Las Vegas Will Feel Impact of European Travel Ban Due to COVID-19
Las Vegas is expected to be hit especially hard by the 30-day travel ban on arriving passengers from Europe because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman…
Wynn Wins Defamation Case Against Woman Who Accused Him of Rape
Steve Wynn has been awarded $1 in nominal damages in a defamation suit against a woman who alleged that the billionaire casino mogul raped her. Steve Wynn was defamed by…
Macau Could Ease China Travel Restrictions, Europe Is a Different Story
Officials in Macau are evaluating relaxing travel controls on visitors looking to enter the Special Administrative Region (SAR) from mainland China while considering restrictions on the number of European travelers…
Rivers Des Plaines to Launch Sports Betting in Illinois on Monday
On Monday, Illinois will become the 15th state in the US to allow sports betting when a suburban Chicago casino opens its sportsbook. The BetRivers Sportsbook will open on Monday…
Two Masked Robbers Snatch $250,000 from New York City Racetrack
New York’s Aqueduct Racetrack was the site of a brazen, late-night robbery of more than $250,000 by two bandits wearing protective surgical masks Saturday. Questions are surfacing if it was…
Virginia Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Casino, Sports Betting Bills
Thanks to some last-minute votes by the state legislature this weekend, Virginia will soon be a state for lovers – of gaming. Virginia state Del. Jay Jones (D-Norfolk), seen here…
Ky Derby Futures Bettors Believe in Baffert-Trained Authentic After Win
With Saturday’s three Kentucky Derby preps now behind us, it appears Tiz the Law now has a competitor to be the favorite when the horses gather in Louisville on May…
Macau February Tourism Numbers Dismal, Enclave Still on Lockdown
Macau remains nearly on lockdown because of the ongoing novel COVID-19 coronavirus, and that’s drastically cut visitor arrivals into the enclave. The Cotai Strip and much of Macau remains largely…
Michigan Sports Betting Going Live Next Week at Detroit Casinos
Michigan sports betting will begin operations next week, but only the three brick-and-mortar casinos in Detroit will initially be taking wagers. The Michigan State Spartans plan to make a deep…
Kudlow Says Stimulus Could be on way for Travel Industry
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Friday the Trump Administration is evaluating responses, potentially including economic stimulus, to help industries and workers affected by the spread of the novel…