Hawaii Legislator Believes He Contracted COVID-19 during Las Vegas Trip
A winter break to Las Vegas likely led to an elderly Hawaiian state senator getting coronavirus. As a result, the entire Hawaii state capitol building got shut down for a…
Casino Tycoons Have Lost Billions During Coronavirus Stock Market Panic
The COVID-19 disease has caused global stock markets to plummet, and in the US, the sell-off has caused many casino billionaires to lose a considerable portion of their vast fortunes….
Vote to Change Atlantic City Government Postponed, Backed by Casinos
The Atlantic City government referendum vote that, if passed, would change how the town administers itself, is being postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Atlantic City Boardwalk is a…
Virus Forms Perfect Storm During Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, there have been more postponements, cancellations, and shutdowns in March than can probably be counted. Problem Gambling Awareness Month wasn’t among those, though. Even during…
National Indian Gaming Association Commends Tribes for Closing Casinos
National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Chairman Ernest Stevens says the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has caused “unprecedented times.” Indian gaming venues are closed in much of the country, but…