Months Behind Regional Competitors, Catskills Casino At Last Reopens By John Brennan September 9, 2020 Dozens of casino employees applauded patron arrivals just before the official 10 a.m. reopening on Wednesday. READ MORE
Casino Industry Pushes For Cashless Options, But Concerns Are Raised About Problem Gamblers By Gary Rotstein August 12, 2020 COVID fears are leading to increased discussion of cashless options for casinos, but there are red flags surrounding problem gambling risks. READ MORE
Study Aims To Explain Gambling Issues To Lawmakers By John Brennan August 10, 2020 Many myths surround legalization of sports betting and other gambling, which a UNLV report attempts to address with factual data. READ MORE
Federal Tax On Sportsbooks To Be A Casualty Of COVID-19? By John Brennan July 28, 2020 A pair of taxes levied on the industry have become the target of both the American Gaming Association and a pair of members of Congress. READ MORE
Casinos Learning About How Safety Has Become More Important Than Amenities By Gary Rotstein July 13, 2020 In the COVID era, casino executives and consultants say health and safety have supplanted service and amenities as the most important thing. READ MORE
Las Vegas Casinos On The Verge Of Re-Closing After Barely A Month By Eric Raskin July 7, 2020 "We’ve kind of embarrassed ourselves opening the way we did,” says Vegas-based analyst Jeff Hwang, who predicts another shutdown any day now. READ MORE
Musings And Observations From The Reopenings Of Illinois Casinos By Chris Altruda July 1, 2020 Casinos across Illinois opened Wednesday, adjusting to a new normal of social distancing, hand sanitizers, masks, and face shields. READ MORE
Is Cash No Longer King? Poll Shows Digital Payment Option Important To Casino Customers By John Brennan June 16, 2020 A new report from the American Gaming Association shows that preference for digital or contact-less payment at casinos is rising. READ MORE
Safety Protocols Emphasized As Vegas Sportsbooks Reopen For First Time In 78 Days By Matt Rybaltowski June 11, 2020 Numerous sportsbooks placed safety at a premium last week as Vegas casinos reopened their windows after a lengthy coronavirus shutdown. READ MORE
