Canada
MGM National Harbor to Reopen Today
MGM National Harbor Resort and Casino is going to resume its operations today (June 29). Guests can expect “contactless” check-ins, single-use baccarat cards, and Plexiglass at the casino.
Officials said the resort will open to 50% capacity and its hotel will open roughly a third of its rooms.
National Harbor’s check-in desks will be covered by Plexiglass windows, as are other points around the property, and only half will be open to create distance.
A key element of its “contactless” strategy is encouraging usage of MGM’s smartphone app, which will allow guests to check-in, verify their identification and pay, as well as make reservations at the resort’s eight restaurants.
Dominique Bertolone, MGM Resorts’ senior vice president of food and beverage strategy, said most restaurants will reopen Monday and guests will be able to scan a code with their app to reserve a table in a “virtual queueing experience” that will help avoid large clusters of people waiting together.
Guests will have two options for menus: one printed on disposable paper or a smartphone display via a barcode.
“We actually believe that not only this is going to enhance the guest experience, but it’s part of our future. Think of all the applications Not only do we believe it’s going to stick, we believe it’s going to be expanded as well,” Bertolone said.
“It’s going to be something totally different. It’s gonna take a little bit to get used to. It’s totally new. But I think the guests are really going to enjoy it, because it just speeds up the whole process,” Anthony Caratozzolo, National Harbor’s vice president of hospitality, said.
John Flynn, MGM’s vice president of administration, said only 50% of the card tables and gaming machines will open Monday and not all of the resort’s employees will need to be back at work.
Employees have set up more Plexiglass at the tables to keep guests separated from each other and from the dealers. Cards will be dealt face-up for some games so that guests never touch them; in others, like baccarat, cards will be “single-use” and thrown away after every game.
“We want to get the community comfortable with these new health and safety protocols. We want to get our guests and our employees comfortable with it. So I think generally speaking, making sure that we’re going nice and slow, that we’re doing this in a thoughtful way, is very important,” John Flynn said.
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CasinoCanada.com has established a partnership with FortuneJack crypto casino to support brand visibility and drive traffic to the platform across non-regulated Canadian markets.
CasinoCanada will create and publish informational content highlighting FortuneJack’s features and gaming portfolio. The content will be integrated into CasinoCanada’s review and comparison sections to expand coverage and improve user navigation.
CasinoCanada is an online casino guide focused on the Canadian market, operated by SEOBROTHERS.
Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, stated: “Our objective is to provide users with structured information about FortuneJack’s platform and support consistent traffic development. With crypto casinos rapidly growing in popularity and becoming an increasingly important segment of the iGaming industry, we see strong potential in this direction and aim to help users navigate it with clarity and confidence.”
Established in 2012, FortuneJack is an online cryptocurrency casino platform offering over 3,500 games, including more than 2,700 slot titles. The platform features providers such as Pragmatic Play, Yggdrasil, Betsoft Gaming, Red Tiger, GameArt, and PG Soft.
FortuneJack’s live casino section includes up to 135 games, along with betting options across 50 sports. FortuneJack is operated by PlayWave SRL, registered and licensed under Anjouan laws.
Sally Betanishvili, Brand Manager at FortuneJack commented: “At FortuneJack, Since 2014 our priority is staying at the forefront of the iGaming evolution by offering a premier crypto-gaming experience. Partnering with CasinoCanada allows us to bring our extensive portfolio of over 6000+ games to a wider Canadian audience that values transparency and variety. We are excited to work with a partner that shares our commitment to helping players navigate the exciting world of crypto casinos with confidence.”
The partnership will focus on ongoing content development, increased platform visibility, and user acquisition initiatives across CasinoCanada’s media channels.
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CasinoCanada.com has partnered with FortuneJack crypto casino to increase FortuneJack’s visibility and drive traffic via CasinoCanada’s content channels in non-regulated Canadian markets.
Under the deal, CasinoCanada will create and publish informational content focused on FortuneJack’s features and gaming portfolio. The material will be integrated into CasinoCanada’s review and comparison sections, which the company said is intended to expand coverage and improve user navigation.
CasinoCanada is an online casino guide focused on the Canadian market and operated by SEOBROTHERS. Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, said: “Our objective is to provide users with structured information about FortuneJack’s platform and support consistent traffic development. With crypto casinos rapidly growing in popularity and becoming an increasingly important segment of the iGaming industry, we see strong potential in this direction and aim to help users navigate it with clarity and confidence.”
FortuneJack, established in 2012, said it offers over 3,500 games, including more than 2,700 slots, from providers including Pragmatic Play, Yggdrasil, Betsoft Gaming, Red Tiger, GameArt, and PG Soft. The operator also lists up to 135 live casino games and betting across 50 sports. FortuneJack is operated by PlayWave SRL and is registered and licensed under Anjouan laws.
Sally Betanishvili, Brand Manager at FortuneJack, said: “At FortuneJack, Since 2014 our priority is staying at the forefront of the iGaming evolution by offering a premier crypto-gaming experience. Partnering with CasinoCanada allows us to bring our extensive portfolio of over 6000+ games to a wider Canadian audience that values transparency and variety. We are excited to work with a partner that shares our commitment to helping players navigate the exciting world of crypto casinos with confidence.” The companies said the partnership will focus on ongoing content development, increased platform visibility, and user acquisition initiatives across CasinoCanada’s media channels.
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FanDuel has announced a new partnership with the Toronto Tempo, becoming its first official iGaming partner.
This multi-year agreement brings together two brands committed to expanding women’s sports in Canada. Through this collaboration, FanDuel positions itself as the best Sportsbook and Casino for fans to engage with Canada’s women’s team, bringing them closer to the action and women’s basketball than ever before.
“Partnering with the Toronto Tempo in their inaugural season is an exciting opportunity for FanDuel customers and basketball fans. As a company that shares the same passion for community and empowering women’s sports, we are proud to support a new franchise that will celebrate fans and elevate women’s professional sports in Canada,” said Tom Burdakin, Vice President of Marketing at FanDuel.
“One word to describe this partnership is transformative. Welcoming FanDuel marks a significant milestone for our organization as we continue to build Canada’s first WNBA team and deepen fan engagement,” said Lisa Ferkul, Chief Revenue Officer at Toronto Tempo.
FanDuel has had a front row seat to the growth of women’s sports in recent years as a proud official partner of the WNBA. Through this partnership and FanDuel’s best in class WNBA offering, fans can engage in more ways than any other platform from tip-off to buzzer.
As the first Sportsbook and Casino partner, FanDuel and the Toronto Tempo will bring exclusive fan initiatives to FanDuel’s customers, as well as in-arena visibility and digital activations to connect fans with the excitement of the WNBA both on and off the court.
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