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Warren Buffett eyeing casinos, other businesses hit by coronavirus to offer financial lifelines
Warren Buffett is eyeing some of the businesses suffering the most from the novel coronavirus, including casinos, The Wall Street Journal r…
Maryland Casinos Generate $68.7 Million During March
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April 3, 2020
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Carole Bober Gentry
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Vegas Casino Mogul Shut His Doors Due To Coronavirus. He’s Still Paying 10,000 Employees Anyway
Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson was forced to close his doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, but he says he won’t allow that to des…
AGA CEO Statement on the Small Business Administration's Interim Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program
AGA CEO Statement on the Small Business Administration's Interim Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program
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Scientific Games Statement on COVID-19 Response
NEWS PROVIDED BY Scientic Games Corporation Mar 30, 2020, 17:21 ET
LAS VEGAS, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientic Games Corporation (…
Las Vegas Is Closed But Casinos In Macau, China Have Reopened
Visiting Macau for the first time is like taking a time machine into the future. Some of the most outrageous and Orwellian-style skyscraper…
Australia’s casino giants turn off every second slot machine to fight coronavirus spread
Australia’s two biggest casino companies said they would shut off half their poker machines to force gamblers to engage in “social distanci…
Casino shutdowns sideline 616,000 workers nationwide, trade group says
WASHINGTON, DC - American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller released the following statement on the economic toll the COVID-…
As American Indian casinos close for coronavirus, industry seeks $18 billion aid
TAOS, N.M. (Reuters) - The Native American gaming industry on Tuesday requested $18 billion in U.S. federal aid as it shut casinos that are…
Five of Maryland’s six casinos saw year-over-year gains in gaming revenue in February
Gaming revenue generated by all six casinos totaled $151.3 million, up 10.6% from a year earlier. Maryland’s take on that total is $62.9 mi…
The Virginia Senate has rejected a House substitute of Senate Bill 36, which would legalize casino gambling in the state
Virginia Senate Rejects House Changes to Casino Bill
House voted for Senate’s bill with changes, Senate rejected modifications
Conferen…
Golden Nugget Represents Another Sports Betting Win for Scientific Games as the Company Continues to Build its Industry Leading Roster of Premier Sports Betting Partners
Golden Nugget Represents Another Sports Betting Win for Scientific Games as the Company Continues to Build its Industry Leading Roster of P…
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's revised gambling pitch envisions $1.2B in revenue for city casino
In a pitch to lawmakers in Springfield on Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pegged the estimated revenue for a Chicago casino at $1.2 b…
Buenos Aires City releases implementation guidelines for sports betting and online casinos
The enforcement rules govern the operation within the Buenos Aires City territory of online gambling modalities such as casino, bingo, poke…
Virginia casino bill passes appropriations committee, will go to Senate & House floors
RICHMOND, Va. — The HB 374 casino bill went before the Virginia House Appropriations Committee on Friday night and passed by a vote of 17-4…
Ohio casinos, racinos hit jackpot in smashing January gambling record
Gambling revenue, after paying out winnings, totaled a record $167.5 million in January at Ohio's 11 casinos and racinos.
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New group starts ad campaign challenging how much casinos are giving back to the state
New group starts ad campaign challenging how much casinos are giving back to the state
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The casino industry in Oklaho…
IGT Wins "Slot Provider of the Year" and "Best Slot Game" Awards During ICE London
IGT Wins "Slot Provider of the Year" and "Best Slot Game" Awards During ICE London
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LONDON, Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- I…
Las Vegas Sands confident Coronavirus impact won’t slow Macau redevelopment projects
The widespread impact of the deadly Coronavirus, which has seen visitation to Macau plummet by around 80% during the Chinese New Year holid…
Scientific Games launched its newest hot slot, Ultra Hot Mega Link™
SCIENTIFIC GAMES LAUNCHES ULTRA HOT MEGA LINK™ SLOTS
Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino Hosts Exclusive Launch Event
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Scientific Games Brings Free Rounds iGaming Feature to New Jersey
Scientific Games Brings Free Rounds iGaming Feature to New Jersey
LAS VEGAS – January 22, 2020 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SG…
Desert Diamond West Valley to Open with JCM Global® Award-Winning Products and Solutions
Desert Diamond West Valley to Open with JCM Global® Award-Winning Products and Solutions
LAS VEGAS (January 21, 2020) – When the new Dese…
Ohio casino revenue hits all time high
Ohio gamblers are out in force as revenue at the 4 casinos and 7 racinos in the state rose to a record high.
The Ohio Lottery and Casino C…
Georgia Poll Shows Peach State Voters Support Casinos, Want Sports Betting
A new poll indicates support for casino gaming in Georgia is modestly increasing, while a clear majority of voters favor allowing sports wa…
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Not Tipping Hand on Casino Legislation, But Open to Discussion
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) isn’t saying whether he would sign a casino bill placed on his desk during the 2020 legislative session…
Maryland Casinos Generate $149.1 Million During December
For immediate release
January 6, 2020
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@marylan…
Butler National Corporation extends lottery gaming contract in Kansas
Butler National Corporation extends lottery gaming contract in Kansas
Butler National Corporation, a provider of professional management s…