Ky. Gov. Beshear Says Return of Horse Racing Still Months Away
Some members of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) may be clamoring for live racing to return to the state. But as long as COVID-19 is still a threat, then…
WWE Holding Two-Night Wrestling Showcase
While organizers have postponed or canceled sporting events worldwide, the pro wrestling industry has continued to provide its own brand of sports entertainment. Those efforts will come to a head…
San Manuel Closure to Last Through April 30, no Layoffs Happening
For a second time, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is extending the closure of its eponymous Southern California gaming property, citing the need to protect the surrounding community…
AGA Calls on SBA to Add Casinos in COVID-19 Small Biz Loan Program
The American Gaming Association (AGA), which lobbies on behalf of US casinos, is calling on the federal government to make some changes to a small business loan program that was…
Wynn Should be Able to Get Banks to Waive Covenants, Says Analyst
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) and its Macau unit probably won’t encounter issues when asking lenders to relax debt covenants, assuming the company does so, but the operator could suspend its second-quarter…
Missouri Gaming Commission Director Quits, Tensions Revealed
David Grothaus is leaving his job next month as executive director of the Missouri Gaming Commission after reportedly getting into a dispute with members of the state’s Highway Patrol. Missouri…
Grand National Steeplechase Will Be Computer Generated and Televised
The UK’s legendary Grand National horse race — canceled mid-March for the first time since World War II — will go ahead this Saturday, at least virtually. A computer-modeled version…
Eldorado Stock Is Beaten up, but it Offers Upside Potential, Says Analyst
Few gaming stocks have been bludgeoned as badly this year as has Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERI). But even with all domestic casinos still closed, analysts are defending the Caesars Entertainment…
Nevada Coronavirus Task Force Receives $10M in Donations
The Nevada coronavirus task force being led by former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren claims it has received more than $10 million in donations and acquired more than a million…
NGCB Approves eNASCAR Betting, Penn, Barstool in Fray, Too
Like every other sport in the US, NASCAR is frozen because of the coronavirus outbreak. But its fans are enjoying an outlet in the form of esports, and now bettors…