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Downtown Cares hosts eighth annual event
Downtown Cares, a day of volunteerism founded in 2012 by Moonridge Group and El Cortez Hotel & Casino, will host its eighth community event on Saturday, 2 June 2018 at Veterans Village.
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
OPAP releases impressive Q1 2018 results
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OPAP releases impressive Q1 2018 results
European gambling giant OPAP has released its Q1 2018 financial performance report which revealed that the company’s revenues increased by 5
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Trump Plaza’s Ending Is On Hold As Atlantic City Gears Up For A Busy Summer
Trump Plaza’s Ending Is On Hold As Atlantic City Gears Up For A Busy Summer
The 34-year-old Trump Plaza was scheduled for demolition this spring. However, owners have yet to file for a demolition permit and will now have to wait for tourism season to come and go first.
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ComeOn unveils Hajper in Sweden
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ComeOn unveils Hajper in Sweden
The Cherry AB subsidiary announced the launch of a new exciting brand targeting the Swedish market. The brand Hajper follows on from Snabbare, which was launched in December 2017.
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Tropicana Las Vegas hosts summer cookout
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Tropicana Las Vegas hosts summer cookout
The Summer Cookout featuring Robert Irvine will return to Tropicana Las Vegas for a second year in a row on 14 July.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Ocean Resort Casino Has All The Pieces For Opening Day Except One: An NJ Casino License
Ocean Resort Casino Has All The Pieces For Opening Day Except One: An NJ Casino License
With opening day just around the corner, Ocean Resort Casino is waiting for gaming regulators to move forward on a casino license hearing, which would get the Atlantic City casino one...
Potential Repercussions of the Big Fish Decision
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Potential Repercussions of the Big Fish Decision
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently found a social casino game platform, Big Fish Casino, to constitute illegal gambling under Washington State law.
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American Gaming Association outlines US sports betting stance
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American Gaming Association outlines US sports betting stance
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has set out its priorities for sports betting in the US, issuing an open letter to the US Congress
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Union reports sexual harassment of workers in Las Vegas casinos
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Union reports sexual harassment of workers in Las Vegas casinos
With a possible strike looming, the Culinary Union has released survey results showing widespread sexual harassment and safety concerns at Las Vegas casinos.
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MGM Resorts expands into New York with 850m acquisition
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MGM Resorts expands into New York with 850m acquisition
Worldwide casino and resort developer MGM Resorts International has announced the agreement of a deal to acquire the Empire City Casino in Yonkers, New York for a fee of $850m
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Ocean Resort Casino Teams Up With William Hill For Atlantic City Sportsbook
Ocean Resort Casino Teams Up With William Hill For Atlantic City Sportsbook
Ocean Resort Casino and William Hill will team up to offer "the best sportsbook in town" when the AC casino opens on June 28. The news comes on the heels of the Supreme Court's positive ruling...
Realtime Gaming launches San Guo Zheng Ba
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Realtime Gaming launches San Guo Zheng Ba
Fair Go Casino is taking players back to the times of the ancient Chinese dynasties with the latest pokie.
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Monday, May 28, 2018
We’re A Week From Action On NJ Sports Betting Bill As Assembly Sets Committee Date
We’re A Week From Action On NJ Sports Betting Bill As Assembly Sets Committee Date
The Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee will debate a proposed NJ sports betting bill on June 4, according to sources in the New Jersey Legislature.
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Saturday, May 26, 2018
South Point owner Michael Gaughan still going strong in Las Vegas
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South Point owner Michael Gaughan still going strong in Las Vegas
South Point owner Michael Gaughan is one of the few remaining “old-school” (as industry followers call him) Las Vegas casino operators.
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Top casino CEOs in Nevada earn more than $110M
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Top casino CEOs in Nevada earn more than $110M
The chief executive officers of Nevada’s six largest casino operators combined earned more than $110 million in total compensation last year, according to Equilar.
