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 March 15, 2021 MGM Resorts has many partnerships in place. But one that guests may appreciate is their newest deal with Clorox to be their exclusive provider for disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer. In a statement made via their Twitter account, MGM says that their guests health and safety remain a top priority. Therefore, they made Clorox the “Official Guest Disinfectant and Hand Sanitizer Brand of MGM Resorts.” A news release stated that wipes and hand sanitizer would be made available in guest areas such as the casino floor, as well as restaurants and other shared spaces. MGM Resorts has…

 March 15, 2021 A year after the Coronavirus restrictions and lock-downs began, New Jersey and Nevada casinos are excited to welcome back half the guests they are usually allowed. First, in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy is allowing increased indoor capacity at Atlantic City nine casinos via an Executive Order. They will be allowed to operate at 50% occupancy beginning the morning of March 19th. Meanwhile in Nevada, Governor Steve Sisolak and his “Roadmap to Recovery” will also allow Vegas casinos and others in the state to increase capacity limits 50% occupancy starting today. New Jersey’s neighbor to the north,…

N ew York Lottery and its nine racetracks with video-lottery terminals’ revenue fell 19% in 2020 from 2019, according to data obtained by the USA TODAY Network New York through a Freedom of Information request. The decline was in part because the racinos were closed from March through September due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also because traditional lottery games, such as Powerball, Mega Millions and Quick Draw, also saw revenue plummet. Overall, revenue from the lottery games and the racinos dropped from $10.1 billion in 2019 to $8.2 billion in 2020, the first time in recent history that the…

G olden Entertainment reported 2020 fourth-quarter revenues of $205.6 million compared to $242.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net loss for the period was $18.5 million, or a loss of $0.66 per share, compared to a net loss of $7.7 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $38.9 million, down from $43.1 million. Casino revenues were $112.6 million in the fourth quarter, a decrease from $150.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Casino Adjusted EBITDA was $33.4 million, down from $41.7 million. Blake Sartini, Chairman and CEO of Golden Entertainment, commented: “Our fourth quarter started strong…

T he development of a casino-hotel complex should yield a minimum of two thousand new jobs and at least $31 million in new revenue for Richmond city in Virginia, according to Scott Fisher and Suzanne P. Leckert of New Orleans-based Convergence Strategy Group. Fisher and Leckert, who have consulted on more than 400 gaming projects world-wide, offered their projections during a briefing for City Council last week, as reported by Richmond Free Press. The city is employing them to assist in the selection of the company that would build and operate a gambling resort. Six companies have responded to the…

T he Internet of Things is a technology that has garnered a lot of interest in recent years. It has been adopted into various industries and found synergy with AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain. In other words, it’s grown from something theoretical into a system that is having a tremendous impact on multiple verticals. By 2027, it’s estimated there will be 41 billion IoT devices in use, with 127 devices added every single second. Connected devices can include mobiles, computers, watches, cameras, heaters, and smart devices. Speaking of cars, some $100 billion were invested in the research and deployment of autonomous…

T he 15-year-old land-based casino’s newly launched online outlet will integrate Habanero’s 170+ portfolio in its entirety, including popular hits such as Hot Hot Fruit, 5 Lucky Lions and Bird of Thunder. The supplier’s latest LatAm market entry continues its impressive regional expansion, with its immersive games now live across a range of the continent’s regulated territories through a variety of key operators.Commenting on the deal, Vera Motto, Business Development Executive at Habanero said: “We are delighted to sign with Slots del Sol in a deal that sees us go from strength to strength in Latin America with yet another…

The esports industry still heavily relies on partnership deals and large-scale investments. The rise of esports investments has been expected, but no one really thought it’d attract so much interest from world-class athletes. Superstars like David Beckham, Shaq, Michael Jordan, and Kevin Durant have already invested in the growing esports scene. The 32-year-old Brooklyn Nets forward is back at it again, bringing forth a new partnership that could shape up New York’s esports trends. The newest Kevin Durant esports investment deal involves his agent Rich Kleiman, Thirty Five Ventures (their investment arm) and Andbox (a New York based esports organization).…

