News Articles Written By: Mike Brown

Pennsylvania Casinos Hit Another Monthly Revenue High

Casinos in Pennsylvania continue to see record high revenues despite the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few months, casinos across the United States and the world have been trying to recover from the closures and limited... Read More

More Casino Mask Mandates as COVID-19 Runs Rampant

As COVID-19 cases increase across the United States, casinos reinstate mask mandates and other restrictions. Last spring COVID-19 was introduced into the world and heavily affected the casino industry. Venues were unable to offer services for weeks and... Read More

NJ Proposes Specialized Court for Gambling Charges

A new court is under consideration in New Jersey that would provide alternative options for people facing charges regarding gambling offenses. In general, when someone commits a crime, they are sentenced in a federal or local court, depending on the... Read More

Revenues Up in Vegas Thanks to Downtown Properties

The revenue totals have increased in Las Vegas thanks to players visiting downtown casinos and other properties. Being a gambling town, Las Vegas has suffered economic losses for over a year now due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Casinos shut... Read More

Masks Are Back in Nevada as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Health officials are recommending that everyone in crowded areas of Nevada should wear a mask for protection from COVID-19. On Friday, the Southern Nevada Health District announced a recommendation that everyone should wear a mask in crowded indoor... Read More

Chicago Mayor Speaks on Casino Licensing Process

As the process for a casino in Chicago, Illinois continues, Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks out on commitment to fair and transparent bidding. While attending a gaming industry conference this week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago stated that the... Read More

Smoking Back at Atlantic City Casinos: Will It Stay?

Smoking is no longer banned at Atlantic City casinos but there is still an ongoing effort to see the activity banned permanently. Smoking is basically a given when visiting a casino in the United States. While some venues are starting to set aside... Read More

High Court Rules for Casinos in Massachusetts Blackjack Case

A Massachusetts high court ruled in favor of gaming operators in a blackjack case regarding 6:5 odds. For quite some time now, class action lawsuits have been running full steam ahead in Massachusetts involving casinos offering 6:5 odds at the... Read More

Some Nevada Casinos Remain Closed Despite Ability to Reopen

Some Nevada casinos have remained closed since the COVID-19 pandemic started despite the ability to reopen. Nevada was one of the harder hit states when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic closures. The state relies heavily on the hospitality and... Read More

Century Casinos Begin Phase 2 Reopening Process

Late last week, Century Casino properties in Alberta, Canada reopened as part of its Phase 2 section of the reopening plan. While casinos in the United States have reopened some time ago after an extended COVID-19 shutdown, other countries have not... Read More