The iGathering networking dinners will take place across Europe, the USA, and Asia In the run up to the upcoming SiGMA Europe show during Malta Week, SiGMA is taking its renowned series of iGathering events across three continents. Successful dinners were held this summer in several European locations, including Kiev, Marbella, and most recently, London – and for many guests marked the first iGaming networking events since the health crisis prompted a series of nationwide shutdowns. A dinner in Florida in the beginning of June kicked off the first iGathering to be held in the USA, paving the way for…

The start of the NFL season is near. And when the Las Vegas Raiders kick off next month, fans will have to show proof of their Covid vaccination if they want to attend the game. Those fans who didn’t get a vaccination for whatever reason, or perhaps did not take advantage of the offer to be paid $100 to get the vaccine, will still have the option of getting their Coronavirus shot right there at the stadium! For those fans opposed to the vaccine, the only small positive thing about this Las Vegas Raiders requirement is that – once inside…

Looking for a little extra spending money? Well, some Las Vegas residents could be paid for getting vaccinated! As strange as it sounds, the Clark County Commission is pushing a pilot program in which people living in and around Sin City would be given $100 for receiving the COVID vaccination. Apparently, the county has some extra money lying around from a federal pandemic relief fund. That total comes to $100,000, and the Commission believes its best use would be to pay up to 1,000 for getting their Coronavirus shots. Believe it or not, this is actually the brainchild of the…

With some venues in Las Vegas requiring Covid shots to enter, casinos in New York state were conducting the “Shots and Slots” program to incentivize people to get the Coronavirus vaccination. And now, the state is expanding their vaccination mandate. The news that the city of New York will extend its vaccine mandate to casinos comes just days after another city did the same. You may recall that just last week the mayor of New Orleans issued a requirement for most indoor activities, including gambling. Harrah’s Casino New Orleans was the first casino to comply. As of August 18th, guests…

In a move that just about everyone saw coming, MGM Resorts vaccinations will be required in order to work for the company. Newly hired individuals who work for MGM on an hourly basis must show proof of a vaccination by August 30th. Salaried employees, whether newly hired or not, must show proof by October 15th. No details were provided about what actions may be taken if an employee does not get the vaccination or refuses to comply. However, it’s safe to assume that (at a minimum) they would not be scheduled to work at an MGM property or office. This…

In a press release from the American Gaming Association, we’ve learned that US gaming revenue reached $13.6 billion in the second quarter of this year, according to their Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. That’s a new industry record, shattering the old mark of $11.1 billion set back in 2019 (and tied earlier this year) by over 22%. With nearly $24.8 billion generated to date, 2021 is close to surpassing 2020 full-year revenue ($30 billion) and on track to overtake 2019 ($43.6 billion) as the highest-grossing year ever for commercial gaming revenue. “These first half results are truly remarkable. It is even more…