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Illinois Governor Order Allows Mobile Betting Registration While Casinos Closed
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an order late Thursday that will allow people to remotely register for mobile sports betting accounts as long as the COVID-19 crisis keeps the state’s casinos closed. When Illinois passed sports betting last year, the law established...
Osaka Pushes Key IR Deadline Six Months, Casino Delayed to 2027 or Later
Osaka officials announced Thursday that the city was pushing back its request-for-proposal (RFP) deadline by another six months, a move that could delay the opening of a casino there until 2028. Potential private sector partners now have until January 2021 to submit...
NBA Owners To Vote on Resuming Play, as Lakers, Bucks, Clippers Remain Title Favorites
On Thursday afternoon, the NBA is expected to vote on a plan to resume play later this year that would bring 22 of the league’s 30 teams to Walt Disney World in Florida to complete the 2019-20 season. ESPN reported Wednesday that...
Las Vegas Casinos Reopen Today After 78 Days: New Precautions, Security in Place
Eager players were lined up outside several Las Vegas gaming properties Wednesday night to be among the first at the tables or slots on Thursday morning. That's when casinos gradually reopen following a 78-day shuttering because of the coronavirus pandemic. A long...
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Mike Postle, Says Poker Losses Not Recoverable
Citing California law, a US district judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against Mike Postle, a poker pro alleged to have cheated while playing in games streamed online from a Sacramento-area card room. Postle allegedly cheated by receiving information about competitors’ hole...
Las Vegas Casinos Start to Reopen in Hours, Trio of Alleged ‘Extremists’ Arrested
Many Las Vegas gaming properties will begin to resume operations Thursday morning with some new health precautions in place as concerns also continue over recent violence. Safeguards against the spread of coronavirus will be seen in all reopened venues. Visitors must comply...
Circus Circus Alleged Police Shooter Held Without Bail as Cop Clings to Life
Edgar Samaniego, accused of shooting a Las Vegas police officer outside of Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Monday night and leaving the officer in critical condition, was ordered held without bail Wednesday during a court appearance. The officer, Shay Mikalonis, 29, remains...
Ronnie Jones, Longtime Louisiana Gaming Official, Out as State Board Chair
There will be a new chair for the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) after the state Senate earlier this week failed to confirm the reappointment of Ronnie Jones to the position. According to one newspaper in the state, personal politics may be...
Las Vegas Casinos One Day from Reopening, Sisolak Calls Out National Guard
Multiple Las Vegas gaming properties are scheduled to reopen Thursday, and visitors may see National Guard troops providing support for state and local law enforcement on city streets. “The Guard will not be on the front lines, making arrests or doing crowd...
Atlantic City Volunteers Clean Up Debris After Vandalism, Looting Spree
Atlantic City peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction. It adds to the many challenges already faced by the New Jersey seaside community, where casinos remain shuttered. By the time it was over,...
