Friday, August 31, 2018

NFL Committee Decision Could Allow Hard Rock AC To Step Into NJ Sports Betting

NFL Committee Decision Could Allow Hard Rock AC To Step Into NJ Sports Betting
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Hard Rock International's naming rights deal on an NFL stadium may be why it has yet to open a sportsbook, but NJ sports betting may still be in the cards.

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Playsugarhouse.com reports sportsbook trends

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Playsugarhouse.com reports sportsbook trends

Playsugarhouse.com sportsbook went live last Thursday, and reported that there are already some interesting trends to be seen.

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SugarHouse Casino's September promotions

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SugarHouse Casino's September promotions
Guests at the Philadelphia casino can enjoy performances in The Event Center and celebrate the beginning of football season with all-new beverage specials in Fishtown Hops and Lucky Red.
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West Virginia sports betting launches early

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West Virginia sports betting launches early
West Virginia has become the fifth state to offer legalised sports betting, with Hollywood Casino accepting wagers a few days ahead of schedule
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Jackpot at Pala Casino

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Jackpot at Pala Casino
Jeffrey K., a slot player from Oceanside, California, won $18,720.97 playing Buffalo Stampede at the California casino on 29 August.
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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria to debut on Las Vegas Strip

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Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria to debut on Las Vegas Strip

Hilton will begin rebranding the Mandarin Oriental hotel on the Las Vegas Strip as a Waldorf Astoria Friday, a transition for the 389-room, casino-less property that will lead to renovations and mark the debut of another luxury brand on the world-famous corridor.

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The Reel Life: False positive edition

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The Reel Life: False positive edition
State and private lab testing discovered a sweet surprise for the Sheriff's office in New Hampshire's largest fentanyl bust.
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Playsugarhouse.com reports sprotsbook trends

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Playsugarhouse.com reports sprotsbook trends

Playsugarhouse.com sportsbook went live last Thursday, and reported that there are already some interesting trends to be seen.

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Should Atlantic City Casinos Be Worried About Growing Competition From Nearby States?

Should Atlantic City Casinos Be Worried About Growing Competition From Nearby States?
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Outside gambling competition is an issue for Atlantic City casinos as East Coast markets that once funneled gamblers onto the Boardwalk expand.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

UNLV benefactor, Las Vegas entrepreneur Doris Lee dead at 98

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UNLV benefactor, Las Vegas entrepreneur Doris Lee dead at 98

Lee, 98, a real estate developer and casino owner, died Tuesday at her home in Las Vegas after a brief illness.

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Live Dealer casino product -- 888 HOLDINGS

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Live Dealer casino product -- 888 HOLDINGS

888 Holdings launches a new Live Dealer casino product backed by Evolution Gaming.

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NJ Sports Betting Will Provide ‘Modest’ Boost To Economy, Agency Says

NJ Sports Betting Will Provide ‘Modest’ Boost To Economy, Agency Says
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Sports betting in New Jersey won't be the panacea for state coffers that officials are hoping for, says Fitch Ratings. But NJ sports betting is only just getting started.

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On A Roll: Atlantic City Casinos Handing Out High Number Of Jackpots In 2018

On A Roll: Atlantic City Casinos Handing Out High Number Of Jackpots In 2018
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Through Aug. 18, Atlantic City casinos have reported a total of $21.9 million in jackpot wins of more than $50,000, making the first half of 2018 more profitable than each of the previous three full years.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

DraftKings continues expansion of sports betting team

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DraftKings continues expansion of sports betting team
The daily fantasy sports company hired several gaming and sports betting executives to further the momentum created by the successful launch of its first-to-market mobile/online sports betting platform in New Jersey.
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Better Collective revenue up 93

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Better Collective revenue up 93
Better Collective, the online gaming industry educational platform developer, grew its revenue 93% year-on-year to €9
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Kiron Interactive partners with Highlight Games

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Kiron Interactive partners with Highlight Games
As part of the agreement, both parties will work together to make Hightlight Games' SoccerBet available in regulated African markets in retail, online and mobile environments.
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Monday, August 27, 2018

Trio Of Treats: Highlighting What’s What At The Three NJ Online Sports Betting Apps

Trio Of Treats: Highlighting What’s What At The Three NJ Online Sports Betting Apps
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DraftKings Sportsbook finally has competition from playMGM and SugarHouse Sportsbook. The three NJ online sports betting sites offer a variety of features, and here are the highlights.

