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Las Vegas Mayor ‘Ready to Welcome World Back,’ as State Reports Record COVID-19 Deaths, Cases
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has been critical of COVID-19 lockdowns and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak's (D) handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In her annual State of the City address, her 10th as mayor, Goodman...
President Donald Trump Skipping President-Elect Joe Biden Inauguration, Bettors Right
President Donald Trump says he will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. If he indeed skips the ceremony, it will be the first time a president hasn't attended his successor's swearing-in since 1869....
COVID-19 Costs Ohio Gaming Industry $500M in Revenue, $175M in State Taxes
Ohio casinos and racetrack racinos saw their collective gross gaming revenue (GGR) decline $500 million last year. COVID-19 led to a complete shutdown of the gaming floors from mid-March through late June on Ohio Governor...
Trump Mulling Self-Pardon, Odds Shorten on What Would Be a Presidential First
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering pardoning himself, a move that would be a first in the history of the United States. The New York Times says the President has suggested to aides that he...
Cordish Companies to Open Second Pennsylvania Casino During Pandemic
The Cordish Companies is inching closer to opening its second casino in Pennsylvania. The Maryland-based hospitality and gaming group opened Live! Casino Pittsburgh on November 24. On January 19, Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia will welcome...
Massachusetts Sports Betting, Third Resort Casino Omitted from Stimulus Bill
Massachusetts lawmakers moved an economic development bill through the Legislature this week, but it did not include sports betting. The omnibus also did not encourage state gaming regulators to consider a third integrated resort casino....
Connecticut Casinos Report Substantial Gaming Revenue Declines in Fiscal Year 2020
As expected, the two Native American casinos in Connecticut reported dismal financial years as a consequence of COVID-19. Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, in their fiscal year 2020 reports, revealed just how bad regional travel bans...
Lottery Fever Returns, Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Total $900M
Mega Millions and Powerball endured a difficult 2020 because of COVID-19. But the games are roaring back, the two jackpots collectively worth an estimated $900 million. No one hit the Mega Millions jackpot last night....
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Highest Among Major US Cities
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says the Las Vegas metro area has the highest unemployment rate of America's largest 51 cities. The Las Vegas metered-market -- which includes Henderson and Paradise -- has an...
Las Vegas Expected to Pitch NBA Regarding Expansion Franchise
Las Vegas was once shunned by the Big Four professional sports organizations. But in the coming years, three of the leagues could have a home team in the gambling capital. COVID-19 in 2020 severely damaged...
