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I ndiana’s sportsbooks saw a decrease in revenue last month as most major sports were still suspended. The state saw $29.8 million in sports wagers in June, down more than 20% from the previous month’s handle. According to PlayIndiana.com, the state’s June total was $145 million below what would have been expected had all summer sports been operating like normal. The gaming analysis website says the industry continues to inch forward with an uptick in futures betting, the reopening of casinos and sportsbooks, and major sports leagues resuming competition soon. “June historically is a slow month for sports betting, but…

R ivers Casino Philadelphia, the only Pennsylvania casino that did not reopen after the three-month coronavirus lock down, is “hopeful” of reopening next week, a state regulator said Wednesday. Rivers Casino Philadelphia, along with the 11 other casinos in Pennsylvania, will limit customers to 50% of capacity, impose face mask and hygiene requirements, and limit the number of slot machines in operation and of players at table games, Kevin O’Toole, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, told board members on Wednesday. Poker will not be available. Thomas Farley, the city health commissioner, had announced that the casino…

T he administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission said revenues for the fiscal year that ended in June are down about 20% after the shutdowns forced by the coronavirus pandemic. Iowa governor ordered the 19 casinos closed March 17 and weren’t allowed to open until May 31. “Those months that were closed really did have a significant impact. Up until the pandemic, the industry had been doing really well. I think some of that could be attributed to the impact from sports wagering,” Brian Ohorilko said, as reported by Radio Iowa. The report released Thursday showed gross casino…

If your love for all things gambling rivals mine, you may think becoming a casino dealer would be an ideal career choice. Right below professional gambler of course. Who wouldn’t love playing all their favorite casino games as a job? I have a friend who was a blackjack dealer at Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, OK. Winstar happens to be the largest casino in the world. One day I asked him what his favorite part of working as a casino dealer was. He simply grinned and told me that he wins more often than he used to. I felt like…

Esports, also known as electronic sports, were initiated in the US (Stanford). But they quickly became integrated and recognized as a sport in Asia, specifically Korea and China, where the first Esport professionals were recognized. I believe that multiplayer video gaming was one of the prime drivers that helped promote widespread internet distribution and pushed the need for faster service to support Esports and the large audiences that came with the games Initial multiplayer games were racing games like AstroRace (73) using a Plato system. These have come a long way leading into today’s most popular multiplayer game Fortnite. When…

For those wondering when legal sports betting may finally go live in the state of Virginia, it’s looking like it could be early next year. As the “red letter” date of July 15th approaches, anyone watching the industry closely will be excited to hear that this is the date that the State Lottery has to release its proposed regulations. At that point, a 60 day countdown clock begins, by which the regulations need to be voted on before time expires. If all goes smoothly, early 2021 could be the soonest that sports betting goes live. Only Legalized a Few Short…

 July 13, 2020 The Circa Las Vegas Casino in downtown Las Vegas is set to open on October 28th and will feature a multi-level pool amphitheater. Calling it the Stadium Swim, the pool will be open 365 days a year and overlook the downtown Las Vegas area as well as the Strip. The venue will also feature Ultraviolet Ligh sanitation and water-recirculation patterns, according to a release. Developers said this will provide guests with “the cleanest and healthiest public pool experience in Las Vegas.” There will be six pools and two spas. Each body of water will be a different…

The 2020 NFL regular season will certainly be unlike any other due to the current climate that professional sports will participate in. With that said, this upcoming season will have no shortage of compelling storylines for gridiron fans to sink their teeth into. One of those storylines is how Cam Newton will perform with the New England Patriots as he replaces “the GOAT” Tom Brady. The former NFL MVP is looking to fill the void left behind by “TB12” and hoping to regain his All-Pro form. Patriots’ fans are hoping Newton can lead the team back to the Playoffs. NFL…

