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Indian Grand Racing and Casino have added a sportbook to Shelbille Building facilities. (Photo provision: Caesars Entertainment)

Since the legalization of mobile sports gambling in Indiana in 2019, millions of dollars, such as the Bankers Life Field House and Lucas Oil Stadium, have been playing millions of dollars.

Currently, teams like Indianapolis Coltz and Indiana Pacers are trying to earn indirect income from sports betting, and in the facility that responds directly to fans who want to chase the games while watching the game in downtown. It is set.

Earlier this year, Pacers introduced the Pointsbet Hardwood Club, built in the first step in the renovation of a field house, which cost $ 360 million. It features dozens of tables and a huge TV screen that can show up to 64 games at the same time. According to the team officials, one of the purposes of this space is to provide their own space for gambling fans.

And this summer, Colts will introduce up to three similar spaces during the Lucas Oil Stadium. All space is limited to fans over 21 years old.

So far, each team has not tried to open an actual betting venue in the arena, and at least one major member of the Diet is skeptical of this idea. But that happens elsewhere.

Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics play Washington D. C. Capital One Arena has already opened a sportbook. Last month, Phoenix Sands and Gambling Company Fanduel announced a plan to open an o n-site luxury sportsbook in Phoenix Sands Arena.

Sands's Jason Rreie CEO called "Sands's organization and fans a breakthrough moment".

Sands's Sports Bettin Group is still needed by Arizona's regulatory authorities, but is allowed by the Last month's Doug Dusie, the Governor of Arizona.

The Indiana State Law is not so wide. The Indiana State Law allows sports betting only on existing casinos. In the central part of Indiana, you can bet directly to sports events only in the Sports Book "Winers Circle" (temporarily closed) in the downtown Indianapolis and the racetrack sports book in Anderson and Chelbeaville. However, Better can create an account to bet on the phone anywhere in the state.

Make the most of your chance

In Indiana, each team has not requested members to set up a sportsbook in the arena.

Instead, a space like the Bankers Life's hardwood club has created an opportunity for fans to make the most of the mobile bet, without pushing the boundary of the state sports betting method. According to Pacers Senior Vise President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Todd Taylor.

According to him, such a space is popular in the whole NBA, especially in states that have already legalized sports betting.

"For me, whether it's a sports book, it's true that it's creating such an environment." If the rules change and you can get some percent of the bet, it's potential. It becomes a source of income.

Coltz has not yet tried to talk about the mobile betting space.

"Coltz's chief sales & marketing officer, Roger Vandersnick, says," But it will not be a (sports book) lounge made in Arizona and Washington D. C.. "

In the space of Lucas Oil Stadium, there are probably seats and some TVs, providing fans a way to monitors NFL and other sports competitions, while directly in the field. Vandersnick says he can synchronize with the action.

A plan will be submitted to the capital improvement committee in Marion County, which owns the stadium as early as this summer, and will be completed by the opening of the NFL season in August. The construction cost will be borne by Coltz and its sports betting partner.

Vandersnick says the new space is ultimately used not only during Colt's match but also on Sunday afternoon. But at first it will be limited to the match day.

There are some reason to try to use the popularity of sports gambling. According to Playindiana. com, which tracks numbers, last year's Sports Book in Indiana accepted $ 1. 8 billion, most $ 1. 5 billion was due to online gambling.

Most of them are online gambling.

When the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was held in Indiana in March, the Sports Book in Indiana accepted more than $ 300 million. Two years after the state legalized sports gambling, more than $ 3 billion was betting.

As a result, the movement to provide space for mobile gambling will last for several years, said Mark Ganis, a sports business expert in Chicago.

"I don't need to bet there, but I think the number of lounges and similar facilities for mobile betting will increase as a place for those who want to bet on a mobile phone," he says. "Mobile sports betting makes it possible. All you need is a mobile phone and an excellent Internet connection."

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Betting partner

Earlier this month, Indy Eleven became the third professional franchise in the city, signed an exclusive mult i-year contract with Betrivers and announced a gambling alliance.

However, the contract does not require a specific space for Better who participates in the Indy Eleven game. Rather, it focuses on sponsorship of various components of marketing materials and eleven media strategies, such as radio program segments and sponsorship of pos t-game programs on teams.

Colts signed a contract last season with three partners (Fandoel, Caesters Entertainment / William Hill, Point Bet). These contracts generally focus on signs and sponsorship of various digital media assets, along with some integration to specific betting platforms. However, the contract with Colts is expected to be related to the future plans of Lucas Oil Stadium's new space.

Vandersnick has avoided which partner is involved in this space.

Indy Eleven's Greg Stremlow CEO has not yet considered whether the franchise will provide a sports betting space in the planned stadium. Currently, the team plays at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in IUPUI, but this stadium is very traditional and there is not much space for people.

"Our focus was to find a reliable partner in this space, this new space. See how things have changed since 2019 was too early to guess what would happen.

Dawn

Ganis, a sports team's advisory company, Sportscorp LTD., stated that in a state where sports gambling was legalized, transactions like local teams are typical. However, the industry is still in the early days.

Most teams have just begun to find options, and even if they are their ultimate goals, they are carefully considering larg e-scale space. Some local professional sports teams, such as the Indy Fuel Hockey Team, the Indianapolis Indians, and the Indiana Fever, have not yet signed a contract with Betting Partners.

"Vandersnick says about Coltz's various contracts." Our duty is to make an appropriate investment in this category, which depends on how much we can show your partner. Three companies (partners) in the field are just right for me. "

Both Pacers and Coltz, and other professional sports franchise in the city have not been a lobby activity to enlarge sport s-betting methods and to set up sportsbooks in their own stadiums. It does not show the intention to expand the rules.

Even so, it seems that the General Assembly has little intention to rework the law. According to ESPN, 27 states in the United States have legally legalized sports betting.

Overwon's Selection of Ben Smartz is the chairman of the House of Representatives Public Policy Committee, which supervises the Sports Gambling Law. In response to the IBJ interview, the Indiana professional team is far from creating something like a semi-sportsbook in the venue, but instead invests in infrastructure like 5G and reinforced Wi-Fi, and fans. He said he wanted to be able to bet while sitting in his seat.

"Now, I'm wondering what I am wondering about is that there is already a function to bet on a mobile device in Indiana, and it is possible to do it with an account, but I do not know what the merit of installing a sports lounge is. That's it, "said Smaltz.

Lounges and spaces where betting fans can congregate could be a thorn in the side of regulators' minds. "Is full-scale betting and casinos in sports arenas the end goal?

Where is this going?

The Indiana Pacers' Taylor told IBJ that the decision to create spaces like the PointsBet Hardwood Club and '67 Club, planned for the other side of the concourse, came after extensive listening sessions with fans and continued monitoring of what other arenas are doing.

He said fans, including avid sports bettors, want spaces where more people can gather and experience the game in different ways.

