Gambling in the USA

Boyd Gaming Announces New Measures to Mitigate COVID-19 Impacts

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4 years ago

April 10, 2020

Niji Narayan

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Boyd Gaming Corporation has announced new measures to mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the continued closure of all revenue-generating operations, Boyd will place most of its team members on unpaid furlough effective April 11. A limited number of essential team members will remain on payroll during the closure period.

For the furloughed team members who were enrolled in the Company’s health care plans, Boyd Gaming will pay all insurance premiums through June 30 or their return to work, whichever is sooner.

“This is by far the most difficult decision we have ever made. We care deeply about the well-being of our team members, which is why we maintained full pay and benefits through April 10. Implementing furloughs was a last resort for us, but a necessary step to protect our Company, especially given the current lack of visibility regarding property re-openings,” Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said.

The Company also announced that its executive leadership team will be taking significant salary reductions, while the Company’s Board of Directors has agreed to suspend the Board’s compensation. Additionally, all non-furloughed members of the Company’s corporate and property management teams will take a salary cut.

The company has postponed all its non-essential spending indefinitely, and suspended all its capital projects and the cash dividend programme.

“As a result of these difficult but necessary actions, we are confident Boyd Gaming will have sufficient liquidity and resources to sustain itself until we are able to re-open for business. We will continue to carefully review our operations and expenditures during the closure period and make additional adjustments as necessary,” Smith said.

Brad Rhines

Smoking Room & Bar to Open This Summer at Miccosukee

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6 hours ago

May 21, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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This summer, Miccosukee Casino & Resort is preparing to unveil a new and exclusive smoking casino section. The venue, located in the northwest corner of the property, is tailored for casino-goers who prefer to smoke while playing their favorite slots in a comfortable and refined indoor ambiance featuring 20-foot-tall ceilings.

“At Miccosukee Casino & Resort, we value our customers’ feedback, and we strive to meet their needs. Many of our guests have requested a new, indoor, dedicated smoking section, and I am proud that we will be unveiling this unique attraction to them very soon. It’s a fusion of gaming, sophisticated design, and an upscale bar, all created to cater to our distinguished guests,” said General Manager Brad Rhines.

The new smoking venue is equipped with a state-of-the-art air filtration system to ensure the comfort of smoking guests while preserving the air quality in the casino’s non-smoking areas. Additionally, it offers new restrooms in the smoking section, as well as in the non-smoking corridor.

Featuring 117 slot machines, a contemporary full bar with four 75-inch high-definition TVs, and eight bar-top slot machines, this exclusive smoking area perfectly accommodates Miccosukee’s esteemed patrons.

Erik Nyman President EveryMatrix Americas

Golden Nugget live with EveryMatrix content in Michigan and New Jersey

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9 hours ago

May 21, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Golden Nugget Online Gaming is live with EveryMatrix casino content in Michigan and New Jersey.

EveryMatrix will provide Golden Nugget Online Gaming with content from its in-house game development studio Armadillo Studios, via direct integration with its SlotMatrix iGaming aggregation solution, the industry’s largest aggregation offering with more games and third-party vendors than any other.

EveryMatrix has licences in six North American states and provinces including New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut, Ontario in Canada and most recently Pennsylvania.

Earlier this month EveryMatrix went live with its first aggregation agreement with exclusive partner studio Supremeland via DraftKings in New Jersey.

Erik Nyman, President EveryMatrix Americas, said: “We’re delighted to work with such an established brand as Golden Nugget Online Gaming. We look forward to our continued work together in the future as we provide premier content alongside our leading aggregation services.”

Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment Celebrates Grand Opening of Company’s First Nebraska Property, Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska Racing and Casino

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10 hours ago

May 21, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, Caesars Entertainment’s first venture into the Cornhusker State, opened its doors to guests for the first time. Caesars, Columbus Exposition and Racing and the Columbus community celebrated the momentous occasion with a ribbon cutting, giveaways and more.

Opening day guests received commemorative Harrah’s shirts before making the property’s historical first spins on the slots, table game wagers and first bets at the Caesars Race & Sportsbook. The first jackpot was hit at 10:14 a.m. with a lucky guest winning $1,876 on Power Push.

“We’re so proud to open the doors to Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino for the first time today,” said Todd Connelly, Regional President of Caesars Entertainment. “Harrah’s is an iconic brand that our guests have come to know and love across the country. We’re so happy to be here with our partners and friends as we celebrate what is sure to be a bright future in Nebraska.”

The new destination features a 17,000-square-foot casino with 400 slot machines, 11 table games and a Caesars Race & Sportsbook featuring a 2,100-square-foot sports and simulcast betting area conveniently located on the casino floor. The area contains 17 viewing screens, including a massive 163-inch video wall for the ultimate sports viewing experience. The opening of Caesars Race & Sportsbook at Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino marks the first time Caesars Sportsbook has accepted sports wagers in the Cornhusker State.

Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino is also home to the award-winning restaurant Brew Brothers, founded by the Carano family in 1995, and a bar called Wishbones. A Marriott Fairfield Inn and Townplace Suites is under construction next door and will connect directly to the casino once complete later this year.

In partnership with Columbus Exposition and Racing, Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska will be home to a one-mile racetrack, the longest track in the state. The track will host 15 live races every Friday – Sunday from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15, as well as one on Labor Day. Each date will offer all-ages Grandstand seating, along with 21+ in-person and kiosk betting.

Harrah’s Columbus NE, Racing & Casino is also part of Caesars Entertainment’s expansive Caesars Rewards® network. Guests who play at the new destination can earn and redeem Reward Credits at any of Caesars Entertainment’s 50+ properties in North America.