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Cherry CEO detained for suspected insider trading
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Cherry CEO detained for suspected insider trading
Cherry AB has terminated the employment of Anders Holmgren as the company's CEO and President, following his detention by authorities in Sweden on reasonable grounds suspected for severe insider trading
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Friday, May 25, 2018
Malta Gaming Authority to launch unified self-exclusion system
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Malta Gaming Authority to launch unified self-exclusion system
The MGA is set to embark on another ambitious project which will lead to the implementation of a unified self-exclusion system for all its remote gaming licenses.
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Rivers Casino Community Champions link with LCG
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Rivers Casino Community Champions link with LCG
On Wednesday, 30 May, the Pittsburgh casino will participate in a service project with Larimer Consensus Group (LCG) to support its Green Team with a landscaping and gardening project at the corridor garden on Larimer Avenue.
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Turtle Beach and Houston Outlaws band together
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Turtle Beach and Houston Outlaws band together
The leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand today announced a new multi-year partnership with Overwatch League (OWL) organization.
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Thursday, May 24, 2018
The Happy Together Tour returns to IP Resort Casino and Spa
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The Happy Together Tour returns to IP Resort Casino and Spa
The tour features six headline artists with more than 50 Billboard hits among them, and includes The Turtles; The Association; Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night; Gary Puckett & The Union Gap; The Cowsills; and Mark Lindsay.
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Seven Things To Expect At Hard Rock Atlantic City When It Opens Its Doors June 28
Seven Things To Expect At Hard Rock Atlantic City When It Opens Its Doors June 28
With one month until opening day, Hard Rock Atlantic City is gearing up for the big day and a busy summer in AC. Here are seven things to look for when Hard Rock AC opens its doors.
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John Conlee performs at Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland
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John Conlee performs at Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland
Country music legend and Grand Ole Opry member John Conlee will bring his greatest hits to Lee Creek Tavern on 7 June.
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Digitain to attend The Cyprus Gaming Show
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Digitain to attend The Cyprus Gaming Show
The multi-channel casino and sports betting platform provider announced that it will be attending The Cyprus Gaming Show (CGS) 2018.
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The Reel Life: Scratch 'n' sniff edition
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The Reel Life: Scratch 'n' sniff edition
The United States Postal Service is hitting us right in the childhood nostalgia.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Paddy Power Betfair agrees FanDuel acquisition
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Paddy Power Betfair agrees FanDuel acquisition
UK and Ireland sports betting operator Paddy Power Betfair has announced the signing of an agreement to combine its US business with US daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel
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$2 Million Pro Football Frenzy online customer engagement promotion -- ENGAGED NATION
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$2 Million Pro Football Frenzy online customer engagement promotion -- ENGAGED NATION
Engaged Nation recently announced its redesigned and enhanced $2 Million Pro Football Frenzy online sports program that leverages the entire professional football season to drive customer acquisition, engagement and bottom-line revenue.
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Las Vegas casinos under threat after union vote authorises strike
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Las Vegas casinos under threat after union vote authorises strike
Las Vegas casino industry received a blow to its workers dispute after hospitality union members have resoundingly voted in favour of authorizing a citywide strike, according to a press release from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Las Vegas casino workers vote to authorize strike
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Las Vegas casino workers vote to authorize strike
Unions representing Las Vegas casino workers won the right Tuesday to call a citywide strike as early as June 1 if they do not reach an agreement with employers.
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Las Vegas casino workers begin voting on possible strike
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Las Vegas casino workers begin voting on possible strike
Hundreds of unionized casino workers arrived Tuesday morning at the Thomas and Mack Center to vote whether they want to go on strike.
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GGA Las Vegas 2018 Self nominations close on May 25
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GGA Las Vegas 2018 Self nominations close on May 25
Self-nominations for the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2018 will close in just a few days’ time
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‘Only Vegas Moments’: Las Vegas tourism group launches new TV ads
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‘Only Vegas Moments’: Las Vegas tourism group launches new TV ads
The new 30- and 60-second “Only Vegas Moments” ads were produced by Las Vegas-based RR Partners, the authority’s advertising consultant, and were cut from a series of short YouTube movies about “adult freedom.”
