Industry Headlines

By Jayson Peter

NetEnt Overhauls Gaming Lobby To Boost Live Casino Experience

May 18, 2020

NetEnt, one of the most popular gaming developers in the world has announced that it has overhauled its gaming lobby in an effort to continue their push to improve their Live Casino experience. The Swedish based operator revealed the new look of their Lobby, as well as their Mini-Lobby, which assists players in navigating between […]

By Sadonna Price

NGC Will Review Casino Reopening Guidelines On May 7

May 6, 2020

The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) is set to conduct a special hearing on May 7, where their main agenda will be examining the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s (NGCB) proposed guidelines for re-opening casinos once the current shutdowns necessitated by the COVID-19 are lifted by the authorities. The hearing will be held virtually, and will be […]

By Rachel Bennett

Michigan & Massachusetts Decide To Extend COVID-19 Casino Closures

May 4, 2020

The Governors of Michigan and Massachusetts have decided to extend the closure of businesses deemed non-essential to continue combating the COVID-19 pandemic by enforcing social distancing guidelines. Casinos will remain closed in both states, leaving the gambling industry scrambling to find some relief. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opted to issue Executive Order 2020-69 on April […]

By Sadonna Price

Nevada Gaming Commission Approves Two Skill Games From GameCo

April 30, 2020

Las Vegas based GameCo LLC is slated to distribute their exciting games of skill throughout Nevada once casino operations are allowed to resume. GameCo recently announced that it has received a unanimous approval for their skill gaming platform from the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC). The NGC’s approval sets GameCo up to distribute and market their […]

By Rachel Bennett

Las Vegas Mayor Draws Mixed Response For Decision To Open Casinos Soon

April 28, 2020

After six weeks of community quarantines designed to quell the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus that has killed tens of thousands throughout the world, the city of Las Vegas appears to be positioning itself to re-open for business. This is based on the recent statements made by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. In a social […]

By Rachel Bennett

Small Casinos To Get COVID-19 Paycheck Relief To Help Survive

April 27, 2020

After a lengthy back and forth between the U.S. government and advocates representing small casinos, a deal has reached that will favor small casinos in the United States. They will now be covered by the federal government’s paycheck relief program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) issued what is expected to […]

By Sadonna Price

SCCOG Pushes CT Gov. To Pass Executive Order For Online Gambling

April 16, 2020

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) which is an organization that looks out for the interests of 22 municipalities in southeast Connecticut has sought the intervention of Gov. Ned Lamont to allow online gambling. The SCCOG argued that the casino shutdowns necessitated by COVID-19 has made a temporary approval for online gambling sorely needed. […]

By Rachel Bennett

Scientific Games Renews CLC Instant Games Partnership

April 15, 2020

Las Vegas-based Las Vegas-based Scientific Games has announced that it will be renewing its partnership with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) which will enable them to continue to provide their expertise in instant games. The CLC decided to extend a new five-year contract to Scientific Games, making them their main instant games vendor for the […]

By Rachel Bennett

Former Revel Casino Owner Faces Jail Time As Curse Hits Again

April 8, 2020

Florida-based businessman Glenn Straub and former owner of the Revel Casino property in Atlantic City, is currently facing a lawsuit that could result in him getting 15 years of jail time. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still in full swing, his case remains up in the air. Straub, who is 73 years old, surrendered in […]

By Sadonna Price

Connecticut Gov. Says No To Online Gambling During COVID-19

April 7, 2020

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has denied the request of municipal officials in eastern Connecticut to allow the Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun casino to offer online gambling while they are closed. The request comes in the midst of some bad timing since the state capital of Hartford is currently swamped by efforts to slow […]