Casinos may need to rethinkbrand marketing plans post-COVID
The concept of brand purity takes on even greater importance following actions some casinos have taken to survive coronavirus closures As customers...
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The latest news, analysis and expert insight involving the gaming industry’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic.
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The virtues of virtual for the casino industry
When the dust settles post-COVID-19, the ground we occupy will be reshaped in ways that we are only beginning to understand. For...
AGA applauds Nevada Liability Protection Measure
American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller released the following statement on the Nevada Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 4: “The AGA...
Clarion Gaming confirms postponement of ICE North America
Kate Chambers, managing director of Clarion Gaming, has confirmed the postponement of ICE North America, which was due to take place on...
Caesars Entertainment confirms June 4 reopening for Caesars Palace and Flamingo Las Vegas
In accordance with directives from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Caesars Entertainment Corporation confirmed that it will resume gaming and...
BMM BIG Cyber cyber security initiative — BMM TESTLABS
BMM Testlabs announced the launch of its cyber security initiative to provide effective cyber defense solutions uniquely suited to the current environment of...
Inspired announces 1.7 million viewers tuned in for the “The Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown”
On the date that is annually reserved for the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the first Saturday in May, 1.7 million...
MGM Resorts International releases health and safety plan for re-opening U.S. properties
MGM Resorts International released a report outlining the comprehensive health and safety protocols the company is implementing prior to re-opening its domestic...
Casino resorts come clean in the post-COVID world
Recent weeks have seen a wide-scale reopening of casinos across the U.S. after weeks of coronavirus-mandated closures. The ability for many of...
Caesars Entertainment announces COVID-19 work force and community assistance efforts
Caesars Entertainment announced that an assistance fund has been established for purposes of supporting team members at the company’s properties across the...
Payment Verification App — CONNECTPAY
To tackle risks of confidentiality during the coronavirus outbreak, ConnectPay has released a new mobile application to help ensure payment security and prevent data breach during...
TCSJOHNHUXLEY to produce face shields for fight against coronavirus pandemic
Gaming equipment supplier TCSJOHNHUXLEY announced it has begun producing disposable face shields for NHS healthcare workers. In a bid to meet the...
Coloradans crazy for casino reopenings
Colorado casinos could reopen as soon as mid-June, and players are eager to return to land-based gaming in The Centennial State, according...
Gary Platt Manufacturing uses factory to create masks
Reno-based Gary Platt Manufacturing is using its factory to create face masks and has donated a generous supply to Renown Regional Medical...
Casinos need to bet on technology to stay afloat after COVID-19
Data mining, self-service kiosks and social media platforms are just some of the technologies land-based casinos will rely on to prosper post-coronavirus...
New Jersey sportsbooks fall $370 million short of expectations while online casinos help steady industry
New Jersey’s retail and online sportsbooks took in a third of the expected handle in March, while online casinos and poker rooms...
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady issues WARN Act notices to furloughed team members
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady announced that it has issued Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN Act) notices to its currently furloughed...
Clean touch germ key — NoContactKey
NoContactKey recently announced its launch of its clean touch germ key for the gaming industry. The owner of the company, Don Douglas shares...
SAHARA Las Vegas teams up with World Central Kitchen to provide meals to healthcare workers across the Las Vegas Valley
SAHARA Las Vegas teamed up with Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen (WCK) to support healthcare heroes and first responders across Southern Nevada. In total,...
Consulting and COVID‐19 Compliance Group — ASSURE-BET, LLC
In an effort to move the industry forward, veteran gaming executives Perry Stasi and David Schugar have launched Assure-Bet, LLC, which will...
ABSINTHE by Spiegelworld — CAESARS PALACE
Ranked “The #1 Greatest Show in Las Vegas History,” ABSINTHE by Spiegelworld will return to its center-Strip stage at Caesars Palace on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Tickets for performances Wednesday...
Communication and contract tracing ease hospitality employee COVID fears
Recent surveys found that nearly nine in 10 U.S. employees (86 percent) believe their employer has an “obligation” to notify employees who...
WAVE to Play digital screen — VIDEOTEL DIGITAL
Ramping up its efforts to help the healthcare industry provide for the influx of patients dealing with COVID-19, Videotel Digital has once...
Crisis Management Resources for Hotels — FUEL
Fuel announced the launch of a new online resource to benefit the hospitality industry as it works to combat the effects of the...
Welcome Back Bash for Cash — ENGAGED NATION
Engaged Nation announced the completion of its Welcome Back Bash for Cash—an innovative, interactive digital program specifically designed to address the critical need...