Taylor said younger fans have a shorter attention span to on-court play, and the new club levels in renovated arenas could create opportunities for fans to network and build a team's fanbase.

"I think betting and gambling spaces are good for that," he said.

But Smaltz said such a move raises questions, especially if mobile sports betting becomes more and more popular. Would venues have to pay application fees to have spaces that promote betting? Who would have to pass gambling industry background checks to work in the space? Should amateur sports take place in a space that promotes gambling? And should gambling taxes be collected from betting establishments?

But Smaltz's biggest concern is whether the upcoming sports lounges could pave the way for live gambling at sports venues.

"What's really next? Are we going to go from sitting down and betting on your phone and watching other games, like in a casino, to eventually table games?

So far, neither the Pacers nor the Colts have expressed any interest in accepting live bets. But neither team would rule out the possibility of a sportsbook in their space.

"If it were allowed and there was interest, we'd certainly take a long look at it," VanDerSnick said.

Taylor agreed. If Indiana suddenly said, 'Our sports venue can operate a sportsbook under these guidelines,' we'd have to consider it. If Indiana suddenly said, 'Any sports venue can operate a sportsbook under these guidelines,' we'd have to consider it.

Sara Tate, executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission, said she expects sports betting to grow in popularity.

"Gaming is an industry built on innovation, and we don't want to impede that," she said. "But at the same time, from a regulatory standpoint, we need to make sure that we're staying efficient in what we do and implementing new policies and procedures as new activity emerges. So we're always looking at the field of play."

Smoltz predicted that issues around sportsbooks and mobile gambling will continue to be addressed by lawmakers for decades, but noted that he hasn't seen any signs from sports teams or lawmakers that such topics are gaining interest.

"Sooner or later, these topics are going to come up. Legislatures are going to be "trying to answer very, very difficult questions."

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - A tourist from New Mexico won a $10. 5 million slot machine jackpot at a Las Vegas casino early Tuesday.

South Point Hotel Casino & Spa said the Megabucks payout was Nevada's largest jackpot this year.

The player won with a $5 bet, according to a news release that said the winner did not want to be publicly identified.

Megabucks is manufactured and operated by London-based International Game Technology Inc.

The jackpot at the property south of the Las Vegas Strip came hours after a tourist from Alaska won more than $2. 1 million by betting $40 on the Cosmopolitan's Monopoly Millionaire slot machine.

The winner's name was also not made public.

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Nevada casinos top $1B in gaming revenues in March; LV Strip totals up 67%

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Nevada's gaming revenues in March show signs of recovery from a year of economic devastation brought on by the pandemic.

Casinos across the state collected more than $1 billion in gaming revenue during March, up 72. 6% from the same month last year when gaming was shut down for 78 days because of COVID-19.

The Gaming Control Board announced Tuesday that the figure was Nevada's first billion-dollar month since February 2020 and the best single month since February 2013. The total for all of March 2021 was up 4. 3% compared to March 2019, before the pandemic.

Las Vegas Strip casinos collected $501. 4 million from gamblers, up 67. 2% from last March, and Reno casinos collected $59 million, up 163. 7%.

Las Vegas's downtown casinos have risen to $ 71 million, an increase of 63. 4 %. In fact, the downtown market was one of the five states of the five states, which recorded the total of a single month's gaming revenue.

Michael Lawton, senior research analyst for Gaming Control Board, increased from 35 % to 50 % of casinos on March 15. This is because the NCAA (the National Probosetball Association) "March Madness (Madness in March)" was the first weekend excitement of the basketball championship. The tournament was canceled a year ago.

"March 2021 was a perfect storm for Nevada's gaming activities." But this figure has a great benefit due to economic stimuli measures, and consumption by the entire state, including local customers and tourists, increased.

The casinos in the Strip District and the entire Clark County, Nevada are expected to increase to 80 % of the capacity on Saturdays, and if 60 % of the subjects are inoculated with the first COVID-19 vaccine, their level is 100 %. There is a possibility.

Las Vegas some casino operating companies provide employees free of charge to employees as part of vaccination to employees working at the forefront. MGM Resorts International, Caesters Entertainment, Win Resort, Win Resort, Las Vegas Sands, Red Rock Resorts, Golden Entertainment, Void Gaming, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and others have opened internal clinics.

Casino income will increase rapidly, but is it sustainable?

The boost by hig h-end Baccarat play is one of the areas that brought Las Vegas in March. Casino income from this game was $ 68. 2 million, up 58. 5%, and bets were down 2. 9%to $ 349 million. Casinos accounted for 19. 54 % of the Baccarat gambling as a whole, but accounted for almost 12 % last March. Slo t-machines increased 64. 8 % to $ 772. 2 million, recorded their secon d-month slot income in state history.

The concern of many people is whether this increase is sustainable or March is abnormal.

Global Market Advisors' partner Brendan Bussmann said that March was "welcome surprise," and "shows the power of the strip district and the power to recover the industry."

But will this trend continue?

"Spring is going to be a strong spring that will get people wanting to go outside again," Bassman said. "But the increased capacity will give consumers more opportunities to come back and enjoy a full experience." Even if gaming is allowed to resume, staffing and lift will be a strong concern to keep up with demand for gaming and non-gaming amenities.

Macquarie Securities gaming analyst Chad Beynon said there is optimism from Strip casino operators about attendance. Both GM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment said they need a revival of convention and meeting business to boost midweek occupancy and business.

"MGM noted that the pace of forward bookings has improved, and the dynamism of weekends and weekdays shows the power of its operating model.

In the first three months of 2021, Nevada gaming revenues fell 3. 6%, with Strip gaming revenues down 20. 2%. However, Downtown gaming revenues increased 8. 4%, and Washoe County in northern Nevada, which includes Reno, increased 26. 7%.

Increased visitor numbers to Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Tuesday that the number of tourists in March was the highest in more than a year.

According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau, the number of tourists on the Strip and surrounding areas in March was 2. 23 million, 44. 8% higher than in February and 45. 7% higher than in March 2020. However, compared to the approximately 3. 7 million visitors in March 2019 before the pandemic, overall visitor numbers were down roughly 40%.

Visitor numbers in the first three months of the year were down 1. 2% compared to the same period last year. That's down 39. 8% and 50. 8% compared to the first three months of 2019.

Overall hotel occupancy was 55. 5%, with weekend occupancy reaching 77. 7% and midweek occupancy reaching 47. 8%.

Convention attendance was still at zero in March but is expected to improve in April as several shows take place. The first major trade show, World of Concrete, is scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from June 8 to 10.

"The return of meetings and conventions will be a tailwind to get back to pre-pandemic levels," Bassman said.

Sports betting record

Nevada sportsbooks generated $39. 3 million in revenue in March, a sharp turnaround from a $37. 9 million loss in the same month last year. Wagers increased 354. 3% to $640. 7 million. Both revenue and volume were record highs for March. Wagers were the third highest on record for a single month.

