Fonner Park, Tampa Bay Downs Looking at Extending Horse Racing Meets
The Nebraska Racing Commission (NRC) is scheduled to meet Wednesday and take up a request by Fonner Park to extend its current thoroughbred meet into next month. Fonner Park and…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Odds Slashed Following Gronk Announcement
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will enter the 2020 NFL season with more hype than any other team in the league after landing future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady last…
Senate Approves $320B in New Paycheck Protection Program Funding
The US Senate took the first step Tuesday to extend a small business COVID-19 relief program by approving a nearly half-trillion dollar spending package. That includes more than $320 billion…
Nevada Not Ready to Reopen Businesses Closed By COVID-19
While some governors have already announced plans to start reopening their states during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak doubled down on staying the course during a press briefing…
BHA Issues Warning as Alleged Race Fixer Michael Wright Released
A notorious Irish drugs baron, money launderer and alleged race fixer was warned Tuesday to stay away from the UK horse racing industry after his release from prison last week….
Morgan Stanley Says Virus Will Prompt States to Approve Online Betting
Brick-and-mortar casinos throughout the US are shuttered because of the coronavirus. But in the states that allow it, online gambling is booming, and Morgan Stanley expects more come will aboard…
South Point Furloughs Employees, Owner Says Workers Better Off
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas is furloughing its 2,200 workers effective May 3, owner Michael Gaughan saying the decision is in their best interests. The casino…
Macau Gaming Dependence Exposed as Economy Falters
As gaming cash dries up and visitation to the Special Administrative Region (SAR) remains scant, Macau is vulnerable to significant economic turbulence due to its dependence on casino revenue, says…
South Carolina Lottery Extends Scientific Games Contract
The South Carolina Lottery has extended its contract with Scientific Games by another six years, adding on to the 18-year partnership that was forged when the lottery debuted back in…
Las Vegas Casino Stocks Battered Monday, Reopenings Seem Distant
Casino stocks fell along with US and global markets on Monday, as oil prices dropped below zero for the first time ever. Wall Street went south Monday, and casino stocks…