Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Casino Reopens to Players, Safeguards in Place
Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel reopened its gaming on Friday with many health precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The tribal casino is believed to be one of…
Mississippi Governor Sets Memorial Weekend for Casinos Reopening
Some of Mississippi’s casinos will reopen by Memorial Day Weekend, Friday May 22 — albeit with some social distancing measures in place. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves was mum on the…
Hungry, Needy Las Vegas Casino Workers Find Help from Charities
Laid off casino workers and other needy residents in the Las Vegas region are increasingly turning to food distribution sites so their families do not go hungry during the coronavirus…
Walt Disney Owns Six Percent of DraftKings in Passive Fashion
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) owns six percent of newly public DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG), but the entertainment giant’s stake in the sportsbook operator is viewed as passive for the time being. ESPN owner…
Joe Biden 2020 Odds Lengthen Following Sexual Assault Denial
The odds of former Vice President Joe Biden taking occupancy of the White House have lengthened. That’s after he publicly denied sexual assault allegations made against him by a former…
Massachusetts Casinos Remain Closed Through May 18
Massachusetts casinos will remain closed through at least May 18, the state gaming commission voting unanimously Friday to extend the order. Ferries won’t be traveling out to Encore Boston Harbor…
Macau April GGR Was Brutal and May Won’t be Much Better
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the gambling enclave of Macau tumbled 96.8 percent in April. That’s as travel controls implemented to stem the spread of the coronavirus continue weighing on…
$12.3 Billion Flutter-Stars Group Merger to Complete May 5
Flutter Entertainment’s shares spiked Thursday as the company announced its $12.2 billion merger with The Stars Group (TSG) would complete May 5, creating the biggest online gaming company in the…
Crown Resorts Sued by Man Who Slipped on Pool of Vomit
Australian casino giant Crown Resorts has been sued by a man who alleges that he broke his neck after slipping on a puddle of vomit at the company’s property in…
DraftKings Gets ‘Outperform’ Rating, $23 Target From Morgan Stanley
Newly public DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is trading modestly higher Thursday after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of the daily fantasy sports (DFS) behemoth and sportsbook operator with an “outperform” rating and a…