Sunday, November 25, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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Traffic Label Launches Affiliate Programme with Income Access for SlotsAffiliates.com

Traffic Label, a UK-based firm specialising in the development of comprehensive marketing strategies, has announced the launch of an affiliate programme for its SlotsAffiliates.com network with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider. Through its integration with Income Access’ affiliate software platform, SlotsAffiliates.com will look to optimise growth and acquisitions across its six network brands. SlotsAffiliates.com was launched in ...

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Nevada regulators approve deal with sportsbook operator
Nevada gambling regulators have approved a settlement with a troubled sportsbook operator that has admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts. The Nevada ...
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Gambler Sues Bookmaker Betfred for Voiding His $2.19 Million Jackpot

A gambler in Lincolnshire, England, has filed a lawsuit against the British bookmaker Betfred after the company said that his win of a £1.7 million jackpot was a result of a software malfunction and decided to void it. Thinking that he was a millionaire after hitting the jackpot online, the man spent £2,500 celebrating the […]

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Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hearing set for complaint against man accused of cheating at Bellagio

A hearing is scheduled Dec. 20 on a state Gaming Control Board complaint against a man accused of cheating at gambling.

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...

Friday, November 23, 2018

Casino City Times
Pariplay announces content partnership with High 5 Games
Through this partnership, H5G's full suite of proven slot content will be integrated into Pariplay Fusion, a comprehensive state-of-the-art solution.
Gambling Insider
Playtech thanks Teddy Sagi for important input after founder sells remaining shares
Playtech founder Teddy Sagi has sold his remaining shares in the company, the supplier has confirmed to Gambling Insider
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Irish Finance Minister to consider gross profit tax proposals
Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is exploring alternatives to the recently proposed doubling of betting tax from 1% to 2%

Thursday, November 22, 2018

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Main Defendants in Phuc Tho Province’s Illegal Gambling Ring Case Face Allegations in Court

Recently, a massive police raid in a major gambling in the Phuc Tho province in Vietnam resulted in the arrests of 92 people. As revealed by the People’s Procuracy in the province, the defendants in the case were taken to court yesterday. As the Vietnam News Agency found, the 92 people arrested during the online […]

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Industry experts Secure Trading chosen for MiFinity s gaming-focusedeWallet
Secure Trading Group announced today that their expertise in the gaming vertical has been banked on by MiFinity as they look to develop their eWallet’s capabilities for merchants and customers in the sector
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Rhode Island Sport betting set to start Monday after months of delay
Rhode Island’s first sport bets will be accepted on 26 November at Twin River Casino in Lincoln

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Casino City Times
Live 5 goes premium with SG Digital
Building on Live 5's existing partnership with SG Digital, which includes back-end game development services, Live 5 plans to level up its content offering to focus on premium gaming experiences.
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
SLS Las Vegas offering ‘Cyber Madness’ resort fees break

The resort on Wednesday announced that online bookings through Monday, often referred to as “Cyber Monday,” the online version of Black Friday, would not charge a resort fee.

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Wazdan shortlisted for Malta Gaming Awards

Innovative slots-maker Wazdan has been shortlisted for the Malta Gaming Awards in the Games Vendor category. Wazdan have gathered a lot of interest around them this year due to numerous nominations, shortlistings and awards. The company took the prestigious ‘Online Casino Innovator Award 2018’ at the Central and Eastern Europe Gaming Conference (CEEGC) held in Budapest as well as the ...

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The Bellamy Brothers return to Roland
The band will bring “Let Your Love Flow” and other hits back to Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland on 14 December.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jury awards $524K in lawsuit after Mandalay Bay offered $2.5M

A jury awarded about $524,000 to a California man who sought millions of dollars for injuries he said he suffered when a temporary sign collapsed atop him at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.

