COVID-19 has thrown everyone in the world a curveball, not least of all live sporting events—the producers of which had no reason to expect that the future was anything but bright headed into 2020.
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Colorado sports betting returns show promise
Colorado sportsbooks again capitalized on interest in nontraditional sports to produce modest gains in June, but the uptick will likely pale in comparison to an expected July surge powered by the return of major North American sports, accordin…
DraftKings becomes PGA TOUR’s first Official Betting Operator
NASCAR and IMG ARENA, a leading sports betting service and content hub, will create a virtual sports betting game that replicates some of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks, including Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and …
MGM Resorts International names William J. Hornbuckle CEO
The MGM Resorts International Board of Directors announced that William (Bill) J. Hornbuckle has been elected as CEO and president.
Healthy Play anti-microbiological fabrics for casino and hospitality seating — GARY PLATT MANURACTURING
Gary Platt’s new Healthy Play line of upholsteries does not support microbiological growth and is also inherently anti-fungal and anti-mildew.
COVID-19 causes 79 percent year-over-year drop in Q2 commercial casino gaming revenue
U.S. commercial gaming revenue for the second quarter of 2020 totaled $2.30 billion, a steep 78.8 percent year-over-year contraction, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) new Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker.
Dragon Cash — ARISTOCRAT
Aristocrat Technologies’ new Dragon Cash slot game makes its west coast premiere exclusively at the Highland, Calif. casino.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks surge with return of major sports
Pennsylvania’s sportsbook capitalized on the return of major sports to nearly double the handle from June to July, and the state’s online casinos built momentum as the Keystone State’s market continued to rebound in July, according to PlayPennsylvania analysts.
PGA TOUR signs PointsBet as an official betting operator
The PGA TOUR and PointsBet announced a multi-year content and marketing relationship designating PointsBet an Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR.
PlayOn cashless gaming — STATION CASINOS
Automated Cashless Systems, Inc. and Station Casinos LLC announced that following the successful field trial at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, the companies have agreed to roll out the PlayOn Cashless Table Game Solution.