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MGM Resorts will resume 24/7 hotel operations at Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage resorts effective March 3. The change comes as the Company sees increased interest in travel to Las Vegas.  Previously, each property had implemented selective mid-week closures related to decreased business volumes due to COVID-19. “As we begin to see positive signs around the public’s sentiment about traveling, coupled with important progress on the vaccination front and decreasing COVID-19 case numbers, bringing Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage back to full-week operations is an important step for us,” said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ CEO &…

C herokee Nation casinos and businesses are extending their temporary closures through 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, as the region continues to face utility shortages and inclement weather. This impacts all 10 entertainment destinations, including nine Cherokee Casinos and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and more locally, Sallisaw and Roland, Sequoyah County Times reports. Other business operations, including cultural sites, will resume normal operating hours on Friday morning. All employees who were scheduled to work during the extended closure will be paid for their shifts. “We are working diligently to assess current conditions and are doing our part…

A lthough the entire US sports betting industry continues to post some impressive numbers, New York has not been a part of that trend in most months. But now, sports betting got off to a strong start to 2021 in January, with the state’s four commercial retail sportsbooks bringing in more than $3.57 million combined in gross gaming revenue, a figure that could set the stage for a huge year. In December 2020, the gross gaming revenue was just $2.3 million, so it is clear that there was a huge demand to begin the year in 2021, according to U.S.…

W ynn Resorts filed a 60-page answering brief on Wednesday in which it told the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that District Court Judge James Mahan ruled properly that a group of women that have filed a lawsuit claiming they were sexually harassed by Steve Wynn had failed to sufficiently defend their decision to use pseudonyms. Furthermore, Mahan ruled that the nine women had improperly used a collective pleading instead of pleading individual acts, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The case was dismissed, though the plaintiffs filed an appeal in August asking the appeals court to revive the lawsuit.…

The “Poland Betting Focus” provides key insights, data and information for local market P oland has the potential to become one of the most relevant gaming markets on the European front, according to BtoBet’s latest Industry Report, as it makes an in-depth analysis of what characterized its growth in the past few years. The “Poland Betting Focus” report provides detailed insights on betting psychographics; market characteristics; the exponential growth of esports in Poland; legislative overview; and a detailed breakdown of internet, smartphone and social media factors with year-on-year increase indications. The report also makes an in-depth analysis of how operators…

I f you’re in the process of starting an online gambling company or are considering it, you might have heard that it’s considered a ‘high-risk’ business. But there’s no need to panic. While operating in a high-risk industry does pose some challenges, these challenges can be solved. One of the essential parts of the setup process is getting a high-risk merchant account for gaming. Without this, you cannot receive or make any payments- both of which are kind of essential in the online gambling business! What’s a merchant account? A merchant account is a facility to process payments from customers.…

Live dealer blackjack is a different experience from traditional online blackjack. It involves a real dealer and casino atmosphere rather than just a software-generated setup. You won’t find live dealer blackjack as intimidating as sitting down at a land-based table for the first time. However, you might be thrown off by the different structure a little. You may even miss out on big bonuses that can add far more winnings to your bankroll. The following guide discusses five things you can do to prepare for your first live blackjack game. It covers everything from choosing the perfect live dealer casino…

The United States now has the world’s biggest sports betting industry. Back in March of 2020, Michigan officially decided to legalize this form of gambling. New reports claim that Michigan’s sports betting industry is already bringing in a huge amount of revenue. Michigan decided to allow online sports betting fairly recently. This is proving to be a great decision. Today, we’ll talk about how much money the sports betting platforms across this state are bringing in right now. Let’s check it out! Several States Inch Closer to Sports Betting Regulation The US sports betting industry has grown exponentially since PASPA…

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s odds to win re-election in 2022 have dropped amid a recent scandal Cuomo is now at +150 to win re-election in 2022 Cuomo reportedly covered up the nursing home death toll from the pandemic last spring It wasn’t all that long ago that Andrew Cuomo was one of the most popular politicians in America. New York’s Governor drew positive reviews for the leadership he showed last spring as his state was dealing with the brunt of the pandemic in the US. Cuomo’s daily press briefings gave many people a sense that everything would be okay…

Blackjack is one of the most profitable online casino games. Certain variations deliver over 99.5% return to player (RTP). As a result, you might wonder whether it’s possible to make serious profits through online blackjack. After all, it provides one of your best shots at making money through mobile casinos. The following guide discusses more on what makes online blackjack so generous. It also discusses the feasibility of winning serious money with this game. Why Is Online Blackjack So Great? Mobile blackjack has a few attributes going in its favor. Here are the main reasons why it pays so well…

Donald Trump made no shortage of headlines over the course of his four-year term in the White House. Though he has now been a private citizen for nearly a month now, the former president is still getting plenty of news coverage. That must feel weird to Joe Biden, Trump’s successor in office. President Biden has been at the helm for 28 days, and he has spent most of that time attempting to undo various policies put in place by his predecessor. Biden has signed 30 executive orders in less than a month, which is quite the pace. Trump, for example,…

M elco Resorts’ City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus is expected to open nearly a year behind schedule, in autumn 2022, as construction work has been disrupted by the pandemic. The €550 million casino complex in Limassol, set to be Europe’s largest Integrated Casino Resort (ICR), was scheduled for launch by the end of 2021, before the lockdowns. Postponement of the casino’s opening was made by the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission at the House’s Finance Committee on Tuesday, Financial Mirror reports. The vice president of the gaming authority, Phidias Pilides, said that the casino owners have laid out…

P ragmatic Play has signed an agreement with BetPlay, one of the key operators in Colombia. The new partnership will see the Colombian operator take Pragmatic Play’s entire suite of award-winning slots including Wolf Gold, recent hit The Hand of Midas, and the John Hunter series.  BetPlay is the online gaming arm of Corredor Empresarial, the country’s national lottery operator and one of the first to enter the regulated online space in Colombia when it first began to open up in 2017. This agreement is a strategic move in Pragmatic Play’s expansion plan in Latin America after the debut of its…

T heScore Bet announced on Tuesday that it has officially launched in Iowa and is now available to fans across the Hawkeye State. TheScore Bet offers an authentic and innovative user experience that is truly unique in how it creates a unified media and betting ecosystem when paired with theScore app, company officials said. The mobile sportsbook is now live in four states: Iowa, Colorado, Indiana, and New Jersey. theScore Bet secured market access to offer mobile sports betting in Iowa via a multi-state market access framework agreement with Penn National Gaming. “We have expanded theScore Bet to three new…

U K-based online bank Monzo has called on the UK Government to mandate the use of gambling access blocks on all UK bank accounts. The open letter, supported by top NHS clinicians, gambling harm charities and leading academics, calls for new rules that would mean every bank customer in the UK has access to a gambling block on their account, regardless of who they bank with, Finextra reports. The letter comes amid a rise in online gambling during the UK’s extended lockdown as the Government undertakes a review of the Gambling Act for the first time since 2015. It has…

F our different casino properties across Southern California have been launching new dining options this year. Spotlight 29 has opened a new brewpub; Pala Casino Spa Resort recently spent millions to revamp one of its classic dining options; and Harrah’s Resort Southern California and San Manuel Casino have both made changes to restaurant menus, as reported by The Press-Enterprise. In Coachella, Spotlight 29 Casino has opened a new brewpub occupying the space of its former Capitata Buffet. The new restaurant, Taproom 29, features an eclectic food menu as well as 29 different beers that are poured at 29 degrees. General Manager…