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Following new recommendations from the Southern Nevada Health District, amid rise in cases A number of Las Vegas casinos announced Friday they would reimpose mask mandates for employees regardless of vaccination status, after the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) made a recommendation that everyone wear a mask in crowded indoor public spaces, including casinos. “With the rise in cases and slowing vaccine rates in Clark County, the Health District’s recommendation to wear masks in crowded public settings, including grocery stores, malls, large events, and casinos, is a step to fully utilize the tools we have available to stop the pandemic,” the SNHD said.…

N ew Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks rejoined the national trend of declining betting volume in June. But a hold of 9.3% pushed revenue at sportsbooks to more than $71 million, a remarkable result that blunted the effects of any summer slowdown, according to PlayNJ. “Overall, New Jersey continues to perform far better than every other sports betting market in the U.S.,” said Dustin Gouker, analyst for the PlayUSA.com Network, which includes PlayNJ.com.  “No market can completely overcome a lack of betting inventory, but New Jersey’s sportsbooks continue to find ways to capitalize on what the sports world is offering,…

 July 17, 2021 One of the worlds most popular puzzle games is now an online slot! The Rubik’s Cube slot, to be precise! A 5 reel, 25 payline game from Playtech with a Bonus Round, Bonus Spins, and both Wild and Scatter Symbols! You can even take the Rubik’s Cube online slot with you on mobile devices! Playtech has launched the Rubik’s Cube slot, a new game based on one of the world’s most iconic puzzle games. Bringing a new twist to the retro favorite, Rubik’s Cube features striking 3D graphics and a compelling Sticky Wilds mechanic – plus, a…

It’s another busy Saturday of racing across the UK, with the pick of the action coming from Newbury and Market Rasen, while there’s also a huge prize on offer across the Irish Sea as the Curragh hosts the Group 1 Irish Oaks. Ready to check out our tipster’s Saturday selections? Racing Tips – 17th July – ITV Racing Here are our racing tips for today’s ITV races…. NEWBURY 13:50 – Movin Time – 11/2 >> Followed up win in a Newmarket maiden with a fifth-place finish in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot. Didn’t get the best of runs in…

Statements from Miguel Ángel Ochoa, President of Mexican operators trade body AIEJA “The casino industry in Mexico will not fully recover from the impact left by the coronavirus pandemic until February 2022,” estimated the President of the Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA), Miguel Ángel Ochoa. “Out of the 384 gaming halls that were open in March of last year in the country, and that had to close for three months due to the pandemic and health emergency, now there are around 370 open to full capacity,” explained the representative…

B ettorEdge, Minneapolis-based online no-fee sports betting marketplace and social platform for sports fans, announced on Thursday it has facilitated more than $3.5 million in exchange orders since its launch in January 2021. The company said that high interest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs contributed to the boost in orders. Two of these playoff games ranked the highest in BettorEdge’s all-time top five games in the volume of orders. The volume of orders on the platform doubled from May to June, as well. “Odds are stacked against the bettor with traditional sportsbooks, and we’re changing that,” said James Seils, Co-Founder…

S ports betting and digital gaming operator BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday announced a new partnership, which involves BetMGM branding throughout PNC Park, including the left field wall and behind home plate.  The company’s and the baseball team’s joint efforts will also include fan-focused promotions and  social media content among other features.  According to a press release, Pirates executive vice president of Sales and Business Development David Burke spoke about this partnership and assured that BetMGM is “incredibly excited to partner with such a respected and innovative brand”. Burke also pointed out that this move will “allow us…

D raftKings Inc. announced on Thursday that it has received a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) license from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and its daily fantasy sports product will soon be live in approved parishes in Louisiana. With this launch, Louisiana will officially become the 44th state in the United States to offer DraftKings daily fantasy sports, which today spans dozens of sports from NFL, MLB, and NBA to Australian Football and various eSports. Home to three major professional sports franchises as well as multiple D-I collegiate programs, Louisiana fans will now have ample opportunities to compete across their favorite…