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Boyd Gaming upgrades its B Connected loyalty club program

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Boyd Gaming upgrades its B Connected loyalty club program

The company on Monday announced the renewed program is now available at the company’s recently acquired Aliante and Cannery properties in Las Vegas and at other Boyd casinos nationwide.

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Jon Dorenbos back at SugarHouse Casino

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Jon Dorenbos back at SugarHouse Casino
Following the success of his two sold-out shows this past weekend, Dorenbos will be at The Event Center at the Philadelphia casino on 2 and 3 November.
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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Scientific Games and Caesars Launch Sports Betting in Newly Regulated Mississippi

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Scientific Games and Caesars Launch Sports Betting in Newly Regulated Mississippi
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") has launched sports betting with Caesars Entertainment, powered by its world-class OpenBet™ product suite
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Criticized in Nevada, MGM Resorts CEO finds praise in Massachusetts

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Criticized in Nevada, MGM Resorts CEO finds praise in Massachusetts

For MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren, Friday was quite the New England homecoming.

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

Feeling The Pinch, Monmouth ‘Confident’ It Will Kick Off Online Sports Betting By Football

Feeling The Pinch, Monmouth ‘Confident’ It Will Kick Off Online Sports Betting By Football
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Monmouth Park was the first venue in New Jersey to accept sports wagers following the repeal of PASPA. Yet, the racetrack is falling behind in the race to launch NJ online sports betting.

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New MGM Springfield casino makes New England debut

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New MGM Springfield casino makes New England debut
Investing in the revival of historic Springield, Massachusetts' first resort and casino brings 3,000 permanent jobs and new entertainment offerings to region.
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Top 10 first impressions of the new MGM Springfield casino

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Top 10 first impressions of the new MGM Springfield casino
Casino City's Gary Trask spent the last 24 hours roaming the new MGM Springfield and reports back with 10 first impressions of the lavish $960 million property, located a two-hour drive west from Boston.
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Resorts World on target for opening by end of 2020

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Resorts World on target for opening by end of 2020

Malaysia-based Genting Group is sticking to its target of opening the $4 billion Resorts World Las Vegas by the end of 2020 as some analysts begin to question the timeline.

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Friday, August 24, 2018

NJ Transit Chief: Atlantic City Rail Line Will Return After Five-Month Shutdown

NJ Transit Chief: Atlantic City Rail Line Will Return After Five-Month Shutdown
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With backlash brewing, NJ Transit exec Kevin Corbett tries to expel fears from worried Atlantic City Rail Line passengers that this is not the end of the line, but a brief five-month closure.

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Nevada Resort Association backs Energy Choice Initiative, Question 3

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Nevada Resort Association backs Energy Choice Initiative, Question 3

Nevada’s largest casino industry trade group is throwing its support behind the effort to break up NV Energy’s electricity monopoly.

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SugarHouse Sportsbook Adds Its Name To NJ Online Sports Betting Market

SugarHouse Sportsbook Adds Its Name To NJ Online Sports Betting Market
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SugarHouse produces a first for New Jersey by combining its NJ online casino with NJ online sports betting. SugarHouse Sportsbook joins DraftKings and playMGM in the market.

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CG Technology’s Nevada gaming license in hot water

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CG Technology’s Nevada gaming license in hot water

If CG Technology was expecting the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday to approve a slap on the wrist for several sports betting violations, they were in for a nasty surprise.