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Las Vegas casino workers to vote whether to go on strike
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Las Vegas casino workers to vote whether to go on strike
Thousands of unionized Las Vegas casino workers are expected to vote Tuesday on whether to go on strike. A “yes” vote could potentially be costly for casinos — and for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165.
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Monday, May 21, 2018
Resorts World Catskills celebrates Grand Opening Gala
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Resorts World Catskills celebrates Grand Opening Gala
Officials at New York's newest and largest commercial casino are confident that its location, superior array of world-class amenities and allure to Asian customers will help the $1.2 billion resort reinvigorate the region and overcome the noted saturation in the market.
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Will Legal NJ Sports Betting Help Atlantic City Casino Revenue? Only Time Will Tell
Will Legal NJ Sports Betting Help Atlantic City Casino Revenue? Only Time Will Tell
The end of PASPA has Atlantic City abuzz with talk of sports betting. The emergence of AC sportsbooks could provide more momentum for year-on-year revenue gains, but the future of NJ sports...
FeedConstruct unveils its World Cup 2018 line-up
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FeedConstruct unveils its World Cup 2018 line-up
With exactly a month left till the FIFA World Cup 2018 taking place in Russia, FeedConstruct has revealed its data feed solutions which are on offer throughout the showpiece tournament
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Saturday, May 19, 2018
Leagues seeking royalties from sports wagering may be let down
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Leagues seeking royalties from sports wagering may be let down
As the dust settles on this past week’s historic Supreme Court announcement involving sports wagering — which everybody was fully expecting, by the way — we’re starting to see how plans to capitalize on nationwide sports wagering will...
Las Vegas residents get their first look at MSG Sphere tech
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Las Vegas residents get their first look at MSG Sphere tech
A new Las Vegas Strip concert venue is slated to offer guests technology that will allow them to feel the music.
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Delaware to offer full-scale sports betting
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Delaware to offer full-scale sports betting
The US State of Delaware is moving ahead with allowing what it calls 'full-scale sports betting' which will initially be made available through the Delaware Lottery following the repeal of PASPA, which allowed individual states to determine the legality of sports betting in their...
Videoslots Launches Industry First My RTP Feature
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Videoslots Launches Industry First My RTP Feature
Malta-based online casino operator Videoslots has enhanced its offering with the launch of “My RTP,” a pioneering analytics tool designed to bring greater engagement and transparency to the online casino experience.
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Friday, May 18, 2018
No-limit Texas Hold'em tournaments at Dover Downs
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No-limit Texas Hold'em tournaments at Dover Downs
There will be more than $30,000 in guaranteed prizes during June 22-24 tournaments at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino's Poker Room, including one with a $25,000-guaranteed prize pool.
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NJ Online Gambling Revenue Still Going Strong, But Big Changes Are On The Horizon
NJ Online Gambling Revenue Still Going Strong, But Big Changes Are On The Horizon
April's NJ online gambling revenue hit $23M, a decline from March but still the second-best month for the industry, but interstate poker and sports betting in New Jersey will likely make...
‘Good interest’ reported as judge clears way for Lucky Dragon bids
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‘Good interest’ reported as judge clears way for Lucky Dragon bids
A judge approved bid procedures this week for the bankrupt Lucky Dragon, clearing the way for a potential sale of the off-Strip resort.
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Thursday, May 17, 2018
$1000 slots tournament features three “Games of Fortune” slots from Betsoft
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$1000 slots tournament features three “Games of Fortune” slots from Betsoft
The ten top point scorers in the week-long slot tournament will be awarded $1000 in prize money – first prize is $300.
