U.S. casinos are turning to videogame competitions to attract younger visitors and turn around years of subdued growth. MGM Resorts International plans to convert a former nightclub at its Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas into a permanent venue for hosting esports contests starting next...
The United States just celebrated its 244th birthday, which is like being a 24-year-old compared to the United Kingdom, a 15-year-old compared to France and just 8 months old when compared to China. We are a young nation, and sometimes we can’t help acting that way. Read...
Participating in the Next Generation of Venues panel at this week’s SBC Digital Summit North America, Seth Schorr – CEO of Fifth Street Gaming told delegates that progressive companies like DraftKings and FanDuel which are “technology companies at their core”, have a dramatic impact on why so much betting is taking place on...
With the lack of live sports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen plenty of odd things getting people to the TV screen. Luckily, our favorite sports like basketball and hockey are on the road to a return, but you have to...
LAS VEGAS – Esports has been on the rise amongst people from all over the world and the COVID-19 pandemic has done wonders for its popularity. Read More...
With Real-Life Games Halted, Betting World Puts Action on E-Sports. Computer-vs.-computer games of FIFA livestream to gamblers on Twitch. Fantasy contests carry League of Legends lineups. In the coronavirus age, video games have grown into a darling for casinos. Read More...
The spread of the novel coronavirus has devastated the gaming industry, prompting the shutdown of arenas, casinos and resorts across the country. Read More...
USA – The founder and chief executive officer of Sharp Alpha Advisors, Lloyd Danzig, has recently described the impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic on the gaming and betting industry in a questions and answers segment with trade news portal SBC Americas, part of the...
Before covid-19, casinos in Las Vegas would have laughed at the prospect of an esports-centric betting operation. But now, searching for alternative events amid the sports-less coronavirus pandemic, Las Vegas has warmed to the idea. Read More...
The Strategy Organization, a gaming and hospitality-focused consulting firm, has launched in Las Vegas. The firm will offer support in operations, marketing, and innovation as the gaming industry hopes to eventually bounce back from Covid-19-related shutdowns. Read More...