Mobile sports betting accounted for 60. 1% of total volume.

The year before last, sports betting was completely shut down as March Madness was canceled and professional sports leagues suspended their seasons until the end of the summer.

Las Vegas Aviation Statistics

McCarran International Airport served more than 2. 57 million passengers in March, up 24. 7% from March 2020, marking the first year-over-year increase in passenger numbers since the pandemic began. March figures also represented a 60% increase compared to February.

Through the first three months of the year, traffic is down 43. 5% compared to 2020.

Domestic traffic is up 32. 6% compared to last year, but international traffic remains sluggish, with McCarran carrying just 17, 150 international passengers in March, down nearly 87%. Through the first three months of 2021, international traffic is down 93. 2%.

Southwest Airlines, McCarran's busiest airline, carried 892, 517 passengers in March, up 47% compared to March 2020. That figure was up 68% compared to February.

Howard Stutz is executive editor of the CDC Gaming Report. Contact him at hstutz@cdcgaming. com. Follow him on Twitter @howardstutz. Posted on April 27, 2021 by Cory - Other

Vegas Golden Knights slots game debuts at South Point Casino

Posted: April 27, 2021 By: Cory - Other

Hockey fans can now bet on the team at South Point Casino. A Vegas Golden Knights-themed slot machine developed by AGS was installed at South Point last week.

"We are excited to be the first casino to roll out a Vegas Golden Knights slot game," said Cory, Chairman of the Board of Directors of South Point Casino. "(We) look forward to offering our loyal players, many of whom are Las Vegas locals and huge Golden Knights fans, a hockey-themed slot experience based on the highly popular team."

Vegas Golden Knights Slot Machine/Courtesy of AGS

Vegas Golden Knights, which usually fills the space for three standard slot games, has 8 feet and 8 feet in height. According to Page, it is designed to provide a "community style play experience" and has a large seat where multiple players can sit. The feature of this game is a mult i-pledger wild that can be 10 times in a single bed, near Big Sur Oyster Bar in South Point.

AGS, a game equipment supplier that develops slot cabinets, games, and unique table games, is a company partner in Golden Knights. The company is a video play of Golden Knights home games and highlights at T-Mobile Arena.

AGS's Chief Marketing Officer Julia Bogslowsky said in the statement that Vegas Golden Knights gave the Slot Cabinet, which has been attracting attention with AGS's tremendous popularity and success. It is a great opportunity to provide an attractive and very social game experience. "

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New television ad campaign looks to bring tourists back to Las Vegas

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The resort World Las Vegas, built for $ 4 billion, will open on June 24, a completely new megali resort in the Strip district for more than 10 years.

The tourist leader wants travelers to know that Las Vegas is open.

The Las Vegas Tourism Bureau has launched a new national advertising campaign entitled "Vegas You" on Monday. This 30-second spot hopes to use the "restless emotions" that COVID-19 stopped operating and stopped the summer vacation plan for more than a year. 。

The first ad, entitled The Dance, is a fas t-moving scene with a focus on finding experiences that can only be done in Las Vegas using the background of Circca Resort, Venetian, and Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. It is.

The new "VEGAS YOU" campaign reminds me that Las Vegas is open, ready, and I'm excited to welcome travelers. " I mentioned. "Dance, the first ad for the new campaign, reveals a free sense of the Las Vegas experience.

This advertisement is broadcast nationwide by the combination of network and cable channels: ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Bet, ESPN, BRAVO, Food Network, HGTV, NBC NBA, NBA of NBC Sports.

This spot will be broadcast on digital as part of the streaming schedule of NBC and FOX, and will be broadcast on digital and social channels.

The second TV spot will be released in late May.

This advertising campaign is a preliminary battle for the expected marketing operation, which will be implemented at the same time as the consecutive holidays on July 4.

Last week, the Nevada Gaming Management Committee announced that strip and downtown resorts could increase customer capacity from 50 % to 80 %. Regulatory authorities have acknowledged the entire state to operate within the COVID-19 easing plan of each county.

Clar k-gun, southern Nevada, including downtown in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, and Raflin, has allowed social distance to 3 feet to 3 feet, and has allowed the capacity to 80 %.

According to Clark County's plan, if 60 % of the target population of this area, at least once in the COVID-19 vaccine, the number of companies, including casinos, can be increased to 100 %. Under the same vaccine protocol, social distance measures are eliminated.

Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission made the presentation just before the Easter Weekend through unusual joint books signed by Gibson and John Moran Junior Commission.

Last month, Steve Sisolak announced last month that it would take over COVID-19 vaccine easing to county authorities, but the casino industry supervision was in the Gaming Management Committee.

Since then, several casino operators in Las Vegas have announced that they will provide employees free of charge to employees as part of vaccination to employees working on the front line.

MGM Resorts International, Caesters Entertainment, Win Resort, Las Vegas Sands, Red Rock Resorts, Golden Entertainment, Void Gaming, and Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas have opened internal clinics.

The Administration Committee stated in the order that casinos must continue to comply with the stat e-o f-th e-art masking measures, including the requirements of the entire state mask and face cover.

Howard Stats is an executive editor for CDC gaming reports. The contact information is hstutz@cdcgaming. com. Follow @howardStutz on Twitter.

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Churchill Downs’ TwinSpire’s sports wagering app launched in Indiana and Pennsylvania

Posted: April 27, 2021 By: Cory - Other

The company, which provides horse racing, online gambling, and gaming entertainment, has announced on Monday to introduce the "Twinspires Sports" mobile app and the "Twinspires Casino & Amp; Sports" application in Pennsylvania. It was.

On April 23, CDI launched its online sports betting operations in Colorado through the TwinSpires Sports app. "With the backing of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, we can leverage our nearly 150 years of betting history to deliver the best sports betting experience," said CDI. "Now, players in these states can bet on both sports, as well as next Saturday's Run for the Roses, through TwinSpires."

The launch of the app in Indiana and Colorado coincided with the rebranding of CDI's sportsbook and iGaming desktop products to TwinSpires.

The TwinSpires app allows players in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Colorado to bet on the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA, college sports and other events around the world.

In Pennsylvania, online casino players can access blackjack, roulette, online slot machine games and live dealer games.

In an April 22 conference call, CDI officials said that its history of high growth and focus on long-term growth through investments in gaming facilities led to increased sales and net income for the three months ended March 31, reversing a net loss from a year ago.

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NYON, Switzerland (AP) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic is under investigation by UEFA for "alleged financial interests with gambling companies," the European soccer governing body said Monday.

UEFA investigates Ibrahimovic over links to gambling company

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UEFA's disciplinary code says players should not have financial interests in gambling.

Ibrahimovic has represented Milan in UEFA's Europa League. He retired from international action for the first time in nearly five years last month to play for Sweden in two World Cup qualifiers.

