Monday, April 30, 2018
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Ellis Island owners may bring gaming to Mount Charleston Lodge
The new owners of the Mount Charleston Lodge have been dreaming about their new property for years.
Scientific Games install first PRIZM GAMETABLE
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Steve Wynn files defamation lawsuit against former hairstylist
Steve Wynn filed a lawsuit Thursday in Clark Country District Court against Jorgen Nielsen, one of two people to go on the record for the Jan. 26 Wall Street Journal article that alleged the casino mogul sexually harassed female employees for decades.
Local player cashes in for $50,000 in Pala Casino's 'Goin' Bannanas' cash promotion
Steve Wynn suing former casino hairstylist for defamation
Steve Wynn filed a lawsuit Thursday in Clark Country District Court against Jorgen Nielsen, one of two people to go on the record for the Jan. 26 Wall Street Journal article that alleged the casino mogul sexually harassed female employees for decades.
Wynn leaves Las Vegas villa as company cuts ties from founder
Steve Wynn has moved out of the elaborate Wynn Las Vegas villa duplex he occupied for more than a decade as the company he founded seeks to show Massachusetts regulators that it has completely cut ties with him.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Videoslots debuts two new online slot games from GAMING1
Wynn Resorts cut ties with executive to get Boston gaming license
Steve Wynn may not have been the first Wynn Resorts Ltd. executive to quickly cut ties with the casino operator for the sake of a lucrative Boston gaming license.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Blue Chip Casino announces May entertainment and specials
Mr Green revenue grows 38 in Q1
Wynn CEO to rename Boston Harbor project
Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Officer Matt Maddox has officially proposed removing the Wynn name from their company’s $2.5 billion Boston project.
Amid Opening Rumors, Ocean Resort Casino Swings Into Summer With Topgolf
Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City has been mum about its grand opening (rumored to be June 28, the same day as Hard Rock AC), but the former Revel recently announced it's bringing Topgolf to AC this summer.
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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Project Neon may have impacted Boyd Gaming’s Q1 earnings
The $1 billion Project Neon freeway construction effort that has frustrated motorists for weeks may also have taken a bite out of Boyd Gaming Corp.’s first-quarter earnings.
Scientific Games installs world's first land-based PRIZM GAMETABLE at Caesars Entertainment Resorts in Atlantic City
MGM to sell Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas for 214m
How can daily fantasy sports invade fortress Europe
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
INTRALOT appoint new COO Michael Kogeler
Wishwood Slots -- IGT
IGT celebrated the recent launch of its online game Wishwood Slots by hosting Wishwood-themed customer events in Malta and Gibraltar.
Caesars to manage a non-gaming beachfront resort in Mexico
Caesars Entertainment Corp. has signed an agreement to manage a non-gaming, beach-front resort in Mexico as its seeks to bring its brands to more overseas markets.
Wynn CEO touts growth, calls ambitious Las Vegas plans ‘unsustainable’
Matt Maddox came out swinging in his first earnings conference call as Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Officer, boasting of record Las Vegas quarterly revenues and applicants lining up for work.
Betrally Casino players winning big in 2018
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
National Indian Gaming Association outlines it support for sports betting
If All Goes Well, NJ Online Poker Players Will Have A Larger Pool To Play In On May 1
If all goes well, NJ online poker players at WSOP NJ and 888 Poker NJ will be able to compete against others in Nevada and Delaware when the first interstate games launch May 1.
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Elaine Wynn opposes Wynn Resorts board member’s re-election
Elaine Wynn, the largest shareholder of Wynn Resorts Ltd., is seeking to kick a friend of her ex-husband Steve Wynn off the company’s board of directors.
Top 10 random observations from a week in Las Vegas
Monday, April 23, 2018
Wait, What? NBA, MLB Meet With NJ Lawmakers Ahead Of Sports Betting Decision
Despite being against sports betting and litigants in the NJ sports betting case (Murphy vs NCAA), the NBA and MLB have reportedly met with NJ lawmakers ahead of a SCOTUS decision to help frame sports betting regulations.
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KC and the Sunshine Band to perform at SugarHouse Casino
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City set for grand opening on 28 June
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Pala Casino offering $1 street tacos on Cinco De Mayo
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Steve Wynn isn’t out of the woods with gaming regulators
Just because Steve Wynn has stepped down from his leadership positions at Wynn Resorts Ltd., has sold all the shares he owned in the company and settled legal differences with his ex-wife, Elaine, don’t think for a minute that gaming regulators are through with him.
