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MGM Springfield offers first look at M life Rewards
New England's first integrated luxury resort and entertainment destination is inviting the public to experience the excitement of joining M life Rewards, MGM Resorts' loyalty program.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Scientific Games signs sports betting deal with Caesars Entertainment
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Scientific Games signs sports betting deal with Caesars Entertainment
Scientific Games Corporation recently announced that it will partner with Caesars Entertainment Corporation to provide its OpenBet sportsbook platform in New Jersey and Mississippi.
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IGT Q2 revenue stagnates after DoubleDown sale
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IGT Q2 revenue stagnates after DoubleDown sale
IGT's revenue almost flat-lined for the second quarter of 2018, due to the sale of its DoubleDown social casino subsidiary and jackpot expenses
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Player wins €179K at Casumo
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Player wins €179K at Casumo
A Finnish player managed to win a total of €179,669 with a single deposit of €100 spread out over eight days.
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Caesars steps up US sports betting plans for New Jersey and Mississippi
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Caesars steps up US sports betting plans for New Jersey and Mississippi
Caesars Entertainment is “moving quickly” to open sports betting facilities in both New Jersey and Mississippi
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Monday, July 30, 2018
Bally’s, Harrah’s Launch Sportsbooks This Week In Atlantic City; Online To Follow Soon
Bally’s, Harrah’s Launch Sportsbooks This Week In Atlantic City; Online To Follow Soon
NJ sports betting begins at Bally's and Harrah's in Atlantic City this week. Caesars is rolling out sports betting at its properties in New Jersey and Mississippi with online sports...
September entertainment at Cannery Casino
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September entertainment at Cannery Casino
The Las Vegas casino will bring soul and R&B stars to The Club, including soul music legends The Stylistics, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Heatwave and Eddie Holman for the ‘70s Soul Jam.
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GiG s sportsbook platform seeks to give operators more freedom
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GiG s sportsbook platform seeks to give operators more freedom
The Fifa World Cup is truly a worldwide phenomenon for all spectators
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MGM in talks with sports betting company about joint venture
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MGM in talks with sports betting company about joint venture
The Las Vegas-based casino operator is in talks with GVC Holdings, one of the world’s largest sports betting companies, about a potential sports betting joint venture.
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Sunday, July 29, 2018
Massachusetts regulator delays Brockton casino talks until September
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Massachusetts regulator delays Brockton casino talks until September
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), which voted against a $677m casino-and-hotel complex for Brockton two years ago, said it will reconsider the project later this September
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Saturday, July 28, 2018
Wynn Resorts battle with dealers over tip sharing continues
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Wynn Resorts battle with dealers over tip sharing continues
Matt Maddox moved swiftly to put out corporate fires when he replaced Steve Wynn as CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd. in February.Yet Maddox has not shown any signs yet of settling what is likely the company’s longest-running battle.
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Controversy At FanDuel Sportsbook Leads To Questions, Concerns As NFL Season Nears
Controversy At FanDuel Sportsbook Leads To Questions, Concerns As NFL Season Nears
A couple late MLB games lead to confusion and disgruntlement at FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands this week, but football season is just around the corner.
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Ocean Resort Casino's upcoming events
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Ocean Resort Casino's upcoming events
The Atlantic City casino features a line-up of events, entertainment and guest amenities cater to a wide-range of interests.
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Remembering past icons south of the Las Vegas Strip — PHOTOS
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Remembering past icons south of the Las Vegas Strip — PHOTOS
The owner of the Klondike Inn saw the end coming when he shut down his place near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.
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Friday, July 27, 2018
Man wins $1.1M slot jackpot on Las Vegas Strip
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Man wins $1.1M slot jackpot on Las Vegas Strip
A guest, identified as Michael, at Harrah’s on the Las Vegas Strip hit a jackpot for $1,180,846.77 on the Wheel of Fortune slot machine Friday morning.
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Mega jackpot at Resorts Casino Hotel
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Mega jackpot at Resorts Casino Hotel
On 25 July, one lucky guest hit the Let It Ride Poker Progressive Jackpot at Resorts Casino Hotel. Walking away with excitement after receiving the Royal Flush Mega Jackpot of $368,326.
