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Macau Imposes Strict Border Entries on China, Hong Kong, Taiwan Arrivals
Macau is once again tightening its borders because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this time limiting access on certain individuals who are arriving from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Macau on Tuesday confirmed its 25th...
Tokyo Olympics Postponed, Official Reschedule for ‘No Later Than Summer 2021’
The Tokyo Olympics that were to begin July 24 in the Japanese capital have officially been postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Longtime International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound all but confirmed the news Monday,...
Case Dismissed: Bloomberry Resorts Not Liable in $81M Bangladesh Bank Heist
Bloomberry Resorts has been cleared in a lawsuit brought by Bangladesh Bank for the Philippine resort's involvement in the 2016 international cyber heist thought to have been carried out by North Korean hackers. New York...
MGM Resorts Pledges $1M to Employee Emergency Fund, Donates 400K Meals
MGM Resorts has recently been a favorite target of critics because of the company's "2020 Plan" that included more than 1,000 layoffs, as well as its ever-escalating resort fees. But during times of crisis, the...
Nevada Forecast to Lose 66K Jobs from Pandemic, State Projected As Hardest Hit
Nevada is expected to see the largest percentage of its workforce reduced because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) says in its job-loss projections report that Nevada stands to lose 5.3 percent...
Brazil Casino Bill Introduced, Would Allow Gaming Resorts in Amazonas
Brazil is once again discussing the legalization of casinos. This time, a federal lawmaker representing Amazonas is introducing a measure to bring gaming to South America's largest country. Federal Deputy Alberto Neto has put forward...
Virginia Casinos Remain Attractive to Gaming Operators Despite Pandemic
As many as five Virginia casinos would be one major step closer to realization should Gov. Ralph Northam (D) sign legislation approved by the General Assembly that earmarks a land-based gaming venue for Bristol, Danville,...
National Indian Gaming Association Commends Tribes for Shuttering Casino Operations
National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Chairman Ernest Stevens says the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has caused "unprecedented times." In a letter to the 184 Indian Nations that conduct gaming, Stevens commended their response to...
Vote to Change Atlantic City Government Postponed, Referendum Backed by Casino Power Players
The Atlantic City government referendum vote that, if passed, would change how the town administers itself, is being postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The special election was slated for March 31. But with the...
Casinos Across America Assisting in COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Casinos throughout the country are closed. But that isn't stopping some of the gaming companies from assisting local communities in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. MGM Resorts stock continues to plummet, shares losing nearly...