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

NetEnt launches Berryburst times two as it debuts MAX product line

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NetEnt launches Berryburst times two as it debuts MAX product line
Berryburst is a frenzy of floating and fluctuating fruity fragments in a 5-reel, 3-row video slot
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Welcome To The Party, Pal: PlayMGM App Enters NJ Sports Betting Market

Welcome To The Party, Pal: PlayMGM App Enters NJ Sports Betting Market
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At long last, the playMGM sportsbook app enters the NJ sports betting scene, becoming the second online sports betting site to do so after DraftKings Sportsbook.

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US gaming tops 40bn for the first time

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US gaming tops 40bn for the first time
US gaming enjoyed its best year to date, recording revenue of over $40bn for the first time, according to the AGA State of the States report for 2017
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Louisiana Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games For Five Years

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Louisiana Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games For Five Years
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced that the Louisiana Lottery Corporation (the "Lottery") has extended its existing contract with the Company to provide instant products and services to the Lottery for an additional five years
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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

MGC officially approves MGM Springfield grand opening

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MGC officially approves MGM Springfield grand opening
MGM Springfield successfully completed test play nights on 16 and 20 August before the scheduled grand opening to the public on 24 August.
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2-time convicted felon nominated to Nevada’s Black Book

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2-time convicted felon nominated to Nevada’s Black Book

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday will consider placing Joseph Whit Moody on the list of excluded persons, commonly called the “black book.”

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AGS announces agreement with PokerStars Play

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AGS announces agreement with PokerStars Play

PlayAGS, Inc. recently announced that it entered an agreement to provide AGS’s Social White-Label Casino to PokerStars Play.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Beer Park to host Gator Day Weekend

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Beer Park to host Gator Day Weekend
The restaurant will smoke alligators throughout the weekend from 1-3 September at Paris Las Vegas.
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GLI to pay 125 000 settlement after being disciplined by Nevada regulators

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GLI to pay 125 000 settlement after being disciplined by Nevada regulators
GLI has paid a $125,000 settlement after becoming the first ever independent testing lab to be disciplined by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), according to CDC Gaming Reports
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IP's thirty-two Recognized by Wine Spectator with award

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IP's thirty-two Recognized by Wine Spectator with award
For the seventh consecutive year, IP Casino Resort and Spa's thirty-two has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2018 Restaurant Wine List Awards.
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Silver Bullet partner program -- RELAX GAMING

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Silver Bullet partner program -- RELAX GAMING

Relax Gaming launched its new generation Silver Bullet partner program.

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Full House Resorts New Mexico racetrack to have moving grandstand

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Full House Resorts New Mexico racetrack to have moving grandstand

The Full House Resorts CEO has proposed building a $200 million resort and race track in New Mexico with a moving grandstand that will allow spectators to take in every gallop up close.

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Monday, August 20, 2018

The Latest New Addition To The NJ Sports Betting Scene: Kindred Group

The Latest New Addition To The NJ Sports Betting Scene: Kindred Group
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Hard Rock and Kindred Group -- best known for its Unibet platform -- announced a new agreement last week. The deal allows Kindred to pursue a Casino Service Industry Enterprise License (CSIE) in New Jersey for sports betting and online gaming.

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Ladbrokes Australia pulls out of gaming reform strategy

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Ladbrokes Australia pulls out of gaming reform strategy
Ladbrokes has distanced itself from a multi-company collaboration on safer gambling strategies in Australia
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APCW Perspectives: Online gambling moving targets

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APCW Perspectives: Online gambling moving targets
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has had Bovada Sportsbook in their sights for years, and now they plan to bring "consequences" to them and other illegal gambling operators.
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Sunday, August 19, 2018

Circus Circus on Las Vegas Strip still makes money after 50 years

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Circus Circus on Las Vegas Strip still makes money after 50 years

Despite regularly receiving critical reviews on popular travel sites TripAdvisor and Booking for an outdated interior, Circus Circus’ posts an impressive financialperformance.

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

MGM Springfield opens Friday in Massachusetts

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MGM Springfield opens Friday in Massachusetts

OK, let’s get this out right from the top because it seems this is what people around here care about most: Parking will be free at the new MGM Springfield and the company is encouraging visitors to downtown Springfield to use its seven-story, 3,400-space parking garage when they shop or have dinner in the neighborhood.

