Match Fixing Concerns Amplified During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sports betting industry insiders said that match fixing has become a particular concern as the sporting world shuts down during the COVID-19 pandemic, though they have no reason to suspect…
Magnus Carlsen Invitational Reaches Semifinal Round, Carlsen Favored
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen remains favored to win his namesake tournament, as the Magnus Carlsen Invitational heads into its semifinal and final rounds this weekend. Magnus Carlsen is one…
Sisolak Unveils Plan to Reopen Nevada by May 15, Casinos Excluded
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak unveiled the first part of his COVID-19 recovery program for the state Thursday, saying he wants to begin reopening businesses on May 15, if not sooner….
Atlantic City Casinos Being Advised by AtlantiCare Health on Reopening
Atlantic City casinos are partnering with the AtlantiCare healthcare system to form best practices to allow the gaming resorts to reopen safely once permitted by the state. Atlantic City casinos…
DraftKings Set to Launch iGaming in Pennsylvania on Friday
DraftKings is wasting little time to get into the iGaming business in Pennsylvania. DraftKings Chief Compliance Officer Tim Dent, shown at the opening of the company’s retail sportsbook at the…
Washington Tribes Eager to Reopen Casinos, Governor To Extend Order
Several Washington state tribal gaming venues may try to reopen soon, after shuttering for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of these, Angel of The Winds Casino Resort…
Eight Hundred Health Precautions Planned for The Venetian’s Reopening
The Venetian is implementing some 800 steps to keep the Las Vegas gaming property safe when it eventually reopens. Precautions range from increased numbers of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to…
Blackstone Is Buying 10 Percent of Crown Resorts at a Steep Discount
Private equity colossus Blackstone (NYSE:BX) continues forging into the gaming business. The company is taking a nearly 10 percent stake in Australia’s Crown Resorts, and is getting those shares from…
Kentucky Gov. Allows Churchill Downs to Prepare for Racing Without Fans
Churchill Downs on Wednesday received approval from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to open its backstretch to horsemen on May 11. That will mark the first day they can bring horses…
Boyd Gaming Had a Rough Q1, Analyst Still Sees a Winner
Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) is rallying Wednesday, trading higher by 2.34 percent even after the company reported an unexpected adjusted first-quarter loss. But the stock may be getting some support from…