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Las Vegas sports books ready for big NFL opening weekend
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bryan Horwath, Las Vegas Sun - Las Vegas sports books are gearing up for a busy first weekend of NFL action, despite the coronavirus pandemic. John Murray, executive director of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, said he expects a big turnout Sunday. “We were packed for the Kentucky Derby last week — it was much more crowded than we thought it would be,” Murray said. “Sports betting has always been one of those things that’s recession-proof, if you want to call what we’re in a recession.” https://bit.ly/3bUoy88

Indiana Handle Soars To $169 Million For August
Indiana (sports/results) - Chris Altruda, State Bets - Indiana Gaming Commission reported a sports betting handle of $169 million. The $169 million handle was more than double July’s figure of $70.8 million…gross revenues of slightly more than $9.8 million, resulting in a hold of 5.82%. https://bit.ly/35w7Xq4

Nebraska Supreme Court rules to place gambling on ballot
Nebraska (Indian gaming/expansion) - KCAU -The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that a ballot initiative spearhead by Ho-Chunk Inc. and other pro-gambling groups can move forward and should be placed on the November ballot. https://bit.ly/2ZwR1ft

IR opponent Edano voted to head expanded Japan opposition party
Asia (Japan) - Shintaro Kamimura, Inside Asian Gaming - Yukio Edano, an opponent of the Liberal Democratic Party’s plans to develop integrated resorts in Japan, has been voted to lead a new political party called the Constitutional Democratic Party – the largest of Japan’s opposition parties. The Constitutional Democratic Party is a merger of the old Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party, and has been formed amid talk that the LDP may call a general snap election in the coming months. https://bit.ly/35w7RPe

DraftKings finds a new vehicle for sign-ups: VGT operator Accel
Illinois (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/35vViDF

Recovery from pandemic perfect time to go all in on esports
National (conference) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/35yBJuw

Casinos are getting creative to combat the coin shortage
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Alyssa Newcomb, NBC - https://bit.ly/2RmOhg1

Circa hosting tryouts next week for ‘dancing dealers
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mike Shoro, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/33oIg87

CES 2021 announces keynote speaker for virtual show
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Jonathan Ng, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2RzXKRv

Wildwood Gets Preliminary Approval for Workforce Housing
Colorado (Cripple Creek) - Rick Langenberg, Mountain Jackpot - https://bit.ly/2RolPKE

Community colleges back ballot measure
Colorado (referendum) - Joey Bunch, Colorado Politics - https://bit.ly/35E2woW

New VP of gaming operations hired for Hempfield casino
Pennsylvania (expansion) - Megan Tomasic, Tribune-Review - https://bit.ly/35tuiER

Oak Grove Racing & Gaming, bringing Vegas vibes
Kentucky (expansion) - Jennifer Babich, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle - https://bit.ly/2ZAxDxU

Sports betting in Tennessee on track to launch Nov. 1
Tennessee (sports) - WVLT - https://bit.ly/3mgOFe9

Virginia rolls out initial sports betting rules
Virginia (sports) - Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury - https://bit.ly/3isbXvu

New Danville police station hinges on casino vote
Virginia (expansion) - John Crane, Register & Bee - https://bit.ly/3mbkQf4

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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 14 September 2020
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NWI casinos report August dip in revenue
Indiana (results) - Karen Caffarini, Post-Tribune - Total year-over-year revenues at Northwest Indiana’s five casinos dropped more than 12% in August, a total of $68.82 million in revenues…[Total casino win in Indiana in August was $173.1 million, down 8.9%; sports was $9.8 million for a total gaming win of $182.9 million as compared to $190.1 million in August 2019.] https://bit.ly/2ZEIUgO

Detroit casinos beat city expectations for initial reopening
Michigan (Detroit/results) - Breana Noble/Jordyn Grzelewski, Detroit News - Even as revenue at Detroit's three casinos fell 42% year-over-year in August. The casinos reported $69.2 million in revenue for last month while operating at 15% capacity…MGM Grand Detroit reported $28.6 million in revenue, down 46%. MotorCity Casino Hotel's revenue fell 37.5% to $25 million, while Greektown Casino-Hotel's dropped 41.5% to $15.7 million. https://bit.ly/3moZLxR

Gulf Coast casino closures ahead of Hurricane Sally
Mississippi (Biloxi) - Brantly Keiek, WXXV - Some casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are closing ahead of Hurricane Sally. Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi says they will temporarily close Monday, September 14. The Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Bay St. Louis closed Monday, and will remain closed until it is safe to return and evacuation orders have been lifted in Hancock County. https://bit.ly/3c8SCx6

Design done on Wynn Palace’s Crystal Pavilion
Asia (Macau) - GGRAsia - The design phase for the Crystal Pavilion project - a new glass-and-steel extension due to be sited in the grounds of the Wynn Palace casino resort in Macau’s Cotai district – has already been completed, said Wynn Macau Ltd’s vice-chairman and chief operating officer, Linda Chen …construction of Crystal Pavilion was likely to start in 2021. The company’s Macau gaming concession is due to expire in June 2022, along with the rights of the other five existing licensees. https://bit.ly/3hyWjgr
Institutional investors acquire 34.9% stake in Scientific Games
Global (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3bZjtM1

MGM Resorts adopts smoke-free policy for Park MGM
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Ken Ritter, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/2FnJLf3

Allegiant Stadium ready for inaugural season with no fans
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/32xvpkT

Las Vegas sportsbooks lose big on New England Patriots
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2FCrLNB

RSCVA CEO finalists ‘solid and stable’ as organization mulls reforms
Nevada (Reno) - Jason Hidalgo, Reno Gazette Journal - https://bit.ly/35FLKWv

Louisiana moves to Phase 3
Louisiana (reopening) - Timothy Boone, Advocate - https://bit.ly/3kl9Ry1

Sports betting legalization effort kicks off with the Saints
Louisiana (sports) - Capitol news bureau - https://bit.ly/2FvPqzC

100th anniversary, uncertainty surrounds Miss America
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Mark Melhorn, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/2ZF1R32

Teller County submits request for casinos to reopen table games
Colorado (Cripple Creek) - Wayne Heilman, Gazette - https://bit.ly/35EqCjJ

Casinos plan to reopen poker, catching gaming board off guard
Michigan (Detroit) - Tony Paul, Detroit News - https://bit.ly/3kjY6rx

Terre Haute casino will be smoke-free
Indiana (Terre Haute) - Alex Modesitt, Daily News - https://bit.ly/33uWbd4

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Ezugi details Italian launch via LeoVegas partnership. https://bit.ly/3kjFd81
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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 15 September 2020
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New Jersey sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M
New Jersey (results) - Wayne Parry, Associated Press - New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports, $668 million in August…Casinos and tracks collectively won $326.3 million…reported $39.5 million on sports bets. Internet gambling brought in $87.7 million. Ocean was up 3.7% to $26.6 million, and Golden Nugget was up 2.5% to $37 million…Caesars was down 31.4% to $21.2 million. Resorts was down 28.8% to $13.8 million… Resorts Digital was up over 97% to $27.9 million, and Caesars Interactive NJ was up almost 87% to $9.2 million. https://bit.ly/2FzY0gO

MGM, Encore and Plainridge report decrease in gaming revenue
Massachusetts (results) - Jim Kinney, Republican - The state’s three casinos recorded about $71 million in gross gaming revenue in August — a year-over-year decrease of 17.4%. Operating at one-third capacity, MGM Springfield brought in $18.46 million, a drop from $20.97 million…Encore reported $42.39 million compared to $52.49 million. Plainridge Park reported $10.17 million compared with $12.08 million. https://bit.ly/3mpUVAt

Gaming commission orders Coast casinos to close
Mississippi (Biloxi) - WLOX - The Mississippi Gaming Commission has ordered all Coast casinos to close by 4 p.m. Monday ahead of Hurricane Sally. The emergency order of closure states that the casinos will not be allowed to reopen until the directive is issued by Mississippi Gaming Commission commissioners. Citing the immediate threat of tidal surges and flood waters, the order directs all casinos to vacate their premises of all patrons by 4 p.m. https://bit.ly/2FMPmLt

Philippines to put 5% tax on turnover
Asia (Philippines) - Inside Asian Gaming - President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a new bill aimed at closing gaps in its Php165 billion (US$3.41 billion) COVID-19 relief fund…all “offshore gaming licensees would be subject to a 5% tax on turnover rather than revenue. Money owned will be calculated on the peso equivalent of any foreign currency based on the official exchange rate at time of payment to ensure POGOs can’t under-declare their income. https://bit.ly/2RviDNl

