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JETT Gaming upgrading and renaming Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall
As of tomorrow, the Nevada hotel and casino will be named Terrible's Hotel and Casino.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Nevada posts highest sports betting revenue for six years
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Nevada posts highest sports betting revenue for six years
Sports betting revenue in Nevada was at its highest for six years as the state posted a record-breaking total of $56
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Betway backing Responsible Gambling Week
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Betway backing Responsible Gambling Week
The official principal partner of West Ham is donating a range of its match day advertising assets at this evening's Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Tottenham Hotspur and Premier League game with Burnley on 3 November to Responsible Gambling Week.
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This Week in Gambling: NHL and MGM reach sports betting deal
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This Week in Gambling: NHL and MGM reach sports betting deal
The National Hockey League now joins the National Basketball Association in working with MGM and embracing betting on sports.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Critics Say The New York Jets Are Fumbling Their New 888 Partnership
Critics Say The New York Jets Are Fumbling Their New 888 Partnership
Before the NY Jets could even formally announce their new deal with 888 Casino, critics are complaining the ads come too close to promoting sports betting.
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Caesars Goes For Two, Inking Sports Betting Deal With Devils, 76ers
Caesars Goes For Two, Inking Sports Betting Deal With Devils, 76ers
Caesars nabs two partnerships in one day, inking marketing deals with both the Philadelphia 76ers and the NJ Devils to promote its sportsbook and casinos.
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Can You Hear Me Now? Mobile’s Growing Role In Betting Too Big To Ignore
Can You Hear Me Now? Mobile’s Growing Role In Betting Too Big To Ignore
A large part of the New Jersey sports betting success story can fit in the palm of your hand. Mobile betting becoming the crux of Garden State wagering.
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Exchequer confirms GB remote gaming tax rise for 2019
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Exchequer confirms GB remote gaming tax rise for 2019
The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a rise in British online betting tax to 21% in October 2019 to offset the loss expected from the cut in maximum stakes on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs)
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Monday, October 29, 2018
Top 10 ways to visit Las Vegas on the cheap
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Top 10 ways to visit Las Vegas on the cheap
Follow the tips from Gary Trask on ways to visit Las Vegas, and your visit won't be cheapened and may even be enhanced.
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SoulCycle to open first studio in Las Vegas
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SoulCycle to open first studio in Las Vegas
The studio will be located in the new Wynn Plaza, the resort's unique new 70,000-square-foot retail destination located directly on Las Vegas Boulevard and is set to open Saturday, 10 November.
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Silver Heritage Group appoints new CFO
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Silver Heritage Group appoints new CFO
The Silver Heritage Group has announced a new CFO to replace outgoing Basil Jong
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Saturday, October 27, 2018
William Hill Dancing With The New Jersey Devils
William Hill Dancing With The New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are the first NJ pro team and the second NHL to team up with a sportsbook. The organization recently signed a deal with William Hill.
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Q3 earnings season may help answer several burning questions
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Q3 earnings season may help answer several burning questions
Four times a year, CEOs and company financial officers field questions about what an editor once told me is the purest form of public disclosure of corporate information because it involves easy-to-compare numbers. And this quarter, there...
College finance app targets Nevada, New York
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College finance app targets Nevada, New York
Edquity, which describes itself as a “one-stop shop” for college-related finance, was among 100 new financial technology companies chosen by Money20/20 for its USA Startup Academy this week.
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Steven Wright returns to Treasure Island
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Steven Wright returns to Treasure Island
The deadpan comic will headline the Treasure Island Theatre in Las Vegas on 30 November.
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Friday, October 26, 2018
Dark Vortex online slot -- YGGDRASIL
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Dark Vortex online slot -- YGGDRASIL
Yggdrasil's new slot, Dark Vortex, delivers unique features and launches just in time for operators’ Halloween campaigns.
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Mr Green Group improves revenue for Q3
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Mr Green Group improves revenue for Q3
Mr Green Group posted an increase of 44% in year-on-year revenue from January to September 2018, rising to SEK 1,239m ($135m)
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Boyd Gaming expects boost from 5 new acquired properties
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Boyd Gaming expects boost from 5 new acquired properties
Fresh off a profitable third quarter, Boyd Gaming Corp. is primed to enter five markets in four new states and has a new partnership with a prominent sports wagering company in its pocket.
