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This Week in Gambling: Online gambling explosion in the US?
26 Mar 2020

As more and more states lose gambling revenue, there is an increasing interest for online casinos, poker and sports betting.

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Online casino traffic surges during COVID-19 pandemic
26 Mar 2020

With land-based casinos closed, there is an alternative for gamblers. Online casinos are attracting bettors who are looking for a way to continue their gambling habits.

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MGM Resorts announces two appointments
23 Mar 2020

Chief Operating Officer and President Bill Hornbuckle has been named acting Chief Executive Officer and President, and replacing Murren as the Chair of the Board of Directors will be Paul Salem.

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MGM Resorts donates $1 million for employee emergency fund
23 Mar 2020

On top of the $1 million crisis and disaster relief pledge, the company is donating the equivalent of 400,000 meals across the U.S.

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World Poker Tour President speaks on upcoming events
21 Mar 2020

Due to the evolving circumstances surrounding the current crisis, the WPT will postpone its televised final tables set to tape between 31 March and 2 April at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas.

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment casinos closed until further notice
18 Mar 2020

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment announced its decision to temporarily suspend operations at its North American properties until further notice consistent with directives from various government bodies.

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MGM Resorts International announces temporary closure of Mississippi properties
16 Mar 2020

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Gold Strike Casino Resort will close until further notice, effective Tuesday, 17 March.

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Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa to shut down temporarily
16 Mar 2020

MGM Resorts International announced that it will comply with Governor Murphy's order and will temporarily suspend operations at the Atlantic City resort by 8:00 p.m. today.

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COVID-19 takes its toll on US casinos
16 Mar 2020

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., casinos across the country have announced temporary closures. These resorts will continue to assess the situation over the next two weeks and reevaluate the closures.

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Altercations made to WSOP Circuit events
13 Mar 2020

Due to the recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Series of Poker Circuit, both domestic and international, have made changes to events after consultation with the host properties.

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MGM Resorts announces COVID-19 case at The Mirage
12 Mar 2020

The company informed guests and employees that the Southern Nevada Health District has confirmed a case of the 2019 coronavirus involving a guest at The Mirage in early March.

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MGM Resorts releases statement on COVID-19 case involving Yonkers Raceway
11 Mar 2020

The company was informed of a case of the coronavirus involving an employee of the Standardbred Owners Association, the harness horsemen racing association, who was based in the Yonkers Raceway race office.

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MGM Resorts unveils new sports betting experiences in Las Vegas
6 Mar 2020

MGM Resorts' launch of BetMGM in Nevada includes a mobile betting app, the rebranding of MGM Resort's sportsbooks and more than 100 gaming kiosks across MGM's Las Vegas properties.

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment names Mark Rose as SVP and CIO
5 Mar 2020

Effective immediately, Rosa is officially appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer to oversee strategic business decisions related to technology across all MGE properties.

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MGM Resorts' responsible gambling program surpasses 1.25 million interactions nationwide
2 Mar 2020

The program focuses on positive, transparent and proactive conversations with players about how to gamble responsibly.

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