Analysts view Scientific Games stock sale as ‘a clear positive’
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3mtSi0E

ESPN in partnership with Caesars, William Hill and DraftKings
National (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2ZIo1S0

BetMGM hires Responsible Gambling Program Manager
National (corporate) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3iFz9GO

Casino Essentials’ virtual AML conference starts Oct. 6
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3hz2v8d

Las Vegas Strip adapting from fly-in to drive-in visitors
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mike Shoro, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3kpkwry

Circa auditions workers for Stadium Swim venue
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3hxoT1H

Bally's land division on CRDA agenda Tuesday
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3iCaMcJ

Genting injecting $150 million into Empire Resorts
New York (Monticello) - Reuters - https://bit.ly/35OPl4C

MGM to reopen Chandler Steakhouse Oct. 2
Massachusetts (Springfield) - Douglas Hook, Republican - https://bit.ly/3kkDIGT

Braman, Pérez challenged Edgewater gaming room
Florida (Miami) - Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald - https://bit.ly/3iIfMgk

Delta Downs to reopen Wednesday, racing still closed
Louisiana (Vinton) - Johnathan Manning, KPLC-7 - https://bit.ly/35E3LER

Casino appeals hotel tax on complimentary rooms
Pennsylvania (litigation) - Jennifer Learn-Andes, Times-Leader - https://bit.ly/2FsGkDX

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Rebounds
Iowa (sports/results) - Chris Altruda, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/35E3DoR

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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 16 September 2020
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Dubuque casinos report steep revenue declines in August
Iowa (results) - Jeff Montgomery, Telegraph Herald - Dubuque casinos observed a sharp decline in gambling revenue last month. Diamond Jo and Q casinos collectively produced about $9.3 million in gambling revenue last month, a decline of nearly 13%. [According to the Iowa Racing Commission, casino revenue for Iowa was $119.0 million in August, sports win was $3.0 million, total gamine revenue was $122.0 million, down 4.8% from 2019.] https://bit.ly/3iHC819

State lawmakers will hear casino relief bills Thursday
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - The state Assembly Appropriations Committee will consider two pieces of legislation Thursday designed to provide relief to Atlantic City's casino industry. One of the two bills, was already passed by the state Senate in June — albeit with some significant amendments to the introduced draft — provides both temporary and permanent changes to casino taxes and fees. The second bill gives casino operators a tax credit on sports betting revenue. https://bit.ly/2ZLZYBL

Mississippi Coast casinos are reopening after Hurricane Sally |
Mississippi (Biloxi) - Mary Perez, Biloxi Sun Herald - Mississippi Gaming Commission ordered the 12 Coast casinos to close at 4 p.m. Monday, when the track of Hurricane Sally had the storm aiming for South Mississippi. On Wednesday, the Gaming Commission announced the casinos can reopen at 1 p.m. once they are cleared by the Gaming Commission. This quick reopening comes after Hurricane Sally landed to the east of Mississippi, near Gulf Shores, Alabama. https://bit.ly/3muG5ZA

Okada Manila not fully open - robots sourced for cleaning
Asia (Philippines) - GGRAsia - Philippine casino resort Okada Manila confirmed in an online message updated on Monday that its venue was not, as of that day, “fully” reopened. But it said it already had on site robot cleaning machines for property-disinfection work, as part of its safe-operations response to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Once the resort fully reopens, guests can expect to see the ‘Ben Ben’ robot doing its job in keeping Okada Manila safe and clean.” https://bit.ly/2ZLS0bG

AI is finding new ways to improve casino profitability
National (slots) - Buddy Frank, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3iITGdp

Cosmopolitan pledges $250,000 to diversity initiatives, scholarships, charities
Nevada (Las Vegas) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2ZNcmRU

Nevada removed from New York’s travel advisory list
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/33xj4wo

Massive Allegiant Stadium video screen lights up
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3hAQJKt

Raider Image team store at Allegiant Stadium opens Wednesday
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/33C31xl

Bally’s sale closer to completion after CRDA grants land-use split
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/2EfAxAY

Wagers down over $1.4B at Arkansas casinos
Arkansas (results) - Paige Cushman/ Scott Carroll, KATV - https://bit.ly/33BzVhE

Danville council approves casino zoning
Illinois (Danville) - Jennifer Bailey, Commercial-News - https://bit.ly/3c8B6ZG

Gamblers place $52.5 million sports bets in July.
Illinois (sports) - Jake Griffin, Daily Herald - https://bit.ly/3krj0VU

Virginia lottery board approves sports regulations
Virginia (sports) - Jill R. Dorson, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/2FGrbyP

Sports gambling is on the Maryland ballot this fall
Maryland (sports) - Erin Cox, Washington Post - https://bit.ly/3iJ28tk

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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 17 September 2020
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Gaming Control Board Reports Revenue for August
Pennsylvania (results) - Gaming Control Board - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported w total gaming and fantasy contests revenue generated in the Commonwealth during August 2020 was $310.7 million, an increase of 6%. August’s gross revenue from slot machines at the casinos was $166.9 million, a 19% decrease. Table games revenue was $65.1 million, a decrease of 14.5%. Casino games offered online generated gross revenue of $55.9 million compared to $3.4 million. August 2020 total sports wagering handle was $364,9 million, 122% higher than July 2020. The sports wagering revenue figure was $18.3 million. https://bit.ly/2ZO8zn8

Tropicana reopens Thursday with safety protocols in place
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mike Shoro, Las Vegas Review-Journal - The Tropicana is ready to reopen its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Nevada. The Strip resort will open to guests at 10 a.m. Thursday with many of the same health and safety protocols that are in place at other hotel-casinos. https://bit.ly/3hOZS2s

Casinos report declines in August slot revenues
Connecticut (Indian gaming/results) - Brian Hallenbeck, New London Day - Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun reported year-over-year declines in their August slot-machine revenues Tuesday, with Foxwoods keeping $29.6 million, about 25% less than it kept the same month a year ago. Mohegan Sun kept $49.6 million for a much less steep decline of 8.7%. Foxwoods sent $7.4 million of its August slots “win” to the state, while Mohegan Sun contributed $11.4 million. https://bit.ly/3hFbQvf

Uruguay to launch casino tender for Rocha coast resort
Americas (Uruguay) - Phil, G3 Newswire - The President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou and the Minister of Tourism, Germán Cardoso have helped launch a tender for a five-star hotel with a casino located between the towns of La Paloma and Chu on the Rocha coast, known as the ‘South American Riviera.’ Minister Cardoso said: “This is a long-awaited and highly anticipated project for the Rocha coast. Next Wednesday, September 23, through the websites of both the Ministry of Tourism and the Presidency of the Republic, we will be officially publishing the call, with a period of 60 days for the presentation of initiatives.” https://bit.ly/3c9RqJL

Analyst’s gloomy forecast for Macau spurs stock declines
Global (stock market) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3cmnFpn

Governor: 50-person limit on gatherings could be increased
Nevada (COVID) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2ZMZ9IT

Sports betting deal reached between DraftKings and Giants
National (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3mAg1wf

Casino operators to share COVID-19 reopening experiences
National (G2E) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2FJ8DxI

GVC joins All-in Diversity Project as its latest founding member
National (corporate) - Cory Roberts, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3hKdZG5

Oyo Las Vegas accepting reservations
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3c843Fg

Fremont Street Experience names new CEO
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mike Shoro, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/33Uy4EX

State lawmakers will hear Atlantic City casino relief bills Thursday
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/2ZQRAkh

Atlantic City Council wants Gov. Murphy to ease indoor dining limits
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3ms9hjX

Four of nine Atlantic City casinos run by women
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Wayne Parry, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3hIqDoX

Progress on casino demolition continues - January implosion
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3hIOoNy

Virginia’s electronic gaming machines face ban next year
Virginia (slots) - Associated Press - https://bit.ly/2RAm4T6

Retail-Only Sportsbook Is The DC Sports Betting Leader
District of Columbia (sports) - Matthew Waters, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3iLyxPG

PA Sports Betting Market Joins Record-Breakers in August
Pennsylvania (sports) - Matthew Waters, Legal sports - https://bit.ly/2EgFvNQ

