August 2020 Archive
Danville, VA casino negotiations near completion
In Virginia, negotiations are reportedly nearing completion on a development agreement with Caesars Virginia, a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corp
Source: news.worldcasinodirectory.com
Las Vegas hoping for a Labor Day windfall
In the United States and this year’s edition of the annual Labor Day federal holiday is set to take place on September 7 and numerous casinos in Las Vegas
Source: news.worldcasinodirectory.com
Gambling.com to benefit from online acceleration as US retains heavy focus
The Gambling
Source: casinobeats.com
IGT to Supply 400 New Gaming Machines to NY Lottery
International Game Technology (IGT) will provide 400 of its new GameTouch self-service gaming machines to the New York Lottery after signing a two-year extension to an existing contract
Source: vegasslotsonline.comRaketech interim report Q2 2020
QUOTE FROM OSKAR MÜHLBACH, CEO “The strong operational development for Raketech continued during the second quarter of 2020 with several initiatives launched and improved, resulting in a stable product portfolio
Source: europeangaming.eu
A New Jersey landmark, Caesars, YGAM & 100 Club: The week in numbers
Each week,CasinoBeats breaks down the numbers behind some of the industry’s most interesting stories
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AGA highlights an almost 80% drop in Q2 commercial gaming revenue
Commercial gaming revenue in the US plummeted 78.8 per cent year-on-year to total $2.3bn during the year’s second quarter, reports the American Gaming Association
Source: casinobeats.com
Caesars Danville Casino Referendum Campaign Begins
Caesars Entertainment yesterday launched a referendum campaign designed to drum up local support for Caesars Virginia, a $400m casino resort in the southern city of Danville
Source: vegasslotsonline.comTraffic Study on Impact of Proposed Danville Casino Underway; Caesars Launches Referendum Campaign
A study into the impacts of a proposed casino on traffic in the Virginia city of Danville has been initiated, aiming to help city leaders plan possible transportation projects in
Source: casinonewsdaily.com
William Hill Awaits CG Technology Nevada Deal Approval
The Nevada Gaming Control Board approved William Hill Plc’s acquisition of CG Technology’s Nevada sportsbooks on August 12 after a unanimous vote
Source: vegasslotsonline.com
Caesars outlines Danville casino referendum campaign
Caesars Entertainment has launched its ‘Caesars For Danville‘ referendum campaign and committee, ahead of a November ballot regarding the firm’s proposed $400m casino resort to open in three years
Source: casinobeats.com
BetMGM adds NASCAR to sporting roster as authorised gaming operator
BetMGM has added further strength to its US sporting links after the igaming and sports betting platform became an authorised gaming operator of NASCAR
Source: casinobeats.com
In-race betting gets a boost in NASCAR thanks to new BetMGM deal
The $1 billion investment InterActiveCorp (IAC) made in BetMGM seems to have been a smart and timely move
Source: calvinayre.com
Congressman calls for a final end to greyhound racing in US
Most areas in the U.S. don’t have greyhound racing anymore, and those that do know it’s days are numbered
Source: calvinayre.com
Dan Snyder hunting down the whistleblower on the Washington Football Team
A lot of bad news has come out in recent months regarding the Washington Football Team and its majority owner Dan Snyder
Source: calvinayre.com
Casino Referendums Alive in Virginia, Dead in Arkansas
Casino ballot initiatives have gone in two different directions in Virginia and Arkansas, as state residents will get to vote in the former, but efforts have died in the latter
Source: vegasslotsonline.com
Math Wizard, Runnin'toluvya Top Nominees For Aug. 28 Charles Town Classic
Led by 2019 Pennsylvania Derby (G1) winner Math Wizard, defending race champ Runnin'toluvya and 2019 Frizette (G1) heroine Wicked Whisper, a total of 141 nominations were received for the $
Source: paulickreport.com
Las Vegas taverns get slot relief
There’s some relief on the way for Las Vegas tavern owners, who’ll be getting a portion of their inactive slot machines turned back on
Source: calvinayre.com
Wide-Open Lineup Of Seven Fillies Entered For Friday's Sorrento
In what appears to be a wide-open edition of the Grade II, $150,000 Sorrento Stakes at Del Mar, seven fillies will face starter Jay Slender Friday for a
Source: paulickreport.comDanville to Ask Circuit Court for Casino Referendum Green Light
The Danville City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution asking a Circuit Court to allow a referendum to be held in the Virginia city this coming November on whether a
Source: casinonewsdaily.com
IGT Signs Multi-Year Deal with FanDuel Sportsbooks
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a major sports betting deal with the FanDuel Group
Source: vegasslotsonline.com
IGT and FanDuel agrees major multi-year sportsbook deal
As part of the deal, the IGT’s PlaySports platform will power all of FanDuel’s new and existing retail sportsbooks across the US until September 2024
Source: casinobeats.com
William Hill Opens its First Illinois Sports Book at Grand Victoria Casino Elgin
LAS VEGAS (August 3, 2020) – William Hill US, America’s leading sports betting company, has opened its first Illinois sports book at Grand Victoria Casino Elgin
Source: williamhill.us
McCarthy Rides Five Winners At Colonial Downs, Takes Lead In Jockey Standings
Jockey Trevor McCarthy reached the winner's circle five times Sunday evening at Colonial Downs and in doing so powered past Forest Boyce to take over the top spot in
Source: paulickreport.com