UEFA said in a statement that "a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed today to conduct a disciplinary investigation into Zlatan Ibrahimovic's possible breach of UEFA disciplinary regulations due to his financial interests in gambling companies."

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Las Vegas: CityCenter sells site of since-demolished hotel tower for $80M

City Center Holdings announced on Monday that it has sold two domestic developers, Brett Torino, and Flag Luxury Paul & Dayi Kanabos, for $ 80 million. The developer established a 63SLVB LLC and acquired the ownership of this place.

The City Center Holdings is a joint venture by Dubai World, the MGM Resorts International and the United Arab Emirates, Dubai World.

The value of this land is about $ 40 million per acres, far exceeding $ 33 million pe r-acres paid by the Israeli development group to the billionaire Phil Raffin.

According to the contract conditions, developers plan to build a complex commercial facility consisting of specialty stores, casual dining, and luxury restaurants.

In a statement, Miami Beach's ArQuiteCtonica has requested a project to reflect the 7 6-acre complex CITYCENTER, including Aria Resort & Casino, which is operated by MGM Resorts.

This place was originally a place where the 4 9-story Harmon Tower was planned, a hotel and a condominium development site. The project was discovered and canceled in 2008 and a serious construction defect.

The City Center opened $ 8 billion in December 2009, including 1, 400 no n-gaming VDARA hotels, 392 no n-gaming Waldorf Astoria, Veer Tower for housing, and Crystals for commercial facilities.

Harmon is located opposite Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, on the northern corner of the Strip and Harmon Odori City Center.

Harmon was the center of the construction defect lawsuit, but reconciled outside the court. In 2013, the judge approved the demolition of the tower. The dismantling began in 2014 and was completed one year later.

The sale of the site will be completed within two months.

Howard Stats is an executive editor for CDC gaming reports. Contacts are hstutz@cdcgamingReports. com. Follow @howardStutz on Twitter.

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Atlantic City, N. J. (AP) -Lanterns, a UK company, which owns sports betting and online casino companies, aims to enter a rapidly growing US market.

UK firm Super Group entering US sports, online casino market

City Center Holdings announced on Monday that it has sold two domestic developers, Brett Torino, and Flag Luxury Paul & Dayi Kanabos, for $ 80 million. The developer established a 63SLVB LLC and acquired the ownership of this place.

The Super Group is currently not licensed in the United States, but aims to correct it by acquiring digital gaming corporations. Approved by regulatory authorities will allow you to enter 10 states in the United States, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Colorado, Indiana, and Iowa.

The Delawar e-based Sports Entertainment Acquisition is a latest example of how attractive the US market is for sports betting and gambling companies in other countries. A lon g-established gambling company in Europe, such as William Hill, Enstein, and Flutter, has entered a rapidly growing US market.

"In the statement," we realized the vision of providing to p-notch entertainment to the betting gaming community around the world, and is truly global and large in the statement. "This listing is a powerful digital gaming business," This listing is a powerful position to use the US market.

Eric Grabman, a former NFL executive vice president, will be the chairman of the Super Group. John Collins, president of Cleveland Browns, served as an executive position in NFL and NHL, and is the director of the company. They are members of Sports Entertainment Acquisition.

The U K-based super groups are the parent company of Bettway and online casino spinning online sports betting brands. The company has a license in 23 countries, Europe, the Nort h-South America and Africa. He has earned more than $ 42 billion gates in 12 months until March 2021, with more than 2. 5 million active customers.

New Jersey Draft Kings customers can use DGC services.

Betways are teams around the world, including NBA's Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Westham United in the England Premier League, and Esports Ninja in Pajamas It has a sports personality and a brand partnership of 60 or more.

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Aristocrat Gaming partners with Las Vegas Aviators for slot-themed promotions

City Center Holdings announced on Monday that it has sold two domestic developers, Brett Torino, and Flag Luxury Paul & Dayi Kanabos, for $ 80 million. The developer established a 63SLVB LLC and acquired the ownership of this place.

"In the statement, Don Logan, the president and chief of the aviaters, said in the statement that" our team and the local community support for the baseball stadium are everything for us and that Aristkat can be called partner. Every time we score, I can't wait for Ariste Clat's "stamped" effect! Aviators President Don Logan issued a statement.

In addition, promotions and participating events for fans over the age of 21 will be held at the match venue.

"Aristocrat America President President Hector Fernandez says in the statement," I'm excited that each Aristrat employee has become an official partner for Las Vegas's aviaters. "Las Vegas is me. I am honored to be the host community of our American headquarters, and we will return to the town we call our hometown and continue to bring joy to life through the power of play on the field and casino floor.

On May 6, Aviors will hold the opening match with Sacramento Rivercats at Las Vegas Ball Park.

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Legal sports betting will be implemented in 28 states this year. There are so many sports betting operators aiming at the corner of the growing market.

Analysis: BetMGM says it’s No. 2 in an online gaming market it expects to be worth $32B

City Center Holdings announced on Monday that it has sold two domestic developers, Brett Torino, and Flag Luxury Paul & Dayi Kanabos, for $ 80 million. The developer established a 63SLVB LLC and acquired the ownership of this place.

The company, a joint venture between the US casino major MGM International and the British gaming business entitle Peak, will expand business in 20 states this year and increase $ 1 billion pure income by the end of 2022. I'm thinking.

Bet MGM CEO Adam Green Blut

BETMGM's Adam Green Blat's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) spoke even more.

In a virtual investor day seminar, he predicted that the North American Igaming Market (a potential boost from the United States and Canada) would be $ 32 billion.

"J. P. Morgan's gaming analyst, Joe Greef, told the investors after the presentation, saying," But we speculate that their thoughts were plus or minus in 2030.

According to German Bank's gaming analyst Carlo Santallelli, BETMGM uses four presentations by the company and evolving events that include events that include detailed prospects in all aspects of sports betting and casinos. I revealed the position of.

BETMGM screenshot

"Santarelli said," BETMGM has aggressively shared goals to establish the top two players in the US Ec o-Ecosystem.

BETMGM, operated by ROAR DIGITAL based in New Jersey, is currently developing online sports betting in 12 states. According to the company, sports betting is legalized, or in 24 states where legislation is being promoted to approve sports betting, or the company is scheduled to be concluded or concluded. Say.

If BETMGM achieves the goal of 20 states this year, it will be accessible to 40 % of the US population.

As of February, according to the Bet MGM officials, the company is currently gaining 22 % of business share in the current business, and this number is expected to increase to 25 % as new markets are added. That said. BETMGM is the No. 1 in Michigan's online sports betting / ikazino / retail sports betting business, No. 1 in the Colorado online sports betting market, New Jersey Ikadino Market Leader He said.

Macquerley Securities gaming analyst, Chad Baynon, pointed out that the market share of Draft Kings was 26 % and the market share was 33 %. He stated that BETMGM has presented a "persuasive case" for the reasons why legal sports betting develops.

"In conclusion, we keep believing that BETMGM assets are underrated.