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NetEnt expands in the US with BetMGM deal for the newly regulated market in West Virginia. https://bit.ly/3kttXGd
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Mississippi August Sports Betting Revenue Reports Show Increase
Mississippi (results) - Giovanni Shorter, Legal Sports Betting - Mississippi sports betting revenue numbers from August have been released by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Official numbers show a 184.6% increase month-on-month from July…a betting handle of $40.4 million and a $3.7 million win. [The Mississippi Gaming Commission reported $179.4 million in casino win, up 4.3% from August 2019; with sports betting total gaming revenue in Mississippi was $183.1 million.] https://bit.ly/3kB2ToP

‘Monday Night Football’ has big plans for Allegiant debut
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Christopher Lawrence, Las Vegas Review-Journal - “Monday Night Football” is throwing itself a birthday party in Las Vegas. The Raiders’ first game in Allegiant Stadium coincides with the 50th anniversary of the league’s first “Monday Night Football” broadcast, and ESPN is going all out in its coverage. The MegaCast, starting at 5:15 p.m. Monday, will include simulcasting ESPN’s coverage of the Saints-Raiders matchup on ABC, marking “Monday Night Football’s” first time on the network since 2005. https://bit.ly/35QyDC7

Slot machine arrival marks milestone in casino construction
Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) - Megan Tomasic, Tribune-Review - The more than 100,000-square-foot space at Westmoreland Mall that used to be a department store is starting to look like the casino it soon will be. Live! Casino Pittsburgh is slated to open before Thanksgiving with 750 slot machines and 30 table games…The more than 100,000-square-foot casino will consist of two floors, the first being the casino and sportsbook through a partnership with FanDuel, and the second being more entertainment-based. https://bit.ly/3kxQjX8

Prosecution requests 10 months’ prison in IR corruption scandal
Asia (Japan) - Tomo Yamamoto, Inside Asian Gaming - The prosecution in the ongoing IR corruption case involving Japan House of Representatives member Tsukasa Akimoto has requested a 10-month prison term for Kimihito Kamori, the former chairman of tourism and hospitality firm Kamori Kanko Co.

BetMGM becomes the official sports betting partner of the Las Vegas Raiders
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2RUmG6p

Wynn reveals 548 positive COVID-19 cases
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2FPpnDi

Las Vegas-area bars and bar top slot machines reopening
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/32LDySN

Allegiant Stadium, at $2.02B, gets final certificate of occupancy
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2FK8UAv

Elon Musk touts Convention Center’s underground people mover
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3iOi9hr

Sandoval becomes 17th president of UNR in unanimous vote
Nevada (Reno) - Siobhan McAndrew, Reno Gazette Journal - https://bit.ly/2Hhm48L

Assembly committee moves casino relief bill, pulls another
New jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3kxVsP3

County Seeks to Free Casinos from Restrictions
Colorado (Cripple Creek) - Rick Langenberg, Mountain Jackpot News - https://bit.ly/32PR5cl

Bristol Hotel and Casino 3D model unveiled
Virginia (expansion) - Leif Greiss, Herald Courier - https://bit.ly/3cgeiHB

Racetracks and racinos want more options
New Mexico (expansion) - Julia Goldberg, Santa Fe Reporter - https://bit.ly/35MYkU9

New Mexico racinos ask governor to reconsider closure
New Mexico (reopening) - Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/2FJmZ1d

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Raiders ‘juiced’ to show off Allegiant Stadium on Monday Night Football
“Welcome to Las Vegas, right?” Carr said. “Any time you play one of those games, every kid I’m sure, everyone watching football growing up can hear that music — ‘dun, dun, dun,’ and you know what time it is.”
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun - Co-workers famously loved working alongside Raiders coach Jon Gruden during his nine-year stint as a color commentator on Monday Night Football…Knowing the entire football, if not sports, world will be focused on their performance in their new, near $2 billion digs helps make up for some of their disappointment about fans not being allowed in the 65,000-seat venue out of precaution for the coronavirus. https://bit.ly/3iVCh15

New Orleans posts 36.3% drop in casino revenues
Louisiana (results) - Timothy Boone, Times-Picayune - The New Orleans casino market saw revenue drop 36.3% in August. The three riverboats, Harrah’s land-based casino and the slots at the Fair Grounds racetrack brought in $32.2 million. The state’s 14 riverboat casinos, Harrah’s and four racinos brought in $148.6 million during August. That’s down 31.7% from the $217.7 million that 15 riverboats, Harrah’s and the racinos generated in August 2019… Video poker revenue was up 2.6% statewide in August to $53.5 million from $52.1 million. https://bit.ly/2G4n9zV

Igaming Revenue Report — August 2020
National (results) - Deke Castleman, CDC Gaming Reports – Pennsylvania online-gambling operators generated $3.4 million in revenue. In August 2020, they took in $55.9 million…a handle of more than $1 billion on slot machines, Pennsylvania’s three online casinos held $39.6 million, while table-game revenue reached $13.6 million. Poker was down 9% to $2.7 million.
New Jersey generated $87.8 million. Online poker was just over $3 million. Delaware’s igaming revenues added up to $808,623. West Virginia’s online casino generated $602,351 in gambling revenue. Total igaming revenue for August 2020 in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and West Virginia added up to $145.1 million, 1.8% higher than July’s total of $142.6 million. https://bit.ly/3csTcWv

Four local banks included in recent laundering data leak
Asia (Macau) - Nelson Moura, Macau Business - Some 62 transactions involving more than $68.2 million that flowed to or from four banks in Macau between 2000 and 2017 were flagged by US authorities as potentially suspicious money-laundering transactions. The transactions involved $50.5 million received in transfers by Bank of China, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau) Limited, and Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corp Macau and more than $17.6 million sent out of the SAR. https://bit.ly/32RLqSJ

Responsible gaming week focuses on a broader scope
National (AGA) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - One word didn’t pop up much during this month’s Responsible Gaming Education Week, an industry-led annual event to raise awareness of problem gambling. “Casino.” The American Gaming Association, which established the week-long commitment to the issue and has organized it for the last 23 years, wasn’t ignoring the nearly 1,000 commercial and tribal locations in 43 states. “This year’s focus aligned with the mainstreaming of gaming,” said Cait DeBaun, the AGA’s senior director for strategic communications and responsibility. “The responsibility for us is to think beyond our brick-and-mortar communities that have carried the responsible gaming message into a broader scope.”
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VICI completes mortgage deal for Caesars Forum
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/32XxWFr

Magical forest greets first day of fall at Bellagio Conservatory
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Janna Karel, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3iW41Tn

Las Vegas bars reopen to sparse late-night crowds
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Al Mancini, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/33PaTMb

Circa could change downtown visitation landscape when it opens
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3ckGw3U

Developer’s plans for massive extreme sports attraction dashed
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Eli Segall, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/33OcKkh

Showboat owner wants to build beach bar with indoor water park
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/35ZAlRS

Smoking is currently banned in casinos. Will it ever return?
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/33KK3Vm

Twin River casinos to resume 24-hour operations on weekends
Rhode Island (Lincoln/Tiverton) - Melanie DaSilva, WPRI - https://bit.ly/3kFMpf6

Empire City Casino reopens in Yonkers
New York (reopening) - Matt Spillane, Journal News - https://bit.ly/33P33SG

Proposal outlines major changes at New Mexico racinos, tribal casinos
New Mexico (expansion) - Chris McKee, KRQE - https://bit.ly/2FHy4A1

Deadwood betting on sports wagering
South Dakota (sports) - Dana Hess, SD Newspaper Association - https://bit.ly/32QkKC4

Catawba Lands Act Would Reaffirm DOI Decision
North Carolina (Indian gaming/law) - Native Business - https://bit.ly/33PFIA7

New NC casino gets a name - more bipartisan support
North Carolina (Indian gaming) - Joe Marusak, Observer - https://bit.ly/3hUS5Qm

Event helps boost census participation on Navajo Nation
New Mexico (Indian gaming) - Noel Lyn Smith, Farmington Daily Times - https://bit.ly/32QMINW

Potential exposure to COVID-19 occurred at casino
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Now You Can Bet Legally In Traverse City
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Raiders bail out sportsbooks, upset Saints in Las Vegas opener
We need the Raiders to win outright or we get smoked,” William Hill’s Nick Bogdanovich said.
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal - The Raiders kicked off their Las Vegas residency in style on “Monday Night Football,” upsetting the Saints in a 34-24 victory that also bailed out the valley’s sportsbooks from a big loss. The books were on the hook for money-line parlays and teasers on New Orleans that carried over from Sunday, when NFL favorites won 13 of 14 games. “ https://bit.ly/3hY26wa

