American Casinos and Gambling in United States

Hollywood Casino Aurora welcomes back guests

Team members and vendors will be required to wear masks and will undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.

Grand Victoria Casino officially reopens

The Illinois casino will still have health and safety protocols in place for guests and team members, including everyone being required to wear a face mask.

Jumer's Casino and Hotel opens back up

The Illinois property is currently operating at 25% capacity per the state’s directive and features a reduced number of slots and table games with no poker.

Michigan Gaming Control Board authorizes online gaming and sports betting

The Michigan Gaming Control Board today authorized nine operators to begin online sports betting or both online gaming and sports betting at noon on Friday, 22 January.

Two sequential royal flush wins at Red Rock Casino

On Friday, 15 January at Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Summerlin, two guests hit royal flushes within hours of one another, taking home whopping jackpots of $132,395 and $27,101.

Barstool Sportsbook mobile app launching in Michigan

Penn National will officially launch its Barstool Sportsbook mobile app on iOS and android, as well as desktop on Friday, 22 January and its iCasino products will follow shortly thereafter.

Treasure Island announces offerings for The Big Game

On 7 February, the Las Vegas Strip resort will have bottomless drinks at Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que and Golden Circle Sportsbook and Bar.

Blue Lake Casino and Hotel reopens its doors

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel has reopened its doors to the public and the California property has made its slot floor full open.

Top 10 casino openings and expansions of winter 2021

Casinos are suffering from limited capacity, reduced amenities and, at times, being required to shut down all operations. Despite these tough times, casino properties are still working to add and enhance what they can offer to patrons.

MGM Grand Detroit reopens poker room

The poker room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with new COVID-19 safety requirements in place, including mandatory masks and an eight-player maximum per table.

Foxwoods Resort Casino reports December slot revenue

The Connecticut casino reported slot revenue of $21.5 million for the month of December 2020, just less than the $21.8 million posted in November 2020.

Rivers Casino Philadelphia resuming indoor dining

Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House, Jack’s Bar + Grill, and Mian will begin serving this Saturday, 16 January.

Casino City’s Friday Five: New Jersey sports betting boom edition

New Jersey sportsbooks again find themselves breaking records, while operators in the state need to clean up their act when it comes to making timely payouts.

Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino will reopen this weekend

At the Illinois resort, all guests are required to wear facial coverings. Guest spaces are cleaned and disinfected multiple times daily with EPA-approved products.

COVID-19 vaccination center opening at Encore Resort Las Vegas

The UMC COVID-19 Vaccination Center, opening 18 January, will operate Monday – Friday, with the ability to increase hours as the program expands.