, 2020
Caesars Entertainment and VICI Properties have announced they will sell the Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino to Twin River Worldwide Holdings in a deal worth $25m.
Betfred US exec: Incremental return to business vital for Las Vegas casinos
April 24, 2020
Gaming America speaks with Las Vegas-based industry expert Stephen Crystal, head of US development at Betfred, about the current lockdown in Las Vegas, the impact of coronavirus on the US sports betting market and Betfred's US development.
Las Vegas Sands suffered losses in Q1
April 23, 2020
Nevada-based company reported a 51.1% decline compared to the previous year.
Monarch Casino and Resort revenues fall in Q1 2020
April 23, 2020
Lockdown measures due to COVID-19 result in net revenue dropping by 13.2%.
Las Vegas mayor calls for city to reopen, draws heavy criticism
April 23, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel among celebrities to condemn Las Vegas Mayor as CNN interview goes viral.
Making the most of March Madness
April 22, 2020
Ezra Amacher looks into the betting intricacies of March Madness, one of the busiest weeks on the US sports betting calendar. This feature was written before the coronavirus pandemic and, at this point, provides useful forward-looking analysis should March Madness return in 2021.
From teamsters to titans
April 21, 2020
Oliver Lovat on how Las Vegas casino financing has evolved from the backroom to the boardroom, and how REITs have changed operators' strategy
Tenant and landlord
April 20, 2020
Sean Chaffin reports on MGM Resorts' sale and leaseback strategy with some of its biggest properties, and whether this is likely to continue.
Wynn CEO pitches mid to late May opening of Las Vegas casinos
April 20, 2020
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox has released a 23-page health plan that asks Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak to open Las Vegas casinos by mid to late May.
Las Vegas mayor asks to end lockdown
April 17, 2020
Carolyn Goodman issues pushback on state-issued lockdown.
From the top: Japan, Jim Murren’s lasting legacy
April 16, 2020
Tim Poole assesses Jim Murren's legacy after his departure from MGM Resorts International.
Scientific Games: strong liquidity will help fight impact of COVID-19
April 16, 2020
The company announced Tuesday it cut more than $100 million in quarterly costs.
Update on Atlantic City casino losses
April 16, 2020
Atlantic City casinos suffer 61.7% drop in March.
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.