Gambling Insider
No new regulations in place for bitcoin as its value continues to fall
The price of bitcoin has continued to plummet, dropping by 10% to below $4,500 for the first time in 2018
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Kevin Lott Conquers 2018/19 WSOP Circuit Planet Hollywood Event#3 and Starts New Career in Poker at 55

The third event of the 2018/19 WSOP Circuit Planet Hollywood has been brought to an end only recently, with Kevin Lott starting his career with a bang after emerging victorious from a field of 128 entrants. If someone told you that “quinquagenarian” and “new beginnings” simply do not go together in the same sentence, do […]

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Monday, November 19, 2018

Casino City Times
Tree lighting ceremony at Sam's Town
The Las Vegas resort will light up its celebrated Winter Wonderland display at Mystic Falls Park on 21 November at its annual tree lighting ceremony, hosted by Boyd Gaming Executive Chairman Bill Boyd.
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MGM Springfield and Rival Casinos in Connecticut Clash in Fierce Marketing War

The marketing war between some of the largest casinos in Connecticut and Massachusetts has heated up over bragging rights. At the time when the $960-million casino and entertainment complex MGM Springfield started operation with a lavish Main Street parade, the venue’s owners used the old but gold marketing brag “This is a first”. However, only […]

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Catch 22 Why the Daniel Sturridge case highlights bookmakers precarious dilemma
Picture the scene: a thief walks out of a bank carrying millions
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Microgaming starts a new era of prestige table games with Switch Studios

Microgaming is to shake up the table games vertical with Switch Studios, a new independent game studio that will develop content exclusively for the online gaming supplier. Based in Ipswich, UK, the close-knit group of online gambling and social gaming experts are driven by a collective passion for games and building dynamic features with the latest technology to personalise gameplay. ...

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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Nevada regulators approve deal with sportsbook operator
Nevada gambling regulators have approved a settlement with a troubled sportsbook operator that has admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts. The Nevada ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Luxor arena gets new name: HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas

Fountain Valley, California-based Kingston Technology Co. Inc. and Allied Esports on Friday announced that the arena at Luxor will be known as HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas.

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Casino News Today
Yggdrasil Gaming’s Nitro Circus slot game launched

Popular iGaming supplier Yggdrasil Gaming has released its first ever branded slot – Nitro Circus, an adrenaline-fuelled game featuring Nitro Circus’ biggest stars, greatest stunts and craziest vehicles. Nitro Circus, the world’s premier action sports entertainment brand is led by the legendary action sports athlete, motorsports competitor and stunt daredevil, Travis Pastrana. Yggdrasil’s new exclusive Nitro Circus slot brings the ...

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CG Technology agrees 2m fine with Nevada Gaming Commission
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has accepted a $2m proposed settlement by CG Technology for violations related to problems with its sports betting technology
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...

Friday, November 16, 2018

Casino City Times
San Manuel partners with two sports teams
The California casino teamed up with LAFC and the Los Angeles Chargers for a pair of sports clinics in November.
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Pojoaque Pueblo Gambling Revenue Losses Due to Compact Legal Battle Amount to $8.84 Million

The Pueblo of Pojoaque claims that it lost gambling revenue amounting to nearly $9 million due to state Government’s actions against vendors which do business with local casinos during a long-lasting legal fight over the gambling compact between the pueblo and the state of New Mexico. The court battle began after the expiration of the […]

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Casino City Times
PointsBet hires Seth Young as Chief Innovation Officer
As CIO, Young's core responsibilities will be to spearhead new market entry and brand identity as PointsBet expands for the first time into the recently legalized American sports betting field.
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Connecticut Casinos See Slot-Machine Revenue Decline Due to MGM Springfield Competition

Casinos in Connecticut have registered revenue decline amid increasing competition from the new MGM Springfield casino situated in western Massachusetts. A 10% decline was registered in the slot-machine revenue of the Foxwoods Resort Casino in October, with the drop believed to be happening as an effect of competition, including rivalry from the MGM casino venue. […]

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

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Colonial Downs Breaks Ground for New Off-Track Betting Facility in Richmond

Yesterday, a groundbreaking ceremony for the new off-track betting venue, which is to be hosted by the city of Richmond in 2019, was held. The facility is expected to officially start operation in June 2019. Colonial Downs made a $41-million investment into the new horse betting facility which is to be named “Rosie’s Gaming Emporium”. […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Sprinkler extinguishes fire in Vegas casino's ice cream shop
There was no evacuation or injury and that there was minimal smoke impact ...
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Slotegrator will carry out a webcast of Kyiv iGaming Affiliate Conference

