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Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Danville Development, LLC for market access to the State of Illinois for online sports wagering and I-gaming (when legalized).&nbsp…

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced plans to host 2020’s hybrid online and live version of the $10,000 No-Limit Hold-Em World Championship, known better to poker players and fans as the Main Event.

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited announced that its newly created George Lopez Neighborhood Tour video slot debuted at San Manuel Casino in Highland, Calif.

San Manuel Casino announced a key talent acquisition, naming Afsi Bird as the vice president of hotel operations for the resort expansion project.

LiveXLive Media announced that Michael Quartieri has been named as its new chief financial officer, effective November 30. Quartieri replaces interim CFO Jerry Gold, who shall continue in his current role as the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. 

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has successfully launched 20 of its PeakSlant32 cabinets—the first slot cabinets in North America to feature three 32-inch displays—at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. 

Scientific Games Corporation is continuing its legacy of developing industry-leading products with the introduction of the new Kascada cabinet. 

I am often asked if I have seen any emerging trends since the reopening of casinos post COVID-19 mandated closures early this year. The answer is yes, I have.

Few would argue that COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and an ongoing prohibition against large gatherings have had a tremendous impact on all aspects of the gaming industry. 

Who knows, maybe we’ll even agree on who won and government can focus on the bigger picture of COVID-19 and the economy.