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.
GVC CEO: GVC-MGM will gain good leverage off Yahoo deal
March 5, 2020
GVC Holdings CEO Kenny Alexander remains "very bullish" about Roar Digital’s US prospects, following the publication of GVC’s 2019 financial report.
Nevada casinos January revenue tops $1bn
February 28, 2020
Nevada casinos took in $1bn of January revenue for a year-on-year increase of more than 5%.
Caesars reports slow growth and heavy net loss for 2019
February 25, 2020
Caesars Entertainment saw low full-year growth for 2019, as net revenue increased 4% year-on-year to $8.74 billion.
An industry career to remember
February 24, 2020
Before the former Penn National Gaming CEO and American Gaming Association Chairman Tim Wilmott retired at the end of last year, he spoke to David Cook about his time in the gaming industry, spanning three decades, and opened up on what he will miss about the market.
Linq Casino the model to follow, says Hold Gaming Founder
February 11, 2020
Hold Gaming Founder and among the first Double Down Interactive employees, Phil Runyan, says the Linq Casino is the model to follow in terms of organization of casino floors.
Scientific Games partners with Hard Rock International in Sacramento
January 30, 2020
Scientific Games has been chosen by Hard Rock International to supply casino management system products, as well as slot and table games and utility products, for its newest hotel and casino in Sacramento, California.
