8105 stories by Devin O'Connor
Japan Government Will Field Integrated Resort Bids January Through June 2021
Japan will not afford prefectures and cities interested in obtaining one of the three available integrated resort (IR) licenses additional time to submit their bids. Regardless of what impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the process of forming offers, the federal...
Trump Plaza Debris Rains on Atlantic City Boardwalk During Violent Storm
Debris from Trump Plaza has once again fallen from the permanently closed Atlantic City Boardwalk property. Much of the Mid-Atlantic saw a violent storm wreak havoc. Tornado watches and wind advisories were issued across New Jersey, and power outages and storm damage...
Mohegan Gaming Says South Korea Casino Resort in Incheon Scheduled for 2022 Opening
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment's (MGE) first investment outside North America remains on schedule, as its casino resort in Incheon, South Korea is targeting a 2022 opening. The gaming unit of the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut responded to GGRAsia as to whether the...
Oklahoma Tribes Want Shelter-in-Place Mandate, Call on Governor to Issue Order
Oklahoma tribes – many of which operate casino resorts – are calling on Governor Kevin Stitt (R) to issue a stay-at-home order throughout the Sooner State in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Oklahoma is one of just eight states...
Bettor Turns 50 Cents Into $525K at Gulfstream Park in Southern Florida
A bettor who put down 50 cents on an early Pick 5 Saturday at Gulfstream Park in Florida won nearly $525,000 after three of the five winners were severe longshots. The anonymous winner correctly picked the first five races of Saturday's 13-race...
US Social Distancing Grades Lower, But Nevada Still Receives ‘A’ Report Card
Americans are becoming restless. The latest social distancing report from a location data research firm reveals many states aren't doing as well in staying home as they once were. The Unacast COVID-19 Social Distancing Scoreboard for the most recent data gives the...
Michigan Tribal Casinos Continue Paying Workers Through April, Cite Unemployment Fiasco
A Native American group that owns two tribal casinos in northern Michigan, plus a non-gaming resort, will continue paying its workers through at least the end of April despite the properties being temporarily closed to help slow the spread of the COVID-19...
Casino Unions Demand Gaming Industry Workers Receive Pay and Benefits During National Shutdown
Casino unions across the country are calling on gaming operators to continue paying their workers despite their businesses being forced to temporarily close. Unions that represent casino workers in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans, and Mississippi gathered online Thursday morning to...
Station Casinos Will Pay Workers Through May 15, Nevada Unemployment System Fuels Rage
Station Casinos will pay its employees through at least May 15, a huge relief to workers, as the Nevada unemployment system continues to be overwhelmed. Owner and operator of such casinos as Palms, Red Rock, Palace Station, and Green Valley Ranch, Station...
Celebrities Supporting Laid Off MGM Resorts Employees, Emergency Fund Upwards of $11M
MGM Resorts has furloughed approximately 60,000 workers in the United States. But numerous celebrities with business ties to the casino operator are stepping up to help them overcome the difficult times spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. MGM's Employee Emergency Grant Fund provides...