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GSA welcomes industry to Technology Summit: Focus on Blockchain
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GSA welcomes industry to Technology Summit: Focus on Blockchain
The Gaming Standards Association will hold the first conference of its kind 8-9 November at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, Nevada.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Feast Your Eyes On These Three New Apple NJ Betting Apps
Feast Your Eyes On These Three New Apple NJ Betting Apps
Apple finally approved the New Jersey sports betting apps of BetStars, 888 Sport NJ, and playMGM for inclusion in the Apple App Store.
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Massachusetts gaming regulators to hold hearing on Wynn
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Massachusetts gaming regulators to hold hearing on Wynn
A suitability hearing for executives of Wynn Resorts Ltd. isn’t expected to occur until the first two weeks of December, a Massachusetts Gaming Commission official said Thursday.
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Hitting Paydirt: Hail Caesars Sportsbook For NFL Week 8 In NJ Sports Betting
Hitting Paydirt: Hail Caesars Sportsbook For NFL Week 8 In NJ Sports Betting
Not all days work out well for sportsbooks. Week 7 of the NFL season proved that. Playing at home as 3.5-point underdogs, the New York Jets rolled over in a 20-point loss...
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Las Vegas Sands will invest additional $2B in Macau
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Las Vegas Sands will invest additional $2B in Macau
Las Vegas Sands Corp. will invest more than $2 billion in its Macau operation over the next two years as the company gears up for the renewal of its license in the Chinese enclave.
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South Carolina lottery winner to pocket record 1 53bn
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South Carolina lottery winner to pocket record 1 53bn
A lottery player from South Carolina is the sole winner of a Mega Millions $1
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UKGC: New rules will better protect consumers
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UKGC: New rules will better protect consumers
Ian Angus, Program Director for Consumer Protection and Empowerment, and Pradeep Rajania, Senior Manager for Consumer Policy explain what these changes will mean for gambling operators.
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Greentube live with LeoVegas brands in the UK
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Greentube live with LeoVegas brands in the UK
Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, is excited to further deepen and continue to grow its relationship with the LeoVegas Gaming Group
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Las Vegas Sands, MGM front runners for Japan resorts, Morningstar finds
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Las Vegas Sands, MGM front runners for Japan resorts, Morningstar finds
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and MGM Resorts International appear to have the inside track to be selected to build two of Japan’s first integrated resorts and casinos at Osaka and Yokohama, senior equity analyst Dan Wasiolek of Chicago-based...
FanDuel Back In Hot Water After Allegedly Cribbing William Hill Content
FanDuel Back In Hot Water After Allegedly Cribbing William Hill Content
Sports betting giant William Hill recently filed suit against FanDuel Sportsbook for FanDuel egregiously plagiarizing their betting content.
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Plaza Hotel and Casino to open new event venue
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Plaza Hotel and Casino to open new event venue
Building on the success that its outdoor equestrian facility had last year, the Plaza is expanding the amenity and is making it the first and only permanent outdoor equestrian center in downtown Las Vegas.
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Analysts estimate strong October performance for Macau casinos
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Analysts estimate strong October performance for Macau casinos
Analysts have estimated high gross gaming revenue (GGR) figures for Macau casinos in October
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Tropicana Sportsbook The Latest Innovation In Casino’s 37-Year History
Tropicana Sportsbook The Latest Innovation In Casino’s 37-Year History
As sports betting in New Jersey continues to reach new heights, one longstanding property has yet to enjoy the rewards. Emphasize “yet.” The NJ sports betting industry, thanks in large part to...
Monday, October 22, 2018
Full House Resorts says Affinity Gaming offer may be too low
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Full House Resorts says Affinity Gaming offer may be too low
In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday, Full House Resorts Inc. reported that Affinity, affiliated with Z Capital Partners LLC, which has offices in New York and Chicago, proposed acquiring the regional casino operator in...
Z Capital and Affinity Gaming propose nine-figure Full House Resorts acquisition
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Z Capital and Affinity Gaming propose nine-figure Full House Resorts acquisition
Z Capital Partners and its affiliate Affinity Gaming have announced a proposal to acquire operator Full House Resorts
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Meet up with Betinvest at ICE Africa 2018 Johannesburg
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Meet up with Betinvest at ICE Africa 2018 Johannesburg
Betinvest is exhibiting at the very first ICE event in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Saturday, October 20, 2018
Betting on the Oscars, Grammys or Emmys may be a longshot
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Betting on the Oscars, Grammys or Emmys may be a longshot
If you ever thought about betting on who wins “Survivor” or “Dancing with the Stars” take heart: the door remains open. But producers of the shows apparently don’t want to walk in.