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Nevada Gold Casinos see mixed results for 2018 fiscal year
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Nevada Gold Casinos see mixed results for 2018 fiscal year
Nevada Gold & Casinos have reported a significant drop in year-on-year revenue for the final quarter of the fiscal year ending 30 April 2018
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Boyd Gaming preparing to expand sports betting into more states
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Boyd Gaming preparing to expand sports betting into more states
The Las Vegas-based casino operator also said it is increasing its earnings guidance for the year and is preparing to expand sports betting into more states, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
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William Hill U.S. appoints Sharon Otterman as chief marketing officer
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William Hill U.S. appoints Sharon Otterman as chief marketing officer
William Hill US, recently announced the appointment of Sharon Otterman as its new chief marketing officer.
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Bookies may be entitled to VAT refund worth over 100m
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Bookies may be entitled to VAT refund worth over 100m
Highstreet bookmakers across the country may expect to receive billions of pounds in VAT refunds from HM Revenue & Customs
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Olympic Entertainment Group see revenue growth in first half of 2018
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Olympic Entertainment Group see revenue growth in first half of 2018
Olympic entertainment reported a 2
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Las Vegas Sands sees Japan relationship as asset for possible casino license
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Las Vegas Sands sees Japan relationship as asset for possible casino license
Las Vegas Sands Corp. shares slid after the company announced second-quarter net income that missed Wall Street forecasts.
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Melco Resorts revenues decrease by 5 in Q2
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Melco Resorts revenues decrease by 5 in Q2
Hong-Kong listed casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd saw its net revenue decrease by 5% between April and June to approximately $1
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Global online gaming and betting market increasing
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Global online gaming and betting market increasing
Online gambling and betting refers to operators providing gambling and betting games, such as, casino, poker, sports betting, lottery, and other games to end-users through an Internet-based digital platform.
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The Wall Gaming Lounge hosts Sleep Tight launch
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The Wall Gaming Lounge hosts Sleep Tight launch
Sleep Tight, the brand new twin-stick shooter, base-builder hybrid video game is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC beginning on Thursday, 26 July at the newly-opened The Wall Gaming Lounge at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.
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Culinary reaches temporary deals with Binion’s, Four Queens
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Culinary reaches temporary deals with Binion’s, Four Queens
Casinos in Las Vegas and unionized workers continue to reach labor agreements two months after thousands of housekeepers, bartenders and others threatened to go on strike.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
VELUX EHF Champions League signs BETANO as regional betting partner
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VELUX EHF Champions League signs BETANO as regional betting partner
EHF Marketing GmbH has confirmed a new regional betting partner on the German market for the upcoming season
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The NJ Sports Betting Market Is A Little More Crowded Now
The NJ Sports Betting Market Is A Little More Crowded Now
Six casinos submitted applications for sports betting before the deadline, putting the total number of N.J. casinos who are already running sportsbooks or have applied to run a sportsbook at eight of nine.
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YouGov survey finds over one in ten bet on the World Cup
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YouGov survey finds over one in ten bet on the World Cup
A large study showed about 12% of people surveyed placed a bet on the FIFA World Cup, with SkyBet being the most popular operator
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$3.5M in sports bets placed in 9 days at New Jersey racetrack
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$3.5M in sports bets placed in 9 days at New Jersey racetrack
The Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey took in nearly $3.5 million in sports bets during its first nine days of accepting such bets.
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Monday, July 23, 2018
BetChicago prepares for legalized sports betting market with Sportradar partnership
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BetChicago prepares for legalized sports betting market with Sportradar partnership
NEW YORK – CHICAGO - JULY 23rd 2018 – Sportradar AG – global market leader in betting technology and services – and BetChicago, the go-to source for Chicago sports betting news and analysis, announced a formal multiyear partnership
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NBA Betting Ban Could Cost Golden Nugget Owner Millions in New Jersey
NBA Betting Ban Could Cost Golden Nugget Owner Millions in New Jersey
Golden Nugget will be getting into NJ sports betting, but it will be facing a big disadvantage over other sportsbooks in the state.
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SBTech partner with Golden Nugget Casinos
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SBTech partner with Golden Nugget Casinos
SBTech has expanded its position in the US by entering into a partnership with online casino operator Golden Nugget Casinos
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Saturday, July 21, 2018
About 2K temporary employees worked WSOP in Las Vegas
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About 2K temporary employees worked WSOP in Las Vegas
Some of the employees are part-time workers at Nevada casinos. A few are from outside the industry, like local teachers seeking to make money during their long summer vacation. But for others, tournaments are their livelihood.
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Japan allows casinos, Las Vegas-based operators ready to act
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Japan allows casinos, Las Vegas-based operators ready to act
Japan’s parliament on Friday passed a long-awaited law allowing up to three casino resorts in the wealthy island nation, setting off the next round of intense lobbying by Las Vegas-based operators for a piece of the action.