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Warwick Bartlett FOBT s 2 stake A Disastrous Decision
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Warwick Bartlett FOBT s 2 stake A Disastrous Decision
The decision on the part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DDCMS) will have far reaching effects on the gambling industry
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FIRE 88 online slot game -- PRAGMATIC PLAY
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FIRE 88 online slot game -- PRAGMATIC PLAY
Pragmatic Play, has added to its expanding portfolio of video slots with the launch of Fire 88.
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DraftKings moves to offer sports betting
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DraftKings moves to offer sports betting
DraftKings, Inc. recently announced that the company will enter the sports betting market following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision overturning the outdated Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
114 interviews, 3M documents involved in Steve Wynn investigation
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114 interviews, 3M documents involved in Steve Wynn investigation
The chairwoman of a Wynn Resorts Ltd. committee investigating allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Steve Wynn said more than 100 people have been interviewed so far.
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Paddy Power Betfair declares interest in FanDuel
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Paddy Power Betfair declares interest in FanDuel
UK-based bookmaker business Paddy Power Betfair has announced its interest in expanding its own US operations through an arrangement with FandDuel, the US-based fantasy sports wagering company
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SG Digital Preps for Sports Betting with N.J. Regulators
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SG Digital Preps for Sports Betting with N.J. Regulators
SG Digital, a division of Scientific Games, has commenced sportsbook product review sessions with New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE).
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BetConstruct hosting Innovations Workshop in Malta
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BetConstruct hosting Innovations Workshop in Malta
BetConstruct has announced that it will be holding a seminar focused on its current innovative solutions for the gaming and betting industry, taking place on 24 May at the Dragonara Hotel in St
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Adjarabet upgrades to SBTech-powered sportsbook in regulated Georgian market
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Adjarabet upgrades to SBTech-powered sportsbook in regulated Georgian market
Georgia's leading online sports betting operator Adjarabet has gone live with SBTech's Seamless sportsbook solution as part of an aggressive strategy of consolidating its dominant position in its core market.
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Monmouth Park Says It’s Ready To Take State’s First Legal Sports Bet By Memorial Day
Monmouth Park Says It’s Ready To Take State’s First Legal Sports Bet By Memorial Day
Monmouth Park CEO Dennis Drazin has targeted May 28 as the day the NJ racetrack's William Hill Sports Bar can take the state's first legal sports bet, but that might be wishful thinking....
US Gambling sector responds to PASPA repeal
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US Gambling sector responds to PASPA repeal
The gambling industry has been bolstered in the United States by the repeal of PASPA, with many in the sector announcing gains to their share values and releasing articles explaining their company’s prior preparations and readiness to seize this once in a lifetime expansion opportunity
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Sports Betting In New Jersey Gets The Green Light After Supreme Court Ends PASPA
Sports Betting In New Jersey Gets The Green Light After Supreme Court Ends PASPA
On Monday, the US Supreme Court ruled that the 1992 law prohibiting sports betting everywhere except Nevada was unconstitutional, paving the way for NJ sports betting at racetracks and Atlantic...
Women on Wynn Resorts board host panel on diversity, equality
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Women on Wynn Resorts board host panel on diversity, equality
Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s recent addition of three women to its board of directors is only the beginning of the company’s cultural diversity movement.
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Monday, May 14, 2018
Atlantic City’s Busy Summer Gets Busier With Borgata’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
Atlantic City’s Busy Summer Gets Busier With Borgata’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will mark its 15th anniversary with a summer-long party, adding to Atlantic City's already packed summer with Hard Rock Atlantic City and Ocean Resort Casino...
Landmark ruling sees the Supreme Court vote open up sports betting across the US
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Landmark ruling sees the Supreme Court vote open up sports betting across the US
The US Supreme Court has voted in a 6-3 ruling that has overturned a 1992 federal ban on sports betting across the country
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Global Gaming announces three senior appointments
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Global Gaming announces three senior appointments
Swedish-based online gambling operator and gaming services provider, Global Gaming, has made three senior appointments from the Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) including Duncan Snaith as Head of Development, Josie Cassar as Head of Payments, and Shireen Haddadeen as Head of CRM
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Sunday, May 13, 2018
M Resort owners owe Henderson $15M
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M Resort owners owe Henderson $15M
When the owners of M Resort showed an interest in Henderson, city officials made things as accommodating as possible — they even deferred payments for several years.
