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Gaming stocks bounce higher as investors hope federal stimulus package nears
The potential for the gaming industry’s participation in any forthcoming federal stimulus package may have halted the sector’s stock market... more
Bloodbath: Gaming stocks fall to recessionary price levels a day after U.S. casino industry is shuttered
If Wednesday wasn’t rock bottom for the U.S. gaming industry, then it was pretty close. Publicly traded casino companies and equipment... more
The tally: 94% of the U.S. casino market, 96% of the gaming workforce sidelined by coronavirus pandemic
The U.S. economy will lose $21.3 billion in direct consumer spending from the legal gaming industry over the next eight weeks due to the... more
Obituary: Norm DesRosiers, tireless proponent of Native gaming
Norman H. DesRosiers of Highland, California, passed away on March 15, 2020, following a short illness. A Purple Heart recipient, Vietnam... more
United States’ coronavirus casino closures mapped (UPDATED 10:43 AM ET)
Associate publisher’s note: I’m glad so many found this useful over the past few crazy days. We are reaching the point of... more
Updated: Las Vegas Sands to close Venetian, Palazzo on the Strip
The Venetian and Palazzo, two of the largest resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, were in the process of closing Tuesday after Las Vegas Sands... more
Penn National halting construction on two ‘mini’ casinos in Pennsylvania
Penn National Gaming is suspending construction on two planned small casinos in Pennsylvania after having to close more than half of... more
Analyst: Kentucky Derby switch to September a good move by Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs said Tuesday said it was postponing the Kentucky Derby until September, confirming late Monday reports. At least one gaming... more
Accel Entertainment posts mixed results; full-year loss, but rise in revenue
Accel Entertainment, an Illinois video gaming terminal provider that went public in November, posted a full-year net loss, reversing... more
Coronavirus influenced shutdowns has brought casino industry ‘to a near standstill’
The Covid-19 coronavirus has effectively quarantined the nation’s gaming industry. More than three dozen states with commercial casinos or... more