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Looking At The Long-Term Roles For Hard Rock And Ocean Resort In AC
Looking At The Long-Term Roles For Hard Rock And Ocean Resort In AC
Industry experts Rummy Pandit and Bob Ambrose offer their explanations as to why Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Resort Casino are poised for success after strong opening-weekend revenue...
Friday, July 20, 2018
Menopause: The Musical at Harrah's Las Vegas celebrates 5,000th performance
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Menopause: The Musical at Harrah's Las Vegas celebrates 5,000th performance
The landmark show was welcomed by Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs who walked the red carpet before the show, including The Bronx Wanderers, Katie Kenner (Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man), Tenors of Rock, cast members from The Miss Behave Gameshow...
Japan passes controversial law to allow casinos
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Japan passes controversial law to allow casinos
Japan’s parliament on Friday approved a contentious law allowing up to three casino resorts to open in this wealthy nation and possibly lure more foreign visitors.
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Louisiana gaming revenue up by 5 in June 2018
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Louisiana gaming revenue up by 5 in June 2018
Last month, revenue at Louisiana’s gambling venues grew by 5% as revenue increases in Lake Charles and New Orleans casinos helped off-set a 15
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Dedicated live bet on poker table in land-based casino
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Dedicated live bet on poker table in land-based casino
Within the framework of the Vbet Russian Poker Tour, BetConstruct creates a unique experience for players by bringing the live casino from studio to Senator Casino in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
The Venetian Resort restaurants donate nearly 120,000 meals to Three Square Food Bank
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The Venetian Resort restaurants donate nearly 120,000 meals to Three Square Food Bank
The Venetian and The Palazzo Resort's donated a record number of meals as part of the citywide Restaurant Week, the annual program held for at the end of June in Las Vegas.
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GAN Joins FanDuel’s Growing List Of Sports Betting Partners
GAN Joins FanDuel’s Growing List Of Sports Betting Partners
It's getting tough to keep track of The Meadowlands' sports betting partners. The latest deal brings on GAN to work with FanDuel for online sports wagering.
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Sun Bets closure to cost Tabcorp 40m
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Sun Bets closure to cost Tabcorp 40m
Tabcorp is set to pay a staggering £39
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FanDuel Sportsbook Pads Its NJ Sports Betting Portfolio With IGT Deal
FanDuel Sportsbook Pads Its NJ Sports Betting Portfolio With IGT Deal
The new FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands uses IGT's sports betting software, which will also be used at its NJ online sports betting site.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Palace Station unveils new contemporary Feast Buffet
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Palace Station unveils new contemporary Feast Buffet
The historic Las Vegas property debuts next-generation Feast Buffet with new look, feel, location and menu.
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Kick off Pride Weekend at Mohegan sun with Angelica Ross, Todrick Hall and Carson Kressley
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Kick off Pride Weekend at Mohegan sun with Angelica Ross, Todrick Hall and Carson Kressley
Actress and transgender rights advocate Angelica Ross, multi-talented entertainer Todrick Hall, and fashion designer and television personality from Queer Eye Carson Kressley, celebrity judges for Avalon's Drag Competition, will appear...
Social media uproar follows lawsuit against victims with #BoycottMGM
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Social media uproar follows lawsuit against victims with #BoycottMGM
MGM Resorts International’s public image took a bruising on social media following lawsuit against victims
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Pala Casino releases free event schedule for August
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Pala Casino releases free event schedule for August
Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its FREE Events series in August featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and the underground wine CAVE; the new, expanded Luis Rey's; and Bar Meets Grill on weekends.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Leagues Respond To NJ Sports Betting Lawsuit: We Don’t Owe Anything
Leagues Respond To NJ Sports Betting Lawsuit: We Don’t Owe Anything
The brief filed with the US District Court of New Jersey opposes NJTHA's claim of $150M in damages owed and outlines four reasons why the NJ sports betting lawsuit "must be denied."
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Invitation Kambi Group plc s second quarter 2018 result
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Invitation Kambi Group plc s second quarter 2018 result
Kambi Group plc's result for the second quarter (April-June) 2018 will be announced on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 at 07
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Applications for New Jersey sports betting surge for NFL start
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Applications for New Jersey sports betting surge for NFL start
New Jersey regulators have received five additional applications from gambling companies seeking to start offering sports betting before football season starts in September.
