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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

Ismael Vega, general manager of Casino Metro in Puerto Rico

"I do not believe we will be able to recover in 2020"

The executive of the largest casino on the island said the gambling industry has lost about US$ 75 million. A date for reopening has not been set yet, but the operator is already working on all of the relevant safety measures that will be put in ...

Puerto Rico | 06/03/2020 | Land Based Casinos

To the country's Gaming Commission

Puerto Rico chooses GLI for sports betting, esports, fantasy sports consulting services

Per the decision by the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF), GLI will assist the Commission in drafting regulations governing operations, and it will also provide consulting services and training regarding those ...

Puerto Rico | 05/21/2020 | Land Based Casinos

Expected by early 2020, at Casino Metro

Aruze Gaming to debut 'Roll To Win Craps' for LatAm in Puerto Rico

It is a semi-autonomous craps game that allows players to shoot real dice across a large LED playing field screen. Individual player stations accept cash and provide tickets, so no physical chips are needed for play.

Puerto Rico | 11/12/2019 | Land Based Casinos

Amid chaos in the American commonwealth

Puerto Rico legalizes sports betting

The unincorporated territory of the U.S. will now allow betting on sports, e-games, and fantasy leagues as outgoing Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has signed the Betting Committee Act of the Government of Puerto Rico into law.

Puerto Rico | 07/30/2019 | Land Based Casinos

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is expected to sign it into law

Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly approves land-based and online sports betting bill

The measure mandates that the person in charge of directing the new Gaming Commission to be created must have at least 5 years of experience in business or related industries. Now it heads to the executive branch for the Governor Ricardo Rosselló, ...

Puerto Rico | 07/03/2019 | Land Based Casinos

Due to both houses' amendments, a joint committee has until Sunday to assess the measure

Puerto Rico Legislature passes sports betting bill introducing a new Gaming Commission

If sent to the Governor and signed, the law would allow for land-based and online sports betting, including eSports and fantasy sports betting, but will not permit bets on amateur sports. The language was amended so that while permits may be given ...

Puerto Rico | 06/28/2019 | Land Based Casinos

Companies Caesars already owned 20% of William Hill’s U.S.

William Hill gets bid approaches from Caesars and Apollo

09/26/2020

Others Pennsylvania Skill said a Beaver County venue operates as a mini-casino with luck-based slots

Pennsylvania gaming company requests crackdown on alleged illegal gambling

09/25/2020

Legislation The city legislature also passed a Gambling Addiction Prevention Act

Buenos Aires approves amendments to allow retail operators to expand online

09/25/2020

Sports Betting According to the head of the Michigan Gaming Control Board

Michigan online gaming and sports betting could launch by late fall

09/25/2020

Legislation The Senate must now consider the amended bills, which saw their length and scope scaled back

New Jersey lawmakers approve temporary casino tax relief bills

09/25/2020

Associations It includes slower spin speeds, more checks on players, improved access to safer gambling information

UK: new code of conduct for online game design launched by BGC

09/25/2020

Companies Alejandro Revich, CEO, End 2 End

"Coljuegos' decision represents a great step towards the boost of employment"

09/25/2020

Land Based Casinos After complaints filed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board

Grand Sierra Resort, Sahara Las Vegas to be fined $75K for COVID-19 violations

09/25/2020

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