Omicron Begins to Affect Macau Casino Industry
The Omicron variant has entered Macau, with the global gaming hub expected to be affected by the virus in some manner. The Omicron variant is a form of COVID-19 that is hitting countries around the world at a rapid pace. Just when we thought some sense... Read More
Canadian Provinces Start Restricting Casinos Amidst COVID-19 Increase
Several provinces in Canada are now enacting new safety and health restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue, including changes for casinos. COVID-19 seems to be hanging on and never going away. We see new variants pop up all the time and this causes a... Read More
Cashless Gaming Remote Registration Closer to Reality in Nevada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has endorsed a change to regulations that will allow players to sign up for cashless payment accounts remotely. In Nevada, many casinos are starting to see the benefit of cashless payment methods. With companies like... Read More
Six Macau Casino Operators to Lose Gaming Licensing June 2022
Six Macau casino operators are set to lose their gaming rights on June 26, 2022 amidst gaming review. An in-depth review is in the works for Macau, as the local government takes a look at the gaming industry. The process has been ongoing for quite some... Read More
Slidell Casino Project Rejected by Voters
A plan to bring a casino to Slidell, Louisiana have fell through after voters decided to say no on a recent ballot measure. In some states in the US, before a casino can be constructed, voters must approve it. This is known as a referendum. In... Read More
Wynn Macau and Melco to Stop Junket VIP Rooms this Month
By December 21, 2021, the Wynn Macau and Melco Resorts will stop operation within junket VIP rooms. Within the next two weeks, junket VIP services at certain properties in Macau will be no more. Melco Resorts & Entertainment along with Wynn Macau... Read More
Seminole Tribe of Florida Shuts Down iGaming Amidst Legal Battle
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has stopped its online sports betting services after a federal judge stopped its ability to expand services in the state. After only offering online sports betting for a very short time, the Seminole Tribe of Florida has... Read More
Appeals Court Rules Red Rock Resort Must Negotiate with Union
A federal appeals court has ruled that Station Casinos Red Rock Casino must begin contract negotiations with the Nevada Culinary Union. For quite some time, Station Casinos has been involved in legal fights with casino employees that wish to unionize.... Read More
COVID-19 Mask Mandates Return as Cases Increase
As positive COVID-19 cases increase across the United States, casinos are bringing mask mandates back for public safety. This Thanksgiving weekend is a busy one in the United States. Millions of Americans are traveling to see loved ones this year after... Read More
Nevada Gaming Control Board Reviews Cashless Payment App
The Nevada Gaming Control Board spent a recent meeting reviewing a cashless gaming app by Sightline Payments. As technology continues to change and consumers use various cashless ways to pay for products, the gaming world has had to adapt. The younger... Read More