Posts by Giovanni Shorter
New Google Settings Allow YouTube Users To Limit Gambling Ads
Google adds a new setting that allows YouTube users to limit the amount of gambling and alcohol advertisements they receive. The new settings were brought on by user feedback. The new features will begin being rolled out in early 2021. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google has just announced a new advanced settings option that allows…
Read MoreHard Rock Casino Coming To Bristol VA Following Board Approval
Hard Rock International was approved to open a casino resort in Bristol, Virginia. The casino will be a $400 million project. Hard Rock was approved by a 4-0 vote from the Virginia Lottery Board and was approved by residents on their November ballots. BRISTOL, Va. – Bristol, Virginia will be gaining a new casino resort…
Read MoreDetroit Casinos To Lose Over $60 Million With COVID-19 Closures
Michigan Governor Gretchen Esther Whitmer announced the closing of casinos for three weeks. The closing of the casinos, all located in Detroit, will lead to an estimated loss of over $67 million. The closures were caused by a spike in COVID-19 cases. DETROIT – Gamblers in Detroit will, unfortunately, be unable to partake in land-based…
Read MoreColorado Shuts Down Casino Table Games Amidst COVID-19 Rise
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released an official notice to Gilpin County to shut down table games. Colorado has seen a 7.77% spike in positive COVID-19 cases. Capacity at casinos will be lowered to just 100 people at maximum. DENVER – Gamblers in Colorado, unfortunately, will not be able to play table…
Read MoreOntario Pushes Online Gambling, Revives Sports Betting
The Ontario Conservative government had its yearly budget delivery and announced major losses due to COVID-19. The losses have motivated the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp (OLG) to push forth competitive online gambling initiatives. Canadian lawmakers have also revived a previously failed sports betting bill. ONTARIO, Canada – Sports bettors and gamblers alike in Ontario…
Read MoreTwin River Buys Another Caesars Property In Tropicana Evansville
Twin River Holdings has acquired Tropicana Evansville Casino from Caesars Entertainment. This was a $480 million acquisition. The deal is expected to close by mid-2021. EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A major shakeup in the legal gambling arena has occurred as Twin River Holdings has acquired Tropicana Evansville Casino from Caesars Entertainment, INC. The acquisition is said…
Read MoreTuesday Marks The Grand Opening Of The $350M Saracen Casino
The Saracen Casino opens its doors on Tuesday to all Arkansas players in the Pine Bluff area. The casino will create 1,100 new jobs for Pine Bluff residents. The state will get 13% net revenue for the first $150 million and 20% net revenue for all exceeding $150 million. PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Saracen…
Read MoreUniversal Music Group To Open $1.2B Casino Hotel In Biloxi
The popular music label and production company, Universal Music Group, is taking the steps to get into the casino hotel business. The first of a string of casino hotel launches will be in Biloxi Mississippi. The casino resort in Biloxi will cost an estimated $1.2 billion. BILOXI, Miss. – Biloxi gamblers will be able to…
Read MorePlayboy Merges With Mountain Crest For $381M To Go Public
Playboy Enterprise is set to become a publicly-traded company. Mountain Crest Acquisition Group purchased Playboy for $381 million. The company is looking to purchase into gaming properties, leading to a possible increase in Playboy Casinos. NEW YORK – Playboy Enterprise has been officially acquired by Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. and has made the necessary steps…
Read MoreCasinos, Racetracks In New Mexico Lobby For Gambling Expansion
Many casinos and racetrack casinos in New Mexico have banded together to lobby for gambling expansion. The proposal is to bring forth intent gambling, 24-hour casino operations, and new unlimited video slots and table games. The case has been brought to the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico racetrack casinos and…
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