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SugarHouse NJ Online Casino Joins Live Dealer Party With Evolution Gaming

SugarHouse NJ Online Casino Joins Live Dealer Party With Evolution Gaming
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The lateest wave of NJ online gambling sites to launch live dealer games continues with SugarHouse joining the fray alongside Hard Rock online and 888 Casino NJ.

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Morphy Auctions, a vintage slot machines seller, wants gaming license

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Morphy Auctions, a vintage slot machines seller, wants gaming license

Morphy Auctions accepts consignments and conducts auctions on a variety of antiques at its auction house warehouse on Arville Street near the Orleans.

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Friday, August 17, 2018

BingoBilly's $1,815 slots tournament

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BingoBilly's $1,815 slots tournament
Players can compete in a new tourney each day from Saturday, 18 August through Monday, 20 August. Each daily leaderboard awards $605 to the top 15 players.
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Kindred Group to enter NJ sports betting with Hard Rock

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Kindred Group to enter NJ sports betting with Hard Rock
Kindred Group has signed a 5+5 year agreement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey
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Evolution live with first USA Live Casino studio Atlantic City New Jersey

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Evolution live with first USA Live Casino studio Atlantic City New Jersey
Evolution Gaming, leading provider of Live Casino solutions, today announced an historic breakthrough in the US casino gaming market — the opening of the company’s first USA Live Casino studio, in New Jersey
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Thursday, August 16, 2018

EvenBet CEO Online poker is the ideal market for cryptocurrency

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EvenBet CEO Online poker is the ideal market for cryptocurrency
Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO of EvenBet Gaming, speaks to Gambling Insider about the supplier’s plans to rejuvenate the online poker industry by offering a cryptocurrency platform
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W Hotel brand will vanish from the Las Vegas Strip on Friday

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W Hotel brand will vanish from the Las Vegas Strip on Friday

Marriott International’s W Hotels Worldwide brand will leave SLS Las Vegas Friday after a 1½-year run as a four-diamond-rated “hotel within a hotel.”

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Heat Wave Advisory: NJ Online Casino Revenue Sets Records In July

Heat Wave Advisory: NJ Online Casino Revenue Sets Records In July
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March was the last time NJ gambling sites posted a record month of revenue, but online casinos in New Jersey had a crazy good July, nearly hitting $26 million for the month.

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Las Vegas judge dismisses Steve Wynn’s defamation suit against AP

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Las Vegas judge dismisses Steve Wynn’s defamation suit against AP

A Las Vegas judge has thrown out a defamation lawsuit lodged by ousted casino mogul Steve Wynn against The Associated Press.

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Talking Stick social casino platform -- CASINO ARIZONA

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Talking Stick social casino platform -- CASINO ARIZONA

Casino Arizona recently launched its "Talking Stick" brand casino app. 

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

FanDuel Sportsbook ‘Hopefully Online’ By Football Season, Meadowlands Owner Says

FanDuel Sportsbook ‘Hopefully Online’ By Football Season, Meadowlands Owner Says
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Meadowlands owner Jeff Gural hinted in an interview that the FanDuel Sportsbook could launch online sports betting in New Jersey by the first kickoff.

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BetConstruct provides it s Live Casino solution to Bally s Casino in Sri Lanka

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BetConstruct provides it s Live Casino solution to Bally s Casino in Sri Lanka
BetConstruct launches a special project for land-based casino operators to target the highly profitable online gaming sector
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AGA study prompts claim sports betting will bring millennial audiences

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AGA study prompts claim sports betting will bring millennial audiences
Sports bettor’s in the US are more “affluent, younger, more diverse, and better educated”, according to a new study commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA)
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Winning Combination: Resorts Atlantic City To Open Sportsbook This Week

Winning Combination: Resorts Atlantic City To Open Sportsbook This Week
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If all goes according to plan, and pending regulatory approval, the Resorts sportsbook in Atlantic City will open on Wednesday, making it the first gaming operator in New Jersey to have both a retail and mobile sportsbook.

