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Massage therapist sues Steve Wynn alleging sexual harassment
A former massage therapist filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against disgraced and departed casino mogul Steve Wynn, alleging that he frequently used “his immense power to coerce (her) to perform sexual favors.”
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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Mass. governor: Wynn Boston Harbor name change should be considered
Gov. Charlie Baker says a name change for Wynn Boston Harbor should be considered in light of sexual misconduct allegations against casino mogul Steve Wynn.
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Nevada gaming win cracks $1B; Las Vegas Strip has decline
The Nevada gaming win cracked the $1 billion barrier for the first time in a year, but the Las Vegas Strip showed the steepest monthly decline among 20 markets monitored in Nevada, the Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday.
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Philippines Westside City Developer to Invest Additional PHP54 Billion in Township
One of the future projects in the casino industry of the Philippines is expected to see a boost in its overall budget, as it has been confirmed recently by one of the project developers itself. Megaworld Corp. is considering pouring in an additional...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Red Rock Resorts’ earnings dampened by construction
The continued ongoing disruption of two Station Casinos’ properties dampened fourth-quarter earnings for Las Vegas-based Red Rock Resorts, company officials said Tuesday.
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Tom Horn Gaming deals with Betconstruct
Popular slots provider Tom Horn Gaming deals with Betconstruct to supply its full portfolio of titles to a new partner. As Tom Horn Gaming deals with Betconstruct, Tom Horn’s full portfolio of video slots will be made available to the industry-leading sports betting and online gaming software...
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Saipan’s Imperial Pacific Casino Resort Seeks Launch Deadline Extension
The largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan and is it is known, the gambling industry there is developing at a rapid pace. Its current project which is at its construction stage at the moment is the luxurious Imperial Pacific Resort and...
Monday, February 26, 2018
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Casino Developer Macau Legend Agrees on 60-Meters Project Height Limit
Macau is the largest gambling hub in the world and as such, it is prone to rapid turns of events, one of the recent ones involving Hong Kong-listed casino services firm Macau Legend Development Ltd. and its future plans for the development of its new location...
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Jeju Shinhwa World Launches Casino Venue in Marriott Resort
The long-awaited official launch of the casino located in Jeju Shinhwa World took place this Sunday and brought new revenue opportunity to South Korea, as well as potential tourists flow to the gambling facility. Following the local government permission for gaming...
Saturday, February 24, 2018
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Parking, resort fees could put damper on Las Vegas Strip boom
While the Southern Nevada casino industry enjoys a burst of prosperity and development, it also may be facing a tide of negative sentiment from loyal casino customers regarding high resort fees and paid parking policies at Strip casinos.
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Fair Play Bets signs agreement with Microgaming
Following ICE, Fair Play Bets’ agreement creates stronger entertainment destinations with Quickfire, powered by Microgaming. Fair Play Bets, operator of multiple reputable online casinos, has ramped-up its world-class offering on its VegasPlay.com and DiamondWorldCasino.com casinos...
Friday, February 23, 2018
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Unibet Open London £990 Main Event Continues towards Day 1B of Poker Action
Poker festivals always deliver a roller coaster of emotions to their participants and the UK field witnessed the start of a culminating poker tournament this Thursday. The poker scene in the UK saw the official start of the riveting action provided by...
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Complaints hit one of Nevada’s sports betting mutual funds
Former clients of Bettor Investments, one of the first sports betting mutual funds in Nevada, are accusing the company’s founder of going “radio silent” and not responding to requests to return their money.
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Sports Betting & Gaming India 2018 Summit Commences Next Week in Goa
The last days of the shortest month of the year are going to welcome one of the pivotal conventions in the gaming world in India, namely the Sports Betting & Gaming India 2018 Summit. According to the official schedule of the gaming congregation, it...
Thursday, February 22, 2018
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Gambling Software Giant Playtech Reports Slower 2017 Revenue Growth due to Malaysia Crackdown
Playtech is one of the most recognizable names in the gaming industry, as the British software provider works closely with many gambling operators on a day to day basis. However, despite its popularity, the brand recently reported that...
