01/04/21 Navajo Nation casinos lay off over 1,100 workers The casino company has left just 165 employees on its payroll to ensure the basic functioning of the properties.
01/04/21 MGM makes £b.1bn bid to buy Entain The deal could produce one of the largest gaming companies in the world with a significant online and land-based presence.
01/04/21 Alabama legislators face decision on gambling expansion Legislators have recently reviewed an 876-page report on gambling expansion by the state Study Group on Gambling Policy.
01/04/21 Indiana coalition pushes for VGTs in bars and truck stops An Indianan coalition hopes state lawmakers will put VGT expansion on the agenda for the 2021 legislative session.
12/22/20 Apollo raises offer for Great Canadian Gaming Corp Apollo’s increased bid reflects Great Canadian Gaming Corporation’s trading levels in February before the pandemic hit.
12/22/20 Landcadia amends purchase agreement in GNOG merger The Landcadia and Golden Nugget merger will go to a vote again on December 29 with the new amendment in place.
12/22/20 Michigan interstate gambling bill awaits Governor’s signature The bill would allow the MGCB to enter agreements with other jurisdictions to carry out interstate online poker.
12/21/20 New tribal gaming brand to run Nebraska racecourse casinos WarHorse will be the brand name for the new casinos in Horsemen’s Park, Lincoln Race Course and Atokad in South Sioux City.
12/21/20 Detroit casinos to reopen this week MotorCity Casino Hotel and MGM Grand Detroit will reopen on Wednesday. Greektown Casino has yet to announce a date.
12/21/20 Illinois regulator issues $5m fine for “inducements” Accel Entertainment allegedly entered a partnership with DraftKings to pay incentives to business owners.
12/21/20 M Resort developer advances with new casino project Anthony Marnell intends to spend $250m on the new project, according to Henderson city documents.
12/18/20 Kentucky court reimposes $870m fine against The Star Group The state of Kentucky has accused The Star Group of providing illegal gambling services between 2006 and 2011.
12/18/20 Illinois sports betting handle reaches $435m Industry experts forecast that Illinois could become the fourth-largest sports betting market in the US.
12/18/20 Pennsylvania gaming revenues down despite online growth Sports betting and online casinos are doing well in Pennsylvania while land-based facilities struggle due to Covid-19 restrictions.
12/18/20 Stations Casinos opens medical centres for employees Staff can receive medical attention at Red Rock Casino and Sunset Station.