MGM Resorts and Enstein (then GVC Holdings) have invested $ 100 million, respectively, and launched Rore Digital in July 2018. Last year, the owners invested $ 450 billion in the operation.

Bet MGM began marketing activities in 2020 with an advertising campaign, which was used as the "Sports Book Emperor" by the awar d-winning actor, Jamie Fox. The company also has a dozen partnerships and market contracts with all major sports league teams, and a plan to build a retail sportsbook in the Nationals Park of Washington, D. C., the home of the major league Washington Nationals. Was announced.

He has also signed a partnership agreement with Yahoo Sports, Restaurant Chain Buffalo Wild Wings, and Top Golf.

Analysts pointed to the company's efforts to attract and retain customers by leveraging MGM Resorts' player database and casino properties in sports betting states, including Nevada, Mississippi, New Jersey, Michigan and Maryland. "BetMGM has outlined a reliable, multi-faceted, omnichannel approach to customer acquisition, which represents one of its competitive advantages. "Specifically, MGM-sourced players (those who register at MGM's brick-and-mortar locations) bet 50% more on average than non-MGM-sourced players.

Greff noted that BetMGM does not have to pay licensing or marketing fees to MGM Resorts.

New York is one of 20 states BetMGM is targeting, where plans to add online sports betting through two platforms with up to four operators have come under fire. MGM Resorts operates the Empire City Casino and Yonkers Racetrack near New York.

In California, another target state, a sports betting referendum proposed by a tribal gaming coalition does not include mobile betting, but BetMGM said the market is accessible.

"Online sports betting in New York will be the largest bet in the entire available market for BetMGM. "Are BetMGM gaining access?" Santarelli asked. "What if California is only retail with tribes and at the (race) tracks? How would BetMGM participate? If none of these questions are answered, or other similarly quirky questions, how high in the active market would BetMGM's share need to be to achieve a 20% to 25% market share of the total $32 billion available market?"

Howard Stutz is executive editor of CDC Gaming Reports. Contact him at hstutz@cdcgamingreports. com . Follow him on Twitter @howardstutz.

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TRENTON, N. J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is promising a "major announcement" Monday about easing restrictions imposed in the Garden State because of COVID-19.

Atlantic City, N. J. (AP) -Lanterns, a UK company, which owns sports betting and online casino companies, aims to enter a rapidly growing US market.

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Businesses, casinos and political officials on Friday urged the Democratic governor to ease coronavirus restrictions to allow conventions and trade shows to resume in Atlantic City. They asked for the city to allow venues to operate at 50% capacity, as is permitted on the gambling floors of the city's nine casinos.

Murphy spokeswoman Alexandra Altman said last week that the governor "will be making a series of reopening announcements next week."

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WynnBET went live in Tennessee over the weekend, making it the sixth state for the casino and sports betting app.

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WynnBet launches sports betting in Tennessee

The company also has market entry opportunities in Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania, three of which are subject to both licensing and regulatory approval and legalization.

WynnBET said it opened its mobile sportsbook in Tennessee on Friday after receiving approval from the Tennessee Education Lottery Board's Sports Betting Committee.

WynnBET also announced a marketing collaboration with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies that will begin during the team's home games at FedExForum from May 10-14. The event will also include the debut of WynnBET's touring car, a custom-built mobile experience that will travel the country hosting exclusive events and special appearances.

WynnBET and the Grizzlies will focus on a digital-first approach, with WynnBET integrating a slate of digital and broadcast programming from the Grizzlies and Grind City Media, an on-demand media platform and digital content studio.

New Jersey-based WynnBET also has a partnership with the NBA's Detroit Pistons.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Gamblers will have to continue wearing face masks inside Indiana casinos through at least the end of May.

The Indiana Gaming Commission said operators of the 13 state-licensed casinos decided to keep mask rules in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, even though Governor Eric Holcomb lifted the statewide mask mandate on April 6, according to updated health guidelines released by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

Face masks still being required at Indiana casinos

The company also has market entry opportunities in Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania, three of which are subject to both licensing and regulatory approval and legalization.

The gaming commission said casinos will consider whether to continue the mask mandate after June 1.

The state guidelines have instructed casinos to obtain the permission of local health authorities before holding events where large crowds participate, and to expand the spacing of slot machines.

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The Macau's recovery gaming market has recorded the highest profits in a month since the Covid-19 epidemic began last year.

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Updated: Macau gaming revenues hit $1.05 billion in April, highest monthly total in more than a year

The company also has market entry opportunities in Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania, three of which are subject to both licensing and regulatory approval and legalization.

Macau has experienced an increase in the number of visitors from mainland China, a major feeder market in the region, after the COVID-19 measures to restrict travel.

According to Inside Asian Gaming, the Macau Tourism Bureau recorded 34, 252 on April 16, the best in the past 15 months.

Analysts anticipate the number of visitors per day, as the number of visitors continues to increase throughout the month, will increase gaming operators in May Golden Week vacations.

"I think Macau's gaming income in April is worse than consensus, but considering the current opaque background, I don't think it is so significant," said Stifel's gaming analyst STEVEN WEECZYNSKI. "We are most encouraged by us that the number of people visiting Macau as the infected people are decreasing and the quarantine measures are alleviated.

Witchinsky added that Macau tourists still had strong demand.

"We are still concerned about what we are concerned about is that while the visiting patterns to Macau are improving, the floors of gaming revenue have not yet come," said Wieczynski. "The market seems to be improving from a viewpoint of the number of visitors, but it seems more difficult to change the number of visitors into gaming revenue."

Las Vegas Sands, Win Resorts, and MGM Resorts International are US companies operating the casino business in Macau.

Las Vegas Sands's chairman Rob Goldstein and CEO (CEO) showed a optimistic view of Macau's recovery at a quarterly financial call.

"We remain confident in the eventual recovery of travel and tourism spending across our markets," Goldstein said. "Demand for our product from guests who were able to visit remains strong."

Las Vegas Sands is considering reinvesting much of the proceeds from the $6. 25 billion sale of its Las Vegas operations into opportunities in Asia, according to Goldstein. The deal is expected to close later this year.

Macau raked in $7. 56 billion in gaming revenue during 2020, down 79. 3% from 2019, when casinos generated $36. 6 billion in gaming revenue. It was the lowest single-year total since 2006.

The pandemic has devastated Macau's casino industry. During 2020, Macau experienced a 90% gaming decline for the six consecutive months that ended in October.

Howard Stutz is executive editor of the CDC Gaming Report. He can be reached at hstutz@cdcgaming. com. Follow @howardstutz on Twitter.

Posted: May 2, 2021 By: Cory - Other

LAS VEGAS (AP) - For Mike Unger, who lives in Midland, Michigan, a $100 round-trip plane ticket and $260 for a five-night hotel stay in Las Vegas was too easy to say yes to.