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Top 10 facts, figures and observations from the WSOP Main Event final table
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Top 10 facts, figures and observations from the WSOP Main Event final table
Casino City's Gary Trask empties out his notebook full of nuggets from a week in Las Vegas covering the World Series of Poker.
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Monday, July 16, 2018
SBTECH and Fresh8 agree advertising platform partnership
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SBTECH and Fresh8 agree advertising platform partnership
London, UK – 16 July 2018
SBTech is pleased to announce its latest technology partnership with Fresh8, the leading advertising automation platform provider to the sports betting sector
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Culinary union reaches deals with 3 more Las Vegas hotels
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Culinary union reaches deals with 3 more Las Vegas hotels
Three more tentative agreements have been reached by the Culinary union with Las Vegas hotels over the weekend.
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LaBa360 com chooses RTG Asia as Strategic Slots Partner for Asia region
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LaBa360 com chooses RTG Asia as Strategic Slots Partner for Asia region
Manila, Philippines – 16 July 2018
RTG Asia is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as Strategic Slots Partner by the new international gaming and betting brand LaBa360
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Sunday, July 15, 2018
John Cynn wins World Series of Poker Main Event after marathon heads-up battle
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John Cynn wins World Series of Poker Main Event after marathon heads-up battle
The 33-year-old from Illinois outlasts Tony Miles, taking home $8.8 million and his first WSOP Gold Bracelet in dramatic fashion in Las Vegas.
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
Cordial atmopshere at WSOP Main Event final table is a welcome change for players
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Cordial atmopshere at WSOP Main Event final table is a welcome change for players
This year's World Series of Poker Main Event final table has been absent of past bitterness and tanking, which has been embraced by every player involved.
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WSOP Main Event final table format changes with the times
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WSOP Main Event final table format changes with the times
With the November Nine a distant memory, the World Series of Poker Main Event final table has scaled back the theatrics in exchange for world-wide exposure and live coverage on ESPN.
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Friday, July 13, 2018
MONOPOLY Slots mobile app -- SCIENTIFIC GAMES
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MONOPOLY Slots mobile app -- SCIENTIFIC GAMES
Scientific Games Corporation announced that SG Social, the company's social gaming division, launched the MONOPOLY Slots mobile app worldwide.
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CMA inspects Stars Group s SkyBet takeover
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CMA inspects Stars Group s SkyBet takeover
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an initial enforcement order to launch an investigation into the Stars Group's £3
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Beer Park hosts soccer championship rooftop viewing party
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Beer Park hosts soccer championship rooftop viewing party
Beer Park at Paris Las Vegas will host a rooftop soccer championship party with festive soccer-themed games and prizes, plus specialty cocktails representative of the teams participating.
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Video Review: Colossal Stars from AGS
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Video Review: Colossal Stars from AGS
The game is featured on the AGS Big Red game cabinet, which also housed the player favorite Colossal Diamonds slot game, and comes with a 42 inch top monitor.
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Group faces hurdle in financing bids for Las Vegas sporting events
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Group faces hurdle in financing bids for Las Vegas sporting events
Financing bids to host big-ticket sporting events staged in Southern Nevada could be the biggest challenge ahead for a committee developing a report for state policymakers.
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SLS Las Vegas, formerly Sahara, has an iconic history — PHOTOS
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SLS Las Vegas, formerly Sahara, has an iconic history — PHOTOS
Milton Prell opened the Hotel Sahara with 240 rooms in 1952. The $5.5 million, Moroccan-themed resort was decorated with life-sized camels. RayBolger, the scarecrow from “The Wizard of Oz,” headlined in the Congo Room until 1957.
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Ocean Resort Online Casino Debuts A Player-Friendly Rewards Program
Ocean Resort Online Casino Debuts A Player-Friendly Rewards Program
The Ocean Resort Premier player's club is a one-stop shop for collecting points whether a player is gambling Ocean Resort online casino or at the property.
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Churchill Downs cancel their plans to buy Vicksburg Casino
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Churchill Downs cancel their plans to buy Vicksburg Casino
Churchill Downs Inc (CDI) announced on Monday via a press release that they have canceled their plans to purchase Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi from Eldorado Resorts Inc (ERI)
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Princess Cruises introduces Monopoly Cruise for Cash
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Princess Cruises introduces Monopoly Cruise for Cash
The Monopoly Cruise for Cash promotion will be available on hundreds of cruises throughout 2018, culminating in a $200,000 slot tournament onboard Regal Princess departing 9 December 2018.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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JackpotFortune.win online gaming -- J. FORTUNE ENTERTAINMENT LTD
J. Fortune Entertainment Ltd recently announce the launch of its new website, JackpotFortune.win.
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No Smoking On NJ Beaches May Leave Casinos Like Ocean Resort As Last Refuge
No Smoking On NJ Beaches May Leave Casinos Like Ocean Resort As Last Refuge
New Jersey's smoking law bans smoking in most public places. If Gov. Phil Murphy signs a bill, casinos like Ocean Resort in AC may be one of the last bastions for smokers in NJ.
