Borgata Sole Holdout As AC Casinos Reopen For July 4 Weekend

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The coronavirus pandemic has seen the shuttering of brick-and-mortar casinos worldwide, including right here in America. But while Vegas casinos are closing back down for another year to address an alleged “second wave” and are seeing class action lawsuits from workers who claimed the sites all opened back up prematurely, Atlantic City is moving full … Read more

Is Online Blackjack A Primer For Post-Quarantine In-Person Games?

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Once the quarantine is over and legitimate casinos are allowing gamblers to enter once again, what can they expect to encounter in terms of social distancing practices? Perhaps live blackjack and similar live dealer games offered at offshore betting sites are providing a primer for how domestic facilities will operate once doors open. The New York … Read more

Same Day Bitcoin Payouts Highlight Perks Of Using Online Casinos

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When it comes to the latest trends in international financial currencies, online casinos operating offshore have always had a keen interest. Because governments and nations across the globe each maintain their own perspective toward gambling, some currencies are easier to deposit and withdraw than others. Depending on what part of the world a gambler is … Read more

Nevada Governor Declares Mid-May Open Season For Casinos. Will Other States Follow?

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Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has declared that Las Vegas casinos can reopen beginning on May 15, allowing for the country’s largest gaming district to resume operations and jump-start the state’s economy. In spite of this declaration, the International Business Times is reporting that the Venetian and its family of hotels, which includes The Palazzo and … Read more

Gaming Employees Demand Pay As COVID-19 Casino Closures Are Extended

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With all USA casinos closed throughout the United States, furloughed and laid-off workers are wondering where their next paycheck will come from. It will most likely not be from the casino that employs them, because most are not offering sick leave or paid time off. Many casinos in Las Vegas have provided their workers two … Read more

COVID-19 Causes Extended Casino Closures And Inspires Mixed-Use For Facilities

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With all land-based casinos inside of the USA closed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, some big-time industry leaders have stepped up to assist with quarantine and sanitization efforts. With Arkansas declaring that casino closures will extend through at least April 30, gaming facilities and hotels could become rescue centers and first aid shelters. With US … Read more

Florida Casino Closures Prompt Bettors To Venture Offshore During Coronavirus Quarantine

Florida Casino Closures

Although many non-essential businesses have decided to shut down operations until the Coronavirus virus epidemic subsides, some casinos have defied the potential dangers and kept their doors open. The Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, Florida, decided to remain open despite the Coronavirus claiming the life of a recent visitor. Earlier this afternoon, NBC Miami reported … Read more

Encore Boston Harbor: Without The Human Element, Why Not Just Play Online?

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Everything ties into politics these days, doesn’t it? First, the regulatory rigmarole of the Encore Boston Harbor threatened to derail the $2.6 billion project on more than one occasion. Then, the political fallout surrounding Steve Wynn’s alleged sexual misconduct caused another delay, including the potential withholding of the venue’s gambling license even as the casino … Read more

Up In Smoke: Why Online Casinos Are Burning Down Barriers

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Smoking and gambling have always gone hand in hand. However, even that pairing is being tested in the modern world, and gamblers may soon find themselves bereft of one of their most pleasurable pastimes. For smokers in California, tribal gambling houses are among the last bastions of public fellowship. Smoking has largely been banned in … Read more