Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Online Interstate Poker In Michigan Now Legal, Launch Unclear
Michigan will be offering interstate online poker tournaments in 2021. The newly legal gambling offering will be seen on platforms that choose to offer it sometime in the earlier half of the new year. Licensing and testing phases need to occur before a launch of poker and interstate poker can occur on the casino gaming…
Read MoreBenefits Outweigh Risks As Legal Gambling Up For Discussion In AL
Alabama is considering the legalization of various gaming markets after a recent study found how lucrative these industries could be for the state. The Heart of Dixie has researched the effects that casino gaming, sports betting, and a state lottery would have on Alabama. Outside of problem gambling being an issue, close to one billion…
Read MoreBill For Casinos And Legal Gambling In Texas Has Been Pre-Filed
Sheldon Adelson, billionaire and owner of Las Vegas Sands, has hired lobbyists in the state of Texas with the goal of legalizing casino gambling in the state. Current laws limit gambling in Texas to bingo, horse/greyhound races, and the state lottery. Texas House Bill 477 would tax casinos 18% of their gross gaming revenue and…
Read MoreConnecticut To Legalize Sports Betting In 2021? Lawmaker Thinks So
Signs point to a legalized Connecticut sports betting market in 2021 lawmakers believe. The Nutmeg State would legalize Tribal sportsbooks in the state. HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut is pushing forward to get sports betting legalized for the state in 2021. Previous roadblocks to getting legislation approved are no longer issues, clearing the way for passage…
Read MoreMissouri Getting The Jump On Sports Betting Bills For 2021
Missouri is not shying away from the sports betting industry as three new bills have been pre-filed by different sponsors. The Show-Me State was close to sports wagering legalization in 2020 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the upcoming 2021 session hopes to finish the job. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers have already…
Read MoreMontana Sports Betting Gets Favorable Ruling On Locations By Judge
Montana sportsbooks can now open in places that do not serve alcohol. A judge in Montana has chosen to rule in favor of turning over the alcoholic beverage rule for licensure set by the Montana Lottery for potential sports betting facility operators. HELENA, Mont. – Montana sports betting got a win in the locations department…
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 MoreNY And NJ Cut Social Establishment Hours For COVID-19 Concerns
New York and New Jersey will have new curfews and that will include the closing of casino kitchens and bars beginning at 10 p.m. every night. The spike of COVID-19 cases seen in both states has been the highest they’ve had since early summer, calling this the second wave of the Coronavirus. NEW YORK –…
Read MoreOctober Sees Largest Jump In Atlantic City Casino COVID-19 Cases
Over 1% of Atlantic City casino employees have tested positive for the Coronavirus since July. The biggest surge of cases occurred in October for casino personnel. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Coronavirus is alive and well within Atlantic City casinos, having 251 cases pop up since citywide reopenings in July. Of that number, 60% were…
Read MoreBingo & Horse Racing Up While Nevada Casino Gambling Is Down
Nevada is reporting a continued decline for 2020 in its casino gaming revenue for the month of September. Various gambling sectors are still on the low end in revenue but bingo and horseracing are showing growth for the industry with their profit margins. LAS VEGAS – Revenue reports for September have been posted for Nevada…
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