Whistleblower lawsuit claims misogyny, retaliation
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Dustin Racioppi, Ashbury Park Press - A former executive of Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City claims she was fired in retaliation for raising concerns the company filed a falsified document with New Jersey’s gaming division and that the state agency’s director suggested to the company she needed “to go,” according to a whistleblower lawsuit filed Tuesday. https://bit.ly/2RU7Dt7

Gaming’s Executive Development Program moves to a virtual platform
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - The beauty of the gaming industry’s long-standing Executive Development Program – run by UNLV’s International Gaming Institute and considered an educational “boot camp” for rising leaders in the casino and the gaming equipment manufacturing sector – is its intimate setting at Harveys Lake Tahoe. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has forced the producers behind this year’s program to change their approach to what would be the 30th anniversary installment of the program started by the late gaming educator and researcher Dr. Bill Eadington. The 2020 EDP will take place on a virtual platform. https://bit.ly/3iWte0b

No more restrictions for two SkyCity casinos
Oceania (New Zealand) - Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming - SkyCity Entertainment Group says it has fully reopened its casinos in Hamilton and Queenstown after the New Zealand government announced that the majority of the country, other than Auckland, would revert back to COVID-19 Alert Level 1 from Tuesday. Under Alert Level 1 there are no physical distancing restrictions on mass gatherings in place, meaning both properties will now remove the special “zoning” measures previously implemented on their gaming floors. Members of the general public will also be allowed back in and events allowed to recommence. https://bit.ly/301Y27Y

Analyst: Scientific Games should sell stake in SciPlay
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/300Srz5

Raiders beat Saints to open new stadium in style
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/2RU7u93

Sharp bets on Raiders cause big line move on opener
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3cnyNCh

Thunderbirds flyover before Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3kB2BOy

Raider Nation beginning to assemble at Allegiant Stadium
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3hY12sr

Committee launched encouraging voters to vote ‘No’ to Norfolk casino
Virginia (expansion) - Brett Hall, WAVY - https://bit.ly/330JuYx

Commissioners seek variance for table games in Cripple Creek casinos
Colorado (Cripple Creek) - Pat Hill, Pikes Peak Courier - https://bit.ly/2RPqGoD

When will casinos statewide fully reopen?
New York (reopening) - WHCU - https://bit.ly/3iXvOD0

Deadwood wants sports betting, but it’s no sure bet
South Dakota (sports) - Jonathan Ellis, Argus Leader - https://bit.ly/3mNj1FC

South Beloit council eyes lifting some restrictions on gambling outlets
Wisconsin (South Beloit) - Clint Wolf, Daily News - https://bit.ly/32VYuqv

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IGT delivers Virtual Gaming Showcase 2020 https://bit.ly/3i0YE3S

A new 60-minute video broadcast featuring the Company’s latest product and solution innovations.

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Rivers Philadelphia Celebrates 10 Years as Philly’s First Casino
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) - Manchester Times - On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Rivers Casino will mark its 10th anniversary on Delaware Avenue. What began as SugarHouse Casino 10 years ago was later rebranded as Rivers Casino in October 2019, ushering in a new gaming and entertainment era to the city. With no change in ownership, the transition helped unify the growing Rivers Casino brand portfolio under one umbrella. https://bit.ly/3ctEIWk

Major Las Vegas Strip poker room reopens September 30
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Steve Schult, Card Player - Wynn Las Vegas announced Monday that it will be reopening its poker room Sept. 30 at noon. It is the last of the major poker rooms on the Strip to reopen. Despite reopening the rest of the casino when eligible on June 4, Wynn decided that its poker room, which is technically located at the Encore, would remain closed until conditions were safer. Many of the other large rooms decided to reopen sooner. Bellagio and Caesars Palace started spreading games again in mid-June, while Aria’s poker room reopened July 1. https://bit.ly/3kHcWbV

Turtle Creek Casino Opens Onyx Sports Book
Michigan (Indian gaming/sports) - Chloe Kiple, WWUP - You can now legally bet on sports in northern Michigan. Turtle Creek Casino opened the state’s first sports book Wednesday morning, and they were joined by a special guest…The team is working to also facilitate mobile sports betting and casino gaming. https://bit.ly/2G7UutO

Caesars Windsor reopening after six month closure
Canada (Ontario) - Maureen Revait, Blackburn News - Caesars Windsor plans to reopen its doors to invited guests soon. If approved, the casino will open its doors on Thursday, October 8 to some Caesars Rewards members. Invited members will be notified by email and will be required to make a reservation in advance. The casino will be open for limited slot machine use only based on provincial guidelines. Only 50 guests will be allowed in the casino at any time. https://bit.ly/33VB7fV

Analysts ponder Caesars-William Hill sports betting expansion
National (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3mIqBBc

Fremont resort facing undisclosed fine for customer incident
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3kFlWy0

New Downtown Grand tower to feature art program
Nevada (Las Vegas) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3j1lj1p

Resorts World Las Vegas to open with a ‘resort within a resort’
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mike Shoro, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2FQoN8S

Shaquille O’Neal deepens Las Vegas ties with home purchase
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Eli Segall, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2Hua4Rn

Workers at a 2nd Station Casinos resort want out of union
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3kLwBHD

Las Vegas’ unemployment rate much higher than other parts of Nevada
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Eli Segall, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3j3EHuE

New Jersey budget committee passes casino relief
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3i0ACGj

Atlantic City liquor license holders in limbo as deadline approaches
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3mLXYDb

NetEnt expands igaming market share with Wind Creek
Pennsylvania (Bethlehem) - CDC Gaming Reports ·- https://bit.ly/2G5KzFc

Jamie Foxx to appear in BetMGM’s' ad campaign
National (sports) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3mIqSUK

Why Casino Stocks Are a Great Buy Today
National (stock market) - Travis Hoium, Motley Fool - https://bit.ly/3660xua

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Tennessee approves Fan Duel and Draft Kings licenses
Tennessee (sports) - Collins Parker, WDEF - Tennessee officials have approved their first sports gambling licenses and contracts. Sports betting should go live in Tennessee on November first. Betfair Interactive US LLC (FanDuel); BetMGM, LLC; and Crown TN Gaming, LLC (DraftKings) got their licenses approved on Wednesday. https://bit.ly/3kH4jho

Racetrack Video Lottery trails LVL in latest numbers
West Virginia (results) - Jeff Jenkins, Metro News - Revenue from the West Virginia Lottery was $93.7 for August. Limited Video Lottery brought in the most revenue at $38.2 million followed by Racetrack Video Lottery ($35.2 million), traditional lottery games ($17 million), table games ($2 million), the Greenbrier ($890,000), sports betting ($203,000) and online gambling ($102,000). https://bit.ly/2FYgaJa

Deadwood gaming holds its own in August
South Dakota (results) - Jaci Conrad Pearson, Black Hills Pioneer - Deadwood gaming continues to hold its own during the pandemic, down just half a percent compared to August 2019 levels. Gamers visiting Deadwood last month bet roughly $120 million in machines and on tables, a .5% decrease, resulting in $11 million in taxable adjusted gross revenues for the industry in August. https://bit.ly/3j4HjIK

Only 47% of Mainlanders willing to get tested for a Macao trip
Asia (Macau) - Macau News - Only 47 per cent of mainland Chinese individual travelers that want to visit Macao are willing to receive tests for the trip. The report also said that regarding the Individual Visit Scheme visas (IVS) some travelers may be discouraged by the requirement of a negative coronavirus test result before entering Macau. Visitations to Macao slipped 93.7 per cent year-over-year in August, topping a 97.9 per cent slide in July. https://bit.ly/3csYOQE

DraftKings names former NFL spokeswoman and venture capitalist to board
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/30pxePB

Fremont paying fine of $300K; four companies to pay for COVID violations
Nevada (regulation) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3mOmiV4

Sahara, Grand Sierra operators to pay fine for COVID-19 violations
Nevada (regulation) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3cxLive

‘Monday Night Football’ ratings best in a decade in Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Adam Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3i5iJWZ

Ray of sunshine: Circa resort creating 1,500 jobs
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bryan Horwath, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3kMQGgH

Delta, United take steps at McCarran to ensure safe travel
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2S1bKDX

Oregon Lottery games offline for Portland, coast after fires
Oregon (lottery/slots) - Associated Press - https://bit.ly/2FQsV8T

Rivers Casino, Penguins extend partnership to sportsbook in arena
Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh/sports) - Jerry DiPaola, Tribune-Review - https://bit.ly/33ZSaNR