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FAUNUS AFFILIATE NETWORK HOSTS THE SECOND CRYPTO AFFILIATE & MARKETING CONFERENCE
Following the success of Crypto Affiliate & Marketing Conference (CRAC) 2017, the event is to gather ad networks, crypto trading brokers, gambling operators, ICO founders, exchanges, cryptocurrency developers and affiliates in Prague once...
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partypoker Launches $10 Million GTD Online Progressive Knockout Series this Sunday
partypoker has a well-rounded tournament schedule for the upcoming months and this Sunday is going to see the official start of the long-anticipated Knockout Series which feature a $10 million guaranteed prize pool which has the potential to attract...
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
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New details emerge for Sphere Las Vegas project near Strip
The Clark County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved waivers of development standards, including a reduction in the number of required parking spaces, for the planned 18,000-seat Madison Square Garden Sphere Las Vegas performance...
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Las Vegas Sands wins auction for Pennsylvania mini-casino
The owner of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem has won the rights to build a mini-casino on the other side of Pennsylvania. The Morning Call of Allentown reports that ...
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ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT FOR THE SPORTS BETTING & GAMING INDIA SUMMIT!
After a robust start in planning the Sports Betting & Gaming India 2018 Summit, Eventus International is only a week shy from the event dates. The Sports Betting & Gaming India 2018scheduled for the 27th& 28th of February 2018 at the Park Hyatt Goa...
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Call from Steve Wynn led Maddox to career in casino work
It never occurred to Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox that what he thought was a prank telephone call in 2002 would ultimately lead to a possible appearances before regulators to answer questions about his boss and mentor, Steve Wynn.
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Hard Rock International enters iGaming sector together with GiG
By the time the month of was February Hard Rock and GiG had big news to break to the world. Hard Rock International, the owner of one of the world’s best recognized brands is entering into a strategic partnership with Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to build a brand...
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Tax break helps MGM Resorts offset quarterly profit drop
A massive one-time income tax break enabled MGM Resorts International to escape a fourth-quarter decline in earnings, the Las Vegas-based casino company reported Tuesday.
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Atlantic City’s Hard Rock and Ocean Resort Casino Work Hard Prior to Summer Launch
Preparation works are in full swing in the gambling hub on the East Coast, Atlantic City. This summer is expected to welcome two renovated and rebranded locations which will join the already existing casino resorts in the vivid area. But before...
Monday, February 19, 2018
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iGaming Leader Malta Proposes Three Blockchain Regulation Bills for Public Consultation
Malta is known as the online gambling hub of Europe which is always looking for ways in which to improve the iGaming industry and provide more opportunities for development to its licensees. Financial Services Parliamentary Secretary Silvio...
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Nolimit City goes live on LeoVegas.com
Nolimit City goes live on LeoVegas.com, the multiple-award winning and leading mobile operator. As Nolimit City goes live on LeoVegas.com, Nolimit City games will be showcased on LeoVegas.com and will be included in their ever-growing portfolio of premium mobile slots games, following a...
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Report shows Las Vegas Strip has Nevada’s tightest slot machines
When the state Gaming Control Board released its statewide gaming win statistics for 2017 in late January, the headline was the 2.8 percent increase from $11.26 billion in 2016 to $11.57 billion for the 336 nonrestricted locations across...
Friday, February 16, 2018
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Police: Man's meth lab caused fire in A.C. casino hotel room
Police in New Jersey charged a man with setting up a methamphetamine lab that caused a fire in an Atlantic City casino hotel room, leading four floors to be evacuated. Wednesday's fire at the Tropicana casino injured ...
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Video Lottery Gets South Dakota Lawmakers Okay
State governments are struggling to find fresh sources of revenue to breathe life into their cash-strapped budgets. One of the main reasons many lawmakers support the legalization of casino gambling is the belief that such a move would be the panacea for the economy. But the gambling...
