Wednesday, October 31, 2018
JETT Gaming upgrading and renaming Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall
Nevada posts highest sports betting revenue for six years
Betway backing Responsible Gambling Week
This Week in Gambling: NHL and MGM reach sports betting deal
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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 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
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
Monday, October 29, 2018
Top 10 ways to visit Las Vegas on the cheap
SoulCycle to open first studio in Las Vegas
Silver Heritage Group appoints new CFO
Saturday, October 27, 2018
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
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 will be far more questions than answers.
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.
Steven Wright returns to Treasure Island
Friday, October 26, 2018
Dark Vortex online slot -- YGGDRASIL
Yggdrasil's new slot, Dark Vortex, delivers unique features and launches just in time for operators’ Halloween campaigns.
Mr Green Group improves revenue for Q3
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.
GSA welcomes industry to Technology Summit: Focus on Blockchain
Thursday, October 25, 2018
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
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.
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 to the Minnesota Vikings. The Chicago Bears entered as two-point dogs against the visiting New England Patriots, but a Hail Mary fell one-yard shy of potentially sending the game to overtime … Continue reading "Hitting Paydirt: Hail Caesars Sportsbook For NFL Week 8 In NJ Sports Betting"
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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.
South Carolina lottery winner to pocket record 1 53bn
UKGC: New rules will better protect consumers
Greentube live with LeoVegas brands in the UK
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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 Morningstar Inc. said Monday in a research report to investors.
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
Analysts estimate strong October performance for Macau casinos
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 football season, has blossomed. Atlantic City casinos old and new have tapped into the market for additional revenue streams while using it as the foundation for … Continue reading "Tropicana Sportsbook The Latest Innovation In Casino’s 37-Year History"
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Monday, October 22, 2018
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 a structured cash or stock offer of $1.79 a share.
Z Capital and Affinity Gaming propose nine-figure Full House Resorts acquisition
Meet up with Betinvest at ICE Africa 2018 Johannesburg
Saturday, October 20, 2018
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.
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.
Friday, October 19, 2018
Yggdrasil agrees online casino content deal with Finland s national gaming operator Veikkaus
Britney Spears to launch new Las Vegas residency
Matchbook adds Cheltenham and Ascot
South Point Arena and Equestrian Center names Arena Event Manager
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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
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
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.
Golden Nugget owner approaches Caesars over merger
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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.
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
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
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
MGM, the company that owns one of Las Vegas’ most famous water shows, has installed a new solution to monitor water usage.
Changes to FOBT limits could be six months away
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.
Monday, October 15, 2018
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
Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International help victims of Hurricane Michael
Sports betting to play role in Gubernatorial Tennessee election
Saturday, October 13, 2018
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.
Halloween at San Manuel Casino
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
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
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.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
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.
New CEO appointed as CMA clears The Stars Group s Sky Bet takeover
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
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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.
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.
JCM Global signs exclusive agreement with Eldorado Resorts
Betting tax to double in Ireland in 2019
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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
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.
USBookmaking signs sports betting agreement with New Mexico casino
Monday, October 8, 2018
Videoslots reaches 3,000 games
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
Back to the future for KPMG eGaming Summit
Saturday, October 6, 2018
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.
Ri Ra Las Vegas introduces pumpkin inspired menu
Yggdrasil signs Svenska Spel content agreement
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
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.
Sydney Opera House ordered to display horseracing adverts on sails
Sydney Opera House ordered to display horse racing adverts on sails
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Video Review: Nothin' But Net 2 from GameCo
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.
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
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
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. Here are some excerpts from this conversation.
San Manuel Casino hosts UFC watch party
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
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
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
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 of the nation’s largest gaming industry event.