Casinos
Pennsylvania Sees Massive Financial Losses From Casino Closures
In the three months of mandatory shutdowns from the Coronavirus, Pennsylvania’s 12 casinos lost an estimated half a billion dollars in revenue for the state. Research analysts from the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy expect the Keystone State to continue to feel the effects of these losses in the years to come. PITTSBURGH – Pennsylvania…
Read More“Arkansas Wins 2020” Dropped By Backers After Court Denial
Arkansas Wins 2020 was intended to bring 16 more casinos to Arkansas residents but was denied by the courts after collecting nearly 100,000 signatures. The Board of Election Commissioners denied the ballot title as well as denied the campaign for failing to meet petition requirements. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Wins campaign that was…
Read MorePointsBet, Aiming To Enter NJ Online Gambling Market In 2021
PointsBet has announced an agreement to bring its online casino to NJ’s online gambling market. The deal depends on Twin River Worldwide Holdings to purchase Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. The innovative and unique player experience available through the online casino will be available in NJ at the start of 2021. NEWARK, N.J. -…
Read MoreAGA Says They Require More Federal Funds To Stay In Business
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is requesting more financial help through federal aid, specifically the current proposal known as the HEALS Act. According to the President and CEO of the AGA, Bill Miller, further funding is crucial for the gaming industry in the United States to weather the storm of COVID-19. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The…
Read MoreBetting Handle Shows Deadwood Casinos Came Back To Life In June
Deadwood Casinos in South Dakota managed to have a successful June as they reopen slots and table games. The casinos have been shut down since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The betting handle has been reported as a 13.75% increase from June 2019. PIERRE, S.D. – Deadwood Casinos in South Dakota have reopened their…
Read MoreGolden Nugget’s Online Casino Has Found A Home In Michigan
The Golden Nugget will be expanding their internet presence of casino and sportsbook gaming into Michigan and Pennsylvania soon as they’ve only conducted online gambling in New Jersey. The company will also be joining NASDAQ for the online sector which has an estimated worth of $745 million. DETROIT – The Golden Nugget’s online casino and…
Read MoreDraftKings Makes Headway In WV, Launches Online Casino
DraftKings is the first online casino to launch in West Virginia. CHARLESTON, W.V. – West Virginia has become the fourth state to launch online casino gambling after DraftKings became the first online casino operator to enter the Mountain State. West Virginia now joins Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware as the online states that allow for…
Read MoreIndiana Approves Eldorado Acquisition of Caesars Entertainment
Indiana Gaming Commission has approved of the merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. The deal requires Eldorado to sell three of its Indiana casinos. They are now waiting for the New Jersey Casino Control Commission and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to finalize the deal. INDIANAPOLIS – Plans for the acquiring of Caesars Entertainment…
Read MoreStock Prices Rise For Online Golden Nugget Casino In The First Day
Stock prices for Golden Nugget Online rise to 14.2% in the first day of trading. The CEO of the company also owns the Houston Rockets which is why the site will stop gamblers from betting on Rocket games. The online casino is only offered in NJ currently but looks to be in Pennsylvania and Michigan…
Read MoreTribal Turf War Still Ongoing For North Carolina Casino
An amended complaint was filed to stop the building of a casino operated by the Catawba Indian Nation. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians believe that the land belongs to them and are fighting for the DOI to stop the approval for the development of the casino. The decision seems to be final and the…
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