The 39-year-old electrician was soaking up the spectacle of street performers and tourists in the downtown casino pedestrian mall on Friday in 90-degree temperatures, vodka in hand.

Vegas hitting jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors crowd back

The company also has market entry opportunities in Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania, three of which are subject to both licensing and regulatory approval and legalization.

Las Vegas has been bumping elbows lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment.

Capacity limits for Las Vegas casinos will fall again Saturday, allowing 80% occupancy while distancing between people will go from 6 feet (1. 8 meters) to 3 feet (0. 9 meters). Masks will still be required. "People were anxious to get out and let loose," said Alan Feldman, a former casino executive who's now a researcher at the International Gaming Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Feldman believes some of the first people to arrive were people over 60 who had recently been vaccinated and had time on their hands and disposable income.

Analysts say rising demand, vacant hotel rooms and $1, 400 pandemic recovery checks from the federal government are contributing to the rush.

"People can travel with peace of mind, as the science seems to be ahead of the trend of COVID-19," said Jeremy Aguero, the Applied Analysis chief analyst in Las Vegas. Ta.

"From late spring to early summer, conventional domestic leisure travel tends to be performing well," Aguero said.

A resort corridor, which was as quiet as a ghost a year ago, is now showing signs of resurrection.

In March, the entire state casino prize exceeded $ 1 billion, the highest monthly record in the past eight years. According to State Regulatory Authority, half of the prize money was earned in Las Vegas Strip.

The Las Vegas Tourism Bureau, which has just launched a new advertising campaign to advertise the return to normal before the pandemic, has tied up to more than 2. 2 million visitors in March.

This figure decreased by 40 % since March 2019, but has jumped significantly from the previous year, when the casino was closed from mi d-March to early June. As a result, the unemployment rate in Nevada in April 2020 exceeded 30 %, the highest in any state. The current unemployment rate is 8. 1 %.

Every Sunday, another demand indicator arrives: a congestion occurs on the south of Route 15 in the state of Nevada and California. The lane is reduced from three lanes in Nevada to California two lanes.

"Nevada Highway Patrol Travis Sumaka says," Every Sunday is very crowded. "

"The boom has accelerated in March by the increase in vaccinations, spring breaks, and the NCAA basketball championship tournament, March Madness," said German Bank Securities' gaming analyst, Carlo Santallelli. 。

"It's been the pool season and the climate has improved," says Loli Nelso n-Craft, senior spokeswoman of the Convention Tourism Bureau. "Because the Midwest and the northeast are still cold."

The restaurant was 80 % of the occupancy rate, accepting wal k-in diners, and 12 people tables. The buffet can provide sel f-service by employees.

Casino day clubs and nightclubs can be opened, but the specified dance area is closed until the specified regional vaccination rate is achieved.

Clark County will allow 100 % of casinos and business use if 60 % of 1. 8 million residents receive the initial vaccination of COVID-19 vaccines.

According to the State Health and Welfare Bureau, as of Friday, 45 % of the county aged 16 or older has been vaccinated at least once, and nearly 33 % have been completely vaccinated.

Governor Steve Sisolak visited a vaccination clinic with MGM Resorts International employees at Mandalay Bay Resort on Thursday, and visited a church in eastern Hispanic on Friday.

"The comeback is here," he declared.

The Democratic Governor, the Democratic Governor, will unlock almost all the coronovirus easing regulations on June 1st. Mask obligations remain indefinitely.

As a result, convention authorities will hold the largest event since March 2020 (World of Concrete Falling Falling, June 8), and show off about $ 1 billion expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center. It will be.

In addition, an new underground Tesla Mover system, excavated under the Convention Center by the Ilon Musk, will be shown for $ 52. 5 million.

Nelso n-Craft said, at least, the show participants, exhibitors, and staff had to wear masks, check their body temperature, and set a social distance until Clark County changed the pandemic rules.

"We haven't demanded a vaccination proof, and we haven't heard from any show producer," she added.

More than thre e-quarters of the Coronavirus infected and deaths diagnosed in Nevada have occurred in the Las Vegas area.

According to State Health Authorities, 4, 300 people died of COVID-19 in Clark County, reporting 243, 942 patients. 5, 464 people have died in the state, and 315, 000 cases have been reported.

The county positive rate in the county on Friday was 5. 6 %, exceeding 5 % or less, the World Health Organization (WHO).

Nevertheless, March was a good time to open Virgin Hotel Las Vegas and Mojigan Sun Casino. The old hard rock hotel and casinos were renovated for more than a year over 200 million dollars and debuted five weeks ago.

"The last week is like a switch on light," said Richard Bosworth, the president and CEO of the hotel owner J. C. Hospitality. "I felt that energy was rebuilt."

"It's June 1 that we are looking forward to," he added.

At least 50 permanent shows, including David Copperfield, Fantasy Review, Carrot Top, Pen & Teller, and Raff Factory, have resumed. But not all performances are performed at all venues.

Events that mobilize more than 20, 000 people can resume after screening a safety plan for a safety plan by the Minami Nevada Health District.

The Electric Daisy Carnival postponed its multi-day event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May to October, disappointing ticket buyers.

But an MMA bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier on July 10 quickly sold out more than 20, 000 seats at T-Mobile Arena, where the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights also play, but with limited attendance.

Newly announced big names include Bruno Mars at Park MGM on July 3 and Usher at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in August.

Cirque du Soleil will return to the Bellagio with its acrobatic epic "Mystére" on June 28 and the underwater-themed "O" on July 1.

But it's gambling that draws many Las Vegas fans. And slot machine jackpots have been rising at a bell-ringing rate lately.

A visitor from Alaska won more than $2. 1 million last weekend, a visitor from New Mexico won $10. 5 million in Megabucks on Tuesday, a man won $2. 9 million on a Wheel of Fortune machine on Wednesday and $1. 2 million at a downtown casino on Friday. None of the winners have been made public.

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When MGM Growth Properties was spun off from MGM Resorts International five years ago, James Stewart was employee No. 1.

On Friday's first-quarter conference call, Stewart said the real estate investment trust has grown impressively, allowing it to increase its dividend 12 times in 20 quarters for a total of 39% since its 2016 initial public offering.

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MGM Growth CEO says chatter over acquisitions increasing

The company also has market entry opportunities in Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania, three of which are subject to both licensing and regulatory approval and legalization.

When Truist Securities gaming analyst Barry Jonas asked whether MGM Growth was considering buying Las Vegas Sands' vast property holdings on the Las Vegas Strip, Stewart said he couldn't comment on specific deals.

The Venetian, Palazzo and Sands Expo and Convention Center were sold on March 3 to rival REIT VICI Properties and private equity giant Apollo Global Management for a combined $6. 25 billion.