DraftKings expands presence through sportsbook, deal with Rockies
Colorado (sports) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/32YU6qG

Colorado Sports Betting Still Feeling the Table Tennis Love
Colorado (sports/results) - Matthew Waters, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3401HEx

Rogue slot machine company found guilty of felony illegal gambling
Missouri (slot machines) - Jack Suntrup, Post-Dispatch - https://bit.ly/330Gnzy

Casino leader gets Spectacle promotion
Indiana (Gary) - Karen Caffarini, Post-Tribune - https://bit.ly/342sOz1

MGM among casinos with staff COVID-19 cases
Massachusetts (Springfield) - Peter Goonan, Republican - https://bit.ly/3ctjxUu

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Bears strike 1st sports gambling partnership
Illinois (sports) - Patrick Finley, Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears on Friday named PointsBet their first betting sponsor. The terms of the deal allow PointsBet to use the Bears’ wordmark and logo on its app and website, and explore advertising with the team. PointsBet said it expects to open brick-and-mortar locations, with Hawthorne Racecourse as the flagship. There is no indication that the company is looking to partner with the Bears on a sportsbook, the way DraftKings and the Cubs have explored. https://bit.ly/2GbLxjh

Michigan prepares for online sports betting by 'late fall'
Michigan (sports) - Tony Paul, Detroit News - Sports gambling fanatics soon could be able to save the gas. The head of the Michigan Gaming Control Board said this week that online gambling and sports betting could go live by "late fall," a bumped-up timeline amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has casinos across the state operating under significantly limited capacity.
Online gambling and sports betting in Michigan could have a bumped-up timeline amid the COVID-19 pandemic…Acquiring and approving licenses, for both tribal and commercial casinos, is the final step, possibly sometime in November. https://bit.ly/3l4EhoL

McCarran airport sees 1.7M passengers in August
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Passenger counts at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport continued a slow ascent in August, when 1.7 million travelers passed through its gates. That’s down 61 percent from August 2019, but still an increase of about 100,000 passengers over July. Passenger volume has been gradually increasing since Las Vegas resorts reopened June 4 after being closed for 78 days. https://bit.ly/3i738Gk

William Hill receives two takeover approaches
Global (acquisition) - Greg Wright, Evening Post - William Hill confirmed it has received two separate takeover proposals from private equity firm Apollo and casino giant Caesars Entertainment. The betting business said it received a written proposal from Apollo on August 27, before receiving further proposals from each party…“It confirms that it has received separate cash proposals from Apollo Management International and Caesars Entertainment.” Caesars already owns a 20% stake in William Hill’s US operations. https://bit.ly/3cCzHLh

Circa Resort licensed by Nevada gaming regulator
“Circa is about moments and we’re going to create moments,” Stevens told commissioners.
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2EAYbb4

The voice has been quieted: Sean Higgins dies at 56
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3426kOG

Nevada regulators assess $435,000 in penalties
Nevada (regulation) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3iggm3T

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas announces opening date
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Eli Segall, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3i8o6Vx

The revitalization of Las Vegas’ city core pushes ahead
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Geoff Carter, Las Vegas Weekly - https://bit.ly/3kSSO6F

Atlantic City casino tax relief approved, goes back to Senate
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/334Vlok

Four women holding top roles in Atlantic City casinos: 'It's long overdue'
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/2EAXQoO

Beshear seeks ‘path forward’ after court ruling
Kentucky (slots) - Janet Patton/ Bill Estep, Herald-Leader - https://bit.ly/2S2MMUz

Georgia’s illegal gaming machine payoffs raise probability of new limits
Georgia (slot machines) - Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder - https://bit.ly/3mWd3Cf

Philly eateries are signed to new Live! Casino
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) - Michael Klein, Philadelphia Inquirer - https://bit.ly/3mXZFgU

State panel approves racing dates, layout for casino table games
Arkansas (expansion) - Michael R. Wickline, Democrat Gazette - https://bit.ly/3kVTNTN

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Caesars confirms talks to buy William Hill
Global (acquisition) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - Caesars Entertainment confirmed an interest in acquiring sports betting giant William Hill and commenced a stock offering of 30 million shares on Monday. Caesars said in a brief statement it expects to use the net proceeds from the stock sale for general corporate purposes, but the funds could be included in a cash offer for William Hill. According to Reuters Monday, William Hill’s board was inclined to recommend an offer to shareholders from Caesars, which is valued at $3.7 billion. https://bit.ly/3cHsIRa

GOP legislative candidate endorses casino gambling
Nebraska (expansion) - Don Walton, Journal-Star - Janet Palmtag of Syracuse, who is embroiled in a high-profile legislative contest with Sen. Julie Slama of Peru that has divided Republican leaders, said Saturday she supports approval of casino gambling in Nebraska because it will fund property tax relief. “We cannot achieve real property tax relief by kicking the can down the road,” Palmtag said. “That’s why I’m taking a bold stand,” she said, stepping out front as the first Republican candidate to support the initiative. https://bit.ly/3cIqLnO

IGT agreement with ND tribe could bring sports betting
North Dakota (Indian gaming/sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - Add North Dakota to potential sports betting states. International Game Technology announced a deal Friday with the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians to provide the company’s sports betting technology for the tribe to use in its two casinos – Grand Treasure Casino in Trenton and Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt…North Dakota does not have any commercial casinos, but it operates a state lottery and there are half-dozen tribal casinos. https://bit.ly/3n0PhVN

Kingdom’s casinos bet on black in bold reopening
Asia (Cambodia) - Thou Vireak, Phnom Penh Post -At least 10 casinos have resumed rolling the dice since their operations in the Kingdom were shut down on April 1 due to government guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19…inistry of Economy and Finance deputy director Ros Phearun told The Post on Sunday: “The casinos are limited in operations and must ensure social distancing and cleanliness. We expect more reopening soon.” https://bit.ly/2EHO6cs

Sports betting referendums highlight three state ballots
National (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3idemcx

One location in Circa will allow under-21 guests
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2GjyTyK

Raiders’ value eclipses $3B mark as Las Vegas tenure begins
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/30if7uI

Park MGM could be pioneer in leading way to smoke-free casinos
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3jg5Fzh

Halfway Club legend Inez Casale Stempeck has died
Nevada (Reno) - Duke Ritenhouse, Reno Gazette Journal - https://bit.ly/3ibMMwb

Live! Casino Pittsburgh busy building for November opening
Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) - Nick Trombola, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - https://bit.ly/3mZhU5H

PA casino employment drops 38.9% year on year
Pennsylvania (report) - iGaming Business - https://bit.ly/3i8dFkE

Casinos United Against VGT Expansion Bill
Pennsylvania (slots/expansion) - Gary Rotstein, Penn Bets - https://bit.ly/3cDyy6c

Video parlors will get to try out new machines
West Virginia (slots) - Jeff Jenkins, Metro News - https://bit.ly/2GcQuZo

Terre Haute gets its license, casino in works
Indiana (Terre Haute) - Alex Modesitt, Tribune-Star - https://bit.ly/348Cub5

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Brightline launches bond sale for Vegas-to-LA high-speed rail
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Brightline, the company behind the XpressWest high-speed rail project, has launched a bond offering of up to $3.2 billion for the initial financing of the $8 billion project. Consisting of tax-exempt bond allocations from Nevada ($800 million) and California ($2.4 billion), the money would go toward financing the approximately 170 miles of tracks between Las Vegas and Victorville, California. The project also has $1 billion in private activity bonds from the U.S. Department of Transportation that are not part of the offering. https://bit.ly/36jmxSj

No reservations needed to gamble at Potawatomi starting Thursday
Wisconsin (Indian gaming) - Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is lifting its reservation requirement and extending hours of operation starting Oct. 1. The Milwaukee casino has been requiring reservations for gambling sessions since it reopened to the public in June…will no longer require reservations Oct. 1. The casino, which has been closing at midnight, will now stay open until 2 a.m. https://bit.ly/3kYDAx2

Gaming board releases diversity report for casinos
Pennsylvania (regulation) - Rick Shrum Observer-Reporter - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has unveiled its 13th annual Diversity Report for the 12 licensed casinos it oversees…Statewide, 92% of the workforce resided in Pennsylvania, about 43% were female and 36% were racial minorities. Of the 1,614 individuals in the Executive/Management/ Professional Staff category, 36% were female and 21% were racial minorities. As of June 30, the licensed casinos/resorts employed a total of 9,883. https://bit.ly/33hpOPX

