04/20/20 Sweden: gambling activity remains the same Svenska Spel said that is has seen a marginal increase in interest for poker, casino and bingo since the Covid-19 lockdown came into force.
04/20/20 Rank Group furloughs 90% of UK staff More than 7,000 staff have been furloughed as the operator battens down the hatches during the Covid-19 crisis.
04/20/20 Sun International to permanently close casinos The Carousel Casino and Naledi Casino have been running at a loss for several years.
04/20/20 Wynn Resorts CEO wants Las Vegas Strip to reopen in May Matt Maddox has laid out a five point plan that would allow the Strip to reopen next month.
04/17/20 Lakeside Inn and Casino permanently shuts its doors President Stacy Noyes says he feels “extremely let down” by the government.
04/17/20 Foxwoods CEO John James steps down James leave the company after just eight months in order to spend more time with his family and to focus on his own well-being.
04/16/20 Tropicana Atlantic City cuts 2,700 jobs Casino furloughs thousands of workers as mandated Coronavirus closure enters the second month.
04/15/20 Michigan: tribal casino lays off 1,500 employees Staff have been furloughed due to Coronavirus casino closures but have been reassured that will be taken back once the crisis is over.
04/15/20 Connecticut casinos extend closure Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun also put pressure on Governor Ned Lamont to push ahead with online casino legislation.
04/14/20 Virginia Governor proposes changes to casino legislation Governor Ralph Northam wants to alter the way in which tax revenue from casinos is distributed throughout the state
04/13/20 Adelson tops gaming rich list Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO has a net worth of US$26.8billion according to Forbes.
04/09/20 Isle of Capri casino lays off 350 workers The company has cited restrictions on non-essential businesses and stay-at-home orders put in place to slow down the spread of COVID-19 for the cuts.
04/07/20 Washington: Tribal casinos close Tribes across the state have taken the decision to shut their gambling properties to help combat Covid-19.
04/07/20 Coronavirus: Station Casinos execs forgo salaries Gaming operator has also contributed $1million to the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund.
04/06/20 New Jersey losing $540m a month in casino revenue American Gaming Association also believes that more than 26,000 casino workers have lost their jobs due to the Coronavirus closure.