Friday, April 20, 2018
GAN opens digital marketing agency in Tel Aviv
Ellis Island Casino new owners of Mt. Charleston Lodge
Mt. Charleston Lodge, a favorite destination for tourists and locals at the top of Kyle Canyon, has been sold. Ellis Island Casino and Brewery
Changes Afoot: Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Sold As Part Of $1.85 Billion Deal
In another change for Atlantic City's casinos, Carl Icahn has sold Tropicana Atlantic City hotel and casino as part of a larger deal that gives Tropicana Entertainment Inc. new owners.
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UK football leagues stand with US sporting associations
Longtime Las Vegas FBI agent retiring, joining Wynn Resorts
Patrick G. Brodsky, a longtime FBI agent in Las Vegas, is retiring from the agency and will take on an executive role with Wynn Resorts.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
National Indian Gaming Association chairman kicks-off Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in Las Vegas
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Slips Again In March, But Summer Is On The Horizon
Four nor'easters lumbered through New Jersey in March, resulting in a decrease of year-on-year revenue for Atlantic City's seven casinos. But with summer comes Hard Rock Atlantic City and Ocean Resort Casino.
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Netherlands Gambling Authority s report tackles loot boxes
MGM Resorts will use solar array to power Las Vegas casinos
MGM Resorts International plans to power its sizable share of the Strip with a dedicated solar array capable of supplying up to 90 percent of daytime demand at the company’s 13 Las Vegas casinos.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Wynn Resorts adds 3 women to its board of directors
Former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers and two other women with CEO experience have been named as new independent board members for the expanded Wynn Resorts board of directors.
Speaker promotes college course on tourism and security
Frank Haas’s presentation on tourism security and safety was part of the two-day Las Vegas 25th anniversary International Tourism Security Conference, which ends Wednesday.
Cherry AB reports 104 revenue growth during FY2017
Speaker touts college course on tourism and security
Frank Haas’s presentation on tourism security and safety was part of the two-day Las Vegas 25th anniversary International Tourism Security Conference, which ends Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
NJ Online Gambling Sites Score Big In March With Record $25 Million In Revenue
New Jersey online casinos show no signs of slowing down as March revenue passes the $25 million mark for the first time, making NJ online gambling a win for Atlantic City casinos and the state.
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Global Gaming appoints Tre Kronor Media as new media agency
Tri- State online poker network launches next month
Monday, April 16, 2018
Wynn Boston Harbor a good fit for MGM Resorts, analyst says
MGM Resorts International could generate higher returns on investment if it acquired Wynn Resorts’ unfinished Boston Harbor project, a gaming industry analyst told investors Monday.
Dover Downs poker room guarantees $70K in prizes over Memorial Day weekend
Resorts AC To Kick Off Epic 40th Anniversary Celebration Memorial Day Weekend
Resorts Atlantic City is planning a weekend-long celebration of its 40th anniversary as the original New Jersey casino. But the party at Resorts AC continues all summer long with promotions and deals.
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Top 10 poker myths
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Felipe Esparza's 'Bad Decisions' tour coming t Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
International Tourism Security Conference returns to Las Vegas
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Southern Nevada meetings, conventions industry on a roll
It’s a little puzzling why the meetings and convention industry chooses blue as its theme color. Clearly, it should be green. As in the color of money.
NetEnt player wins 6 7m mobile jackpot
Friday, April 13, 2018
Las Vegas Valley resident wins $600K jackpot at The Orleans
Friday the 13th has proven fortunate for someone in the Las Vegas Valley. At 2:30 a.m., a valley resident won $621,606.55 playing a Buffalo slot machine at The Orleans, the casino-resort said in a statement on Twitter.
Steve Wynn files defamation lawsuit in Las Vegas against AP
Former Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press and others for what his attorneys described as “false accusations of rape.”
Caesars Entertainment announces agreement to bring Harrah's-branded tribal casino to northern California
UKGC s piegate investigation sees Tabcorp fined 84 000
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Catena Media acquires German BrokerDeal de for 3 6m
Guess Who’s Back? Atlantic City Casino Revenue Up For Second Straight Year
In 2017, Atlantic City casino revenue posted gains with a little help from NJ gambling sites. And with two new casinos, Hard Rock AC and Ocean Resort Casino, on the horizon, spirits are high in New Jersey.
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PokerStars and players raise $50,000 for Right To Play
Scientific Games to showcase latest innovation, technology and enhanced digital offering at NIGA
Scientific Games Corporation is set to bring a its line-up of industry- leading innovation, ground-breaking technology and a significant new digital offering to the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention next week.