On 15 November 2018, Kiev will host a much-anticipated Kyiv iGaming Affiliate Conference. The exhibition-conference will be held in the Tao Event Hall, which is located in the very heart of the Ukrainian capital. Slotegrator, one of the participants and sponsors of the event, will hold a live broadcast in the thick of things. Join the exclusive webcast and watch ...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Wisconsin man wins $1.3 million at O’Sheas casino
A Kenosha, Wis., man won more than $1.3 million over the weekend when he hit a royal flush while playing Three Card Poker Progressive at O’Sheas at ...
Casino City Times
Harrah's Atlantic City announces plans for $56 million Coastal Tower
The new tower at the Atlantic City resort will feature 507 finely-appointed guest-rooms & suites and is to be completed in its entirety by summer 2019.
Gambling Insider
DraftKings to open land-based sportsbook in New Jersey
Resorts Casino Hotel in New Jersey has announced construction of its land-based DraftKings Sportsbook is nearing completion
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Phuket Police Surprisingly Arrests 39 Female Gamblers in Raid

The Kathu District of Phuket Island has been a hotbed for illegal gambling activity, with multiple underground gaming facilities uncovered by authorities in the past few months. In the latest operation, carried out Tuesday evening, police has arrested a total of 59 gamblers, 39 of whom were surprisingly women. On Wednesday, the Kathu Police announced […]

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Casino News Today
Authorities from Aragon and Catalonia visit ZITRO

The Interior Justice Director of the Government of Aragón, Ms. María Ángeles Júlvez León, and the Tax and Gambling Director of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Ms. Natalia Caba Alba, accompanied respectively by the Head of Authorization and Sanctions Service Ms. Elena Pérez Aparicio and by the Gambling Deputy Director Mr. Amadeu Farré i Morell, visited Zitro’s facilities in Barcelona this ...

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Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wisconsin man wins $1.3M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

A Las Vegas visitor from Wisconsin became an instant millionaire after hitting a jackpot worth more than $1.3 million Saturday afternoon.

Casino City Times
Slotastic player hits $95,259 jackpot on Megasaur
Graziella, who's been playing at Slotastic since 2015, won a $95,259 progressive jackpot on Realtime Gaming's Megasaur slot.
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
CG Technology offers $1.75M settlement to Nevada regulators

CG Technology, the sportsbook operator whose settlement agreement was rejected by the Nevada Gaming Commission in August, has offered to pay a $1.75 million fine to the state to settle the complaint.

Monday, November 12, 2018

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South African Tsogo Sun No Longer Eager to Finalize R23-Billion Hotel Casinos Sale

Tsogo Sun announced this Monday at a reconvened general meeting that previously announced plans for selling several casino properties will have to be scrapped upon further consideration. It has also decided not to As it has been confirmed, the hospitality and gaming entity has decided to continue overseeing management of the seven mixed-use venues, as […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
Casino City Times
P!nk makes Las Vegas stop on 2019 tour
The Grammy award-winning pop artist will be at T-Mobile Arena on 12 April with Julia Michaels.
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Illegal Gambling Gets Out of Hand in Malaysia Due to Licensing Loophole

Malaysia’s continuous crackdown on illegal gambling has been in progress for many months now and the results authorities have been able to achieve are notable. However, in a recent statement, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Azis Jamman made it clear that the main issue might stem from the fact that local councils are responsible for issuing […]

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Sunday, November 11, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Wynn scraps lagoon project, will reopen golf course
The Wynn Resorts Paradise Park lagoon project has been shelved and will be replaced by a revamped 18-hole golf course, the company announced today during its third-quarter earnings call. Wynn contracted Tom Fazio, the original designer of the golf course, to ...
Gambling Insider
AGS appoints former AGA CEO to board of directors
AGS has announced the appointment of Geoff Freeman to its board of directors

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Man wins $140K jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

A California man’s life has changed after only one day in Las Vegas.

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Majestic Star’s Second Casino License Could Reach Merrillville Backed by Hobart City

The competition for Majestic Star Casino’s second casino license increases by the hour as it could be seen by the most recent statements coming from the city of Hobart located in Lake County. The City Council issued plans for collaborating with Merrillville in an attempt to bring to life a project including a convention center, […]

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Casino City Times
SBC Awards 2018 announce hosts
Former Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher and three-time UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year Peter Schmeichel have been confirmed as hosts for this year's SBC Awards, held 4 December at the HAC Artillery Garden.