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Yggdrasil Gaming and GVC join forces in Spanish market
Yggdrasil Gaming and GVC sign a deal under which Yggdrasil will be able to enter the Spanish igaming market later this year. After reaching an agreement with its existing partner GVC. Yggdrasil will offer its games in the Spanish market during Q2 2018, in full compliance...
Thursday, February 15, 2018
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Texas Lawmaker Rolls Out New Bill after Court’s Ruling against Electronic Bingo Hall
Only a week after a federal judge made a ruling against the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, imposing a ban on the latter to offer its gambling operations, a bill that would allow the tribe to keep its electronic bingo hall in operation was...
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iSoftBet deals with Optibet to enter Latvia and Estonia
Popular online and mobile casino content provider, iSoftBet deals with Optibet and strengthens its hold in Eastern Europe. Since iSoftBet deals with Optibet, the supplier’s full suite of games are certified for launch in Latvia and Estonia. Prior the launch, all games were...
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
With ruling on national sports betting due, will Las Vegas ever be the same?
Back in the September of his years, Frank Sinatra would take the mic and command this little lounge stage. Still the headliner of all headliners at The Sands, four miles down The Strip, Sinatra would escape to this neighborhood joint, the...
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Connecticut Lays the Foundations of Online Gambling Expansion
The state of Connecticut could soon be eyeing the addition of online gambling to its existing industry. Recently, the hotel and casino complex Foxwoods Resort Casino, which is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe revealed that it has entered into a...
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Betsoft deals with Snaitech for Italian Market expansion
Betsoft deals with Snaitech to further expand into the Italian market. As Betsoft deals with Snaitech, the popular provider will bring content to leading Italian gaming operator. Since Betsoft deals with Snaitech, Snaitech gets access to Betsoft’s suite of AAMS certified...
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas gaming company boards below average in women members
The boards of Las Vegas’ six largest gaming employers have just nine women among their 58 members, and only two of the boards have female representation that is higher than the average of 21.2 percent for SP 500 companies.
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Tourism panel to help fund Fremont Street video canopy upgrade
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board of directors on Tuesday unanimously approved a $9.5 million contribution to a $28.5 million upgrade to the Fremont Street Experience video canopy.
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MGM Cotai Launches in Time for Chinese New Year Celebrations
This Tuesday is expected to change the gambling field in Macau as one of the long-awaited gambling venue launches took place in the largest gambling hub in the world. MGM Resorts International announced the official launch of MGM Cotai which is the second gambling...
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Videoslots launch Nolimit City games
The online casino and digital pioneer Videoslots launch Nolimit City games, following a signed multi-year agreement between both parties in March 2017. Videoslots is known for hosting one of the largest casino games portfolios in the gaming industry. It is also taking a very fresh approach...
Monday, February 12, 2018
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Mare Balticum – The Baltic Sea Gaming Summit announces first batch of speakers
Mare Balticum – The Baltic Sea Gaming Summit announces first batch of speakers. The inaugural edition of the yearly The Baltic Sea Gaming Summit event which focuses on the Baltics and the Scandinavian region has already made the headlines...
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Stalled Fontainebleau casino-resort to open in 2020 with new name
he Fontainebleau is no more. Call it The Drew Las Vegas. The hulking, bluish casino-resort, which has sat unfinished on the Las Vegas Strip since 2009 and became a poster child of the Great Recession, is now scheduled to open in late 2020 under a partnership...
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Patrik Antonius Claims Throne at partypoker MILLIONS Germany €25,000 Super High Roller
Riveting poker action is back at its usual location and this is namely King’s Casino located in Rozvadov, the Czech Republic which has seen many a winners and poker tournaments before. The latest one is partypoker MILLIONS Germany €25,000...
Sunday, February 11, 2018
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Las Vegas slogan ‘what happens here’ may face cloudy future
If the allegations against Steve Wynn are just the tip of an iceberg, it could create a very tough balancing act for Southern Nevada’s tourism bureau and its use of the familiar slogan “what happens here, stays here,” according to several...