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Casino companies see opportunities in Laughlin with retirees
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Casino companies see opportunities in Laughlin with retirees
With a string of casinos along the Colorado River some 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Laughlin is popular with retirees who drive in and offers low-priced rooms, buffets and plenty of sunshine and open desert.
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Friday, October 19, 2018
Yggdrasil agrees online casino content deal with Finland s national gaming operator Veikkaus
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Yggdrasil agrees online casino content deal with Finland s national gaming operator Veikkaus
Innovative gaming solutions supplier Yggdrasil has signed and finalised a deal with Finnish gaming operator Veikkaus to provide its high-quality casino games content
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Britney Spears to launch new Las Vegas residency
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Britney Spears to launch new Las Vegas residency
The Grammy Award-winning superstar plans to introduce her new residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas in February 2019.
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Matchbook adds Cheltenham and Ascot
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Matchbook adds Cheltenham and Ascot
Matchbook Betting Exchange have announced two new three-year horse-racing sponsorships at Cheltenham and Ascot.
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South Point Arena and Equestrian Center names Arena Event Manager
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South Point Arena and Equestrian Center names Arena Event Manager
As a member of the equestrian industry, Larry Gimple brings more than 25 years of experience in the field, most recently serving as the Executive Director of The Horse Park at Woodside in California.
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Thursday, October 18, 2018
Your Guide To NJ Sports Betting As NFL And NBA Games Pick Up The Pace
Your Guide To NJ Sports Betting As NFL And NBA Games Pick Up The Pace
For now, there are 8 retail sportsbooks and 8 online sports betting apps in New Jersey. But NJ sports betting is just getting started.
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Future Churchill Downs NJ Online Casino Will Feature Popular NetEnt Games
Future Churchill Downs NJ Online Casino Will Feature Popular NetEnt Games
Horse racing giant Churchill Downs has inked a deal with online casino game supplier NetEnt to feature NetEnt games when its NJ gambling site launches.
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Retired Estée Lauder exec fills vacancy on Caesars board
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Retired Estée Lauder exec fills vacancy on Caesars board
A retired executive of Estée Lauder has been appointed to the board of directors of Caesars Entertainment Corp., the company announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday.
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Golden Nugget owner approaches Caesars over merger
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Golden Nugget owner approaches Caesars over merger
Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta has approached Caesars Entertainment over the possibility of a merger, according to a Reuters report
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
UNLV Boyd Law School coordinating new sports-betting forum
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UNLV Boyd Law School coordinating new sports-betting forum
UNLV’s International Center for Gaming Regulation is forming a regulators forum to discuss sports betting policy issues.
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With NBA Bets In Mind, SugarHouse Sportsbook Jumps Ship From Golden Nugget To Monmouth
With NBA Bets In Mind, SugarHouse Sportsbook Jumps Ship From Golden Nugget To Monmouth
SugarHouse Sportsbook moved its NJ sports betting site to Monmouth's license because of NBA betting restrictions imposed on its partner, Golden Nugget.
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Hard Rock AC Finds Missing NJ Sports Betting Link In GiG Partnership
Hard Rock AC Finds Missing NJ Sports Betting Link In GiG Partnership
An NJ sports betting question is answered with Hard Rock AC teaming up with GiG to launch online and retail sportsbooks by the end of the year.
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Tropicana, Hard Rock AC Submit Petitions To Offer NJ Sports Betting
Tropicana, Hard Rock AC Submit Petitions To Offer NJ Sports Betting
Heads up, Atlantic City: Tropicana and Hard Rock are one step closer to opening sportsbooks with recent NJ sports betting petitions sent to regulators.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Bellagio fountains and pool water to be computer-monitored in real time
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Bellagio fountains and pool water to be computer-monitored in real time
MGM, the company that owns one of Las Vegas’ most famous water shows, has installed a new solution to monitor water usage.
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Changes to FOBT limits could be six months away
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Changes to FOBT limits could be six months away
The maximum stake reduction on fixed-odds betting terminals in the UK could come in April 2019, to coincide with the new tax year
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Culinary reaches tentative deal on Treasure Island labor contract
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Culinary reaches tentative deal on Treasure Island labor contract
Treasure Island, the last Strip resort without a union agreement, has reached a tentative deal with the Culinary union.
