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By Ameana Jones

Casinos in Massachusetts Get Green Light to Allow More Visitors

March 14, 2021

Just like it has been the case for the gambling industry across the country, Massachusetts retail casinos have gone through tough times since the pandemic hit. Thankfully, there have been a lot of developments since the pandemic started in the state and now we are beginning to see massive improvements as more businesses reopen. Casinos […]

By Sienna Walker

Nevada Starts to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions for Casinos

February 15, 2021

A few days ago, Governor Steve Sisolak of Nevada announced that he had begun to roll back some of the COVID-29 restrictions that were imposed in November as part of the efforts to contain the spread of the virus. Casinos were some of the most affected by this move as they could only operate at […]

By Leanne Simmons

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City to Reopen Poker Room After Christmas

December 16, 2020

Its been over nine months since Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City close down its live poker operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. This disrupted the gaming industry in a number of ways. Things have, however, began to get much better thanks to all of the efforts that have been put in place to prevent the further […]

By Ameana Jones

Plans for Sports Betting in California Return to the Shelf

June 24, 2020

For a while, it seemed like sports betting was finally making headway in the state of California. There was, of course, a lot of interest in the sector especially considering how big the state’s population is – this easily translates to a very lucrative gambling market. Unfortunately, these ambitions were short-lived as now the bid […]

By Sienna Walker

Retail Casinos in the United States Bet on Cashless Payments

June 17, 2020

Cashless payments are very popular among online gamblers in the United States. However, one sector where these kinds of payments are yet to be fully embraced is the retail casino floors. Well, thanks to all the havoc the coronavirus pandemic has caused, this may be about to change. This is because now casinos in the […]

By Leanne Simmons

Celebrities Come Together to Participate in Charity Poker Tournament

May 6, 2020

Poker lovers have a lot to look forward to this coming weekend as one of the biggest poker tournaments of the year will be going down on May 9. Set to be graced by dozens of celebrities, the Stars CALL for Action – Powered by PokerStars is an online charity poker event. It is a […]

By Michael Naydenov

The UK Finally Implements Credit Card Gambling Ban

April 15, 2020

Earlier this year, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it would be banning the use of credits for gambling activities. On Tuesday, the commission followed through with these plans. As such, gamblers in the United Kingdom will no longer be able to use their credit cards on gambling sites. According to a recent […]

By Nate Wheeler

Gamblers Find Alternative Betting Options Amid Pandemic

April 1, 2020

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of lots of sporting activities and events across the world. Needless to say, this has left sports betting enthusiasts with very little to bet on. While there those who have opted to wait out the pandemic hoping things will get back to normal very soon, there […]

By Ameana Jones

Swiss Authorities Purge More Unregulated Gambling Sites

March 18, 2020

Gaming regulators and authorities in Switzerland are now doubling down on their efforts to clean up the country’s online gambling sector. This is especially important right now considering the increased demand for online gambling options amid the ongoing global coronavirus outbreak that has led to the closure of several brick-and-mortar venues. Casino operations as well […]