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Star Group completes 4 7bn Sky deal
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Star Group completes 4 7bn Sky deal
The company behind PokerStars, Star Group Inc, announced on Tuesday via a press release that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming in a cash and stock transaction valued at $4
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Generation Axe at The Joint
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Generation Axe at The Joint
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abisi once again will join together to tour North America, making a stop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas on Friday, 9 November.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
More hospitality robots are calling Las Vegas Strip home
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More hospitality robots are calling Las Vegas Strip home
Vdara has put into circulation a pair of three-foot-high robots to deliver amenities likes shaving and dental kits as well as food from the property’s cafe, the property said in a statement Monday.
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109 players left in WSOP Main Event on Day 6
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109 players left in WSOP Main Event on Day 6
Due to last night's impromptu ending, caused by a power outage, 109 players will return to play the 1 hour and 23 minutes left in Level 26 that got cut short.
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Elaine Wynn questions severance for Wynn Resorts executive
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Elaine Wynn questions severance for Wynn Resorts executive
Elaine Wynn, the largest shareholder in Wynn Resorts, asked the company’s board to study whether outgoing General Counsel Kim Sinatra deserves a severance payment.
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Monday, July 9, 2018
Seminole Hard Rock celebrates $1.5 billion expansion
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Seminole Hard Rock celebrates $1.5 billion expansion
The venture, slated for a fall 2019 opening, adds hotel rooms, gaming space, dining and nightlife outlets and much more at the Florida resort and casino.
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Former Taj Mahal Workers Get $850 Each From Labor Dispute Settlement
Former Taj Mahal Workers Get $850 Each From Labor Dispute Settlement
At the end of June, as Hard Rock Atlantic City opened, former employees of the Taj Mahal received $850 checks as the result of a settlement between UNITE HERE Local 54 and former owner Carl Icahn.
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Playtech Live launches built-in bet slip for Ladbrokes Coral
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Playtech Live launches built-in bet slip for Ladbrokes Coral
London, 9th July 2018 – Playtech, the world’s leading omnichannel gaming company, has partnered with Ladbrokes Coral to deliver the industry’s first bet slip fully integrated into the Live Casino client
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Is North Korea s casino plan a shot in the dark
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Is North Korea s casino plan a shot in the dark
Las Vegas Sands Corp CEO Sheldon Adelson is reportedly hoping to expand the company’s Asia operations to include an unlikely destination: North Korea
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Sunday, July 8, 2018
Ocean Resort Online Casino Will Have To Be Good To Beat The Competition
Ocean Resort Online Casino Will Have To Be Good To Beat The Competition
Ocean Resort Casino will launch its online casino site into a highly competitive market. Can an Ocean Resort online casino succeed against competition from the likes of Golden Nugget?
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Saturday, July 7, 2018
Ganapati PLC to launch ICO
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Ganapati PLC to launch ICO
Ganapati Group Company is excited to announce the creation of a new Initial Coin Offering (ICO) with their subsidiary company GanaEight Coin Ltd in Malta
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Finland casino company to cut off gamblers after big losses
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Finland casino company to cut off gamblers after big losses
Paf will become the first international gambling company to introduce a loss limit on Sept. 1. The company says the limit will be 30,000 euros or about $35,000 in U.S. currency a year.
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Westgate, Culinary union at odds over unsettled contract
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Westgate, Culinary union at odds over unsettled contract
Executives with the off-Strip Westgate are “dismayed” that their property will be the target of picketing by the Culinary union Friday afternoon.
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Netherlands Gambling Authority Chief Executive announces departure
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Netherlands Gambling Authority Chief Executive announces departure
The Dutch Gambling Authority's Chief Executive, Marja Appelman, is set to leave the organisation after five years of service in the role
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Friday, July 6, 2018
Win 40,000 free spins at Videoslots
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Win 40,000 free spins at Videoslots
The online casino will have a Freeroll Battle promotion from 9 July to 15 July with a chance of winning a share of 40,000 extra spins.