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Man survives fall from 4-story balcony at Las Vegas Strip hotel
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Man survives fall from 4-story balcony at Las Vegas Strip hotel
A 20-year-old man survived a fall from a fourth-story balcony inside the Luxor Saturday night, Las Vegas police said.
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Saturday, May 12, 2018
Sexual harassment regulation uncertain for Nevada gaming industry
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Sexual harassment regulation uncertain for Nevada gaming industry
With the #MeToo movement raising awareness about workplace sexual harassment, one might think adding more language to existing state gaming regulations to help prevent sexual harassment would be a slam-dunk no-brainer.
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Video Review: Rampaging Bull slot machine from Ainsworth
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Video Review: Rampaging Bull slot machine from Ainsworth
The new Rampaging Bull slot machine features progressive jackpots and a free game feature that awards 10 free games with multipliers increasing throughout the bonus.
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Hard Rock Atlantic City Clears Major Hurdle, Gets An NJ Casino License
Hard Rock Atlantic City Clears Major Hurdle, Gets An NJ Casino License
Hard Rock Atlantic City got its NJ casino license in the nick of time and is ready to show off 2,100 slots and 130 table games when the doors open on June 28.
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Codere revenue drops 5 4 in Q1 2018
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Codere revenue drops 5 4 in Q1 2018
Spanish-based international gaming operator Codere saw a $9
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Friday, May 11, 2018
New Mohegan Sun Expo Center hosts third annual Barrett-Jackson Northeast auction
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New Mohegan Sun Expo Center hosts third annual Barrett-Jackson Northeast auction
In addition to the collector car and automobilia auctions, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions will bring a host of automotive lifestyle activities as part of the first event in Mohegan Sun's newly built 125,000 square-foot Expo Center.
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Play Mohawk social casino app -- AGS
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Play Mohawk social casino app -- AGS
AGS recently announced an agreement with Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in Upstate New York that includes using AGS’s Social White Label Casino platform for a new self-funded player loyalty app called Play Mohawk.
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MGM Resorts to buy back 2bn of its own shares
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MGM Resorts to buy back 2bn of its own shares
International casino resort company MGM Resorts International has announced that it will buy back over $2bn of its own shares, in an effort to build up a war chest of funds for future expansion
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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Roger Raatgever 17 years in the making
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Roger Raatgever 17 years in the making
The online gaming market has shown no signs of slowing down, either in market growth or pace of innovation
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Wynn shares hit highest closing price since 2014
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Wynn shares hit highest closing price since 2014
Investors who bought Wynn Resorts shares after founder and former chairman Steve Wynn resigned in February are reaping rewards.
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$6 million still to come for winners at a PokerStars tournament
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$6 million still to come for winners at a PokerStars tournament
There are 200 players yet to be awarded a PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship (PSPC) Platinum Pass, which includes accommodation, travel and entry into the $25,000 buy-in event in the Bahamas from 6-10 January, 2019.
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Louisiana DFS bill moves a step closer
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Louisiana DFS bill moves a step closer
Lawmakers in the US state of Louisiana have voted to approve a bill that would legalise daily fantasy sports contests in the state
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Monte Carlo officially transitions to new brand — Park MGM
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Monte Carlo officially transitions to new brand — Park MGM
For MGM Resorts International, converting the brand on a 3,000-room hotel was a walk in the Park.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Mohegan Sun takes sole ownership of Incheon casino project
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Mohegan Sun takes sole ownership of Incheon casino project
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the company which runs the Mohegan Sun chain of casino resorts, has announced the signing of an agreement to buyout its fellow developers stake in a casino project currently underway in Incheon, South Korea
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New Gaming Act approved by Maltese Parliament
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New Gaming Act approved by Maltese Parliament
The Maltese Parliament approved the third and final reading of the new act that will "elevate the jurisdictional profile of Malta from a regulatory perspective by strengthening the MGA's supervisory role."
