MGM Resorts International have confirmed the appointment of William Hornbuckle as the permanent Chief Executive Officer and President of the Group, with Hornbuckle having filled both roles on an interim basis since March this year. Hornbuckle had been appointed as Acting CEO and President of MGM Resorts International since March this year after the departure of former Chairman and CEO...
The Gaming Innovation Group have announced that they have received a permanent 'Casino Service Industry Enterprise' licence (CSIE) from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) in New Jersey, USA. With the granting of the CSIE licence being valid for the next five years and thus allowing Gaming Innovation Group to provide its real-money online casino platform solution to operators in...
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has confirmed that it has opened 156 regulatory case for non-compliance concerning their health and safety policies, since casino establishments were given the green light to reopen on 4th June last month. A Press Release issued by the Nevada Gaming Control Board yesterday stated that since 4th June a total of 10,135 inspections and observations...
As Tipico, the Germany-based global sportsbook operator, makes a move into the regulated market in New Jersey, NetEnt and Tipico has entered an agreement that will see NetEnt games launched on day one. A selection NetEnt’s acclaimed portfolio of video slots and table games, like Divine Fortune will be available to Tipico players. As part of the deal Tipico can...
The gaming and hospitality company Boyd Gaming which is based and headquartered in Las Vegas has announced plans to lay off approximately 25% of their workforce, due to the ongoing Coronavirus / Covid-19 pandemic. With a spokesperson for Boyd Gaming in reference to furloughed staff who have not yet returned to work, stating: "Furloughed employees who have not already been...
Virtual Live Racing (VLR) – which recently launched a brand new concept in live virtual racing pari-mutuel betting products that are a first in the USA and internationally for regulated operators – has appointed online wagering and racing industry executive Joey D Michaels as part of their senior management team to build their presence in the US. Joey D Michaels,...
Casino and gaming software company Scientific Games have announced this past week that they will be supplying Betfred with their OpenSports™ retail solution at the Saratoga Casino Black Hawk in Colorado. This deal further strengthens the ties between both companies after the successful roll out of OpenSports™ with Betfred in Pennsylvania earlier this year. Furthermore there are plans for Scientific...
The proposed California Sports Betting Bill which would have been put to voters in the state in November this year, has earlier this week been pulled by one of its sponsors, California Senator Bill Dodd, after coming in for opposition from tribal casino operators. The bill that if passed by voters in the November ballot, would have enabled sports betting...
The US subsidiary of Trust Payments who provide payment gateway services have been granted a sports betting vendor licence in the state of Colorado, by the Colorado Division of Gaming. Subsequently the licence permits Trust Payments to process payments on legal bets placed within the state as well as run customer onboarding and verification on players for all licensed operators...
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) (“MGM Resorts”) have announced that the Delano Las Vegas is set to reopen July 1. “We are pleased to bring more employees back to work,” said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ Acting CEO and President. “As we continue monitoring business demand, and with safety at the forefront of our planning, we are able to open additional...
