Alabama Bill Would Hand Poarch Creek Indians Casino Exclusivity
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) wants to conduct an in-depth review of the merits of legalizing casino gambling. But one state senator wants to fast-track the process. Alabama Sen. Greg…
Sands, Melco Had Plenty of Coronavirus Mentions on Earnings Calls
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ:MLCO) are among the companies that most frequently mentioned the novel coronavirus on recent earnings conference calls, a sentiment that isn’t…
Oregon Tribe Calls ‘Discrimination’ over Wildhorse Coronavirus Case
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) claims it has been discriminated against since its casino was temporarily shuttered last week in the wake of a coronavirus scare….
MGM Is Temporarily Halting Buffets on the Strip due to Coronavirus
MGM Resorts International is temporarily halting buffet service at several of the company’s Las Vegas Strip venues in a precautionary move to prevent spreading of the novel coronavirus. Buffets at…
New York’s Yonkers Raceway Closes after COVID-19 Infected Worker Dies
New York’s Yonkers Raceway was shuttered Tuesday after a long-time trainer and office worker afflicted with coronavirus died. The MGM Resorts International-owned track is located about six miles from New…
Roundhill Investments Eyes Launch of First Sports Betting ETF With Nifty Ticker ‘BETZ’
Roundhill Investments is looking to be the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) issuer to capitalize on the fast-growing sports betting segment by bringing a fund dedicated to that theme to market….
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Discusses Coronavirus
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic is causing much uncertainty surrounding the city’s economy. While some Las Vegas conventions remain on schedule,…
Encore Boston Harbor Is Taking Steps to Prevent Coronavirus Spreading
Encore Boston Harbor is planning to take the temperatures of all guests and employees entering the premises as part of increased efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Encore…
Detroit Casinos Report 6.3 Percent Revenue Increase
Detroit casinos collectively won $121.7 million last month, a 6.3 percent year-over-year increase. MGM Grand helped Detroit casinos increase their gross gaming revenue in January and February. (Image: Paul Sancya/AP)…
LVS, Other Gaming Stocks Getting Smoked, but Analyst Sees Value
Earlier today, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, unleashing a fresh wave of selling pressure on travel and leisure equities, including gaming stocks. But…