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Monday, October 15, 2018
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Took An Expected, But Larger Than Usual, Dip
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Took An Expected, But Larger Than Usual, Dip
Despite recent gains, revenue figures for Atlantic City casinos slid in September with only one casino posting a positive year-over-year figure.
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Top 10 new games and innovations found at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo
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Top 10 new games and innovations found at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo
Casino City's Gary Trask scoured the massive Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas as came home with 10 new games and innovations ready to debut on casino floors and sportsbooks in the coming months.
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Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International help victims of Hurricane Michael
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Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International help victims of Hurricane Michael
Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International today announced the immediate donation of 30,000 containers of soap, shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and conditioner for distribution to victims of Hurricane Michael.
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Sports betting to play role in Gubernatorial Tennessee election
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Sports betting to play role in Gubernatorial Tennessee election
Sports betting will now play a role in US elections as the campaign to be Governor of Tennessee nears its end
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Saturday, October 13, 2018
Wynn investigations in Nevada, Massachusetts drawing to close
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Wynn investigations in Nevada, Massachusetts drawing to close
Investigations into Wynn Resorts Ltd. and its founder, Steve Wynn, are nearing completion in both Massachusetts and Nevada, with a growing likelihood that Silver State gaming regulators will finish first.
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Halloween at San Manuel Casino
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Halloween at San Manuel Casino
At the Tukut Lounge inside the California casino, guests can participate in the costume contest win $500 in cash and see the Garth Brooks tribute act.
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NJ Online Casinos Put On A Show In September With Second-Best Month Overall
NJ Online Casinos Put On A Show In September With Second-Best Month Overall
NJ online gambling revenue keeps hitting the high notes in 2018. Online casinos marked their second-best month in history with $25.8 million.
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Friday, October 12, 2018
Wynn Resorts purchases 22 5 BetBull stake in US sports betting agreement
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Wynn Resorts purchases 22 5 BetBull stake in US sports betting agreement
Wynn Resorts has agreed a strategic partnership with European operator BetBull to target the US sports betting market
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September NJ Sports Betting Revenue Reaches New Heights, Hits $184M Handle
September NJ Sports Betting Revenue Reaches New Heights, Hits $184M Handle
NJ sports betting climbed to new heights in September with $184M in handle and $24M in revenue with Resorts and DraftKings Sportsbook in the lead.
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Scott Van Pelt urges responsibility in US Sports betting market at G2E
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Scott Van Pelt urges responsibility in US Sports betting market at G2E
US Sports Anchor Scott Van Pelt (SportsCenter – ESPN) has warned the US gambling sector to avoid repeating advertising mistakes of the past, urging responsibility during his keynote speech at this year’s G2E conference
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Most Las Vegas casinos’ shares drop, among worst in 2018
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Most Las Vegas casinos’ shares drop, among worst in 2018
After a phenomenal 2017, casino shares are among the worst performers in 2018. They have nearly given up all of last year’s gains.
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Thursday, October 11, 2018
UNLV grad survives ‘Shark Tank’ stars, wins G2E innovation contest
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UNLV grad survives ‘Shark Tank’ stars, wins G2E innovation contest
A former Strip bellman and 1992 UNLV graduate is $10,000 richer and will get a free booth at the 2019 Global Gaming Expo trade show after winning a “Shark Tank”-inspired product innovation competition Thursday.
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New CEO appointed as CMA clears The Stars Group s Sky Bet takeover
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New CEO appointed as CMA clears The Stars Group s Sky Bet takeover
The Stars Group has announced the completion of its Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) acquisition after the Competition & Markets Authority cleared the move
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Expanding NJ Data Firm Following Sports Betting Growth Across The US
Expanding NJ Data Firm Following Sports Betting Growth Across The US
Continent 8, an online gaming and NJ sports betting data firm operating in New Jersey, plans to expand into other states with legal sports betting.
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The Temptations to perform at The Joint
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The Temptations to perform at The Joint
The American music group will be inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa on 13 December.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
New casino games on display at G2E feature fighting, DJ themes
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New casino games on display at G2E feature fighting, DJ themes
Exhibitors on the Global Gaming Expo floor at the Sands Expo & Convention Center Wednesday pitched products to 26,000 attendees as casinos look for ways to turn young people into young gamblers.
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G2E panels in Las Vegas discuss #MeToo
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G2E panels in Las Vegas discuss #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has companies around the world re-evaluating their sexual harassment policies and procedures, including those in the casino industry.