"We are increasingly interested in various places, such as the desire to have an actual store at the base of sports betting and the opening of many new jurisdiction areas," said Stewart. "There is also a story about Illinois. Recently started sports betting) Virginia and Nebraska (moving toward legalization). New York is talking about expansion. All of these are related to transactions. It is activating the discussion. "

1st quarter financial results

The MGM Growth is a statement on Thursday, with operating revenue for three months ending on March 31, $ 184. 7 million, 67 cents per share, $ 137. 1 million in the previous year, 42 to 34. 7 per share. It has been announced that the % has increased.

Operating profit, which subtracts depreciation from net income of the current period, is a fiscal index that attracts attention for REIT. This financial results exceeded the expected average of 55 cents of analysts investigated by Seeking Alpha.

Net income is $ 115. 4 million (42 cents per share), and $ 125. 3 million (after the thinner), which was the same as the government's pandemic (global epidemic) measures against Coronavirus pandemic (global epidemic). It turned from the deficit of 39 cents per share).

Increased interest paid, tax transfer, and depreciation, which is a cash flow indicator excluding temporary costs, increased by $ 240. 9 million, 2. 9 % from $ 234. 1 million.

Sales fell 7. 3 % to $ 194. 3 million to $ 194. 3 million. The financial results were in line with the anticipation of the analysts investigated by Seeking Alpha.

Investors seem to have improved the financial results on Friday, and the New York Stock Exchange's regular transactions ($ 10 (0. 28 %) higher (0. 28 %) higher $ 36. 02) and ou t-o f-hours transactions (98 cents (2. 72 %) higher, $ 37). Pushed up MGM Growth stock.

All rent has been paid

Stewart said at a Friday conference with analysts and journalists that REIT properties in Las Vegas and local markets were strong in the first quarter and all rents were paid in cash. He added that as the rolling of the COVID-19 vaccine alleviates travel and capacity restrictions, as the mid-week group business returns, the performance will continue to escalate toward the 2019 level.

"In the face of unprecedented economic challenges last year, our business model has demonstrated incredible resilience and stability," Stewart said. "As we gain momentum and the economy returns to full capacity, we expect cap rates to compress significantly in the near to mid-term."

Stewart also noted that MGM Resorts said in its earnings call this week that it expects its regional properties to return to 2019 revenue levels by the end of 2021 and that Las Vegas is likely to return to 2019 revenue levels in the first half of 2022.

"We are very bullish on Las Vegas.... The next year or two will really be a time for Las Vegas to shine," he said.

Joe Greff, a gaming analyst at J. P. Morgan, said in a research note that MGM Growth Properties expects the combination of a strong Las Vegas recovery, low interest rates and high equity valuations to continue to drive transaction activity.

In March, MGM Growth Properties redeemed 37. 1 million operating partnership units from MGM Resorts, valued at about $1. 2 billion, with cash from a public offering of 21. 9 million Class A shares.

MGM Resorts owns about 42. 1% of the shares, and MGM Growth owns the remaining 57. 9%.

MGM Growth CFO Andy Chien said the REIT boosted earnings twice in 2020 and the first quarter, the REIT's balance sheet has about $1. 5 billion in liquidity, and it is well-positioned to allocate capital prudently and achieve revenue growth this year.

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ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. (AP) - Business, casino and political leaders on Friday called on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to ease coronavirus restrictions to allow conventions and trade shows to resume in Atlantic City.

The convention industry brings nearly $2 billion in annual revenue to Atlantic City, and the groups urged the Democratic governor to allow venues to operate at 50% capacity, as is allowed on the gambling floors of the city's nine casinos.

Michael Chait, president of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, praised Gov. Murphy's response to the pandemic but said the state's imposed rules have been inconsistent and hurt the convention industry.

Biz groups to Murphy: Let us do conventions in Atlantic City

"Before the summer sightseeing season, while the craftsmen were present at the Board Walk Hall's facade, he said at a presswalk at a boardwalk," Only 25 people can accommodate in the conference room, but 225 in the banquet hall. "The number of casino floors is 50 %, but only 25 people can accommodate.

Mr. Cito can use the same safety and distance protocol that the casino has used since the resumption of the casino last July to hold a convention and trade fair with 50 % of the capacity. He said he wanted to do it. He stated that the casino industry proved that it was possible to operate at a higher level without impairing safety in pandemic.

The Murphy administration has suggested that this issue will be dealt with within a few days.

"The state of the state is a downward trend, and Governor Murphy is looking forward to a series of resumption announcements next week," said Alexandra Altman, a spokesman.

According to officials who attended a press conference, conventions and trade fairs are not only important factors that support casinos, but also spread to local companies that provide meals, flowers, transportation, and other services in the gathering. It is effective.

Harraz has greatly dependent on the $ 125 million waterfront conference center, which opened in 2015, and other casinos, including resorts, are looking for a source of revenue other than gambling. ・ We are spending a lot of money on upgrading convention space.

"Caesters Entertainment's Atlantic City National Sales Manager, Morreen Khan, says, said," I'm going to lose my business for years now. Not only now, but also the business that has been earlier. You can't commit unless you say, "I can have a meeting."

According to a press conference, the convention industry is very important in advance, and it is important to relieve regulations as soon as possible.

"Even if you sign a contract today, it will take six months, two years," said the Democratic Party Representative Vince Mazzeo.

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I heard that the operator of the City Center has sold two Airs in Las Vegas Strip for $ 80 million ($ 40 million per acres), and VICI Properties' President John Paine is grateful to the officials involved in this transaction. He said he wanted to give a letter.

VICI, a real estate investment trust, owns 27 unprocessed land on the back of Bally's Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, and Planet Hollywood, behind Harraz Las Vegas, Link Resort, Flamingo Las Vegas. 23 He is interested in acquiring an unauthorized land from Caesters Entertainment.

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LV Strip landowner VICI thankful for CityCenter’s $80M sale of just two acres

"Before the summer sightseeing season, while the craftsmen were present at the Board Walk Hall's facade, he said at a presswalk at a boardwalk," Only 25 people can accommodate in the conference room, but 225 in the banquet hall. "The number of casino floors is 50 %, but only 25 people can accommodate.

VICI, which owns striped land under Caesers Palace and Harraz Las Vegas, was the transaction. CITYCENTER transactions are much higher than $ 33 million (approximately 3. 3 billion yen) paid by the Israeli development group to Phil Raffin, a millionaire. 。

In March, New Yor k-based VICI has agreed to acquire Las Vegas Sands a 6 3-acres of Las Vegas Strip (including additional lands attached to MSG Sphere development) of Las Vegas Strip 6 3-acres (including additional land). VICI pays $ 4 billion to the land, while Apollo Global Management pays $ 2. 25 billion and operates these real estate.

VICI's Edward Pitniac's highest executive (CEO) pointed out that the strip land has shown the value of the market, regardless of gaming or no n-gaming. Apollo pays $ 250 million a year with a 3 0-year wreath.

"We are very pleased with the recent report that the number and amount of visitors are still revived in the jurisdiction of gaming in the United States. Consumption of" COVID-19 Pandemic is the worst period. The U. S. gaming, which has shown resilience as a leisure division, believes that the United States will continue to show leadership when the United States is completely restarted from the crisis.

