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Colombia to put into action pilot plans to reopen casinos

Pilot plan has been proposed, which allows the operation of gambling halls of mayor districts As part of Colombia’s measures to combat the consequences of the pandemic, a Decree has been proposed, which allows, the operation of gambling halls of mayor districts, if they follow the pilot plans proposed.

Casino Central employees call for full payment of salaries

Casino Central employees protested as they received 50% to 70% fall in wages Argentina, and to a greater extent its big cities, such as Buenos Aires, Mar de Plata and San Miguel de Tucumán, has suffered, the heavy blow of the Covid-19.

Legalisation of land-based casinos in Brazil

The political agenda presented, discusses regulatory aspects for Integrated Resorts in the country and aims to enable land-based casinos in Brazil resorts by 2023 Brazil has been facing a difficult economic moment, especially within the global pandemic crisis, which has hit the country strongly.

How SiGMA LatAm to help reinvigorate Brazil’s tourism industry

SiGMA Group is moving post-haste at further expanding its reach into LatAm by ways of a physical event in São Paolo Brazil is consistently one of the most visited destinations for tourists, and rightly so with its spectacular beaches and far-reaching views.

MGM employees could be laid off in August

The company said that a large majority of employees could be laid off in August On Monday MGM Resorts International notified a large majority of its entertainment and sports division employees that they will be laid off by the end of August.

Chilean municipalities face hardships due to closure of casinos

Some Chilean Municipalities have had casino establishments closed for almost four months Casinos in Chile had the order to shut down premises in March, and have remain closed up to this date. Together with no operation, due to restriction measurements, financial crisis is taking over some Chilean Municipalities.

Ciudad del Este casino workers in Paraguay call for reopening

Ciudad del Este casino’s workers organized a protest last Wednesday, 22/07 Ciudad del Este land-based Casinos, Paraguay, have been shut down for almost five months due to COVID-19 measures, drastically affecting the lives of the sectors’ employees. Individuals organized a protest in the city demanding the return of activities.

Mexicali City Casinos on the road to recovery

Mexicali City Casinos have started reopening although this decision was not approved by all council members due to fear of more outbreaks After the reopening of flea markets and restaurants, the secretary of the XXIII Mexicali City Council, Netzahualcóyotl Jáuregui Santillán, announced that following the same safety protocols that have been in application for the opening…

Sheldon Adelson’s net worth shrinks $12.9 billion in six months

Sheldon Adelson’s net worth ranked down to 33 on Bloomberg’s billionaire list   Sheldon Adelson’s net worth has dropped by US$12.9 billion in half a year. This reduction is roughly equivalent to 16 Suncity Group. COVID has caused completely different scenarios depending on the industries it affected. During this global public health crisis, people’s demand for…

Eldorado Resorts acquires Caesars Entertainment

Eldorado Resorts to acquire Caesars Entertainment in cash and stock deal Eldorado Resorts, now officially the world’s largest gambling company, have announced new layoffs after signing off on an agreement to acquire Caesars Entertainment for $17.3 billion in a cash and stock deal.