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Penn National Gaming integrates loyalty program with Choice Hotels
Penn National Gaming and Choice Hotels International, which operates the Ascend Collection brand, have agreed a deal to combine both companies’ loyalty schemes. The agreement…
Detroit casino revenue down 56.1% in 2020
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported a 56.1% year-on-year drop in revenue from Detroit’s three commercial casinos in 2020, after operations were disrupted…
Las Vegas Sands founder Adelson dies aged 87
Las Vegas Sands founder, chairman and chief executive Sheldon Adelson has died at the age of 87 from complications related to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the operator…
NCPG appoints Willard to lead policy and advocacy
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in the US has named Patrick Willard as its new director of policy and advocacy. In his new…
Game Wager targets US expansion through SCCG partnership
British peer-to-peer esports betting platform Game Wager has partnered Las Vegas-based gaming consultancy SCCG Management to support its growth plans in the US. The joint…
MGM shareholder IAC outlines support for Entain deal
InterActive Corp (IAC), MGM Resorts International’s largest shareholder, has pledged to contribute up to $1bn towards the land-based giant’s bid to acquire its BetMGM joint venture…
Las Vegas Sands’ Adelson takes medical leave of absence
Las Vegas Sands chairman and chief executive Sheldon Adelson will take a medical leave of absence after resuming undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with president…
MGM Resorts names Halkyard as new finance chief
Casino giant MGM Resorts International has appointed Jonathan Halkyard as its new chief financial officer. Halkyard will succeed Corey Sanders, who returns to the role…
State of the Union: MGM-Entain, Michigan, Adelson and more
The first State of the Union of 2021, in partnership with Segev LLP, is headlined by MGM Resorts’ proposal to acquire igaming giant Entain, formerly…
Cordish to open new Pennsylvania casino on January 19
Real estate and entertainment business Cordish Companies has announced that it is to open its new Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia venue in Pennsylvania on…
IGT cashless Resort Wallet solution approved for Nevada roll-out
iGaming solutions giant International Game Technology (IGT) has successfully completed the final stage of Nevada regulatory approval for its Resort Wallet carded cashless module, a…
Las Vegas Sands hits two of three sustainability targets in first ESG report
Las Vegas Sands has hit two of its three environmental sustainability goals and is on course for a third, according to its first ever Environmental,…
Elys joins National Council on Problem Gambling
Elys Game Technology, the online gambling operator and supplier previously known as Newgioco Group, has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in the…
Bally’s to construct new Category 4 PA venue through Lubert deal
US casino operator Bally’s Corporation has revealed plans to expand operations into Pennsylvania after setting out proposals to open a new land-based venue and launch…