VICI currently owns 28 gaming facilities in 12 states, and local casinos other than Las Vegas account for 69 % of the company's entire rent income. Apollo is the sixth casin o-operated tenant for VICI, following Caesters Entertainment, Century Casino, Hard Rock Gaming, Pen National Gaming, and Jack Entertainment.

In the quarter of the month, VICI's pure income increased by 46. 8 % to $ 374. 3 million, and net income was $ 269. 8 million, one of the last year's net loss. REIT's main indicators, after coordinating operating income (AFFO), up 41. 7 % to $ 255 million.

Pitniac told investors that VICI said that the AFFO increase rate in 2020 was the highest in the US triple net REIT in the United States, and the company recorded 23. 7 % of AFFO per share in the current quarter. 。

In the quarterly, VICI raised $ 2 billion by the sale of stocks, which will be used for payments with Las Vegas Sands, which will be completed this year. In addition, Las Vegas Sands has agreed with Apollo to a $ 1. 2 billio n-o n-selling selling contract with the aim of guarantee tenant rent until 2023.

According to PITPNIAK, there are no discussions on additional management contracts with Apollo.

VICI depends on CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, the largest tenant with more than 20 game facilities, but will decrease from 83%of all rents to 70%when transactions with Sands are completed.

German bank gaming analyst Carlo Santallelli focuses on all three gaming, VICI, MGM Growth Properties, Gaming & Leisure Properties, and Illinois, Virginia, and the potential. "There are many opportunities for extension of bricks and mortar in Alabama," he said. "There are many opportunities for extensions by bricks and mortar," in Illinois, Virginia, Nebraska, and Alabama.

According to Santallelli, "we are relative to the relative level of triple net space, the relative level of the US stock market, and the relative level of operator trading levels. He sees the Net Reat Space as attractive. "

VICI's stock price, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, has finished trading for $ 31. 70 on Friday, which is 6 cents (0. 19 %).

Howard Stats is an executive editor for CDC gaming reports. The contact information is hstutz@cdcgaming. com. Follow @howardStutz on Twitter.

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The Mississippi Gaming Committee has announced that it will end the mask for casinos and employees at 5 pm on Thursday and Friday.

According to Sun Herald, all the casinos must follow other states and local rules aimed at delaying the spread of colon virus. The committee also states that casinos are also free to set up COVID-19 safety guidelines on their own.

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Mississippi Commission removing mask requirement in casinos

"Before the summer sightseeing season, while the craftsmen were present at the Board Walk Hall's facade, he said at a presswalk at a boardwalk," Only 25 people can accommodate in the conference room, but 225 in the banquet hall. "The number of casino floors is 50 %, but only 25 people can accommodate.

Casino staff was hoped to encourage social distance. At the entrance of the casino, a checklist of the symptoms of COVID-19 was posted, and people who were sick were not allowed to enter.

Without the state's request, some casinos can continue to request frequent cleaning of the surface.

"Golden Nugget Casino Casino Birokushi's general manager, Chiet Harrison, said on the newspaper," We want to be clean and clean every day. "

Dr. Thomas Dobs, a health officer in Mississippi, did not mention the casino, but said on Twitter on Thursday that "the resurrection of ant i-mask no n-science is seen."

"I hope that the use of masks will decrease as the number of vaccinations increases and the number of COVID cases decreases, but the mask is effective," Dobs wrote.

Mississippi Health Authorities announced on Wednesday that it will allow Johnson End Johnson to use the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to WJTV-TV, health authorities will distribute the fact sheets on side effects and other vaccines to those who have applied for Vaccination for Johnson End Johnson. The US Health Authority recently canceled the suspension of 1 1-day vaccine distribution to investigate the rare case of blood clots after vaccination.

"Dr. Paul Buyers, State Epidemist, said," The important thing is to have people recognize a few risks of women 18 to 49 years old. "There are other vaccines. It is to have you recognize. "

Almost tw o-thirds of Mississippi's 65 years old or older are inoculated at least once with a coronavirus vaccine. Nevertheless, the overall vaccination has been delayed in recent weeks.

According to the State Health Bureau, more than 132, 000 people were vaccinated in Mississippi a week on February 27. Since then, the number of vaccinations has decreased weekly. Last week, about 74, 400 people were inoculated.

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Chicago leaders expressed disappointment Thursday that MGM Resorts International may not be bidding for the city's integrated resort, but said "other highly reputable casino operators" may have a different opinion.

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle said the company would not be bidding during a quarterly earnings call on Wednesday. Answering a question from an analyst about new casino opportunities in the U. S., Hornbuckle said Chicago was "not enthusiastic or focused on it at this time." He also criticized the city's process for having a "complicated tax structure."

Asha Bimbeck, deputy press secretary for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, called MGM Resorts a "respectable" company.

Chicago official: ‘Other well-respected’ casino companies will bid on resort project despite MGM’s non-interest

"Before the summer sightseeing season, while the craftsmen were present at the Board Walk Hall's facade, he said at a presswalk at a boardwalk," Only 25 people can accommodate in the conference room, but 225 in the banquet hall. "The number of casino floors is 50 %, but only 25 people can accommodate.

Last year, MGM Resorts provided input when the city requested information on the process, and analysts thought the Las Vegas-based company would ultimately respond to the city's request for proposals.

"We believe other prominent casino operators have different views on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Chicago, and we look forward to receiving excellent proposals for a Chicago casino," Bimbeck said.

Chicago, the nation's third-largest metropolitan area, announced the RFP last week. Ideas for a resort that could include a casino, up to 500 hotel rooms, convention and meeting space, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues have until Aug. 23 to be submitted.

Chicago is not limiting operators to locations within the city's jurisdiction, and has said it wants developers to create entertainment venues that "enhance the urban fabric" of the surrounding area.

With a population of more than 9. 5 million, Chicago is one of the nation's largest untapped gaming opportunities. Lightfoot said an integrated resort could ultimately boost Chicago's tourism market, which attracts 60 million visitors a year.

Based on the response when the city released a request for information on the idea of ​​an integrated casino resort, Lightfoot expects high interest from casino operators and developers in the RFP process.

According to a summary released in December, MGM Resorts is one of four casino operators, along with Wynn Resorts, Hard Rock International and Illinois-based Rush Street Gaming, that received input from 11 companies, real estate developers, consultants and neighborhood groups in what the city calls the first phase of the planning process.

"We know that since this bill was passed, people have been coming to Chicago looking at different opportunities," Lightfoot said.

The timeline would see the city "negotiate" with one or more of the qualified applicants. The city hopes to select a final applicant in early 2022 and open a permanent casino in 2025.

Howard Stutz is executive editor of the CDC Gaming Report. Contact him at hstutz@cdcgaming. com. Follow him on Twitter @howardstutz.

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