Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

 June 19, 2020 The Coronavirus outbreak made it feel like a long wait for Las Vegas casinos to open again. But despite a pandemic that is still spreading, the state Gaming Control Board is not reconsidering a requirement for players to wear face masks while at casinos. They only way they would enforce a face mask requirement is if new COVID-19 cases became so bad that they overwhelmed hospitals. Control Board Chairwoman Sandra Morgan said she is not looking to change direction, even as the Southern Nevada Health District’s acting chief health officer issued pleas for business customers to wear…

 June 18, 2020 When the world went on lock-down over the Coronavirus, few would have imagined it leading to cashless casinos. But that is precisely what the American Gaming Association is asking state regulators to consider. Recently, the group released a report called Payments Modernization Policy Principles which looks at the integration of cashless options for players on casino floors. According to the AGA, enabling payment choice allows casino customers the ability to supplement cash with safe and secure digital payment options on the casino floor. This not only improves responsible gaming efforts by equipping customers with digital tools to…

Today, CEO and developer Derek Stevens announced his newest Downtown Las Vegas property, Circa Resort & Casino, will debut October 28, 2020. Previously slated for a December 2020 launch, the 1.25 million-square-foot integrated casino-resort will open with its first five floors of amenities and state-of-the-art parking hub – Garage Mahal – ahead of schedule. Upon completion, the resort will have approximately 1,000 employees. To achieve this expedited timeline, Stevens reallocated construction resources from Circa’s hotel tower to the first five floors. Slated for completion at the end of 2020, the tower will house Circa’s 777 rooms and suites starting on…

 June 16, 2020 Months after losing in Federal Court, the US Justice Department will have their online gambling appeal heard. The fight over whether the Wire Act applies to Internet betting or only sports betting is on the line! Also, more Las Vegas casinos announce their openings and we have a new game review! A federal appellate court will hear arguments later this month on the case between the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and the Justice Department over the interpretation of the Wire Act which could decide the fate of online gambling in America. Last week, the First Circuit Court…

With less than three months to go until the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, the 2020 field is starting to take shape. Punters will already be looking ahead to the prestigious event and there could be some value to be had in the markets at this early stage. While running the rule over this year’s runners and riders, two likely contenders have to be crossed from this list while another is making a significant move. Current Updates Early ante-post horse racing betting markets from bet365 show Tiz the Law as the current favourite to win the Kentucky Derby, just…

 June 15, 2020 The push toward Ohio sports betting is over a year old, yet some politicians are now optimistic that disagreements can be worked out so that the state can regulate the activity. Separate bills were introduced in both the House and Senate with the main difference being how sports betting would be regulated. The House bill approved in late May said it should be the Ohio Lottery Commission. The Senate version said says it should be the Casino Control Commission. Both chambers have strong Republican majorities. Expectations are that the primary sponsors of the two bills will meet…

 June 14, 2020 Casinos across America are starting to welcome guests back, but Harrah’s Reno will not be among them. Caesars Entertainment has announced that the company does not have plans to reopen the property. The building will now be changed into a non-gaming property and named the Reno City Center. It will consist of about 540 market-rate rental apartments. Caesars previously announced in January an agreement to sell the property, which has operated for more than 82 years. You can read more about the permanent closure of Harrah’s Reno at Yogo Net. Related

We get a look at the Sweet Tweet slot machine, which is the latest follow up in the Drop & Lock slot family from Scientific Games! The Sweet Tweet slot is actually the first new “themes” for the Drop & Lock series. The slot game includes a Free Game Bonus where Bird symbols that land on the reels expand making the whole reel Wild, increasing your chances of a big win! A little bird will deliver the golden eggs to players as they land on the reels! Six scattered egg symbols initiate the Cash Connection feature, where additional egg are…

 June 12, 2020 Sports betting is a hot topic all over America, but several California tribal casinos are not please with the latest attempt to regulate the activity in the state. Now, the Coalition to Authorize Regulated Sports Wagering has taken legal action requesting more time to qualify a sports betting initiative for the statewide ballot. The Coalition represents more than 25 Native American tribes in California. They argue that the state‘s Coronavirus shutdown prevented them from collecting voter signatures in recent months. The coalition originally hoped to make the ballot for November 3rd but said it has run out…

 June 11, 2020 A few days after announcing the reopening of the Aria casino, MGM Resorts has set dates for the Luxor and Mandalay Bay opening. The Luxor will reopen on June 25th, followed by the Mandalay Bay and Aria Casino on July 1st. Originally, Aria was originally slated for a July 4th open. MGM Resorts kicked off the return of its Las Vegas hotel-casino operations on June 4 with the reopening of the Bellagio, MGM Grand and New York-New York. The resorts were shut down back in March as part of Gov. Steve Sisolak’s mandatory closure of non-essential Nevada…

Millions of people head onto the casino floor each day in search of excitement, camaraderie and the opportunity to earn a fortune. Many fall short in their quest to seize a profit, but there have been some remarkable stories of players cleaning out casinos over the years. These are five of the most fascinating stories from the casino floor: Elmer Sherwin Cashes in at The Mirage World War II veteran Elmer Sherwin was among the first customers when The Mirage flung open its doors in 1989. The 76-year-old retiree was travelling around the US in a mobile home with his…