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Gaming Analysts Predict License Extensions for Macau Casino Giants
The six commercial casino operators in Macau are set to see their gaming concessions expire in June of 2022. However, gaming analysts believe expiry for the coveted permits could be extended. Recent notes from Morgan Stanley and Macquarie Capital suggest that the...
Confusion Surrounds Detroit Casino Reopening Protocols, Capacity Limit Vague
UPDATE: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Public Information Officer Lynn Sutfin says the 100 person indoor limit applies to casinos and includes employees. Law enforcement officers will enforce the capacity protocol. Detroit casinos can reopen as of today with Michigan...
Casino Project Near M Resort South of Las Vegas Strip Moving Forward
The M Resort is a go-to destination for Las Vegas locals and visitors alike who want a five-star experience, but without the hustle and bustle of the Strip. The M Resort is located eight miles south of the Strip's "Welcome to Fabulous...
Encore Boston Harbor Delivers Massachusetts $1.6B Statewide Economic Impact
A study finds that Encore Boston Harbor has accounted for $1.6 billion in new economic activity throughout the state of Massachusetts. Researchers at the UMass Donahue Institute released their report this week, titled "The Construction of Encore Boston Harbor: Spending, Employment, and...
Detroit Casinos Can Reopen December 21, But Indoor Dining Remains on Hold
Christmas is coming a little early for the three commercial casinos in Detroit. During a press conference today, the first-term governor said the three casinos can reopen with a highly reduced capacity limit on Monday, Dec. 21 Last month, MGM Grand, MotorCity,...
Thousands of Las Vegas Casino Workers Remain Furloughed, and Nevada Unemployment Fund Out of Money
Tens of thousands of Las Vegas casino workers remain furloughed, and Nevada says its unemployment fund has run dry. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) revealed this week that the insurance trust fund used to pay out unemployment claims...
Japan Announces New Integrated Resort Submission Period
Japan has formally announced a new submission period for when its central government will field integrated resort (IR) proposals from casino operators and prefectures. Originally slated to run July 30, 2021, to April 28, 2022, COVID-19 has pushed back the timeline. Japan...
Indigenous Tribes Celebrate Biden Interior Secretary Pick
Tribal communities are celebrating President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to head the US Department of the Interior (DOI). Multiple news outlets are reporting that Biden will select Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M). If chosen and confirmed by the Senate, she would make history by...
Pennsylvania Online Gambling, Sports Betting Key in Keystone State, as Retail Revenue Plummets
Online gambling and sports betting are playing vital roles in the economic health of Pennsylvania's gaming industry. The state is the third-largest in the United States. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) revealed today that online slots won just shy of $39.4...
Las Vegas City Council Welcomes Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Underground People Mover Proposal
The Las Vegas City Council this week signed off on allowing Elon Musk's The Boring Co. to advance its proposal to build an underground tunnel network below the city. If it one day comes to reality, it will finally be the link...