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Mybet to file for insolvency

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Mybet to file for insolvency
Mybet is preparing an application for insolvency due to “imminent illiquidity
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Wendover Resorts chooses Scientific Games technology solutions

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Wendover Resorts chooses Scientific Games technology solutions

Scientific Games Corporation recently announced that the company will install a comprehensive package of casino management system products and solutions, as well as slot games and table products at The Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino and Red Garter Hotel and Casino.

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NetEnt strikes New Jersey deal with Ocean Resort

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NetEnt strikes New Jersey deal with Ocean Resort
A number of NetEnt games have gone live with Ocean Resort Casino in New Jersey
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Authentic Gaming granted UK licence by Gambling Commission

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Authentic Gaming granted UK licence by Gambling Commission
Authentic Gaming has been granted a UK licence by the Gambling Commission
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Monday, August 13, 2018

A Work Conference Call Turns Into A Record Online Jackpot Win For NJ Woman

A Work Conference Call Turns Into A Record Online Jackpot Win For NJ Woman
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A New Jersey woman, who played the popular online casino game Divine Fortune during a work conference call, won a historic jackpot of nearly $290,000 with a $2 bet.

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Naked City Pizza available at PT's Pub location

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Naked City Pizza available at PT's Pub location
Pizza and beer are about to get a new pairing at PT's Pub, located at 10940 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson, Nevada, with the introduction of a Naked City Pizza menu on Monday, 13 August.
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Getting a handle on sports betting

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Getting a handle on sports betting
Understanding the opportunities offered by sports betting legalisation in the US is a challenge for all operators to wrestle with
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Saturday, August 11, 2018

Las Vegas 3rd quarter projections suffer in comparison to last 2 years

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Las Vegas 3rd quarter projections suffer in comparison to last 2 years

While some casino companies were speculating about their earnings power as sports wagering unfolds nationwide and others were remarking about their chances of winning a gaming concession in Japan, the top executive of MGM Resorts International was frustrated.

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MGM Resorts to add 20 percent charge at Las Vegas Strip spas

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MGM Resorts to add 20 percent charge at Las Vegas Strip spas

The company said the added service charge essentially replaces tips, but guests are free to add their own tips if they wish.

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Friday, August 10, 2018

Greentube Legends of the Seas

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Greentube Legends of the Seas
Greentube takes online players on a momentous adventure to the depths of the ocean in the brand new slot Legends of the Seas – now available for all B2B partners! Neptune is the Roman god of the sea, a defeater of mighty Titans and has the ability to rule over mystical and magical sea creatures – and he’s also the star of the brand new Greentube slot game available to B2B partners
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Boom In Atlantic City Casinos Leads To A Spike In The Job Market

Boom In Atlantic City Casinos Leads To A Spike In The Job Market
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For the first time since 2014, the AC casino industry employed more than 30,000 thanks to Hard Rock Atlantic City and Ocean Resort hiring 8,184 including former casino workers.

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Football season at SLS Las Vegas

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Football season at SLS Las Vegas
The Las Vegas resort gets set to host groups for fantasy drafts, food and beverage specials, viewing parties and more.
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Golden Entertainment revenues soar in Q2

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Golden Entertainment revenues soar in Q2
Golden Entertainment has recorded a rise in its second quarter revenue, rising from $110m to $216m for the three month period up to 30 June
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Thursday, August 9, 2018

MGM to add 20 percent charge to rest of its Las Vegas Strip spas

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MGM to add 20 percent charge to rest of its Las Vegas Strip spas

The company said the added service charge essentially replaces tips, but guests are free to add their own tips if they wish.

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NJ Regulatory Chief Determined To Put An End To Illegal Sports Betting Sites

NJ Regulatory Chief Determined To Put An End To Illegal Sports Betting Sites
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In a recent interview, David Rebuck, director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement, warned illegal sportsbook sites they won't be joining the legal NJ sports betting market anytime soon.

