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Iowa marks the eighth state in which BetMGM’s mobile app is available statewide, joining Nevada, New Jersey, Colorado, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and West Virginia.

Penn National Gaming announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino - Perryville in Maryland for $31.1 million in cash.

BetMGM Casino is going live in Pennsylvania, bringing the digital gaming company's exclusive portfolio of online slots and table games to players in the Keystone State.

The Maryland racetrack will still owners and other licensed horsemen who wish to attend races to enter the property.

The Stronach Group and the Maryland Jockey Club announced today that Preakness 145 will proceed without fans in attendance on 3 October at Pimlico Race Course.

In this role, Mario Maesano will lead the overall development and implementation of strategic marketing initiatives for the new gaming, dining and entertainment destination set to open in early 2021.

MGM National Harbor’s amenity offerings initially will be limited with plans to open additional venues in the coming weeks and months.

Horseshoe Casino - Baltimore announced that it is ready to reopen its doors to the general public on 28 June. Also, on 26 June, Seven Star and Diamond guests will receive early access.

Machines have been disabled to promote social distancing, table games will have limited seating and temperature checks will occur.

The Maryland casino will reopen to the general public on 29 June, and hold special Member Days only from 19-28 June.

Each property will operate under specific capacity restrictions in compliance with state and local requirements.

The Golden Entertainment property announced today that it will reopen on Friday, 19 June.

The new Play It Safe Plan is an enhanced health and sanitation program which will allow for ample social distancing, reduced occupancy and vigorous hygiene and health measures for all guests and Team Members.

The Cordish Gaming Group has engaged GAN as their enterprise software Platform provider to power their new “PlayLive!” branded Internet gambling business in the State of Pennsylvania.

The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that it has received approval from the Maryland Racing Commission to resume live racing at Laurel Park effective Saturday, 30 May.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that the 145th running of the Triple Crown race will take place on Saturday, 3 October at Pimlico Race Course.

In addition to the sale, the casino operator will implement unpaid furloughs for 26,000 employees on 1 April in order to help mitigate the financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.

To date, the company has supplied more than 250,000 pounds of food, which is equivalent to approximately 208,000 meals to numerous food banks and charities

On top of the $1 million crisis and disaster relief pledge, the company is donating the equivalent of 400,000 meals across the U.S.

Governor Hogan issues Emergency Order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to prevent spread of COVID-19.