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Danville Casino Referendum Will Go Before Local Virginia Voters in November
A judge in Danville, Va., issued an order that will place a ballot referendum before local voters in November asking them whether they approve of authorizing a commercial casino resort in their city. Danville Circuit Court Judge Joseph Milam issued the order...
Paddy Power Crosses the Line Again, Apologizes for Offensive Tweet
Paddy Power has apologized for including a term many found offensive in a marketing video. The Irish bookmaker says the derogatory remark should have been excluded. Over the past several months, Paddy Power has compiled what it finds to be funny tweets...
Northern California Tribe Signs State Gaming Compact, Sacramento Casino Cleared
A Northern California tribe has entered into a state gaming compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), clearing the way for the Native American group to build a casino just east of Sacramento in Plymouth. The Ione Band of Miwok Indians and Newsom...
MGM Resorts Seeks Teleworkers, Debuts ‘Viva Las Office’ Promo
MGM Resorts, the largest operator of casinos in Las Vegas, has launched a promotional package tailored to those working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. "Viva Las Office" is a three-tiered package program being marketed to remote workers who might need a...
William Hill Permanently Closing 119 Betting Shops, Company Returning Furlough Funds
Bookmaker William Hill says it's permanently closing 119 shops throughout the UK, but the company is optimistic about its coronavirus recovery. William Hill execs say business has been solid since the sports betting behemoth began reopening its High Street shops. However, 119...
Penn National Stock Surges After Quarterly Revenue Beats Analyst Expectations
Shares of Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) soared today after the regional casino giant revealed its second quarter revenue easily beat analyst estimates. April through June revenue totaled $305.5 million, topping the consensus forecast of $249.1 million. Penn reported a quarterly loss...
Caesars Entertainment Investing $400M in Atlantic City Casinos Revitalization Attempt
Caesars Entertainment is required to invest at least $400 million into its three Atlantic City casinos over the next three years, according to a mandate from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (CCC) that is designed to revitalize the beachfront gaming town....
Brooks Koepka Oddsmakers Top Liability at PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka is oddsmakers' largest liability on this week's PGA Championship. The two-time defending champ is commanding the lion's share of the money wagered and number of bets placed. This year has been unlike any other, as the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted...
UK Gaming Industry Rebuffs Calls for Online Gamblers to Prove They Can Afford Losses
The gaming industry in the United Kingdom is rejecting calls from a British public policy group that wants online gamblers to prove they can afford their losses. The Social Market Foundation, one of the most respected public policy think tanks in Britain,...
Virgin Atlantic Files for Bankruptcy, Parent Company Behind Las Vegas Casino Hotel
Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic. Executives say the move is part of a court process to restructure the company's finances, and has the support...