It’s a Monday in mid-summer, which can mean only one thing: it’s almost time for a packed day of racing at Royal Windsor Racecourse. Today’s racing tips come from Berkshire, while meetings also take place today at Ayr, Kempton, Killarney and Roscommon. WINDSOR RACING TIPS 13:35 – Belated Breath – 11/2 Six wins on the flat in 19 attempts and by no means disgraced herself in a tough Listed outing at Haydock two months ago. Decent C&D record adds to appeal. 14:10 – Gallipoli – 9/2 Looks the type to shape well for this one after following up his big…

The acquisition is also set for review by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission today T he Indiana Gaming Commission on Friday approved the $17.3 billion merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Corp. with specific conditions.  Eldorado officials agreed that the combined company, which would operate as Caesars Entertainment Inc., would divest three Indiana properties to address concerns about the company’s market concentration. Eldorado shall have definite agreements for those divestitures on or before Dec. 31, Indianapolis Star reports. Executives also made assurances to maintain employment levels for some time after the merger closes. Metrics will be worked out with…

H ard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen said Friday that the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic has been acutely felt in the company’s restaurant business.  “The real challenging area is the restaurants. There’s no other way to describe it than it is struggling,” the CEO of Seminole Gaming told CNBC. “Frankly, we’re barely open in some markets, and obviously with tremendous reductions in capacity.”  On the other hand, Allen said revenues in online gaming and retail are outpacing last year’s figures. “One of the great things about the Hard Rock brand is its eclectic nature, to be able to…

E ncore Boston Harbor, Wynn Resorts’ casino in Everett, opened its doors Sunday as part of the state’s Phase 3 plan that began last Monday. Encore’s return, part of Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, came after careful consideration from casino administrators and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which set minimum standards for Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park, from the dimensions of plexiglass dividers between slot machines to where and when guests can have a drink. The Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville opened Wednesday; MGM Springfield is opening its casino Monday, though its hotel will remain closed.…

The remaining closed properties are expected to be open in the coming weeks. P enn National Gaming, Inc. announced that 37 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations, representing approximately 90 percent of the Company’s regional gaming and racing portfolio in 17 of the 19 states in which it operates. The most recent property reopenings include Plainridge Park Casino in Massachusetts which reopened on July 8 and Hollywood Casino Bangor in reopened on July 10. “With the reopening of our casinos in Massachusetts and Maine this week, 90 percent of our industry-leading regional gaming footprint has now…

T hough this new agreement, Casino Magic Online (www.casinomagiconline.com.ar), which operates in the province of Neuquén in Argentina, already has the latest video slots titles that are a huge success worldwide, such as Wild Mustang, Fortune Goddess and Maneki Neko , among many others, as well as Zitro’s most popular video bingo games. Eduardo Antonio Nanton, General Manager of Casino Magic Online comments that: “We incorporated Zitro into our entertainment offering to provide our customers with more fun and a greater diversity of experiences. At Casino Magic we are always in search of excellence to guarantee the best offer on…

Online casinos have been accepting Bitcoin for over a decade. Therefore, some gamblers may think that BTC is the only game in town regarding cryptocurrencies. However, certain gaming sites accept plenty of other crypto. The only problem is that many players haven’t even heard of any coins besides Bitcoin. That said, I’m going to cover 7 popular cryptocurrencies that online casinos accept. I’ll also discuss the function of each coin beyond just its gambling purposes. 1 – Ethereum Ethereum (ETH) is the second-most-popular cryptocurrency besides Bitcoin. Its main function includes acting as a platform for decentralized apps (Dapps). However, it…

 July 12, 2020 The Coronavirus couldn’t keep the city closed, but the current Las Vegas heat wave may keep guests out of pools. Temperatures in Nevada have soared to more than 110 degrees in the valley. Meanwhile, Governor Sisolak strongly urged people at public pools to follow the state’s directive to wear face coverings. Last week he announced that bars would return to Phase 1 of the Nevada recovery plan followed by an announcement that pools and gyms are also in his sights for a reversion. The Governor said that “…unless you are actively walking into a pool, swimming in…