The full-scale transformation of former Isle of Capri is scheduled to complete by 2022 fall B ally’s Corporation, which owns the former Isle of Capri casino, said Friday it received approval for a $40 million redevelopment project for the gaming property now called Casino KC. The approved $40 million Master Plan Development will include property expansion, new restaurants, expanded amenities and new retail offerings. A few of the restaurants slated for the casino include Sugar Factory and Chickie’s & Pete’s. The company plans to begin mobilization for construction later this month, which will represent the first step in a full-scale transformation…

 July 16, 2021 Don’t look now, but Virginia sports betting just raised the bar! The commonwealth became the quickest market ever to reach the $1 billion mark for bets placed on sporting events. The Virginia Lottery reported that sports wagers there topped $1.09 billion for the year to date ending on May 31st. That total is even more amazing when you consider that the “year to date” for the state didn’t even start until their January 21st launch! Virginia shattered the record previously set by Tennessee, which managed to reach the billion dollar mark in a six month span. To…

P ennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Chairman David M. Barasch announced Thursday his retirement from public service, which includes almost six years in the leadership position of the state’s gaming regulator. Later on the same day, Gov. Tom Wolf named Commissioner Denise J. Smyler to replace him as chair​woman, and he also appointed Nedia Ralston to the Board. Wolf originally appointed Smyler to the PGCB in 2019. Prior to that, she served as General Counsel of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where she oversaw the provision of legal services to the governor, his senior staff, and more than 30 executive branch…

A spellbinding tour to the East awaits us! While the world of slots has introduced more oriental-themed slots than grains of rice in a sushi restaurant, some have truly stood out in our minds. Below, we have handpicked 5 games that have dazzled our imaginations and captured our hearts with their flawless visuals and electrifying special features. Without further ado, let’s take a quick tour of the Far East. Sakura Fortune This enchanting Chinese garden holds many surprises – pretty cherry blossom trees, poetic warriors, iconic ornaments, and delightful winnings. Sakura Fortune will make you feel as if you’re an…

I owa gamblers ended fiscal 2021 with a new record turnover, setting new all-time marks for betting on casinos, sports, and lottery games that combined topped $3.2 billion. According to State Racing and Gaming Commission data posted last Friday, Iowa’s 19 state-licensed casinos reported adjusted gross revenue of nearly $1.58 billion via their slot machines and table games and a separate sports wagering handle of over $1.2 billion that netted them nearly $90 million in receipts for the 12-month period ending June 30. Council Bluffs’ three casinos, Ameristar, Harrah’s, and Horseshoe, had a combined gross revenue of $404,281,270. “I think…

T he Cherokee Tribal Council approved an investment of $275 million destined to the expansion of the Valley River Casino in Murphy, with only two oppositions.  The plan itself has not been made public, and the projects included in the plan are not named in the resolution passed by the Tribal Council. Nevertheless, Brian Saunooke, Harrah’s Regional Vice President for Marketing, said that some of the features include an additional hotel tower -aside from the seven-storey hotel tower with 300 rooms-, an indoor pool, a new restaurant, a hotel lobby café, and a spa.  Additional gaming and parking spaces are…

Acres Manufacturing’s program considers the losses the skill factor implies for casinos A cres Manufacturing announced Wednesday its new Optimal Poker Analyzer, which has been designed for casinos to maximize profit on video poker. The new system enables casinos to develop a strategy of optimization of marketing and operations through the analysis of decisions made in video poker. Acres Manufacturing’s Foundation casino management system, which the software interfaces to, provides granular data on every hand played. Optimal Poker Analyzer accesses the actual card values as they are dealt, and instantly recognizes the optimal play strategy for each hand. The company’s…

P ennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Chairman David M. Barasch announced Thursday his retirement from public service, which includes almost six years in the leadership position of the state’s gaming regulator. On October 8, 2015, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf appointed Barasch to a three-year term on the Board as Chair, and he accepted a second three-year term in July 2018. All PGCB Commissioners are limited to a total of six years on the board. Barasch’s decades-long career serving both state and federal government included Consumer Advocate for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Special Assistant to Governor Bob Casey, U.S. Attorney for…