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Caesars may be alone in ending marijuana screening
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Caesars may be alone in ending marijuana screening
Las Vegas’ largest gaming employers may not follow Caesars Entertainment Corp.’s lead of no longer screening job applicants for marijuana use.
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Confirming Rumors, Ocean Resort Casino Plans To Open Its Doors On June 28
Confirming Rumors, Ocean Resort Casino Plans To Open Its Doors On June 28
A head-to-head matchup is in the works for Atlantic City this summer as Ocean Resort Casino's opening date will be the same day as another highly anticipated casino, Hard Rock Atlantic City.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Las Vegas sends a message to Congress
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Las Vegas sends a message to Congress
Alongside the American Gaming Association, the Las Vegas business community says Yucca Mountain is not America's nuclear wasteland.
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Mega Millions ticket sold in Primm to split $2.2M prize
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Mega Millions ticket sold in Primm to split $2.2M prize
The Primm Valley Lotto store sold one of four winning Mega Millions tickets that will split a $2,280,492 prize, according to the California Lottery.
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Kambi and Kindred agree long-term contract extension
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Kambi and Kindred agree long-term contract extension
Sportsbook operator Kambi Group has announced the agreement of a long-term contract extension of its partnership with Kindred Group, subject to shareholder approval
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APCW Perspectives: FOBT catastrophe and UKGC fines
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APCW Perspectives: FOBT catastrophe and UKGC fines
J. Todd has online gambling news from the U.K. this week, as bookmakers are now worried that cutting the stakes on betting machines could have "catastrophic" consequences.
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Monday, May 7, 2018
Developer has plans for 777-room casino hotel in downtown Las Vegas
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Developer has plans for 777-room casino hotel in downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas developer Derek Stevens is planning a 777-room hotel and casino along the Fremont Street Experience, the first bottom-up resort construction project in years for downtown Las Vegas.
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Bill Regulating NJ Sports Betting Surfaces Ahead Of Supreme Court Ruling
Bill Regulating NJ Sports Betting Surfaces Ahead Of Supreme Court Ruling
While the US Supreme Court has yet to hand down a ruling on the NJ sports betting case, lawmakers in New Jersey are moving ahead with sports betting regulations, including an "integrity fee."
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Sunday, May 6, 2018
MegaBucks player wins $11M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip
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MegaBucks player wins $11M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip
A MegaBucks player won more than $11 million Saturday night at a Las Vegas Strip resort.
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Saturday, May 5, 2018
Online poker play may be making a comeback
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Online poker play may be making a comeback
Years of legal wrangling finally yielded the nation’s first online poker industry when Nevada introduced it in April 2013. It took a long time for that launch because critics had, for years, pointed to federal laws banning gambling.
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Eldorado Resorts reports earnings below analysts’ expectations
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Eldorado Resorts reports earnings below analysts’ expectations
A Reno-based company that will enter Southern Nevada’s casino market later this year delivered a profitable first quarter that failed to meet analysts’ expectations.
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Yggdrasil Gaming revenue rises 73 in Q1 2018
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Yggdrasil Gaming revenue rises 73 in Q1 2018
Yggdrasil Gaming, the Swedish-based online and mobile developer, has increased its revenue by 73% year-on-year according to the company’s Q1 2018 report
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Friday, May 4, 2018
Mississippi primed to become 'Las Vegas South' with the introduction of sports betting
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Mississippi primed to become 'Las Vegas South' with the introduction of sports betting
Casino City's Gary Trask reports from the Southern Gaming Summit in Mississippi, where the prospect of legalized sports betting in the very near future is a distinct possibility and could immediately make the state a major player in the industry.
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SpringBok Casino launches San Guo Zheng Ba slot
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SpringBok Casino launches San Guo Zheng Ba slot
The Chinese-history-themed slot will launch on 23 May.
