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Gambling News - 'Covid-19'
Business
August 5, 2020
William Hill: VAT Refund Papered the Cracks from COVID-19 Impact
UK-based gaming giant William Hill announced its interim 2020 financial results, posting net revenue of £554.4 million and profit before interest and tax of £148.5 million. The statutory profit figure includes a VAT refund after tax of £201.6 million and an £81.9 million non-cash intangible impairment of the UK Retail estate. H1 2020 Net Revenue […]

Business
August 5, 2020
Wynn Resorts Tests 98% of Employees for COVID-19, 300 Infected
Wynn Resorts has been testing staff members at a rate of 500-600 people tested per week to determine if members of the staff have been infected. So far, 300 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus with nearly the whole work force undergoing a test. Wynn Tests Staff Members for Novel Coronavirus Infection Wynn […]

Legal
August 2, 2020
Las Vegas Casinos Ready up to Protect from Coronavirus Lawsuits
With more people getting infected across Nevada, some casinos and small businesses are worried that their business could be shut down based on frivolous lawsuits. Businesses have asked lawmakers to revise legislation that limits liability. Mounting Coronavirus Cases Put Casinos at Danger of Frivolous Lawsuits With tampers frayed as the novel coronavirus death toll continues […]

Casino
July 27, 2020
Macau: 25,000 Casino Employees Tested for COVID-19
Some 25,000 casino employees were tested for COVID-19 in Macau. While the country is near the bottom of the list with total COVID-19 cases, all 25,000 tests came back negative. More Than 25,000 Casino Employees Tested for COVID-19 in Macau Late last week, the Macau Health Bureau has announced that it tested more than 25,000 […]

Casino
July 26, 2020
AUS: Star Entertainment Rolled Back COVID-19 Restrictions
A maximum of 300 patrons will be allowed at Star Sydney casino property following restrictions which were rolled by the New South Wales government. COVID-19 Restrictions at Star Sydney Casino Property Rolled Back Star Entertainment has announced the rollback of restrictions at its Star Sydney casino property. The restrictions are aimed at reducing the possibility […]

Legal
July 26, 2020
Dutch Regulator Issued 14 Warnings for COVID-19-related Ads
While the online gambling industry is yet to be legalized in the Netherlands, some 14 warnings were sent out by the KSA. The KSA found operators that used COVID-19-related messages as a part of their advertising and asked those advertisements to be removed. Online Gambling Operators in the Netherlands Received Warnings Some 14 warnings were […]

Business
July 26, 2020
Estimated 90% of Endurance Sports in Could Go Bankrupt Due to COVID-19
An estimated 90% of all endurance sports businesses in the United States are threatened by bankruptcy, putting a $3 billion+ industry at risk. Endurance Sports Threatened by Pandemic with 500 Jobs on the Line The coronavirus outbreak may be endurance sports own Achilles heel with 80% of all endurance event operators in the United States […]

Industry
July 24, 2020
Hospitality Industry in Illinois Threatened as COVID-19 Is Not Going Away
Unemployment due to COVID-19 is on the rise. Hundreds of thousands of jobs in the hospitality and leisure industry in Illinois threatened because of additional restrictions. Unemployment Due to COVID-19 on the Rise The unemployment claims due to COVID-19 keep rising across the US. Total new claims nationwide due to COVID-19 and the introduced lockdown […]

Casino
July 21, 2020
Betting Shops in Japan and Singapore Reopen after Relieving of COVID-19 Restrictions
Operating in the post-COVID-19 environment, off-track betting and sports betting venues in Japan and Singapore have reopened their doors for visitors. More Off-Track Betting Shops Reopen in Japan Japan and Singapore’s off-track betting shops keep reopening as the two countries are on track with relieving the strict measures introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since […]

Business
July 20, 2020
UK: COVID-19 Lockdown Pushed Massive Number of Problem Gamblers to Seek Help
More problem gamblers sought help during the lockdown period in the UK, says records by the Gordon Moody Association. Numbers by the Gordon Moody Association Show an Uptick in Problem Gamblers Seeking Help The Gordon Moody Association, who is a leading addiction charity, announced that it observed a huge number of problem gamblers seeking help. […]