Friday, November 9, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Former AGA President, CEO Geoff Freeman joins AGS board

The appointment was announced the day after AGS reported mixed results in its third-quarter earnings. The company reported record revenue for the quarter, but missed analysts’ earnings expectations.

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ZITRO’s Superstar LINK KING makes its debut in Bulgaria at the BEGE Show

At the upcoming edition of the BEGE fair in Sofia on November 21-22nd, Zitro will showcase its impressive and successful range of Bryke Video Slot games. Center stage will be taken by Link King, a multigame progressive bank that has turned out to be a real game changer. Link King is creating furore amongst players in Mexico and Latin America, ...

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Illinois Argosy IV Riverboat Makes it to Goa to Support Field after $8.5M Purchase

Goa’s floating casinos are well-known around the globe as one of the signatures of the local gaming field. In order to facilitate future operation and make sure that it will be hassle-free, Pride Group of Casinos and Hotels announced it has finalized the purchase deal of riverboat Argosy IV had been docked in the state […]

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Steve Wynn files suit to stop release of sexual misconduct report

Former Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn has filed a lawsuit attempting to block the public release of an investigative report by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

Casino News Today
Gaming in Spain Conference to live stream internationally relevant sessions

This Thursday, November 8, three sessions that are relevant to a wider, international audience will be live streamed from the convention floor of the Gaming in Spain Conference. The live streams will be available from Gaming in Spain’s homepage: www.gaminginspain.com. The following sessions will be part of the live stream (actual start and ending times may differ slightly): 1. 10:35-10:55 ...

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Wynn scraps lagoon project, will reopen golf course
The Wynn Resorts Paradise Park lagoon project has been shelved and will be replaced by a revamped 18-hole golf course, the company announced today during its third-quarter earnings call. Wynn contracted Tom Fazio, the original designer of the golf course, to ...

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

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Wynn Resorts Board Welcomes New Chairman ahead of Uncertain Times

Wynn Resorts is on the verge of major changes and a brand new approach to its operation, as this Tuesday brought the news that Philip G. Satre has been appointed to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. As a result of the most recent meeting of the Board of Directors and a […]

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Wazdan attends ICE Africa as part of their global development strategy

Dynamic slots manufacturer Wazdan attended the first edition of ICE Africa, the first ICE event to have been exported outside of the UK. ICE Africa is a mirror of the African industry’s appetite for rapid expansion, and over 1200 gaming representatives from 24 African Nations and 89 worldwide attended the Johannesburg show. The African market is in different stages of ...

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Arkansas Residents Give Green Light to Casino Operation in Four Counties

Arkansas is one of the states that provided its residents with a chance to cast their vote on the potential gambling expansion taking over the field. Voters gave their nod to the widely-discussed Issue 4 which aims to introduce new gaming offerings to existing facilities to the liking of Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs and […]

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Casino City Times
NHL enters partnership with FanDuel
FanDuel also signed a partnership with the New Jersey Devils, marking FanDuel's first agreement in the sports betting category with an NHL team.
Gambling Insider
Miami Dolphins urge fans to vote against gaming legislation amendment
The Miami Dolphins encouraged Florida residents to vote today, as the future of sports betting in the state was on the ballot
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Resorts see possibility of marijuana lounges as a dilemma
Hospitality industry leaders expressed mixed feelings about the prospect of marijuana lounges here, which on one hand would give guests a place to legally consume and on the other compete with resorts for tourist money ...

Monday, November 5, 2018

Casino News Today
The inaugural European Gaming Congress (EGC) – new destination announced for 2019

The inaugural European Gaming Congress took place last month on the 16th of October in Ljublana and has recorded a significant success for European Gaming Media and Events. European Gaming Congress (EGC) is the newest conference in the portfolio of the company and targets a broader audience in the Europe with panel discussion covering all the region’s markets. “We are ...

