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Devin O'Connor
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California Tribal Casino Acquires Body Temperature Kiosks Ahead of June Reopening
A tribal casino in California is buying kiosks that allow guests and employees to have their body temperatures scanned without making contact with the machine. The Chumash Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Santa...
Tokyo Expected to Enter Integrated Resort Bidding, Alter Casino Operators’ Proposal Strategies
Tokyo is expected to soon announce its candidacy to land one of Japan's three forthcoming integrated resorts (IR), and analysts say that will overhaul the bidding strategies for casino operators. Osaka and Yokohama are presently...
Joe Biden Odds Lengthen, Former Hillary Clinton Advisor Calls for Him to Exit 2020 Race
Former VP Joe Biden's odds of securing the Democratic Party's ticket for the 2020 race are lengthening, as a sexual assault accuser's story continues to develop. After Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders dropped out of the...
Manila Casinos Remain Closed Through May 15, as New Coronavirus Cases Escalate in Philippines
Manila casinos in Entertainment City and throughout the Philippines capital will remain closed through at least May 15, as the coronavirus continues to spread. The Philippines has 7,579 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Saturday. The...
Virginia Casino Developers Celebrate Passage of Gaming Bills, Ready to Move Forward
Virginia casino developers behind several proposals are rejoicing following the state's passage of commercial gambling laws earlier this week. On Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly signed off on amendments made by Gov. Ralph Northam (D)...
Kim Jong Un Reportedly Dead, Online Bookmakers Refrain From Offering Odds
North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is rumored to be dead or in a vegetative state following a botched surgery. But reports regarding the hermit kingdom's dictator are wildly varying. A senior executive at...
Some Atlantic City Hotels Forced to Reopen to House Homeless, Mayor Says State Overruled Him
Certain Atlantic City hotels are being forced to reopen on state orders and take in homeless people during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a press conference this week, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. (D) confirmed...
Small Casinos Score Big Win, as Companies Now Eligible for Payroll Protection Program
Small casinos can now apply to receive funds through the Small Business Administration's Payroll Protection Program (PPP) after the agency issued new regulations. Under the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES...
Bally’s Atlantic City Sold for Just $25M, as Twin Rivers Snags Three US Casinos
Bally's Atlantic City has been sold to Twin River Worldwide Holdings for the discount rate of just $25 million, as Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts continue to reduce their portfolio ahead of their merger. Twin...
Alaska Native Corporations to Receive Coronavirus Relief Earmarked for Indian Tribes
Alaska Native Corporations (ANC), for-profit enterprises that are owned by Native Americans, will receive coronavirus stimulus money designated for sovereign Indian tribes. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), $8 billion...
