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The law protects casinos by limiting exposure to potential COVID-related lawsuits

Nevada Gov. signs liability protection bill, AGA urges US Congress to follow suit

United States | 12/08/2020

Unite Here Local 54 says four Caesars properties are not physically doing so

Union requires Atlantic City casinos to check guests temperature

Union members called on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to mandate physical temperature checks for anyone entering a casino. The four Caesars casinos say they use a verbal screening process to question guests, and the same is true for the Ocean. ...

United States | 10/08/2020 | Associations

Increased by 13.55 points

AGEM Index sees 3.3 percent rise in July

Six of the 13 AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases amid the ongoing global economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

United States | 06/08/2020 | Associations

The Social Market Foundation released a report ahead of the Govt's review of the Gambling Act

UK think-tank calls for online stake limits, tax breaks for firms moving onshore

The SMF proposes a £100 “soft cap” on monthly losses, with customers who want to spend more subjected to strict affordability checks by an independent gambling ombudsman. The Betting & Gaming Council disagreed with that suggestion, but it ...

United Kingdom | 05/08/2020 | Associations

Titled "Casinos & Communities: Michigan"

AGA releases new report ahead of Michigan’s commercial casinos reopening

The American Gaming Association’s new report features firsthand accounts of gaming’s impact on Michigan’s communities, including how the industry has partnered with numerous charities and funded government projects, making the gaming industry ...

United States | 04/08/2020 | Associations

As Senate Republicans release their proposal, the HEALS Act

AGA calls for "greatest assistance to the gaming industry"

Although CEO Bill Miller recognized that the HEALS Act includes key provisions that can support gaming such as liability protection for businesses from COVID-19 exposure claims, he has called on Congress to include enhanced employee retention, ...

United States | 03/08/2020 | Associations

Provisional date

Scottish casinos, bingo halls set to reopen on August 24

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told MSPs that Scotland will remain in Phase 3 of the route map out of lockdown due to the ‘fragile position’ the country faces. During a statement to Parliament, the First Minister also confirmed a provisional ...

Scotland | 31/07/2020 | Associations

The review of the Gambling Act is a major topic for the UK gaming industry at present

Gauselmann UK starts political engagement campaign

Gauselmann UK, the British subsidiary of the German gaming giant, has launched its Constituency Campaign, a new push to develop closer relationships with politicians representing the communities it serves, and to highlight the benefits of its ...

United Kingdom | 31/07/2020 | Associations

Raised in the WSOP Online 2020 poker tournament

GGPoker community donates USD 354,000 to Caesars Care charity

The tournament attracted 2,323 participants, who each donated $111 of their buy-in to the Caesars Cares assistance fund; this fund supports Caesars Entertainment team members across the U.S. who have suffered unanticipated hardships as a result of ...

Ireland | 31/07/2020 | Associations

Which provides a "much needed" COVID-19 relief

AGA praises legislation to eliminate taxes on sportsbook operators

"Eliminating these taxes is a long-overdue step to enable a legal, regulated environment for sports betting that will better protect customers and generate much-needed revenue for state and local economies," AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said.

United States | 27/07/2020 | Associations

Companies The machines awarded four life-changing jackpots in U.S. and Canda

IGT slots award four jackpots totaling over USD 10 M in July

08/12/2020

Sports Betting The company opened an office in Nairobi this week

MelBet enters Kenya's online sports betting market

08/12/2020

Land Based Casinos After receiving unanimous approval from City Council

Virginia: Caesars launches casino referendum campaign in Danville

08/12/2020

Legislation The law protects casinos by limiting exposure to potential COVID-related lawsuits

Nevada Gov. signs liability protection bill, AGA urges US Congress to follow suit

08/12/2020

Companies After the president signed a bill to legalize gambling

Parimatch to bid for an operating license in Ukraine

08/12/2020

Sports Betting At The Brook Casino

DraftKings launches first retail sportsbook in New Hampshire

08/12/2020

Legislation Overturning the nation’s 11-year prohibition of all forms of gambling except for lotteries

Ukraine president signs bill to legalize gambling

08/12/2020

Land Based Casinos The two-week opening delay costs the industry £14 million

Over 100 UK casinos at risk, BGC calls for a furlough scheme extension

08/12/2020

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