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Maverick Helicopters offers VIP transportation for NASCAR

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Maverick Helicopters offers VIP transportation for NASCAR
On the expedited, 15-minute flight, passengers can sit back and relax in the company's ECO-Star helicopters while taking in views of the Las Vegas Strip and speedway grounds on 16 September.
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Golden Nugget Poker Room Finds A New Home, And A Sportsbook May Take Its Place

Golden Nugget Poker Room Finds A New Home, And A Sportsbook May Take Its Place
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Golden Nugget Atlantic City is moving its poker room from the third floor to the fourth floor, replacing a wine lounge, and making way for the Golden Nugget Sportsbook.

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Scientific Games ordered to pay $315M in antitrust case

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Scientific Games ordered to pay $315M in antitrust case

Executives with Las Vegas-based casino equipment manufacturer Scientific Games are expected to challenge a $315 million jury award reached against the company.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Outgoing Wynn Resorts executive Kim Sinatra to get $1.8M cash settlement

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Outgoing Wynn Resorts executive Kim Sinatra to get $1.8M cash settlement

Former Wynn Resorts Ltd. executive vice president and general counsel Kim Sinatra will receive a $1.8 million cash settlement as she leaves the company, the company reported Wednesday in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

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Casino Arizona Launches Talking Stick Casino App Utilizing Scientific Games SG Universe

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Casino Arizona Launches Talking Stick Casino App Utilizing Scientific Games SG Universe
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") has launched its SG Universe online product suite with Casino Arizona, bringing the operator's two properties to the forefront of the online gaming landscape under their "Talking Stick" brand
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Galaxy Entertainment H1 profit up 56

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Galaxy Entertainment H1 profit up 56
Casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported a 56% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first half of this year, to HK$7
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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Beer Park to host fantasy football draft parties

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Beer Park to host fantasy football draft parties
The Vegas restaurant will launch the start of Fantasy Football with draft parties and a VIP package for up to 12 fans. The package includes a draft kit, 12 beers, 12 Belvedere cocktails and a $200 food credit.
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Who Will Follow DraftKings Sportsbook Into The NJ Online Sports Betting Market?

Who Will Follow DraftKings Sportsbook Into The NJ Online Sports Betting Market?
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The DraftKings Sportsbook app became the first to launch mobile sports betting in New Jersey this week, prompting questions of exactly who will be next. Will it be MGM or Caesars or another surprise?

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Wynn Resorts finishes sexual harassment investigation of Steve Wynn

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Wynn Resorts finishes sexual harassment investigation of Steve Wynn

The committee — composed of independent directors — made its final presentation on its findings to the board August 3, the company said in a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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DraftKings Co-Founder Matt Kalish Drafting a plan for the future

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DraftKings Co-Founder Matt Kalish Drafting a plan for the future
To invest time and money on a pivotal Supreme Court decision has been considered a risk that only few companies dare take
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New Jersey Closes Out Last Week With A Crazy Load Of Sports Betting News

New Jersey Closes Out Last Week With A Crazy Load Of Sports Betting News
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An onslaught of big news about NJ sports betting lit a fire in the Garden State, including the launch of DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey and new sportsbooks at Bally's and Harrah's.

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Monday, August 6, 2018

IGT moves into Mississippi with Boyd casinos deal

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IGT moves into Mississippi with Boyd casinos deal
Supplier IGT will power retail sports betting at two Boyd Gaming casinos in Mississippi
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Gaming veteran Phil Satre named to Wynn Resorts board

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Gaming veteran Phil Satre named to Wynn Resorts board

Longtime gaming executive Phil Satre has been named vice chairman of the Wynn Resorts board of directors and will become chairman next year, a move lauded by top shareholder and co-founder Elaine Wynn.

