The New Jersey Senate has voted to provide interest-free loans to Atlantic City casinos that made their required payments in lieu of taxes during the Coronavirus pandemic. State casinos have been closed since March to slow the spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy has said he hopes to allow them to reopen
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W ith restrictions on travel easing, and airports throughout Europe reopening, the events industry is optimistic that the business, entertainment, and tourism sectors will be back on their feet and enjoying new shoots of growth by the end of the year. As a result, SiGMA Group has announced that it is offering free standard tickets,
T he UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) opened a consultation in order to receive views on proposed changes to the rules operators must abide by when transacting with high value customers. The consultation follows collaborative work with the industry following three challenges laid down by the UKGC to make gambling safer and reduce harm across the
Early bookings will benefit from a free standard ticket to the SiGMA Europe show held in Malta this November as travel restrictions lift across Europe… With restrictions on travel easing, and airports throughout Europe reopening, the events industry is optimistic that the business, entertainment, and tourism sectors will be back on their feet and enjoying
Today, CEO and developer Derek Stevens announced his newest Downtown Las Vegas property, Circa Resort & Casino, will debut October 28, 2020. Previously slated for a December 2020 launch, the 1.25 million-square-foot integrated casino-resort will open with its first five floors of amenities and state-of-the-art parking hub – Garage Mahal – ahead of schedule. Upon
The Coronavirus outbreak made it feel like a long wait for Las Vegas casinos to open again. But despite a pandemic that is still spreading, the state Gaming Control Board is not reconsidering a requirement for players to wear face masks while at casinos. They only way they would enforce a face mask requirement is
N ewgioco Group, a global sports betting and interactive gaming technology company providing fully integrated, omnichannel sports betting software solutions, announced on Wednesday the integration of Oddsmatcher Matched Betting, an innovative trading system for sports betting on its Elys Gameboard betting platform. The company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Multigioco, has entered into an exclusive agreement
When the world went on lock-down over the Coronavirus, few would have imagined it leading to cashless casinos. But that is precisely what the American Gaming Association is asking state regulators to consider. Recently, the group released a report called Payments Modernization Policy Principles which looks at the integration of cashless options for players on
T he Mississippi Gaming Commission ordered all of the state’s casinos to close in mid-March to comply with efforts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Gambling facilities were allowed to resume operations last month with social distancing guidelines in place that reduced capacity and the number of players allowed at gaming tables and
Months after losing in Federal Court, the US Justice Department will have their online gambling appeal heard. The fight over whether the Wire Act applies to Internet betting or only sports betting is on the line! Also, more Las Vegas casinos announce their openings and we have a new game review! [embedded content] A federal
I sleta Resort & Casino reopened Monday in New Mexico with new safety guidelines to limit the spread of Covid-19, KOB reported. The guidelines prohibit smoking on the property, require guests and workers to wear a mask and add plexiglass and face shields in close contact areas, according to Isleta’s website. Also, each team member
With less than three months to go until the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, the 2020 field is starting to take shape. Punters will already be looking ahead to the prestigious event and there could be some value to be had in the markets at this early stage. While running the rule over this
G aming and sports betting partner GAMING1 has gone live with Unibet, Kindred Group’s flagship brand. Under the agreement, a selection of engaging slot and dice games from GAMING1’s celebrated portfolio has launched on Unibet’s Belgian and .com sites, with Sweden and Romania set to follow in the near future. GAMING1’s latest partnership further extends
Casinos across America are starting to welcome guests back, but Harrah’s Reno will not be among them. Caesars Entertainment has announced that the company does not have plans to reopen the property. The building will now be changed into a non-gaming property and named the Reno City Center. It will consist of about 540 market-rate
T he Malta Gaming Authority AML/CFT (anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism) team will be organizing a webinar entitled “AML/CFT in the remote gaming sector – trends, typologies and common findings.” During this webinar, the MGA’s AML/CFT officials will be discussing common AML/CFT shortcomings in the remote gaming sector and the emerging ML/TF
M adrid suspended the operation of slot machines until the “state of emergency” imposed in the territory to tackle the coronavirus epidemic expires. The government explained the licenses to operate categories “B”, “C” and “D” machines have been temporarily suspended because since most shops have been closed, they must ensure the “legal certainty” of operators.
In a drama that never seems to die, a Federal Appellate Court will hear arguments on the 2018 DOJ Wire Act Opinion by teleconference next week on June 18th. The remote conferencing is because of restrictions still in place because of the COVID-19 crisis. In 2002, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower
Sports betting is a hot topic all over America, but several California tribal casinos are not please with the latest attempt to regulate the activity in the state. Now, the Coalition to Authorize Regulated Sports Wagering has taken legal action requesting more time to qualify a sports betting initiative for the statewide ballot. The Coalition
E sports Entertainment Group announced Thursday the appointment of Argyll Entertainment senior executives Stuart Tilly and Dan Marks as its Corporate Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. “We’re excited to officially welcome Stuart and Dan to the Esports Entertainment team,” said Grant Johnson, Esports Entertainment Group CEO. “As CEO and CFO of Argyll Entertainment, they
A few days after announcing the reopening of the Aria casino, MGM Resorts has set dates for the Luxor and Mandalay Bay opening. The Luxor will reopen on June 25th, followed by the Mandalay Bay and Aria Casino on July 1st. Originally, Aria was originally slated for a July 4th open. MGM Resorts kicked off