Crown unlikely to lose license: J.P. Morgan
Oceania (Australia) - Sharon Singleton, Asia Gaming Brief - Crown Resorts is unlikely to lose its license to run a new $2.2 billion property in Sydney following an inquiry into its suitability, J.P. Morgan says in a note. The firm said it doesn’t see anything beyond a short-term suspension as a penalty given the company has already said it’s taking steps to review its operations and compliance procedures. The inquiry is looking into whether Crown breached its license conditions requiring it not to have any connections with companies connected to Stanley Ho. https://bit.ly/3jvbt8x

Caesars’ 20% ownership of William Hill could cancel competing offer
Global (acquisition) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3ieWz4v

BetMGM signs deal with NFL’s Titans
Tennessee (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2Sf7H6W

Holly Gagnon ‘pivots’ from CEO to consulting role
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3l08epJ

Helicopter, foodie tour firms join for only-in-Vegas experience
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Heidi Knapp Rinella, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3cMop73

Jacobs acquires downtown Nelson Building from UNR
Nevada (Reno) - Jason Hidalgo, Reno Gazette Journal - https://bit.ly/3kVzPbu

Lt. Gov: 'I don't think the state's work is done,' in Atlantic City
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3n45qcV

Notable bets - Daniel Jones, Giants cost bettors over a million
National (sports) - David Purdum, ESPN - https://bit.ly/3jnVjOc

Pritzker’s Executive Order integral to Illinois sports betting
Illinois (sports) - Chris Altruda, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/30nAzhR

Former Vigo casino investor indicted
Indiana (litigation) - Lisa Trigg, Tribune-Star - https://bit.ly/3jj5pj0

Hollywood Casino officials give councilors update
Maine (Bangor) - WABI - https://bit.ly/2G3L03p

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Brightline launches bond sale for Vegas-to-LA high-speed rail
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Brightline, the company behind the XpressWest high-speed rail project, has launched a bond offering of up to $3.2 billion for the initial financing of the $8 billion project. Consisting of tax-exempt bond allocations from Nevada ($800 million) and California ($2.4 billion), the money would go toward financing the approximately 170 miles of tracks between Las Vegas and Victorville, California. The project also has $1 billion in private activity bonds from the U.S. Department of Transportation that are not part of the offering. https://bit.ly/36jmxSj

No reservations needed to gamble at Potawatomi starting Thursday
Wisconsin (Indian gaming) - Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is lifting its reservation requirement and extending hours of operation starting Oct. 1. The Milwaukee casino has been requiring reservations for gambling sessions since it reopened to the public in June…will no longer require reservations Oct. 1. The casino, which has been closing at midnight, will now stay open until 2 a.m. https://bit.ly/3kYDAx2

Gaming board releases diversity report for casinos
Pennsylvania (regulation) - Rick Shrum Observer-Reporter - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has unveiled its 13th annual Diversity Report for the 12 licensed casinos it oversees…Statewide, 92% of the workforce resided in Pennsylvania, about 43% were female and 36% were racial minorities. Of the 1,614 individuals in the Executive/Management/ Professional Staff category, 36% were female and 21% were racial minorities. As of June 30, the licensed casinos/resorts employed a total of 9,883. https://bit.ly/33hpOPX

Crown unlikely to lose license: J.P. Morgan
Oceania (Australia) - Sharon Singleton, Asia Gaming Brief - Crown Resorts is unlikely to lose its license to run a new $2.2 billion property in Sydney following an inquiry into its suitability, J.P. Morgan says in a note. The firm said it doesn’t see anything beyond a short-term suspension as a penalty given the company has already said it’s taking steps to review its operations and compliance procedures. The inquiry is looking into whether Crown breached its license conditions requiring it not to have any connections with companies connected to Stanley Ho. https://bit.ly/3jvbt8x

Caesars’ 20% ownership of William Hill could cancel competing offer
Global (acquisition) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3ieWz4v

BetMGM signs deal with NFL’s Titans
Tennessee (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2Sf7H6W

Holly Gagnon ‘pivots’ from CEO to consulting role
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3l08epJ

Helicopter, foodie tour firms join for only-in-Vegas experience
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Heidi Knapp Rinella, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3cMop73

Jacobs acquires downtown Nelson Building from UNR
Nevada (Reno) - Jason Hidalgo, Reno Gazette Journal - https://bit.ly/3kVzPbu

Lt. Gov: 'I don't think the state's work is done,' in Atlantic City
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3n45qcV

Notable bets - Daniel Jones, Giants cost bettors over a million
National (sports) - David Purdum, ESPN - https://bit.ly/3jnVjOc

Pritzker’s Executive Order integral to Illinois sports betting
Illinois (sports) - Chris Altruda, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/30nAzhR

Former Vigo casino investor indicted
Indiana (litigation) - Lisa Trigg, Tribune-Star - https://bit.ly/3jj5pj0

Hollywood Casino officials give councilors update
Maine (Bangor) - WABI - https://bit.ly/2G3L03p

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888 Holdings sees 37% revenue increase YoY in first half of 2020. https://bit.ly/3cM3Zv9
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Shares in the company soared after it told shareholders it expects to post earnings before interest and tax for 2020 “significantly ahead” of previous expectations, the Independent reported.
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Nevada gaming revenues decline 22.1% in August
Nevada (results) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - Nevada’s gaming market declined 22.1% in August casinos statewide collected $743 million…On the Strip, gaming revenues fell 39.2% to $317.3 million…revenues fell 14.8% in Reno, 21.5% in downtown Las Vegas, 9.5% in Laughlin, and 7.6% in South Lake Tahoe. North Las Vegas gaming revenues increased 1.8% and the Boulder Strip in Southern Nevada was up 29.6%. Nevada sportsbooks took in $475.1 million in wagers, a 64.9% increase over a year, and the highest all-time record for the month. Mobile sports wagering accounted for 64.3% of the total bets. https://bit.ly/3cPGD84

Strip’s first nonsmoking casino opens Wednesday
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - MGM Resorts International is set to reopen its final property Wednesday with one major twist: no smoking is allowed. Park MGM will open to the public at 10 a.m. as the Strip’s first smoke-free hotel-casino. “As we looked toward our reopening, we identified an opportunity to be responsive to recurring guest demand for a fully non-smoking casino resort on The Strip,” Anton Nikodemus, president of MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas said. https://bit.ly/36o5LS7

U. S. House Approves Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act
National (racing) - Frank Angst, Blood-Horse News - After years of effort to reach the U.S. House Floor, once there, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act won in a walkover. After passionate pleas for support of the bill from U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko, a New York Democrat, and Andy Barr, a Kentucky Republican, the bipartisan legislation that would see formation of the Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority to oversee the sport's equine medication and anti-doping policies and its drug testing was passed by a resounding voice vote. https://bit.ly/36mnXLF

Buenos Aires to allow online licenses for gaming halls
Americas (Argentina) - iGaming Business - The city of Buenos Aires will allow gaming hall operators to apply for online licenses…In addition, the city passed a new set of gambling regulations aimed at enhancing player protection. Under this law - Law 6331 - all gaming halls must display a sign that reads "compulsive gambling is harmful to your health" and display a phone line and website for gambling addiction support. https://bit.ly/3nj2Q38

Penn National raises just under $1 billion in stock sale
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3cUDkMH

Scientific Games completes board remake
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2Sgyj7D

Caesars to buy William Hill for $3.7 billion in sports-betting drive
Global (acquisition) - Reuters - https://bit.ly/30r85Ur

Nevada to loosen cap on conventions, concerts and churches
Nevada (reopening) - Ken Ritter, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3cM8YMi

MGM Resorts outlines conference health screening option
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Ken Ritter, Associated Press -https://bit.ly/36mWHNa

World of Concrete postpones 2021 Las Vegas show
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Jonathan Ng, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2GgAIwL

From ‘Love Island’ to ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ Caesars keeps Vegas on TV
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/33l1dK5

Downtown Las Vegas businesses focus on attracting more locals
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bryan Horwath, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3jxALCA

Atlantic City casino employment down 21% in August
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/30o1lGZ

Celeb chef Fieri to open restaurant at Live! Casino Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) - Joanne Klimovich Harrop, Tribune-Review - https://bit.ly/2GnYIxQ

Initiative would authorize casino gambling at horse race tracks
Nebraska (expansion) - Don Walton, Journal Star - https://bit.ly/3imnz2i

Gaming Commission: Spectacle license ‘is in question’
Indiana (regulation) - Indian Business Journal - https://bit.ly/3cLAsll

Coronavirus “Stage 5” Doesn’t Alter Restrictions at Casinos
Indiana (regulation) - WIBC - https://bit.ly/36mnER1

Mississippi Lottery could begin funding education by 2021
Mississippi (lottery) - Kate Northrop, Lottery Post - https://bit.ly/3l3FpZx

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William Hill recently took over the sports book at Horseshoe Council Bluffs. Last Sunday they DID NOT have NFL Sunday ticket. If they don't have it this weekend they may not have any football bettors at all.