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JCM Global signs exclusive agreement with Eldorado Resorts
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JCM Global signs exclusive agreement with Eldorado Resorts
The agreement is an expansion of existing relationships between JCM and certain Eldorado properties. JCM will provide its iVIZION and UBA bill validators and its GEN5 and GEN2U printers.
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Betting tax to double in Ireland in 2019
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Betting tax to double in Ireland in 2019
Betting tax will rise to 2% from 1% in Ireland in 2019, with similar changes expected in the levy to betting charges
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
SugarHouse Revenue Climbs Thanks In Large Part To NJ Sports Betting
SugarHouse Revenue Climbs Thanks In Large Part To NJ Sports Betting
SugarHouse online casino said Monday that it doubled its revenue in September thanks to in-game betting, NFL football and its SugarHouse Sportsbook.
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G2E opens with a keynote speech on women in boardrooms
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G2E opens with a keynote speech on women in boardrooms
Sharon Delaney McCloud, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, delivered the first keynote address at this week’s Global Gaming Expo at the Sands Expo Convention Center and The Venetian. The focus was women representation on corporate boards.
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USBookmaking signs sports betting agreement with New Mexico casino
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USBookmaking signs sports betting agreement with New Mexico casino
USBookmaking has agreed to provide sports betting risk services at Santa Ana Star Casino & Hotel in New Mexico
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Monday, October 8, 2018
Videoslots reaches 3,000 games
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Videoslots reaches 3,000 games
The online casino surpassed the 3,000 games mark and is giving out 3,000 extra spins each day from 11-14 October.
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AGA: Like The NFL, NHL Will See A Big Jump In Revenue From Sports Betting
AGA: Like The NFL, NHL Will See A Big Jump In Revenue From Sports Betting
According to the American Gaming Association, a Nielsen survey indicates that legal sports betting will increase the NHL's revenue by $216 million a year.
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Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2018 winners revealed
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Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2018 winners revealed
SG Digital and Aristocrat were the big winners at this year’s Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas, scooping two coveted prizes each
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Back to the future for KPMG eGaming Summit
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Back to the future for KPMG eGaming Summit
While this year’s KPMG Isle of Man eGaming Summit returned to its original home at the Comis at Mount Murray Hotel and Resort last week, it was evident that the industry has moved on light years since the first Summit took place there in front of a fledgling industry in 2010
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Saturday, October 6, 2018
World’s largest casino industry trade show opens Monday in Las Vegas
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World’s largest casino industry trade show opens Monday in Las Vegas
The American Gaming Association’s 18th annual Global Gaming Expo opens Monday at the Sands Expo Convention Center and the Venetian and runs through Thursday.
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Ri Ra Las Vegas introduces pumpkin inspired menu
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Ri Ra Las Vegas introduces pumpkin inspired menu
Rí Rá Las Vegas pays homage to National Pumpkin Day on Friday, 26 October for a full week from Tuesday, 23 October through Monday, 29 October with the National Pumpkin Week menu.
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Yggdrasil signs Svenska Spel content agreement
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Yggdrasil signs Svenska Spel content agreement
The operator will take Yggdrasil's portfolio of innovative slot games including Penguin City, Hanzo's Dojo and latest release, Wolf Hunters.
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DraftKings Sportsbook Reveals $2.5 Million Sports Betting National Championship In NJ
DraftKings Sportsbook Reveals $2.5 Million Sports Betting National Championship In NJ
DraftKings Sportsbook is quickly upping the stakes for sports betting nationwide, and in New Jersey with the first-ever DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship.
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Friday, October 5, 2018
Lucky Dragon’s failure in Las Vegas among fastest in decades
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Lucky Dragon’s failure in Las Vegas among fastest in decades
The off-Strip Lucky Dragon, which opened less than two years ago, has fully shut down and is scheduled to come up for sale at a foreclosure auction Oct. 30. The property is now surrounded by chain-link fencing.
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Sydney Opera House ordered to display horseracing adverts on sails
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Sydney Opera House ordered to display horseracing adverts on sails
The Sydney Opera House has been ordered by the New South Wales (NSW) government to display horseracing adverts on its famous sails
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Sydney Opera House ordered to display horse racing adverts on sails
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Sydney Opera House ordered to display horse racing adverts on sails
In a battle representative of the current global climate towards gambling advertising, the Sydney Opera House has been ordered by the New South Wales (NSW) government to display horse racing adverts on its famous sails
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Video Review: Nothin' But Net 2 from GameCo
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Video Review: Nothin' But Net 2 from GameCo
GameCo has announced that its Nothin' But Net 2 casino skill game will be officially launched at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo.
