The CDC is now recommending that those who are fully vaccinated are allowed to be indoors without masks. Consequently, Las Vegas casinos are removing their mask mandates. They are not tracking vaccination status, instead relying on the honor system. LAS VEGAS – The CDC released a statement to the effect that fully vaccinated people do … Read more
Casino revenue in the United States reached an all time high in Q1 2021. Revenue increased more than 20% over Q4 2020. Sports betting revenue increased 270% over Q1 2020. LAS VEGAS – The casino industry appears to be recovering nicely from the COVID-19 pandemic, as Q1 of 2021 brought record profits. According to the … Read more
MGM’s casinos and resorts in Las Vegas have received approval to reopen fully. This approval applies specifically to their gaming floors, and not restaurants. They join Wynn Resorts and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as approved to reopen gaming at 100% capacity. LAS VEGAS – MGM’s casinos in Las Vegas have been approved to reopen … Read more
Online casino operations have not been seeing high success on the NASDAQ. This could be attributed to retail casinos reopening. Online gambling has also been proven to be far from profitable for major operations. NEW YORK – Online gambling peaked in 2020 during the pandemic, leading to many iGaming investors going all in on stocks … Read more
PointsBet has been authorized by the Michigan Gaming Board to open an iGaming and online betting platform in Michigan. LANSING, Mich. – Major sports betting and online gaming brand PointsBet has officially launched its inaguaral iGaming platform in Michigan. This week, the Michigain Gaming Control Board (MCGB) gave the all-clear authorization to PointsBet Michigan LLC … Read more
Barstool hosted a soft launch of their online casino in Pennsylvania. With the addition of Barstool, there are now 16 online casinos in Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA—Pennsylvania online casino players can get excited as one of the newest online casinos in the industry in Barstool is making its way to Pennsylvania. This marks the 16th online casino … Read more
BetMGM and Borgata will be the second online poker rooms in Pennsylvania. PokerStars was the only online poker room in Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA—Pennsylvania poker players were given a step up in the online poker world as BetMGM and Borgata have launched their online poker rooms to Pennsylvania players. Prior to BetMGM and Borgata launching their platforms, … Read more
Unibet will be launching in Virginia on Wednesday after gaining market access. The Virginia Lottery granted the betting license to the Kindred Group sportsbook. Unibet will now be available in four states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. RICHMOND, Va. – Sports betting fans in Virginia won’t have to wait long to bet on sports … Read more
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has granted Gun Lakes Casino market access to launch its mobile casino skin. Gun Lakes will launch Parx Casino as part of a partnership between Parx Interactive and the Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan. This is the 12th online casino to launch in Michigan. WAYLAND, Mich. – … Read more
Evolution Gaming has agreed to acquire Big Time Gaming for $535 million as well as shares in Evolution Gaming. Big Time Gaming is one of the largest online slot developers in the online gaming industry. LAS VEGAS—The online gambling industry has received some big news that Evolution Gaming will be acquiring online slot machine operator, … Read more