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Sisolak orders state flags be flown at half-staff on Oct. 1
“On the anniversary of this horrific and senseless violence, we honor everyone involved that helped us through these tragic times,” Sisolak said.
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Marty Berry, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a proclamation making Oct. 1 “Vegas Strong Day in Nevada” and ordered that all Nevada flags be flown at half-staff at all public buildings, according to a release from his office. The release noted that the proclamation “recognizes the first responders, law enforcement officers” and others who provided support “during and after the attack in which 58 people were killed and hundreds more injured.” https://bit.ly/3jshcf0

Jumer's Casino could have new owners by mid-2021
Illinois (Rock Island) - Hannah Rodriguez, WQAD - Jumer's Casino and Hotel could soon have new owners. The current owner, Delaware North, announced it signed an agreement to sell the facility to Twin River Worldwide Holdings. Jumer's first opened in 1992 in downtown Rock Island as one of the first riverboat casinos in Illinois. Its current location opened in 2008. https://bit.ly/3cRVYoq

Cache Creek Casino reveals it was hit by cyberattack
California (Indian gaming) - KCRA - A casino in Yolo County has revealed that the reason it's closed is because its computer system was hit by a cyberattack. The issues started in late September when the casino first reported a major computer disruption. On Wednesday, Cache Creek posted a note on its website that said its computer system was hacked. The casino said it will remain closed while it beefs up its computer system against future threats and restores all operations. It's not yet clear if guests' personal information was compromised. https://bit.ly/3jrOMls

Harbor foreshore's 'missing link' at Barangaroo opens to the public
Oceania (Australia) - Megan Gorrey, Sydney Morning Herald - A boardwalk that curves around a new cove in front of Crown's casino tower at Barangaroo has opened to the public for the first time in more than 100 years - unblocking another "missing link" in a future continuous walk around Sydney's harbor foreshore. The NSW government on Thursday opened the waterfront precinct known as Watermans Cove as construction work forges ahead on the casino and later stages of the $6 billion Barangaroo project https://bit.ly/3js3OYu

Analysts: Caesars acquisition adds billions in equity value
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2EWkAzZ

Sale of Harrah’s Reno finalized, VICI and Caesars to split $41.5 million
Nevada (Reno) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3iqSoCX

Judge approves $800m Las Vegas shooting settlement
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Ken Ritter, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/36quoxq

More visitors came in August, but far below 2019 level
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/34rpa1Y

Over 2K McCarran-based employees out of work Thursday
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3jsUhQH

New guidelines allow Las Vegas shows to return
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/2SzuR8x

Poker will 'eventually' return, but when is anybody's guess
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3iraqoL

Plainridge Park Casino has new leadership
Massachusetts (Plainville) - Colin A. Young, State House News Service - https://bit.ly/33niK4p

Live! Casino Pittsburgh job fair slated for this weekend
Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) - Megan Tomasic, Tribune-Review - https://bit.ly/2GoFich

Harrah’s names new GM, starts talks on $325 million upgrade
Louisiana (New Orleans) - Tony McAuley, Times-Picayune - https://bit.ly/34jaDVY

5Dimes reaches $46.8 million settlement with feds
Global (litigation) - David Purdum, ESPN - https://bit.ly/33rp6Ql

Anonymous winner claims $202 million Mega Millions jackpot
National (lottery) - Kate Northrop, Lottery Post - https://bit.ly/3jpGP00

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APCW Perspectives: The dominoes are lining up

Brexit is rapidly closing in, and a "no deal" exit from the European Union could have serious economic consequences from some gaming companies in the U.K. Also, how a British curfew could further hurt casinos and other businesses.

This Week in Gambling: Some Vegas casinos closed through summer 2021

Many Las Vegas casinos have reopened following the coronavirus shut down. However, several Sin City favorites are still closed, with plans to keep them shuttered until at least June of next year. In online gambling news we also discuss the newest online casino in America, and it's probably not where you would think.

The Boyd Gaming's casino will request gaming licenses to be placed in non-operational status during Tuesday's Henderson City Council meeting. Station Casinos recently requested and received approval for the same license status for three properties.

According to documents filed with Henderson City Council, Eldorado Casino will request gaming licenses to be placed in non-operational status during Tuesday's council meeting, FOX5 reports. If approved, the casino would be able to keep its licenses while remaining closed through June 2021.

Boyd Gaming is requesting to remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "When a decision is made to reopen the property, we will submit a reopening plan prior to reopening," a letter to the city council read. "We look forward to working with the City of Henderson on reopening the property safely and in compliance with all applicable requirements at a future date."

APCW Perspectives: Expansion, road crews and making donuts

With increasingly complex and overreaching regulations in the United Kingdom, some British companies are making the most of opportunities abroad. Also, GambleAware has pointed out an issue with U.K. policy making.

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APCW Perspectives: Bans, delays and understandings

We have a week of online gambling news with no mention of the U.K. Stories come from India, Malta, Ukraine, China, Malta and the Netherlands. Plus, an itsy bitsy visitor.

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Casino cardrooms get ready for Monday’s outdoor reopening
California (reopening) - David Rosenfeld, Daily Breeze - It won’t be quite like playing cards under normal casino conditions, but it will have to do on Monday, Oct. 5, when casino cardrooms are allowed to reopen outdoors. Seven cardroom casinos in Los Angeles County were busy over the weekend erecting tents, moving equipment outdoors and creating the type of conditions that are safe and legal for gaming. https://bit.ly/2SwpO8H

Sportsbooks stung as NFL games fly over total in record fashion
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Through three weeks, teams combined for 51 points per game, the most ever at that stage of the NFL season. Scoring has been even higher in Week 4, with games averaging 54.2 points and nine totals of 50 or more on the board. Overs have cashed at a 61 percent clip (36-23-2) this season after going 6-1-1 in the Sunday morning games and 7-4-2 overall this week. “Bettors continued to do extremely well on the totals,” Sunset Station sportsbook director Chuck Esposito said. https://bit.ly/3nllhUJ

Penn National restores management team’s salaries
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - Penn National Gaming has restored the salaries of the company’s top three executives, all of whom took pay cuts in April after the coronavirus pandemic forced the shutdown of the casino operator’s nationwide portfolio. Penn National said CEO Jay Snowden, CFO David Williams, and General Counsel Carl Sottosanti had had their salaries restored on Oct. 1….“As a result of virtually all the company’s properties being open for several months and a substantially improved liquidity position … the company entered into amendments to the employment agreements with the executive officers to restore the salaries,” according to the filing. https://bit.ly/36De9NG

Push for cashless poker machines in NSW
Oceania (Australia) - Megan Gorrey/ Alexandra Smith, Morning Herald - A move to introduce cashless poker machines across NSW has been welcomed by anti-gambling advocates, despite concerns that gamblers using a pre-loaded card could lose the sense they were forking out "real" money. The state government is proposing reforms that would require poker machine gamblers to register and pre-load money to a government-issued card, which would operate in a similar way to the cashless Opal cards for the public transport network. https://bit.ly/3iI8IQ0

After 15 years on the Strip, Tao is still going strong
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Weekly - https://bit.ly/2F5kBS4

Vegas-to-LA high-speed train could serve as Raiders fan pipeline
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3lnqOsf

Security guards shoot, kill gunman at South Point
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Sabrina Schnur, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3iyVmVR

New jobless claims in September drop to lowest level since mid-March
Nevada (report) - Jonathan Ng, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/36CQU6j

High rollers are returning to Lake Tahoe, Carano says
Nevada (Lake Tahoe) - Ray Hagar, Nevada Newsmakers - https://bit.ly/2StLT7M

Reno arch turns pink for breast cancer awareness
Nevada (Reno) - Eric Marks, This Is Reno - https://bit.ly/3iEMazk

Danville business owners say resort would bring jobs, shoppers
Virginia (expansion) - John R. Crane, Lee Newspapers - https://bit.ly/36y8IQ2

