Casinos Are Back, But Are They Making Money?
In Nevada, gaming revenues have been surprisingly robust since casinos reopened June 4, following a three-month closure due to Covid-19. One caveat: these customers seem to be primarily locals and
U.S. Casino Reopenings Continue
The U.S. casino industry continues to get back to business following a three-month hiatus. The process has been gradual, tentative and cautious, considering the viral outbreak that caused markets around
Covid Death Shuts Down Gila River Casinos in Arizona
The first casino to be hit with a Covid case after reopening has closed, along with two of its sister properties. Arizona’s Gila River Community announced its three casinos, Wild Horse
Internet Gaming Doubles in Pennsylvania
If there’s any positive to be derived from the Covid-19 pandemic as it relates to the casino industry, it’s the boost online casinos have seen as brick-and-mortar facilities were shut
Majority of Tribal Casinos Defied States to Reopen
Gaming tribes in California, Connecticut, Oregon, New York, Florida, North Carolina and other states defied their governors who advised them against reopening their casinos too early due to Covid-19 concerns. That
Eldorado $17.3 Billion Caesars Purchase Progressing
In another step in Eldorado Resorts’ planned acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, the Indiana Gaming Commission said it will consider the matter at its July 10 hearing. First announced on June 24,
Nevada Says Table Players Must Wear Masks
Mounting health and safety concerns has prompted the Nevada Gaming Control Board to toughen its casino reopening policies. Last week, the body made it mandatory for table games players to
Larry Flynt Wins Round in Casino Lawsuit
A federal judge has denied attempts by the state of California to quash a lawsuit by Hustler magazine publisher and card club owner Larry Flynt. Flynt is trying to overturn
Vegas Chosen for NFL Pro Bowl
The National Football League has chosen Las Vegas’ new Allegiant Stadium to host the 2021 Pro Bowl. It was the city’s second big score from the league, which said it also
U.S. Casinos Continue to Reopen
Casinos in the United States continued to reopen last week, all under similar Covid-19 safeguards, with the specifics provided by their state governments, unless they are operated by sovereign tribes.