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Crown Resorts maintains Melbourne casino licence

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Crown Resorts maintains Melbourne casino licence
Crown Resorts will maintain its licence to operate the Crown Melbourne, following a review by regulators in Victoria, Australia
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Sunday, August 5, 2018

Las Vegas gaming experts provide sports-betting policy guide

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Las Vegas gaming experts provide sports-betting policy guide

There’s plenty of expertise in Nevada to lead the way toward fundamental sports-betting policy but there aren’t many roadmaps showing how to get where states want to be. That is, until Anthony Cabot’s new book hit the bookshelves in late May.

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

Black Hat, with big names and crowds, infiltrates Las Vegas

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Black Hat, with big names and crowds, infiltrates Las Vegas

Black Hat USA, the largest annual cybersecurity conference, is expecting record attendance in Las Vegas this week as high-profile breaches and election meddling fears dominate headlines.

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Penn National Gaming pursuing deals with sports leagues

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Penn National Gaming pursuing deals with sports leagues

Eric Schippers, senior vice president for public affairs for Penn National Gaming, said Thursday the company has has been holding discussions with the NBA, MLB, NHL and PGA.

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Scientific Games board appoint new director

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Scientific Games board appoint new director
The Board of Directors at Scientific Games elected Kneeland C
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Friday, August 3, 2018

IP Casino debuts sportsbook

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IP Casino debuts sportsbook
The Biloxi property became one of the first in the state of Mississippi to offer sports betting to its guests.
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Resorts AC Ready To Dance With BetStars For NJ Online Sports Betting

Resorts AC Ready To Dance With BetStars For NJ Online Sports Betting
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Resorts Atlantic City keeps making headlines, and this time it's expanding its Stars Group partnership to include the global sports betting site BetStars.

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G8C Token initial coin offering -- GANAPATI

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G8C Token initial coin offering -- GANAPATI

Ganapati Group Company is recently announced the creation of a new Initial Coin Offering (ICO) with their subsidiary company GanaEight Coin Ltd in Malta.

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DraftKings Beats Competitors To The Punch With Mobile Sports Betting App Launch

DraftKings Beats Competitors To The Punch With Mobile Sports Betting App Launch
DraftKings sportsbook app

DraftKings and its casino partner Resorts got the green light for NJ online sports betting on Wednesday, and DraftKings Sportsbook app for mobile is first to market in New Jersey.

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

Caesars Entertainment launches sports wagering in New Jersey and Mississippi

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Caesars Entertainment launches sports wagering in New Jersey and Mississippi

Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced that it plans to introduce sports betting into its Atlantic City, Gulf Coast and Tunica properties in July and August.

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MGM reports 41 percent decline in 2nd-quarter earnings

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MGM reports 41 percent decline in 2nd-quarter earnings

MGM Resorts International on Thursday reported a 41 percent decline in earnings for its second quarter a day after its stock price neared its 52-week low.

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wellRED comedy trio makes Treasure Island debut

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wellRED comedy trio makes Treasure Island debut
The three-man comedy group is made up of friends Trae Crowder, Drew Morgan and Corey Ryan Forrester, each bringing their own recipe for Southern-fried comedy to the Las Vegas casino on 10 August.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Wynn CEO bullish on Macau, Boston, Japan despite stock beating

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Wynn CEO bullish on Macau, Boston, Japan despite stock beating

Wynn Resorts Ltd. shares were among the pack of casino companies that fell Wednesday, even though revenue and earnings improved in the company’s secondquarter.

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CyberBingo celebrates 22 years

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CyberBingo celebrates 22 years
The online casino is having a month filled of new player offers, birthday monthly specials and prizes to be won in the August birthday celebrations.
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Caesars Doubles Up On Sports Betting In AC, But Big Things Are In The Works

Caesars Doubles Up On Sports Betting In AC, But Big Things Are In The Works
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Bally's and Harrah's sportsbooks in Atlantic City are now open, but Caesars sports betting is just getting started with mobile and online wagering in the works.

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Construction disruptions didn’t hurt Red Rock Resorts in Q2

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Construction disruptions didn’t hurt Red Rock Resorts in Q2

Red Rock Resorts rode the white-hot Las Vegas economy to healthy second-quarter results despite a major presence of construction workers in and around Palace Station and Palms.

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