Colorado's fertile betting landscape creates $100+ million industry
Colorado (sports) - Nick Rothschild, KMGH - https://bit.ly/36QiBsD

MGM Springfield reopens The Chandler Steakhouse
Massachusetts (Springfield) - WWLP - https://bit.ly/3d10Tna

Regal Cinemas, including MGM Springfield closing theaters,
Massachusetts (Springfield) - Ray Kelly, Republican - https://bit.ly/36zu5R3

Rivers Philadelphia Names Eric Fitzgerald as GM
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) - Yahoo, Business Wire - https://bit.ly/2F6nLVH

With casino still a hope, Atlanta track to repave
Georgia (expansion) - Nate Ryan, NBC Sports - https://bit.ly/3jCnN6O

Incoming prosecutor challenges division of gambling money
Georgia (politics) - Associated Press - https://bit.ly/34z81mK

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Pandemic first for Maryland casinos: revenue up
Maryland (results) - Jeff Clabaugh, WTOP - Despite strict limits on the number of patrons allowed on gaming floors, Maryland’s casinos reported combined gaming revenue in September that was slightly higher than a year ago. Maryland’s six casinos generated $143.7 million in gaming revenue in September, up 1% compared to September 2019. Maryland will collect $59.7 million of that for various state programs, up about 1%. The state’s Education Trust Fund gets $43.4 million of that. https://bit.ly/30JmU4R

Tennessee Action 24/7 gets conditional sports betting approval
Tennessee (sports) - Jill R. Dorson, Sports Handle - The Tennessee Education Lottery now has seven applications from companies to operate mobile sports betting platforms in the state, and on Monday it approved a fourth to potentially go live on Nov. 1…The TEL expects to launch sports betting on Nov. 1, and so far, BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel appear comfortably on their way to getting go-live approval ahead of that date. https://bit.ly/36FGS4r

Sands tests convention center safety plan with mock event
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Las Vegas Sands Corp. says it is ready to host trade shows — it already did. The company said it held a mock trade show with a 296,000-square-foot, physically distanced event setup at the Sands Expo exhibit hall for Gov. Steve Sisolak and other meeting industry professionals ahead of the state finalizing its new public gathering guidelines. https://bit.ly/2GCzE6t

Half a billion travelers show China’s economy moving past Covid
Asia (China) - Macau Daily Times - Hotel prices shot up, ride-hailing apps crashed, tickets to the Great Wall sold out: after more than nine long, housebound months, almost half a billion Chinese people are taking a vacation. The Golden Week holiday is putting on display the country’s confidence in its economic rebound and its public health measures. Through the first four days of the week-long holiday that started Oct. 1, some 425 million people traveled domestically, nearly 80% of last year…underscores the relative strength of China’s economic recovery. https://bit.ly/3d8v6k8

Sports betting operator DraftKings announces stock sale, following others
National (stock market) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/36H0VQ3

Gaming analyst Brad Boyer joins AGS
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2SzwEtZ

Harveys completes room renovation
Nevada (Lake Tahoe) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2F8Dkfy

Wynn Las Vegas, Encore launching more security measures
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/34xV1xZ

Union workers rally for right to return to jobs
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2SCieJO

Locals mourn loss of beloved El Cortez carpet
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Wahlburgers nears opening at MGM Springfield
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DraftKings To Raise $1 Billion Has Record Quarter
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Bookmaker charged again with running illegal sports gambling
Illinois (litigation) -David Struett, Sun-Times - https://bit.ly/3nt4nU3

Big-name conservatives rally against Nebraska casino measure
Nebraska (expansion) - Grant Schulte, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3nt4nU3

Z Capital’s Affinity Gaming seeks to raise $150 Million for SPAC
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This Week in Gambling: NFL kicks off US football betting season

Week 1 of the NFL season kicked off along with fantasy football leagues and new sports betting opportunities. Also, one company is expanding its Las Vegas presence while making deals to move into online gambling. Lastly, we have lost a poker legend.

Sports betting news, as approximately 13 percent of American adults plan to bet on the NFL this year despite lower enthusiasm from fans in general about the 2020-21 season, according to a new survey from the American Gaming Association. Of the estimated 33.2 million adults who plan to bet on this NFL season.

Those who plan to participate in football betting on the NFL this upcoming season are more enthusiastic than NFL fans overall. Sports bettors are significantly more likely (54%) to be excited about the upcoming season than the general population (18%), self-described avid and general NFL fans (41%), or casual NFL fans (12%). The AGA previously found the NFL stands to gain $2.3 billion annually from legal sports betting, largely due to increased fan engagement.

“The NFL traditionally drives a significant amount of action from sports bettors, and this year appears to be no different,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller.

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Illinois gambling tax revenues fell 13.4% due to pandemic shutdown
Illinois (results) - Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune - The state’s gambling tax revenue fell by nearly $200 million to $1.2 billion for fiscal year 2020…Casinos were the hardest hit, with adjusted gross revenue for the year declining by 30% to $943 million… Video gaming revenue declined by about 23% to $1.22 billion. The Illinois Lottery had sales of $2.8 billion, down $173 million or 5.8%... In August, sports betting generated $139.3 million in wagers, according to the Gaming Board. The adjusted gross revenue totaled $6.9 million. https://bit.ly/30NC1KD

Live! adding sports-themed lounge and potential betting venue
Maryland (Arundel Mills) - Jeff Clabaugh, WTOP - Live Casino & Hotel at Arundel Mills is converting its Center Stage performance venue into a sports-themed lounge, restaurant and — pending Maryland voter approval — a sports betting venue. Sports & Social construction is currently underway. The $12 million addition is expected to open in Winter 2021. The 212-seat Sports & Social will include more than 100 linear feet of LED screens, including a 47-foot wide main screen. Live! says every guest will be able to watch at least 10 games at once. https://bit.ly/3lrOGek

Queens casino forges ahead with plans for Hyatt
New York (Queens) - Eddie Small, Crain’s New York Business - A $400 million Hyatt is scheduled to open at the Resorts World Casino in Queens next year. Genting Group is moving full steam ahead with its plans for a 10-story, 400-room hotel at the Resorts World Casino near JFK Airport in Queens. It plans to open the Hyatt during the first quarter of 2021. https://bit.ly/2SCt7Lz

Gateway Casinos to reopen select Ontario locations
Canada (Ontario) - Andrew Graham, Global News - Gateway Casinos announced it will reopen nearly all of its locations in the province. Starting Thursday, Gateway plans it reopen its casinos in Chatham, Clinton and Woodstock, along with Gateway’s Playtime Casino in Hanover. The bulk of the reopening will take place on Saturday with casinos resuming service in Innisfil, London, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. Gateway’s Starlight Casino in Point Edward will also reopen on that day. https://bit.ly/3d8N0Do

Twin River debt raise of $125 million could fund acquisitions
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3d7kiCY

IGT, Scientific Games joint venture in Brazil collapses
Americas (Brazil) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/36GZml7

More layoffs coming to California Hotel, Main Street Station
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/33GHfd7

In wedding capital, longest-running chapel torn down
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Shea Johnson, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/30OAkwG

Derek Stevens hedges bets to win $2M on Marlins
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3ltJciS

Prolific producer David Saxe on reopening his Vegas shows
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3nwIQKb

Local lawmakers push Gov. Murphy to reopen convention industry
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Nicholas Huba, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/33Hvgfb

Virus leads two prime Atlantic City restaurants to close
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Wayne Parry, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3d7jQVi

Woman becomes first GM at Horseshoe Hammond
Indiana (Hammond) - Karen Caffarini, Chicago Tribune - https://bit.ly/3dbv9f2

Nebraska casino measure could pave the way for legal sports betting
Nebraska (expansion) - Ryan Butler, Action Network - https://bit.ly/30O5rIB

Big-name conservatives rally against Nebraska casino measure
Nebraska (expansion) - Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3jD7qa2

5Dimes: Regulators key to next steps after fed deal
National (sports) - Brad Allen, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3iFvfwD

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This Week in Gambling: Las Vegas coronavirus hot spots

Sin City casinos are open and welcoming guests back, but where are the Las Vegas coronavirus hot spots? J. Todd compares the numbers for Vegas COVID-19 cases recently reported at some of The Strip's most popular casinos and resorts.

APCW Perspectives: Like lambs to the slaughter

A curfew in the U.K. has now become a reality, and it's a direct threat to the viability of the gambling industry. Additionally, the U.K. House of Lords has joined the mobs calling for online gambling reform.