Saturday, February 10, 2018
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Playtech deals with Sociedade de Apostas Sociais
Playtech has secured a contact to power Portugal’s leading online operator, Sociedade de Apostas Sociais. Playtech will supply its IMS player management platform and new sportsbook offering to the operator. The new Sociedade de Apostas Sociais sportsbook is planned...
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Allegations shocking contrast to Steve Wynn’s business vision
Steve Wynn is a smart and charismatic speaker who can paint a vivid landscape of words from his imagination. How could somebody that smart allow himself to be cornered into the position of having to quit now?
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Steve Wynn says he has no immediate plans to sell stock
Steve Wynn says he no longer disputes a 2010 shareholder’s agreement that gave him control over his ex-wife’s stake, opening the door for both of them to sell their stock in Wynn Resorts.
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Wynn Resorts: What the Future Holds for the Casino Operator
The international gambling industry was recently taken by storm after at the end of January the gambling regulator of Macau reported allegations of sexual misconduct by the leading figure of Wynn casino empire Steve Wynn. He was the Chief Executive Officer of the casino...
Friday, February 9, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Next Las Vegas arena a 360-foot-tall sphere
A new arena just off the Strip will be a 360-foot-tall sphere with seating for more than 18,000 people for concerts, awards shows and other entertainment events, according to developers Madison Square Garden Co. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. The MSG Sphere Las Vegas, behind...
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Las Vegas Strip roller coaster now has VR thrills — VIDEO
If the sights from New York-New York’s roller coaster didn’t thrill riders enough, they can now chase an alien along a desert cliff for an extra $5.
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John McGrath Denies Rumours of Lending Facility Funding His Gambling Habits
The Australian entrepreneur John McGrath finally decided to respond to the rumours related to his expensive gambling habit and particularly to its funding. Today, he issued a statement to the ASX, denying that a $100-million lending facility funding...
Thursday, February 8, 2018
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Las Vegas Strip roller coaster now comes with VR thrills
If the sights from New York-New York’s roller coaster didn’t thrill riders enough, they can now chase an alien along a desert cliff for an extra $5.
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SIS expands to Denmark
SIS has made an agreement to provide its Greyhound Service in a ‘Watch & Bet’ format to Danske Spil in Denmark. Under the terms of the agreement, Danske Spil will gain access to the Greyhound Service, while SIS will also provide live pictures, commentary and data for British and Irish greyhounds across...
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Naga Vladivostok Remains on Track for 2019 Opening
The owner and operator of the biggest casino and hotel complex in Cambodia, NagaCorp, is almost ready to press the start button of its new Russian venture. As revealed by Chairman Timothy Patrick McNally, the company is planning to start operating its new casino in Russia’s...
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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Sinatra, Cirque, Siegfried & Roy highlight Steve Wynn’s entertainment legacy
In his reign as the architect of the Vegas mega-resort, Wynn merged his personal wealth and his zeal for business with his passion for live entertainment.
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New York State to See Billions in Sports Betting Revenue Following US Supreme Court Ruling
The chances that the region of Albany, New York could soon welcome legal sports betting within its borders are getting higher by the day. According to a recent statement, New York State Association of Counties is prompting officials to...
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Steve Wynn Files His Resignation Letter Following Negative Publicity Whirlpool
The scandalous claims which shook Wynn Resorts empire and its Chief Executive Officer Steve Wynn seem to have escalated quickly into real consequences, as it became known that the casino mogul filed his resignation letter this Tuesday. Amid the whirlpool...
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
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Steve Wynn’s deals, properties leave big impression on gaming
With deals, acquisitions, buyouts and the dramatic launch of new resorts, Steve Wynn has left an oversized impression on the gaming industry in Las Vegas, the U.S. and as far away as Macau.
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Bridgeport Legislators Present New Bill to Call for Competitive Casino Bidding Process
Bridgeport legislators have proposed a new piece of legislation that would dismiss the license for a casino venue in East Windsor and start a competitive bidding process for the first casino to be located off tribal lands on the territory...