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Colorado Ex-Investigator Slapped with Community Service for Enabling Gambling Ring

Illegal gambling is an activity attractive to individuals of all spheres of life, as it has been confirmed by Charles “Chuck” Widup and the sentence he was slapped with by Colorado Judge Shelley Gilman. Mr. Widup will have to spend a total of 150 hours of community service, as well as four years of probation […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Resorts see possibility of marijuana lounges as a dilemma
Hospitality industry leaders expressed mixed feelings about the prospect of marijuana lounges here, which on one hand would give guests a place to legally consume and on the other compete with resorts for tourist money ...
Casino City Times
Massive cash jackpot winner at Table Mountain Casino
John of Fresno was playing a King Cleo Keno machine at the California casino when he thought he had won $118, but actually won $118,061.64.
Gambling Insider
NetEnt has partnered with eight-time Champion Jockey Peter Scudamore MBE to create its first sports branded product
The unique licensed title will utilise Scudamore’s image rights and include actual racing content and themed in-game features

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM’s Oct. 1 legal defense sparks interest across industries

MGM’s lawsuit has sparked more companies around the U.S. to study whether they should go through the process to get covered by the relatively obscure law, lawyersand security specialists said.

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Penn National misses Q3 expectations, but poised for growth

Penn National Gaming Inc.’s record third-quarter income from operations, paced by the company’s two Las Vegas-area properties, wasn’t enough to hit revenue and earnings predictions by analysts.

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Montana Casino Thief Slapped with Three Years Behind Bars Due to Poor Mental Health

Casino robberies are a topic witnessing wide exploration in the movie industry subsequently giving ideas to individuals willing to go above and beyond in order to obtain the desired fortune and guarantee a hassle-free life. One individual from Billings, Montana was sentenced to spend the upcoming more than three years in prison for robbery, as […]

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Friday, November 2, 2018

Casino City Times
Casino City's Friday Five: Daily fantasy sports edition
This week, a judge rules on daily fantasy sports for New York, William Hill offers to buy Mr Green, Caesars Entertainment signs a deal with teams in different professional leagues, MGM Resorts and the NHL partner up, and Gold Strike Hotel & Gambling Hall gets a name change.
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora leaving company

Mark Frissora, Caesars Entertainment Corp.’s CEO since July 2015, will leave the company early next year.

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Casino City Times
New Year's Eve at Stratosphere Casino
The Las Vegas casino and hotel will host celebrations at its award-winning Top of the World restaurant on the 106th floor.
Gambling Insider
Loot boxes is it time to regulate
Oliver Rudgewick reports on whether loot boxes should class as gambling and how regulators around the world are dealing with the issue The video-gaming industry has become one the most prominent forms of entertainment available, generating worldwide revenue of $116bn in 2017 - a growth of 11% on the previous year, based on figures from the Association for UK Interactive Entertainment
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Suncity Group Holdings Well-Positioned for Macau License by Development in Asia

Macau licenses and discussion around whether or not they are enough for the market scale has been widely discussed by experts making projections for the upcoming years. Grant Govertsen, Head of Union Gaming recently stated that Suncity Group Holdings Ltd. has a significant advantage due to its operation at the moment which could guarantee it […]

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Gambling Insider
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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888poker $1M God of the Arena PKO Tournament

888poker has recently launched its first edition of a Gladiator themed PKO tournament – God of the Arena with a $1,000,000 Guaranteed Main Event prize pool. The event took place from 11th to 14th October 2018 and buy-in was only $55. What is Progressive Knockout (PKO)? 888poker is one of the most popular poker sites in the world. Its masterpiece, ...

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Pala completes casino expansion
The overall interior project includes the addition of a new 10,000-square-foot casino area that offers over 300 slot and video games; the new Marquise Bar and Lounge and more.
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
'Quite remarkable': Park MGM overhaul wraps up by year's end
MGM Resorts is eagerly looking forward to the last few months of the year as their major revamp project converting the old Monte Carlo to Park MGM nears completion. The project that has caused disruption to ...

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Nevada gaming revenue up 1.26 percent in September
Nevada gaming revenue increased 1.26 percent to $991.2 million in September compared to the same month a year ago, the state ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lucky Dragon auction in Las Vegas gets no takers at $35M

The Lucky Dragon’s main lender foreclosed on the shuttered resort Tuesday, opening a new chapter in the Las Vegas hotel’s short but troubled history.

