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Churchill Downs CEO Talks to Analysts About Coronavirus and Kentucky Derby, Indicates Preference for Retail Sports Betting on Quarterly Call
Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Inc., told analysts Thursday on a quarterly conference call that the Louisville-based gaming company is doing its due diligence when looking at the coronavirus and its possible impact on the Kentucky Derby. The big race is...
European Union Top Court Backs $8.7M Italian Tax Bill on Stanleybet
Stanleybet, a large European sports betting operator, has lost a legal appeal over a hefty $8.7 million tax bill after the European Court of Justice sided with the Italian government in a carefully watched case. Courthouse News Service said a decision released...
Oregon Lottery Director Tells Board Sports Betting Off to Rocky Start, Expects $5.3M Loss
When the Oregon Lottery Board of Commissioners meets on Friday, one of the items its members will discuss is the budget for Scoreboard, the lottery’s sportsbook. According to the lottery’s director, Scoreboard is expected to run a multi-million dollar deficit for the...
Mashpee Wampanoag Look to Congress, Court Appeals after Ruling on Massachusetts Casino
The Mashpee Wampanoag have lost a key appellate case related to a stalled tribal casino planned for Taunton, Massachusetts, located in the southeastern section of the state. The controversy has led to multiple court cases and Congressional debate. On Thursday, a three-judge...
Las Vegas Casinos Implement Basic Coronavirus Precautions as Anxiety Builds
Las Vegas gaming properties are monitoring the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and some are taking a few common-sense safeguards. But worries are building about the impact the malady may eventually have on the Nevada region, though US risk for getting...
BetMGM Opens in Indiana with Plan to Compete Against DraftKings, FanDuel in Lucrative Sports Betting Market
Indiana welcomed its fifth mobile sports betting application earlier this week when BetMGM went online in the Hoosier State. The addition of the Roar Digital product shows that while the sports wagering market has been legal for less than six months, it’s...
Eldorado CEO Reeg Tells Analysts $17.3 Billion Caesars Deal Will be a ‘Home Run’ for All Stakeholders
Eldorado Resorts CEO Tom Reeg told analysts Wednesday on the gaming company’s fourth quarter earnings call that all is going well with his company’s planned merger with Caesars Entertainment. Reeg noted that more investors are taking an interest in Eldorado after its...
After NHL Trade Deadline, Tampa Bay Remains the Favorite to Win Stanley Cup
The NHL trade deadline passed earlier this week, and the favorite to hoist the Stanley Cup at the end of the season was one of the busier teams in making changes. The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up Barclay Goodrow on Monday, deadline...
Virginia Casino Bill Going to Conference as Senate Blocks House Changes
Virginia lawmakers will hash out the differences they have with a bill that would legalize casino gaming in their state by creating a conference committee. The committee will be needed after the 40-member state Senate voted unanimously to reject the House substitute...
South Korea’s Kangwon Land Casino to Remain Shuttered Until Saturday Given Coronavirus Risk
South Korea’s Kangwon Land will stay temporarily closed until Saturday morning because of health threats associated with the COVID-19 virus. The gaming property initially closed at noon on Sunday and was to reopen 6 a.m. today. Now, Kangwon Land is scheduled to...
