MGM and Caesars Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Employees
Two major gaming companies in Las Vegas are providing COVID-19 vaccinations to all employees in the region. In the state of Nevada, the gaming industry is steadily working its way towards recovery after the brutal hit by COVID-19. After the onset of... Read More
Wynn Resorts Set to Pay Game Dealers in $5.6m Settlement
Wynn Resorts must pay $5.6 million to 1,000 former and current table game dealers as part of a tipping case settlement. In the workforce, employment positions that accept tips can be tricky. There are rules and regulations to go by, both by the... Read More
Casinos in Manila and Uruguay Close due to COVID-19
Casinos in Manila and Uruguay have shut down for another quarantine period due to COVID-19. After a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed that maybe there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps with the vaccinations now being... Read More
Labor Unions and Teachers Show Support for Albany Casino
Labor unions and the teacher’s federation are showing support for the Empire City Casino to become a full-scale resort in Albany. Last week, labor leaders of New York hosted a virtual rally to show the growing support for the Empire City Casino of... Read More
Queens Community Leaders Hopeful for Resorts World Growth
Resorts World New York City is hopeful that legal changes will occur soon so that the venue can begin to offer full-scale casino gaming. In New York State, efforts are being made to allow for full scale casino gaming downstate. When gambling was... Read More
UKGC Issues £6 Million Fine to iGaming Operator Casumo
Casumo must now pay a huge £6 million fine to the UK Gambling Commission after failing in anti-money laundering services and social responsibility. Every online gambling operator must adhere to certain rules and regulations in order to offer services... Read More
Indiana Casino Hit with $100K Fine for Underage Gambling
The Horseshoe Hammond Casino in Indiana has been hit with a $100,000 fine after an underage individual was able to enter the casino and gamble. Players have to be a certain age in which to gamble in a casino facility. For the most part, casinos in the... Read More
New Points System Being Considered for Downstate NY Casinos
A new provision is being considered by the New York Senate to use a points system to figure out which operators will be given preference to open a casino downstate. For many months now, an effort has been ongoing in New York state to get the downstate... Read More
Blackstone Group Proposes a Buyout of Crown Resorts
As the Crown Resorts company continues to struggle, the Blackstone Group Inc. has proposed buying out the company for $6.2 billion. Crown Resorts has been struggling for quite some time. After being under investigation for months and losing its... Read More
Is Las Vegas Becoming an Adults-Only Destination?
Three casino resorts will soon be adults-only facilities in Las Vegas. Is a new trend starting for the over 21 crowd? For some adults, the main reason to travel to certain locations is due to the restrictions of the property. Many people enjoy... Read More