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Atlantic City’s Optimistic Outlook Is Based On More Than Two New Casinos
Atlantic City’s Optimistic Outlook Is Based On More Than Two New Casinos
Atlantic City is all sunshine and roses as it heads into the summer with Hard Rock Atlantic City and Ocean Resort Casino opening, but the two new NJ casinos are not the sole reason for AC's economic...
Thursday, May 3, 2018
SJM Holdings profits rise 25 8
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SJM Holdings profits rise 25 8
SJM Holdings has increased its net profits by 25
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Rymax and MGM Celebrate third consecutive Freddie Award win for Holiday Gift Shoppe
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Rymax and MGM Celebrate third consecutive Freddie Award win for Holiday Gift Shoppe
This popular promotion gives M life Rewards members the opportunity to redeem HGS points for a holiday shopping spree featuring thousands of consumer products from Rymax Marketing Services, Inc.
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Scientific Games posts $201.8 M net loss in first quarter
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Scientific Games posts $201.8 M net loss in first quarter
Much of the loss was attributed to costs and interest payments stemming from the Las Vegas-based company’s $630 million acquisition of NYX Gaming Group, developer of the OpenBet sports-betting platform.
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Thunder Valley Resort introduces Interblock's Dealer Assisted Baccarat and Blackjack Stadium
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Thunder Valley Resort introduces Interblock's Dealer Assisted Baccarat and Blackjack Stadium
The casino is the first in California to install the new customized gaming space on its floor.
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Wynn Resorts asks shareholders to back board member Elaine Wynn wants out
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Wynn Resorts asks shareholders to back board member Elaine Wynn wants out
Wynn Resorts called on shareholders Wednesday to re-elect the board member who Elaine Wynn is trying to remove.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Jackpotjoy announce new board member
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Jackpotjoy announce new board member
Jackpotjoy PLC has announced the appointment of Andria Vidler to the company’s board of directors where she will serve as a non-executive Director
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Macau gross gaming revenue surged 28 percent in April
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Macau gross gaming revenue surged 28 percent in April
The Chinese resort enclave posted monthly gaming revenue of $3.2 billion compared with $2.5 billion in the same month last year. It was the 21st consecutive month of growth.
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Interblock cements its presence in Vietnam
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Interblock cements its presence in Vietnam
Electronic table gaming manufacturer Interblock® has announced a deal with Vegas Plaza Grand Plaza Hanoi that will see Interblock’s ETG’s installed in more than sixty seats on their casino floor
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Two Years After Golden Nugget Launch, Live Dealer Games Make The Leap To Borgata
Two Years After Golden Nugget Launch, Live Dealer Games Make The Leap To Borgata
Live dealer games launched at Golden Nugget and Betfair NJ online casinos in August 2016, but now Borgata, playMGM, and PartyCasino NJ gambling sites are adding live dealer games to their...
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Golden Nugget offers sizzling summer attractions for Atlantic City
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Golden Nugget offers sizzling summer attractions for Atlantic City
The event list includes the opening dates for the infamous Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant, H2O Pool Bar & Grill, and the details for Atlantic City's mainstay summer festivals British Invasion, Fakefest, Deckstock and International Winefest.
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Senet Group calls on UK gambling industry to adopt responsible gambling campaign
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Senet Group calls on UK gambling industry to adopt responsible gambling campaign
The "When the Fun Stops, Stop" campaign is estimated to have reached 82% of regular U.K. gamblers.
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UltraPlay to present latest developments at G2E Asia at the Venetian Macao
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UltraPlay to present latest developments at G2E Asia at the Venetian Macao
The esports betting giant will present its latest developments and innovative concepts at booth #908, 15-17 May, in Macau.
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Better Collective receives financing for expansion
Gambling Insider
Better Collective receives financing for expansion
Better Collective has secured financing to continue its strategy of growth through mergers and acquisitions in the form of a loan agreement with Nordea for $41
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