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Aruze Gaming announces Fantastic Dragons game series' LatAm launch

Available on the Muso Curve-43 cabinet, the Fantastic Dragons game series is designed to draw players in with a unique attract feature and thrill them with dual-reel set gameplay and a powerful collect feature.

Puerto Rico | 02/01/2021 | Land Based Casinos

According to the Gaming Commission’ new executive director

"Puerto Rico’s sports betting market should launch in April"

The new executive director of the Puerto Rican Gaming Commission, Orlando Rivera says he hopes a sports betting market will launch by April in the territory; but before that, a few more steps need to be taken.

Puerto Rico | 01/19/2021 | Land Based Casinos

The 16 casinos lost $54M due to the pandemic-related closures and restrictions

Puerto Rico casino revenue drops nearly 37% during 2020 second half

Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carlos Mercado said revenue was reduced to $93 million during the first six months of the current fiscal year, which begins July 1. Casino Metro general manager attributed it to the mandated closures from ...

Puerto Rico | 01/15/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Orlando Rivera and Carlos Mercado

Puerto Rico announces new Gambling and Tourism authorities

Both sectors are facing the impact of COVID-19, as well as a series of earthquakes that struck the island.

Puerto Rico | 01/12/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Following José Maymó Azize's resignation

Antonio Rivera would take over as Puerto Rican Gaming Commission Executive Director

The local gaming industry awaits the appointment of a new Executive Director for the Puerto Rican Gaming Commission. Rivera would take over José Maymó Azize’s role, who has recently resigned and is currently being replaced by interim executive ...

Puerto Rico | 01/08/2021 | Land Based Casinos

It still needs to go through more congressional vetting before it becomes official

Puerto Rico sports betting bill signed into law

The move was among the last to be signed by outgoing governor Wanda Vázquez Garced before stepping down after 16 months. The new government of Pedro Pierluisi will be in charge of implementing the new gaming laws for sports and esports betting. ...

Puerto Rico | 01/06/2021 | Land Based Casinos

At 25 percent capacity

Casinos reopen in Puerto Rico after decline in coronavirus cases

The change was effected through an executive order issued by Governor Wanda Vazquez and remains in place through October 2, when the territory’s epidemiological situation will be reassessed.

Puerto Rico | 09/14/2020 | Land Based Casinos

Warning that thousands of jobs are at risk

Puerto Rico casinos urge government to allow for reopening

Owners, operators and employees of 15 Casinos in Puerto Rico have requested the government permission to resume operations. Gaming establishment were shut down on March 16 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and reopened in July for two weeks, but ...

Puerto Rico | 09/10/2020 | Land Based Casinos

The document was published on the government agency’s website

Puerto Rico launches public consultation on sports betting regulations

José Maymó Azize, executive director of the Puerto Rico Government Gaming Commission, has announced that the guidelines for the implementation of wagers on traditional, fantasy and esports have been opened to public comment.

Puerto Rico | 08/12/2020 | Land Based Casinos

The changes will remain in place until July 31

Puerto Rico closes casinos again as COVID-19 cases spike

Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez extended a 10 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew and rolled back restaurant capacity limits to 50%. The country officially reopened to tourists on Wednesday, requiring incoming travelers to present a negative Covid-19 test or ...

Puerto Rico | 07/17/2020 | Land Based Casinos

Companies Fourth quarter revenues were hit by the pandemic's negative impact

AGS generates positive operating, free cash flow for the 2nd consecutive quarter

03/05/2021

Events The event will be moved to November 16 -18, 2021

SiGMA postpones April event following government announcement

03/05/2021

Land Based Casinos The Gaming Commission keeps mask mandate at casinos after Gov. lifted it

Mississippi casino occupancy rate raised to 75%

03/05/2021

Land Based Casinos The mini-casino will occupy the site of the former Macy’s in Nittany Mall in College Township

Bally's first Pennsylvania casino sets location

03/05/2021

Land Based Casinos Other hospitality workers in some Nevada counties could get it sooner

Vegas casino workers could receive COVID-19 vaccine in the next two weeks

03/05/2021

Associations All but one company reported increases in their stock prices

AGEM Index sees 60.3% year-over-year growth in February

03/05/2021

Companies The company estimates the takeover from Caesars could be completed this month

William Hill online revenue partially offsets retail's 30% slump in 2020

03/05/2021

Sports Betting Remote gambling software and remote betting

FansUnite applies for U.K. gambling licenses

03/05/2021

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