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Betrally spotlights series of promotions
Ohio s gambling revenue is growing
Table Mountain Casino's Massive Cash Jackpot hits for $86,963
LVCVA reveals Las Vegas Convention Center expansion design
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
NOVOMATIC Americas to introduce its latest products at NIGA 2018
NOVOMATIC Americas will be highlighting its latest product innovations at Booth #546 at the National Indian Gaming Association’s upcoming trade show NIGA 2018 on April 17-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Atlantic City casinos record rising revenues
Hard Rock Atlantic City Adds To Anticipation, Gives The Community A Sneak Peek
Hard Rock Atlantic City opened a preview center last week to give residents a taste of what's to come at the NJ casino and the excitement within the community is gaining steam as Hard Rock AC's summer opening nears.
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Luxury Live! Hotel announces opening date
Poker Central to open TV studio with MGM Resorts International
Poker Central will open a 10,000-square-foot studio and esports broadcast venue next month in a partnership with MGM Resorts International.
Monday, April 9, 2018
NetEnt To Bring Its Hit Game Collection To Hard Rock AC’s NJ Online Casino
Swedish iGaming supplier NetEnt and Hard Rock Atlantic City teamed up this past week to bring NetEnt's hit online games to the casino's future NJ online gambling site.
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Philippines President against Boracay casino
Nektan gaming revenues up 44 8 in Q3 FY2018
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Wynn Resorts board of directors highest-paid on Las Vegas Strip
It pays well to be a Wynn Resorts board director. The casino operator’s directors receive $310,000 annually.
New Jersey going all in for sports betting
Friday, April 6, 2018
Players battle at Caesars esports event in Las Vegas — PHOTOS
An esports competition began Friday at Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas.
Rymax displays premium rewards at NIGA
Hard Rock Atlantic City Commits To Being A ‘Good Neighbor’ With The Community
Hard Rock Atlantic City hired an executive for community outreach, which is just another mark in the casino's goal of fostering a strong relationship with Atlantic City as it moves toward a summer opening.
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Las Vegas Sands more than doubled Adelson’s compensation for 2017
Las Vegas Sands more than doubled the compensation it paid to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Sheldon Adelson last year to $26.1 million after the casino operator slightly beat its 2017 earnings target.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Poker Central launches live event studio at Aria Resort
Nevada to review gaming regulations
NetEnt signs deal with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
NetEnt recently announced it has signed a customer agreement with gaming operator Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for the regulated online casino market in New Jersey.
Galaxy Gaming struggles in FY2017 results
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Special license for temporary Las Vegas casino OK’d
Gaming regulators on Wednesday unanimously approved a special license for a Las Vegas tavern to set up a temporary casino for eight hours in order to preserve the property’s gaming license.
‘Gambler in spirit’ Derek Stevens exhausted after $1M thrill ride
“If I wasn’t a gambler, I’d still feel terrible,” Derek Stevens said after his Michigan Wolverines were routed by Villanova on Monday in the NCAA finals.
Betslip Generator paperless receipt solution -- LADBROKES
Ladbrokes takes the first steps towards paperless betting on the high street with the launch of its betslip generator.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
NetEnt growth up 11 7 in FY2017
Which AC Casino Is DraftKings Likely To Partner With On NJ Sports Betting?
In preparation for a positive ruling in the NJ sports betting case, DraftKings says it's "had discussions" with land-based casinos in NJ. There are few details, but Ocean Resort seems a likely candidate.
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SG Digital signs agreement with Svenska Sp
Scientific Games Corporation recently announced that SG Digital will partner with Svenska Spel to provide content through the division’s Open Gaming System (OGS) and a Player Account Management solution via the Open Platform System (OPS).
IGT hopes virtual-reality archery will hit mark at casinos
IGT has launched two competitive VR archery games as gambling machine manufacturers struggle to find the next hot product to offset weak slot demand.
Like Atlantic City, Monmouth Park Is Eagerly Awaiting Fate Of NJ Sports Betting
Monmouth Park, the decades-old racetrack in North Jersey, is chomping at the bit to offer legal sports betting in NJ, which will help offset its current decline. In fact, it could feasibly be the first outside Atlantic City to do so.
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Monday, April 2, 2018
San Manuel reveals April events calendar
SugarHouse Casino announces April events
LVCVA to assist, not lead, in planning Oct. 1 memorial
While the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority was celebrated for its role in the weeks immediately following the Oct. 1 shooting, that isn’t likely to be the case when it comes to memorializing the tragedy and building a permanent tribute to the victims and heroes.
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Big NCAA Tournament bets paying off for Las Vegas casino owner
Derek Stevens has gained priceless promotional value with his NCAA Tournament gambit. Before the tournament, the aggressively loyal Michigan grad bet $25,000 on the Wolverines to win the championship at 40-1 odds.
Woman wins $1.4 million slot jackpot at Las Vegas Valley casino
A local woman won a $1.4 million jackpot at Green Valley Ranch Resort this weekend, according to a spokeswoman for the resort’s owner, Station Casinos.