MGM Resorts International said Friday it is sending separation letters to 18,000 U.S. employees who were furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic, making their job cuts permanent for now.
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PointsBet announced Thursday that it entered into a five-year partnership with NBCUniversal in a deal that designates the sportsbook operator as the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports. Under the partnership, NBCUniversal is receiving a 4.99% equity stake in PointsBet, pending shareholder approval and 66.88 million PointsBet options maturing in five years, PointsBet said in a statement.
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Hurricane Laura battered the Louisiana coast after making landfall around 1 a.m. Thursday. Windows were blown out of buildings, roofs were peeled from casinos, and tens of thousands were left without power.
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New York-based casino workers are set to hold simultaneous rallies at all five state casinos Thursday to push for reopening guidelines amid the pandemic. Currently, there is no timetable for when casinos will be able to open their doors.
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The BetMGM online casino gambling platform is live in the state of West Virginia, MGM Resorts said Thursday. The launch marks the BetMGM Casino’s second state, following its digital debut in New Jersey. The casino platform, a joint venture between MGM’s Roar Digital and GVC Holdings, launched with 30 games, including table games and slots. Peer-to-peer online poker wasn’t part of the roll-out.
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Colorado launched sports betting in the midst of the gaming industry’s nationwide casino closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, which also shut down college athletics and professional sports. Gaming operators in the state are now seemingly making up for lost time.
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FanDuel is aiming to launch online betting in Illinois ahead of the kickoff of the new National Football League season, which officially gets underway on September 10. All FanDuel needs now is for its land-based partner, Boyd Gaming’s Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, to receive its ‘go live’ signal from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB).
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The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.
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US football fans are in for an unprecedented deluge of betting-related broadcasting this fall, from dedicated programs talking odds and lines to endless commercial pitches.
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The rapid development of internet infrastructure and mobile applications is influencing the online gambling market revenue. Fast internet connectivity has enabled gamblers to play uninterruptedly with multiple users on online gambling platforms.
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The Miami Dolphins decision to allow Fins fans to come to the season opener in Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium is a controversial one and has attracted criticism from some quarters. But is it the right one? Will it help The Dolphins to success in a season few predict big things for them?
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Las Vegas-based sports information network VSiN said Monday it was adding to its on-air talent line-up while increasing its scope of programming. The sports betting broadcast platform is seeking to capitalize as the wagering community shakes off its pandemic-influenced doldrums.
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