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Inspired enters Finnish marketInspired enters Finnish market
Inspired Entertainment has expanded its offering into the Finnish market after securing a new deal with Veikkaus. Veikkaus, which is owned by the Finnish State, operates as the Finnish National Lottery and holds an exclusive gambling licence on lottery and casino games...
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11 Las Vegas resorts take top honors from U.S. News & World Report
Eleven Las Vegas resorts made U.S. News World Report’s list of the world’s top hotels, the Washington-based organization reported Monday.
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Monday, February 5, 2018
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Iron Dog deals with Quickfire
1X2 Network Iron Dog Studio has entered into partnership with Quickfire to distribute its slots portfolio. Under the terms of the agreement, such products as ‘Blood Queen’, ‘Cherry Blast’ and ‘Neon Jungle’ will now be available via Quickfire. The agreement builds on a partnership that began in 2015,...
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New Luxor arena could prove Las Vegas is the perfect place for esports
A pyramid formed from shining black glass with a powerful beam of light blasting from its pinnacle sounds like it could be a video game landscape. Esports Arena Las Vegas is not just the first ...
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Toby Lewis Claims Throne in 2018 Aussie Millions A$10,600 Main Event
The Main Event of this year’s Aussie Millions poker festival recently finished and it has its new winner who claimed the throne amid ravishing competition for the big cashes. His name is Toby Lewis and he came straight from London, UK to claim the first place...
Sunday, February 4, 2018
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CasinoFlex Systems deals with PEJ in Spain
CasinoFlex Systems deals with PEJ (Productos Electronicos del Juego) from Barcelona, Spain, a to appoint it as its distribution and service partner for the Spanish gaming market. As CasinoFlex Systems deals with PEJ, CasinoFlex Systems will serve a further key gaming market and respond...
Saturday, February 3, 2018
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Law firm to help with Wynn sexual misconduct investigation
The special committee of Wynn Resorts Ltd. independent board members has hired a Los Angeles law firm with a special emphasis on workplace sexual harassment cases to assist in investigating allegations of sexual impropriety by Chairman and...
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East Windsor Tribal Casino Developers Claim Connecticut Authorities Favor MGM Casino Project
The happenings surrounding Connecticut’s gambling field never seem to cease and the latest one is directly connected to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who has been targeted by two Native American tribes. They are willing to build their...
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Changes may be coming to Super Bowl environment in Las Vegas
Pat Christenson expects when the Raiders get to Las Vegas, every home game is going to be like Super Bowl Sunday with parties that could include appearances by Raider legends and massive screens showing the action.
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Steve Wynn’s $7.5M settlement involved a paternity claim, report says
The $7.5 million settlement payment Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn paid to a former employee involved a paternity claim, Bloomberg News reported Friday.
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Friday, February 2, 2018
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311,000 visitors expected in Las Vegas for Super Bowl weekend
The agency responsible for promoting Las Vegas says 311,000 people are expected to visit the destination during Super Bowl weekend. Data released today by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority show ...
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UPenn scrubs Wynn name, rescind his and Cosby's degrees
The University of Pennsylvania announced Thursday that it will remove casino mogul Steve Wynn's name from a campus plaza and revoke honorary degrees given to him and comedian Bill Cosby in the wake of ...
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Thursday, February 1, 2018
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Rhode Island Eyes Online Lottery Expansion to Deal with Budget Deficit
The state of Rhode Island could see its Lottery go online. Most recently, the State Representative Charlene Lima revealed her intentions to present a bill that is set to officially allow the sale of online lottery tickets and scratch cards. In case that such...
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University of Iowa to remove Wynn name from institute
The University of Iowa has announced plans to remove casino mogul Steve Wynn's name from the school's Institute for Vision Research in light of sexual misconduct allegations against Wynn. The university in Iowa City announced ...
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SkillOnNet integrates Play’n GO games
The cutting-edge technology supplier behind some of Europe’s most popular and successful online casino brands, SkillOnNet integrates Play’n GO ’s licensed and multi channel slot games. As SkillOnNet integrates Play’n GO games, players on the award-winning PlayOJO.com and DrueckGlueck.de will...