Nevada reported its first death from the new coronavirus Monday as businesses and schools shut down around the state, including many of the Las Vegas Strip casinos that power the local economy. Health officials in […]
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has ordered a shutdown of its casino industry due to the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. “In an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of your employees and guests, the […]
Continually updated, click the thumbnail above or the link below for a full-size view of the closures, state by state. See full size image: Cory Roberts, CDC Gaming Reports
Tribal Leaders of the Chicken Ranch Rancheria Me-Wuk Indians have announced that Chicken Ranch Casino will close temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure will take effect Monday, March 16 at 12:00 p.m. and […]
TORONTO, March 15, 2020 /CNW/ – The health and safety of casino customers and employees is a priority for OLG and its service providers. OLG, working with all our casino service providers, is confirming that […]
ATMORE, Ala., March 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Yesterday, Wind Creek announced that it would voluntarily close its Alabama based properties for one day in order to pursue an intensive deep cleaning in anticipation of reopening tomorrow. Upon further consideration of […]
By Ken Adams, CDC Gaming Reports It has been difficult to think or talk about anything but the COVID-19 coronavirus lately. The stock market has been acting like a roller coaster on steroids; the Dow […]
Brian Musburger said Friday it was “hard to fathom” looking at the empty South Point Casino sportsbook. He knew Sunday’s original plans were in the trash can. Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) studio would […]
Maryland became the latest state to force a shutdown of its casino industry over the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus when Governor Larry Hogan issued an emergency order Sunday morning. Including Maryland, 13 states – […]
Tribal Leaders today announced that the Pechanga Resort Casino will be temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure will be effective Monday, March 16 at 12 p.m. through the end of March. “As […]
Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Sunday it will temporarily close its two Las Vegas Strip properties, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore for two weeks starting Tuesday. The move is part of a “continuing effort” to reduce […]
In light of developments regarding COVID-19 and after thoughtful consideration for the health and well-being of our guests, our employees and their families we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close Cache Creek Casino […]
MGM Resorts International said Sunday it will temporarily suspend operations at its Las Vegas properties due to the continuing spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Casino operations will close on Monday, followed by hotel operations. The closures […]
The Illinois Gaming Board Friday ordered the state’s 10 riverboat casinos to cease operations for 14 days starting Monday, due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to a statement posted to the board’s website, the facilities […]
LAS VEGAS, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox(Nasdaq: WYNN) announces safety program and policy updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. STATEMENT FROM MATT MADDOX, CEO OF WYNN RESORTS: It has been just a week since we […]
LAS VEGAS, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today ordered the closure of all public schools, entertainment venues and community centers in Montgomery County, […]
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Super Bowl betting pushed New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks to a strong February, though the monthly handle fell short of $500 million for the first time […]
The National Indian Gaming Association Board of Directors and Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr., are officially announcing today that the Association will be postponing the 2020 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in San Diego scheduled on […]
Following a working call with Governor Jay Inslee and Washington Tribes on Wednesday, Snoqualmie Casino remains open to guests. During the call, the Tribes specifically asked the Governor if the intention of his executive order […]
IGT PlaySports technology now powers FanDuel Sportsbooks in eight states International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its PlaySports technology is now powering retail sports betting at the FanDuel Sportsbook at MotorCity Casino […]
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