By Alexander Palmer Hard Rock Extends Partnership with Scientific Games in SacramentoJanuary 31, 2020 Renowned gaming and hospitality operator Hard Rock International has been hard at work trying to extend its footprint in as many lucrative markets as possible. One of the most recent moves in this regard is the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento. The Fire Mountain-based gambling destination is set to be one of the most […]
By Ameana Jones VICI Completes $843.3M Acquisition of JACK EntertainmentJanuary 28, 2020 ON Monday, VICI Properties Incorporated completed the acquisition of JACK Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino. The acquisition deal is estimated to have been worth a whopping $843.3 million and was financed with cash on hand. During the announcement, the JACK Entertainment officials pointed out that while the lease deal or sale of the casinos […]
By Elaine West Indiana To Offer Legal Betting on the Academy AwardsJanuary 24, 2020 Novelty betting has finally come to Indiana thanks to a recent decision by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). On Wednesday, the gambling regulator officially made betting on the Academy Awards legal. As such, beginning this year, the residents of Indiana will be allowed to place bets on the Oscars at any legal and regulated sportsbook. […]
By Grant Mahon Increasing Opposition May Spell Doom for Japan’s IR EffortsJanuary 21, 2020 Until mid-December 2019, everything seemed to have been going so well in as far as Japan’s plans for three Integrated Resorts are concerned. However, the revelation of a bribery scandal related to the efforts changed everything quite a bit. Now, the parties that were opposed to the establishment of casino resorts in the country have […]
By Tomas Medon Harrah’s Reno to Be Sold Ahead of Caesars-Eldorado MergerJanuary 17, 2020 On Wednesday, renowned gaming and hospitality operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation and VICI Properties, its real estate investment trust, announced that they will be selling Harrah’s Reno Hotel and Casino. The property which is based in downtown Reno will be sold to CAI Investments, a Las Vegas-based real estate group. Its sale will earn the sellers […]
By Alexander Palmer Credit Card Gambling Banned in the United KingdomJanuary 14, 2020 From April 2020, gamblers in the United Kingdom will no longer be allowed to place bets using their credit cards. This is part of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission’s efforts to protect consumers amid rising concerns over increased cases of problem gambling. Once the ban is enforced, the gamblers will only have two options whenever […]
By Ameana Jones Ups and Downs of United States Sports Betting as 2020 BeginsJanuary 14, 2020 2020 was set to be another great year for the sports betting industry in the United States. Already, the sector has seen a number of developments that make it one of the most lucrative businesses in the country. Needless to say, it mostly served to bring an activity that was already going on albeit in […]
By Ameana Jones Hard Rock Kicks Off Construction of Casino in IndianaJanuary 10, 2020 On Thursday, January 9, Hard Rock Casino and Spectacle Entertainment officially broke ground on a $300 million casino in Gary, Indiana. The gambling property which is currently under construction will be the gaming operator’s 14th casino and Indiana’s very first land-based gambling venue. Unsurprisingly, the launch event was graced by a number of public figures […]
By Elaine West Sluggish Start for Macau in 2020January 7, 2020 According to local law enforcement officials, there were over 39 million visitors to the city of Macau in 2020. This represented a 10 percent increase over the number of tourists that visited the city in the previous year. Needless to say, these figures were very impressive and were a strong indicator of the city’s resilience […]
By Tomas Medon Cambodia Bans Online GamblingJanuary 3, 2020 In August 2019, the government of Cambodia announced an online gambling ban that was set to take effect on the first day of 2020. As promised, this ban was implemented, a move that has seen to the closure of a number of casinos with over 7,700 jobs being terminated. The ban follows concerns about the […]