William Hill Opens First Arena-Based Sportsbook
The Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. is dark these days—no hockey, no basketball and no concerts, due to the coronavirus pandemic. But on August 3, some light penetrated the darkness when William Hill U.S. opened a temporary sportsbook inside the arena, the first of its kind in the country. A permanent sportsbook could be […]
Churchill Downs Mum On Indiana Purchase
In a second-quarter earnings conference call, Bill Carstanjen, chief executive officer of Kentucky-based Churchill Downs, said he shouldn’t comment on any “asset that’s in the marketplace” when asked about possibly bidding on the historical racetrack’s major competitor, Caesars Southern Indiana casino, located 12 miles down the Ohio River. In early July, the Indiana Gaming Commission […]
Sahara Las Vegas Accused of Safety Slips
The Sahara Las Vegas has become first Strip casino to be face fines for failing to comply with the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Covid-19 guidelines on health and safety. The board issued a two-count complaint against the casino hotel on August 5 for alleged violations that included hosting a luncheon in the conference center that […]
Gaming Innovation Group Receives NJ iGaming License
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced that its subsidiary iGaming Cloud Inc. has been granted a permanent casino service industry enterprise license (CSIE) from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. The application was filed in June 2018, and GiG has supported Hard Rock International’s casino operations in New Jersey under a so-called transactional waiver pending […]
Everi, ROAR Digital Deliver Games in New Jersey
Everi Digital, the online gaming division of gaming supplier Everi Holdings Inc., announced that it has partnered with ROAR Digital LLC, a joint venture created by MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings Plc., to launch three of its longtime player popular three-reel mechanical titles on Borgata Online Casino, BetMGM and Party Casino New Jersey. Smokin’ […]
Catawba Nation Proceeds with North Carolina Casino
Ground recently was broken for the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation’s $273 million casino and resort development in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Brian Hansberry, president of gaming for the tribe’s casino operator, Delaware North, said a smaller, temporary facility will open in late spring or early summer 2021 with 1,300 slot machines, restaurants and retail […]
Detroit’s 3 Casinos Finally Reopen
In Detroit, nearly 100 people waited in line overnight to walk through the doors of Motor City Casino when it opened at 10 a.m. August 5. The same scene was repeated at Greektown Casino-Hotel later that day and at MGM Grand on Friday, August 7. The casinos had been closed since March 16 due to […]
Nevada Resort Workers Win Covid Protections
Nevada’s Senate has given its OK to controversial legislation that advances Covid-19 protections for hospitality workers but leaves out other key groups, such as teachers and healthcare workers. The bill, which cleared the upper house on August 4 by an 18-3 vote, was part of a package of provisions that will buffer businesses, including casinos […]
Maryland Considers iGaming Expansion to Offset Covid Losses
Maryland lawmakers heard arguments last week from the head of the state’s gaming agency last week on whether an expansion of gaming can address budget deficits growing from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Gordon Medenica, director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, testified before the state House Ways and Means Committee that […]
U.K. Prime Minister Halts Casino Openings—Again
U.K.’s casinos came tantalizingly close to reopening this month, until Prime Minister Boris Johnson said no dice. Concerned with a potential resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, Johnson shelved plans for an August 1 reopening date, pushing it back two weeks to August 15. Planned trials of sporting events with some fans in attendance also will […]
IGT, FanDuel Sign Sports Betting, iGaming Agreement
International Game Technology Plc. announced that it will boost its momentum in the growing U.S. sports betting market through a multi-year agreement with leading sports betting and iGaming provider FanDuel Group. Under the terms of the agreement, IGT’s PlaySports platform will power all of FanDuel Group’s new and existing retail FanDuel Sportsbooks across the U.S. […]
In New York, Waiting Is the Hardest Part
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he doesn’t plan to let the state’s four commercial casinos reopen any time soon. And he’s given no indication of when that might be expected to change. “It’s an issue of density, the likelihood of compliance and the essential nature of the business,” he said in a recent phone […]