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Veteran bookmaker Johnny Avello leaves Wynn Las Vegas for DraftKings
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Veteran bookmaker Johnny Avello leaves Wynn Las Vegas for DraftKings
Johnny Avello was the Wynn Las Vegas sports book director for the past 13 years before leaving the company Monday to join DraftKings, which launched the first mobile sports betting app in New Jersey in August.
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Eldorado Takes Control, Then Cuts Online Casino Staff At Tropicana Atlantic City
Eldorado Takes Control, Then Cuts Online Casino Staff At Tropicana Atlantic City
One day after taking control of Tropicana Atlantic City, Eldorado Resorts fires the online casino staff, leaving NJ online gambling plans uncertain.
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Performance Predictions CEO We re creating the biggest category in fantasy sports over the next decade
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Performance Predictions CEO We re creating the biggest category in fantasy sports over the next decade
Since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in May, all the talk within the US has been about legalised sports betting
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Hitting Paydirt: A Spoonful Of SugarHouse And NJ Sports Betting For NFL Week 5
Hitting Paydirt: A Spoonful Of SugarHouse And NJ Sports Betting For NFL Week 5
As we head into Week 5 of the NFL season, SugarHouse Sportsbook adds a helpful analyst and NJ sports betting hits an all new high in promos.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Rushing Forward: Rush Street Interactive online gaming solutions
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Rushing Forward: Rush Street Interactive online gaming solutions
Casino Journal Executive Editor Charles Anderer spoke with Schwartz about the company’s thriving New Jersey flagship operation, where it recently added a sportsbook solution to its fast-growing casino product, PlaySugarHouse.com, as well as other future growth opportunities....
San Manuel Casino hosts UFC watch party
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San Manuel Casino hosts UFC watch party
The California casino will host a viewing party in the Tukut Lounge on 6 October for the Khabib Nurmagomedov Conor McGregor fight.
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Atlantic Club To Remain Empty In AC As Stockton Deal Collapses
Atlantic Club To Remain Empty In AC As Stockton Deal Collapses
The pending deal between TJM and Stockton University for the Atlantic Club property dissolved after two months of negotiations fell through.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Oryx Gaming enters Colombia with Wplay partnership
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Oryx Gaming enters Colombia with Wplay partnership
Supplier Oryx Gaming has taken its first steps into the Colombian online gaming market by partnering with operator Wplay
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Thumbs Up: Rating Agency Moody’s Likes The Direction Atlantic City Is Headed
Thumbs Up: Rating Agency Moody’s Likes The Direction Atlantic City Is Headed
Moody's gave Atlantic City's future two thumbs up in the wake of the state's report. The state takeover and its proposals are a positive for the city.
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New Jersey Powerball Lottery Winners Paying It Forward On An Epic Scale
New Jersey Powerball Lottery Winners Paying It Forward On An Epic Scale
The Smith family of Trenton, NJ, won $284 million in the Powerball lottery back in 2016. But the family turned the winnings into community service and aid.
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Draftkings Sportsbook adds former Wynn Resorts executive
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Draftkings Sportsbook adds former Wynn Resorts executive
DraftKings Sportsbook has added an experienced sports betting director to its team
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O’Leary, ‘Shark Tank’ stars to judge G2E pitches in Las Vegas
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O’Leary, ‘Shark Tank’ stars to judge G2E pitches in Las Vegas
Kevin O’Leary, the brutally honest “Mr. Wonderful” from “Shark Tank,” will take his hard-nosed investment evaluation style to the trade show in a first-of-its-kind “Innovation Incubator” competition among entrepreneurs on the final day...
Monday, October 1, 2018
SIS agrees Buenos Aires racing deal
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SIS agrees Buenos Aires racing deal
Data and streaming supplier Sports Information Services (SIS) has expanded its horseracing portfolio with the addition of the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo
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Top 10 reasons to visit the newly renovated Palace Station Hotel and Casino
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Top 10 reasons to visit the newly renovated Palace Station Hotel and Casino
The Las Vegas casino has been recently renovated and Trask gives his top 10 reason why guests and players should visit the Station Casino property.
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The integrity fee debate
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The integrity fee debate
Now that the US Supreme Court has done away with the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), Jake Patel looks into whether the sports leagues should be taking a slice of the pie
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