Category: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
7th Consecutive Record for Pennsylvania Online Gambling
It took a while to get going, but now it seems there’s no stopping Pennsylvania online gambling. The state set a record for revenue in December with over $70 million, which was a jump of nearly 500% from January of 2020. Collectively, the online betting market in Pennsylvania was over $80 million… and that is not counting sports betting. Web based casino games such as slots and table games had the largest growth, while poker revenue remained steady. A major trend in Pennsylvania is that table games are outpacing the growth of slot machines. Betting activity for the table games…
The Seven Most Incredible Tourist Attractions Near Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa
Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa is one of the most renowned casino vacation destinations in the US. If you’re planning a trip to Atlantic City, it would be a shame if you don’t explore the area. With the Atlantic Ocean at the backdrop, Borgata is among the most prominent casinos in the region. If you plan on setting a day or two aside from your casino schedule, we’ve compiled a list of seven popular landmarks for you to explore in the Borgata’s vicinity. It’s perfect for the kids too! Seven Popular Tourist Attractions Near Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Atlantic…
Las Vegas Shows Reopen Under New Rules
Last week the Governor of Nevada relaxed the COVID-19 rules, allowing some Las Vegas shows to open up again with the increased capacity limits. One of the benefits of the eased restrictions was the ability of live shows to go from 50 people in the audience to 100. Fantasy and Carrot Top, both at the Luxor, were among the first big name shows to reopen. Murray Sawchuck is a magician who opens for the Fantasy show. He said that he has “…many friends that are waiting to get back on stage, some are on stage again and some are waiting”….
Mandalay Bay, The Mirage & Park MGM Return to 24/7 Service
MGM Resorts will resume 24/7 hotel operations at Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage resorts effective March 3. The change comes as the Company sees increased interest in travel to Las Vegas. Previously, each property had implemented selective mid-week closures related to decreased business volumes due to COVID-19. “As we begin to see positive signs around the public’s sentiment about traveling, coupled with important progress on the vaccination front and decreasing COVID-19 case numbers, bringing Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage back to full-week operations is an important step for us,” said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ CEO &…
Virgin Las Vegas Sets New Open Date of March 25th
Coronavirus has messed up a lot of things, including the scheduled opening of the Virgin Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Originally set to welcome guests in mid-January, the property has now set a date (perhaps a bit optimistically) of March 25th. Whether or not that happens remains to be seen. JC Hospitality owns Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and their President and CEO Richard Bosworth recently said “…to finally reach this milestone and confidently announce our opening date would not be possible without our incredible partners and construction team”. The newest Las Vegas hotel is set to open where the Hard…
SiGMA Virtual Roadshow Launches: First Stop Ukraine
SIGMA Virtual Roadshowill start the first leg of its tour in Ukraine on March 3rd The SiGMA Roadshow is back. After a successful string of shows in Hong Kong, Estonia and Argentina, SiGMA Group is excited to announce its latest venture – the SiGMA Virtual Roadshow. The Roadshow kicks off its inaugural launch in Ukraine, 3rd of March, 2021 – running from 13:00p to 15:00 CET. The SiGMA Roadshow has now moved into the virtual world, with a journey entailing several virtual shows across five major regions, specifically, the CIS region, Europe, Asia, Americas and Africa. Every month SiGMA will host a show on an interactive…




















