Bill Passes on Final Session Day
A Maryland sports betting referendum will likely go before voters this November during the 2020 general election. Maryland’s sports betting bill passed the General Assembly just in the nick of…
LVS, Melco Have Cash to Survive Awhile, but Some Rivals Are in Trouble
In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, gaming companies are temporarily shuttering properties across the US, and many are doing the right thing by paying employees for…
Aussie Rules Kicks Off 2020 Season Thurs. Richmond Hosts Carlton
Starting on Thursday, sports fans seeking live action instead of a classic replay are in luck. The only catch is, you’ll need to stay up late – or get up…
Travel Industry May Receive Government Aid for COVID-19 Outbreak Loss
The US travel sector is “increasing likely” to receive federal financial assistance given continuing losses from the coronavirus outbreak, according to multiple experts. But many warn it is not clear…
Grand National Cancelation Will Cost Bookmakers Millions
The Grand National, the UK’s most famous horse race, has been canceled because of the coronavirus. It’s the latest blow to the country’s betting industry, which is feeling intense pressure…
Tom Brady Odds Favor QB Going to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady is no longer a member of the New England Patriots, the team he’s spent his entire 20-year NFL career with and led to six Super Bowl titles. The…
Caesars, MGM Join Rival in Tapping Credit for Short-Term Cash Needs
Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:CZR) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) are among the gaming companies scrambling to bring cash onto their balance sheets by accessing revolving credit. That’s as the industry…
Seminole Casinos in Florida Remain Open Even in Areas With COVID-19
Seminole casinos in Florida remain open for business despite a growing number of positive COVID-19 cases. Seminole casinos such as the Native American tribe’s Hard Rock Hollywood are still open….
Colorado Casinos Join List of Temporary Closures Forced by Coronavirus
Colorado casinos are following a state-issued order aimed at stemming the spread of the coronavirus, with operators announcing a series of temporary closures that commenced Tuesday morning. Colorado is mandating…
Two More States Close Casinos as COVID-19 Spreads Nationwide
Kansas and Mississippi are among the latest states to close gaming properties because of the growing threat from the potentially deadly coronavirus. Kansas’s four state-owned gaming operations will close tonight…