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By Sadonna Price

Fired Wisconsin Casino Employees Blame Vaccination Refusal

January 6, 2022

Summary A vaccine mandate was announced in late November for casino employees. Employees had until January 4 to comply with the mandate. Former employees say the mandate is unfair as they were dutiful workers or want an exemption due to religious reasons. Former employees of the Northstar Mohican Casino and Resort in Wisconsin are speaking […]

By Sadonna Price

Table Game Dealers Receive Free Training at Rivers Casino Schenectady

January 5, 2022

Summary Classes run Monday to Friday for six weeks Students learn how to run craps, roulette, and other table games. After a final audition, passing students earn an NYS gaming license Those taking part in the academy may be offered part-time or full-time work at the casino. The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is making […]

By Sadonna Price

Sycuan Casino Dealing with Tuberculosis Exposure

January 4, 2022

Exposure started in early April through early December. The casino is working with the health department to notify those who may have been exposed. The risk of exposure is low due to the COVID-19 protocols like masking and social distancing. For months now, everyone in the United States and abroad have been focused on COVID-19. […]

By Sadonna Price

Pennsylvania Casinos Break November Revenue Records

December 22, 2021

The monthly total was over $6 million more than October, setting a new monthly record. Revenues increased more than 50% from November 2020. Hollywood Casino earned the most with over $60 million generated. Casinos in Pennsylvania are on a roll. The venues are earning more revenues every day and November resulted in the state’s largest […]

By Sadonna Price

Atlantic City Tax Break Plan Approved by NJ Lawmakers

December 21, 2021

Summary The goal of tax breaks is to prevent job loss within casino venues Opponents feel the move will harm taxpayers in the state. Governor Phil Murphy must now decide if he will sign the legislation. Atlantic City casinos may soon receive an increase in tax breaks, if Governor Phil Murphy decides to sign a […]

By Rachel Bennett

Ex-Rain Rock Employees Accuse Casino Of Fostering Sexual Harassment

December 20, 2021

Summary Ex-employees accused Rain Rock of condoning sexual harassment Complaints of sexual harassment made by no significant action taken Rain Rock not willing to comment on the incident Rain Rock Casino is in trouble with its former employees. This is because they are now making public the sexual harassment allegations that they made against another […]

By Sadonna Price

NGCB Recommends Remote Registration and Cashless Betting

December 17, 2021

Summary Remote registration would cut down on long lines at resorts. The Nevada Gaming Commission will take up the recommendations in January. The cashless payment system would modernize the infrastructure within Nevada casinos. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended that casinos in the state offer remote registration for cashless payment systems. This change […]

By Mihajlo Ivanovic

Turning Stone Channels Holiday Cheer with 2021 Gingerbread Village

December 16, 2021

Summary Turning Stone Casino creates traditional Gingerbread Village Gingerbread Village features 8 buildings and a moving train If you are visiting New York, check out the Gingerbread Village New York-based Turning Stone Resort Casino invoked festive cheer ahead of Christmas with its annual Gingerbread Village. The delicious treat was executed with finesse by the casino […]

By Sadonna Price

Live! Casino Pittsburgh Looks To Expand With New Poker Room

December 15, 2021

Summary Electronic table games will be added along with a newly reconfigured high-limit room. The upgrades come just one year after opening. The poker room will offer 1,500 squire feet of space and new job opportunities for the community. It’s time for an upgrade! The Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania at the Westmoreland Mall is […]

By Sadonna Price

Violent Fight Breaks Out At Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City

December 14, 2021

Summary The fight broke out just before 3 a.m. on Tuesday. Officers arrived on the scene to find the fight over and one person injured. Chairs were thrown during the incident and onlookers had to flee the scene to avoid injury. Last week, visitors to the Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City were in for a […]