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Glenn Straub Isn’t Finished With Ocean Resort Casino Or Atlantic City
Glenn Straub Isn’t Finished With Ocean Resort Casino Or Atlantic City
Despite failing to get the former Revel Casino reopened, or making any friends in the process, Glenn Straub still has a foot in the door of a few Atlantic City properties including Ocean Resort Casino.
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Mississippi casinos prepare for sports betting launch
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Mississippi casinos prepare for sports betting launch
Mississippi casinos are preparing for the launch of sports betting in the state which is going live on 21 July
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Thursday, July 5, 2018
Japan s Shinzo Abe expects to pass casino bill in July
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Japan s Shinzo Abe expects to pass casino bill in July
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and coalition partner Natsuo Yamaguchi confirmed this week that they are committed to passing the Integrated Resorts (IR) Implementation Bill during the extended session of parliament
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Evander Holyfield, others eye Las Vegas for boxing league
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Evander Holyfield, others eye Las Vegas for boxing league
Retired boxing champion Evander Holyfield is among the ownership group seeking to develop a boxing league to be headquartered in Las Vegas.
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HotForex launches copy trading service
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HotForex launches copy trading service
Having invested in its in-house specialists and advanced technology to produce a proprietary platform for HFcopy, HotForex unveiled the internally-developed solution aiming to make trading more accessible to a much wider audience.
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Air Supply makes return stop to Tulsa
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Air Supply makes return stop to Tulsa
Air Supply is bringing more than four decades of classic hits to The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Tulsa on 13 September.
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European Roulette Pro -- PLAY N' GO
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European Roulette Pro -- PLAY N' GO
Play’n GO put another offering into the market with its latest release, European Roulette Pro.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Bet365 strike a partnership with Hard Rock for sports betting
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Bet365 strike a partnership with Hard Rock for sports betting
Bet365 Group has reached a deal with the newly-opened Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City to provide sports betting services
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Las Vegas artist behind Lady Liberty statue to get $3.5M from USPS
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Las Vegas artist behind Lady Liberty statue to get $3.5M from USPS
The Las Vegas artist behind the Statue of Liberty replica outside New York-New York will have several million reasons to celebrate this Independence Day.
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Electric Safari at Flamingo on Friday nights
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Electric Safari at Flamingo on Friday nights
Starting 13 July at the Flamingo Las Vegas Beach Club, The Strip's lively LGBT offering will continue to feature high-energy DJs, pop-up performances and more.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Culinary union to picket D Las Vegas, Westgate on Friday
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Culinary union to picket D Las Vegas, Westgate on Friday
Representatives of the Culinary union say they’ll picket downtown and at an off-Strip casino Friday to call attention to stalled contract talks.
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Illness outbreak at the Westgate hits guests, workers
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Illness outbreak at the Westgate hits guests, workers
Westgate official says at least 15 employees and four guests reportedly fell ill since late last week, but callers tell the Review-Journal that many staff and vendors at Amazing Comic Con Convention were affected.
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Italy approves ban on gambling advertising
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Italy approves ban on gambling advertising
Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a blanket ban on gambling advertising to start 1 January 2019, although advertisers with existing agreements have been given more time to comply with their contracts
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Wynn, Sands shares fall after Macau posts June gaming revenue
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Wynn, Sands shares fall after Macau posts June gaming revenue
Macau’s cooling gaming growth is having a chilling effect on Las Vegas stocks.
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SugarHouse Casino welcomes The Wall World Tour
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SugarHouse Casino welcomes The Wall World Tour
George Lopez will entertain The Event Center audience with “The Wall World Tour” at SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia on Friday, 19 October, at 8 p.m.
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Monday, July 2, 2018
Why Wait? Meadowlands Bumps Up Its NJ Sports Betting Plans By A Day
Why Wait? Meadowlands Bumps Up Its NJ Sports Betting Plans By A Day
NJ sports betting will come to the Meadowlands one day ahead of schedule as the sportsbook powered by Betfair plans to open July 14, not July 15.
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G2E to host ‘Shark Tank’-like contest for gaming innovations
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
G2E to host ‘Shark Tank’-like contest for gaming innovations
Entrepreneurs hoping to bring new product ideas and concepts to the gaming industry will have a chance to do that before two self-made business leaders and a big crowd at this year’s Global Gaming Expo.
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Sunday, July 1, 2018
Macau gaming revenue falls short of June forecast
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Macau gaming revenue falls short of June forecast
Gaming revenue on the Chinese enclave rose 12.5 percent to $2.78 billion in June, missing the 18 percent growth forecast by Wall Street analysts.
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