Two potential players drafted two spots from each other in the 2018 NBA Draft swapped places last Saturday. The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Hamidou Diallo to the Detroit Pistons for Svi Mykhailiuk and a 2027 second-round pick. Diallo will be entering restricted free agency this summer. Meanwhile, the Pistons continue to move players under GM Troy Weaver. The Pistons traded veteran Derrick Rose to the Knicks earlier this season and bought out Blake Griffin recently in an effort to get younger and more athletic. OKC is trading Hamidou Diallo to the Pistons for Svi Mykhailiuk and a 2027 second-round pick,…

Pick: Bucks -8.5Odds: -110$100 Could Win You…$190 On Saturday night, the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards battled in Washington in an entertaining, high-scoring affair. Although the Bucks eventually prevailed 125-119, the underdog Wizards actually held a sizable lead throughout the contest. Tonight, they’re back at it in Washington in the second game of a two-game series with the Bucks looking to get out the brooms. The Bucks have been playing some of their best basketball of late, winning eight out of ten games to push within a hair of Philadelphia and Brooklyn in the East. In fact, with Joel Embiid out for…

At long last, March Madness is finally here. The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament will get underway later this week. Betting interest ahead of March Madness is expected to be at an all-time high, and with good reason. Millions of Americans are expected to wager billions of dollars on the event. Millions of others may not place a real money wager on March Madness, but they will fill out a bracket and enter a pool. Frankly, the NCAA Tournament is a lot more enjoyable when you have a stake in the game. The cancelation of last year’s tourney means…

Bitcoin has become extremely popular as an investment vehicle. It was only worth a penny when it became available in 2009. At the time of this post, a single Bitcoin (BTC) is now worth almost $50,000!Of course, BTC has also become popular as a gambling payment method. Its decentralized nature and relatively fast transactions make it a favorite at online casinos.Given that Bitcoin has utility both as an investment and gambling currency, you may wonder where it’s best used. Should you play casino games with Bitcoin or just hold it (a.k.a. hodl)? The following guide discusses the case for both…

Four-Card Poker is like the lesser-known cousin of Three-Card poker. Therefore, you wouldn’t think that this game would offer massive progressive jackpots. However, Four-Card Poker can indeed deliver huge wins. Case in point, an Atlantic City gambler recently won a $1.1 million jackpot through this game. I’ll discuss the details on this big win along with more on the lucky gambler. I will also cover how it’s possible for you to chase large jackpots with Four-Card Poker. Frank Nagy Collects Caesars Entertainment’s Largest Poker Jackpot Frank Nagy has been visiting Atlantic City for a long time. His years spent gambling…

Malaysia is one of the hottest tourism spots in the world. This Southeast Asian country features beautiful beaches, fascinating caves, ancient temples, and the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. With that said, you might have Malaysia on your list of future vacations. If you’re a gambler too, you may wonder if it’s possible to play at online casinos in the “Wild East.” The following guide covers what makes Malaysia so popular, its gambling laws, and its stance on mobile gaming. This post also discusses if you can ultimately play online casino games here without worry. What Makes Malaysia Such a…

The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson deny that he’s on the trading block.  But that doesn’t mean he won’t be shipped somewhere else before training camp opens in July. there are still four and a half months separating the beginning of the 2021 NFL Season at the time of this writing.  And just 2 weeks before the new league year opens.  A lot can happen between then and now. And if the Seattle Seahawks posed a decent return on your futures wager in 2020, they’re in obvious consideration among NFC West teams in 2021.  We know what the Seahawks can…

More than 47 million Americans will legally bet on March Madness this year, with online and physical sports book betting expected to grow dramatically compared to 2019, compensating for lower expected participation in bracket contests, according to new data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). “The sports betting landscape has changed dramatically since 2019 – and as a result, tournament betting has transformed,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “As consumers formerly limited to bracket contests now enjoy access to legal sports book options, they also plan to place traditional sports bets as March Madness returns.” While the overall…