By Rachel Bennett Las Vegas Casinos Could Ban Unvaccinated Patrons From Entering August 13, 2021 Most Las Vegas casinos are not carrying out any mandatory COVID-19 vaccination tests at their premises. Masks continue to be optional at the majority of casinos and business is slowly returning to normal. However a recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases has once again raised the issue of whether casino operators need to change their policies […]
By Malik Freeman Stars Casino Launches Live Dealer Games in Michigan August 9, 2021 Online casinos in Michigan have begun offering live dealer games after the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) recently gave the green light to live dealer casino products. Three games have been initially approved by the MGCB to be offered to local players: baccarat, roulette and blackjack. Michigan has officially become the third state to authorize […]
By Sadonna Price Aussie Developer Lightning Box Continues To Expand In US Market July 30, 2021 West Virginia’s iGaming market is about to get bigger with the entry of Lightning Box. The Australian online slots developer just launched a selection of its games across the state. Two of the most popular slots in the Lightning Box portfolio are “Chicken Fox” and “Lightning Horseman“. Both games have just passed regulatory testing and […]
By Rachel Bennett PointsBet Launches New Online Casino For New Jersey Players July 28, 2021 PointsBet has launched its online casino in New Jersey, further expanding its presence in the US iGaming market. The Australian operator first entered NJ back in January 2019, when it launched its market-leading sports wagering platform in the state. PointsBet Casino debuted in Michigan in May 2021 and has done pretty well based on official […]
By Malik Freeman Evolution Launches New Live Casino Studio in Michigan July 26, 2021 The premier provider of live dealer casino games, Evolution has launched its third live studio in the United States. The company opened its latest live dealer studio in the state of Michigan which launched its regulated online casino market in January 2021. Evolution already has a presence in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and just like […]
By Rachel Bennett Missouri Will Review Video Lottery Terminal Legislation In 2022 July 22, 2021 State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) has a simple plan to raise millions for Missouri education. Hoskins believes he can do this by pushing through legislation on video lottery terminals (VLTs) so that they can be properly taxed and regulated by the year 2022. The senator was part of last week’s National Council of Legislators from […]
By Sadonna Price Gambling Stakeholders Pump $62m For Florida Ballot In 2022 July 14, 2021 Florida is one of the many states that are currently contemplating gaming legislation that will allow them to offer expanded casino gambling and sports betting. State legislators are expected to push multiple ballots in the coming months which will then head for a vote in 2022 to determine what the voters want or don’t want […]
By Mihajlo Ivanovic Nevada Casinos Urged To Stay Vigilant Amid Latest Cyberattack July 9, 2021 Following a large-scale ransomware attack recently carried out by a Russian hacking group which impacted hundreds of businesses in the U.S, casinos operators in Nevada are being urged to remain vigilant. The issue was discussed during the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s regular monthly meeting held this week, during which the board recommended that John Robert […]
By Rachel Bennett MGM Resorts Sells Aria Resorts And Vdara Properties For $3.89bn July 5, 2021 MGM Resorts is shedding more Las Vegas properties in line with the company’s asset light strategy. The casino giant has entered into another sale-leaseback agreement with New York-based alternative investment management firm The Blackstone Group to dispose both the Aria and Vdara properties. MGM has also agreed to take full ownership of CityCenter, where both […]
By Malik Freeman NGC Happy With How Casinos Are Performing Post COVID June 25, 2021 The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) had a lot on their plate when it permitted casinos to open in late 2020 and operate at a limited capacity. Casino operators were forced to comply with strict COVID-19 protocols which included social distancing, plexi-glass dividers on the gaming floor and mandatory masks. It was a tough time for […]