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Missouri’s Amendment 4 Boosting Bingo Games Might Be Just What the Doctor Ordered

Missouri is rapidly approaching the ballot taking place at the beginning of November which has the potential to implement several crucial changes to its gamin field. Residents of the state will have the chance to voice their opinion on 6th November stating whether or not they support the idea of a Constitutional Amendment which aims […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
NHL partners with MGM Resorts to share data for sports betting
The NHL announced a multiyear agreement Monday to provide MGM Resorts International with data for use in betting, the second major U.S. professional sports league to ...

Monday, October 29, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM Resorts, NHL sign sports betting partnership deal

MGM Resorts International has become the first gaming company to sign a sports betting deal with the National Hockey League as it seeks a new source of growth and greater customer exposure.

Casino City Times
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.
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM Resorts, NHL sign sports-betting partnership deal

MGM Resorts International has become the first gaming company to sign a sports betting deal with the National Hockey League as it seeks a new source of growth and greater customer exposure.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
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.

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Macau’s Gambling Field is at Capacity with Six Concessions, Former SJM Holdings Exec

Macau faces a period of changes in the foreseeable future as all six of its casino developers will have to renew their casino licensing in 2020 and 2022, inevitably causing uncertainty within the field. Following expressed interest by foreign casino developers hoping hey could find a way to enter the field, Former SJM Holdings Executive […]

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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.

Casino City Times
Steven Wright returns to Treasure Island
The deadpan comic will headline the Treasure Island Theatre in Las Vegas on 30 November.

Friday, October 26, 2018

Gambling Insider
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)
Casino News Today
iGaming operators to gather in Madrid for Gaming in Spain Conference

On November 7-8, current operators, as well as new market entrants, will gather in Madrid for the 2018 Gaming in Spain Conference. Can you afford to miss it? Register Now https://conference.gaminginspain.com/ ! Why new AND current operators should attend This year’s Gaming in Spain Conference will feature: • a discussion of the potential for large tax reductions for Ceuta and ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
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.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

CasinoGamesPro.com
Singapore Police Officers Bag S$428,720 across 10 Simultaneous Gambling Den Raids

Singapore is subjected to an all-encompassing gambling crackdown aiming to eliminate the illegal operation of gambling dens across the region. This Wednesday brought the latest parallel police raids which managed to nab some 66 individuals part of an organization conducting illegal gambling operation in addition to other criminal activities. When it comes to police inspections […]

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
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.

CasinoGamesPro.com
Florida Greyhound Racing Insider Advocates Statewide Ban via Amendment 13

Florida is on the verge of making a major change in its gaming industry via eliminating greyhound racing and making it illegal on a state level which could happen with the help of Amendment 13 featured in the November’s elections. More and more officials express their support of the possible change, former Head of the […]

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
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.

Casino City Times
GAN extends Simulated Gaming agreement with JACK Entertainment
Delivering GAN's U.S.-patented iBridge Framework links the GameSTACK internet gaming system to JACK Entertainment's existing casino management system deployed in Ohio and Michigan.
Gambling Insider
South Carolina lottery winner to pocket record 1 53bn
A lottery player from South Carolina is the sole winner of a Mega Millions $1
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Las Vegas casino offering free play for Mega Millions losers
One downtown Las Vegas casino is giving a second chance to those who don’t strike it rich in tonight’s $1.6 billion Mega Millions lottery ...
Gambling Insider
MGM GVC joint venture appoints new CEO
MGM GVC Interactive, the joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has appointed Adam Greenblatt as CEO

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Vintage slot machine goes for $80K at Las Vegas auction

It took only 60 seconds for Dan Morphy to sell an antique slot machine for $80,000 Saturday morning.

Casino News Today
Pariplay launched a brand new Luxor slot

Gaming technology company serving iGaming operators, land-based casinos and lotteries, Pariplay Ltd. has released a Luxor slot, an original video game that combines cutting-edge 21st century technology with the timeless mystery of the land of the pharaohs. The Tutankhamun-themed Luxor slot features highly innovative in-game features such as expanding reels that increase the pay ways to an exceptional 1,944. iGaming ...

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