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.
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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
An executive order from Gov. Eric J. Holcomb allowed work to continue in Gary I n spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction of Northwest Indiana’s first inland casino in Gary is on schedule, but likely won’t be ready by its original December 31 opening date. “The Dec. 31 opening, frankly that’s not going to happen.
Millions of people head onto the casino floor each day in search of excitement, camaraderie and the opportunity to earn a fortune. Many fall short in their quest to seize a profit, but there have been some remarkable stories of players cleaning out casinos over the years. These are five of the most fascinating stories
P ariplay announced on Monday a new partnership with BetVictor, one of Europe’s leading online gaming operators. BetVictor’s online casino boasts over 700 of the industry’s best games, sourced from premier suppliers around the globe. BetVictor’s partnership with Pariplay ensures access to game titles such as Amazing Riches, Dragons of the North and Wolf Riches,
We have more Las Vegas casinos opening! Plus, another state regulates sports betting and one pushes legislation to legalize it! We also discuss when professional sports leagues will resume games so players have something to bet on! [embedded content] The Excalibur casinos opening is slated for June 11, according to MGM Resorts. The resort was
SG will integrate FSI’s proprietary software into its OpenMarket sports content offering F antasy Sports Interactive (FSI) has announced a strategic partnership with Scientific Games that will provide FSI’s original Fantasy Sportsbook offerings to Scientific Games’ global customer network. The agreement between the companies enables Scientific Games to integrate FSI’s proprietary software into its OpenMarket
Rocky Mountain bettors did not disappoint in their first full month, as Colorado sports betting was able to process over $25 million in bets. All bets were placed via mobile devices since all land based casinos were closed in mid-March due to Coronavirus. Four operators launched on May 1, the first day from which bets
Everyone is excited for the Las Vegas reopen and to see things get (somewhat) back to normal. But what most people don’t know is the scary little secret about how returning visitors could have their whole vacation ruined before it even begins. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has added a new requirement to casinos reopen
Finally! Las Vegas casinos reopen this week! Well, many of them will. But before you go making plans to hit Sin City, you better hear of the hidden danger that few people know about! Plus, learn which Vegas casinos reopened and which will remain closed for now. [embedded content] More than two months into a
MGM Resorts has announced that their Excalibur Casino reopens next Thursday on June the 11th, a full week after other properties on the Las Vegas Strip began welcoming guests back. Those casinos included MGM sites Bellagio, New York-New York, and the MGM Grand. All MGM casinos, along with other properties that have reopened, have strict
It will take a constitutional amendment to get California sports betting, and a Senate Committee in the state has now taken a step in that direction. A bill passed the committee by a partisan vote of 9-3 vote, with all Democrats voting for the bill and all Republicans voting against. Now the bill has been
I n a report titled State of the States issued late Wednesday, the American Gaming Association (AGA), the casino industry’s national trade group, said commercial casino revenue has risen for five straight years, “further solidifying our industry’s role as a vital economic engine for states and local communities,” the Association added. Helped by the continuing
Fans of the MGM Resorts may be interested to know that the Aria casino reopen has been scheduled for Independence Day! A company spokesperson said that acting CEO Bill Hornbuckle made the announcement during interviews after reopening the Bellagio last week. Thermal checks, face masks and social distancing reminders were spread across the Bellagio, and
The 10 tribal casinos will operate at a reduced capacity with enhanced safety protocols T he Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will reopen its doors next week after over 12 weeks of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as the Cherokee Nation continues a phased reopening of its 10 gaming locations in Oklahoma, the
DraftKings request to allow daily fantasy esports contests via its website was greenlighted T he Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday approved betting on esports through contests, but it rejected a formal request by the Iowa Gaming Association, which supports the state’s 19 casinos, to allow casino wagering on esports. During its meeting at
I n an attempt to halt the spread of COVID-19, the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) —Chile’s gambling authority— ordered all operators closed their casinos until further notice as from March 18. Even though online gaming is currently illegal in Chile, stakeholders are calling for the regulation of this channel as a way of