05/03/21 Casinos in British Columbia press for reopening Fort St. John city council has warned British Columbia’s provincial authorities about the consequences of extending the closure of casinos in the province.
05/03/21 Caesars announces sales of William Hill non-US assets After the acquisition of the sportsbook, Caesars Entertainment will sell UK and European William Hill shops and online businesses.
05/03/21 Oneida casino shooting: 3 dead, 1 seriously wounded Three people including the suspected gunman have been killed in a shooting at Oneida Casino located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
04/30/21 Maine to hold sports betting hearing today The Maine Senate Committee will discuss the possible legalisation of sports betting in the state.
04/30/21 Oregon sees significant increase in video lottery sales Oregon State has seen a spike in video lottery sales after the recent reopening of bars and restaurants following a prolonged period of Covid-19 restrictions.
04/30/21 California Senate passes bill to give more lottery funds to schools The Californian Senate has approved a bill that aims to maximise lottery funds for state education.
04/30/21 Boyd Gaming reports rise in revenue for Q1 The casino and resort operator has reported a strong rise in gaming revenue which more than offset the drop in hospitality and food and beverage revenue.
04/30/21 Mississippi ends mask mandate in casinos The Mississippi Gaming Commission has lifted the obligation for casino workers and customers to use face masks.
04/29/21 Great Canadian Gaming shuts another casino due to Covid-19 measures Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has been forced to close another of its casinos, the Casino Nova Scotia Sydney.
04/29/21 Illinois considers lifting ban on college sports betting Lawmakers in Illinois are thinking about lifting the state’s prohibition on wagering on games involving in-state colleges and universities.
04/29/21 Colorado: sports betting handle reaches $300m in March Sports betting in Colorado has seen a handle of more than $2bn since its launch last May.
04/29/21 Michigan sees rise in concerns about problem gambling The number of calls to Michigan’s Problem Gambling Helpline have spiked since the launch of online sports betting in the state in late January.
04/29/21 New casino in Pennsylvania to generate $100m a year A study on the economic impact of a new casino in Centre County forecasts revenue of more than US$100m a year.
04/28/21 Pros and Cons of Bitcoin slots for casino players Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been emerging as payment options for the casino industry.
04/28/21 Connecticut lottery receives interest from 15 sports betting suppliers The Connecticut Lottery Corporation has received 15 responses to its request for sports betting qualifications.
