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Empire Resorts joins responsible gaming discussion
The renowned casino Empire Resorts raises awareness of problem gambling.
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Saturday, March 31, 2018
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New game from iSoftBet: Stacks O’ Gold slot
iSoftBet, casino content provider is pleased to announce the availability of its new game: Stacks O’ Gold slot. The latest entry in a portfolio of popular video slots, Stacks O’ Gold was released to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world. Stacks O’ Gold...
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DraftKings issues statement regarding possible partnership with a New Jersey casino
The daily fantasy sports giant says it is "perfectly positioned to succeed" in a legal sports betting market as the possibility of a regulated sports wagering market in New Jersey looms.
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Friday, March 30, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
DraftKings seeking casino partners for sports betting
DraftKings says it has contacted potential casino partners in New Jersey with an eye to offering sports betting if the U.S. Supreme Court legalizes it. The Supreme Court is considering the state's challenge to a law limiting sports betting to just four states....
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Shareholders of Pinnacle OK merger with Penn National
Shareholders of Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a proposal for the company’s merger with Penn National Gaming Inc.
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Bars selling less alcohol, speakers say at Las Vegas trade show
Bars and restaurants in the U.S. are selling less alcohol as a new generation comes of drinking age and third party services deliver beer, wine and liquor to the home.
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
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Cambodia’s Siem Reap Enters Foreign Trade Partnership with Gambling Hub Macau
Cambodia is a country which is taking its gambling field seriously and putting a lot of effort into developing it. With the help of attracting new players and visitors to its gambling facilities, the country is striving to boost the local economy....
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Big Fish Gaming loses court appeal in Washington
Social gaming developer Big Fish Games’s Big Fish Casino has fallen foul of Federal appeals court justices in Washington State, who have ruled that the social casino constitutes illegal online gambling
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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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This Week in Gambling: Blurring the line between land-based and online gambling
There's always been a line between online gambling and land-based casinos in the U.S. This week, J. Todd examines how that line is becoming more blurred as U.S. land-based gaming companies move online.
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South Korea’s MegaLuck Casino Marks Gambling Operation Deficit amid Chinese Tourists Ban
The gambling field in South Korea is one of the more developing in the region as almost all of its casino properties with the exception of one gambling facility focus on foreign tourists only. Jeju Island is the home of MegaLuck Casino which...
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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Digitain deals with YourBet
Multi-channel sports betting Digitain deals with YourBet, leading CIS, a part of the powerful eGamings family which specializes in iGaming solutions, ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Since Digitain deals with YourBet, the prominent supplier has extended its influence across eastern Europe,...
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GVC Ladbrokes Coral deal clears final hurdle in High Court
The multi-billion pound takeover of Ladbrokes Coral by global gaming firm GVC Holdings cleared its final potential obstacle late last night when the UK High Court approved the deal
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Macau’s Gambling Regulator Considers Galaxy’s Wynn Resorts Shares Purchase Legal
The recent exit of former Chief Executive Officer Steve Wynn from his own company Wynn Resorts caused a rapid wave of reactions and consequent moves of other gambling operators in the field. It has been officially confirmed that the Galaxy Entertainment’s...
Monday, March 26, 2018
Sunday, March 25, 2018
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Poker Night in America App Receives an Update to Mark Launch of New Season
KamaGames, the largest European mobile social poker operator, and Rush Street productions, today announced details of the massive update to the hugely popular Poker Night in America app. As well as a number of enhancements, the new update, to mark the...
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To enliven casino floor, Orleans puts virtual reality games to the test
Not only is the Virtual Zone Boyd Gaming's first foray into the virtual world, it also marks the first VR installation on a casino floor for IGT. The addition is aimed at drawing those who otherwise wouldn’t step foot in ...
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Prague Gaming Summit Second Edition to Commence on 29th March
The last days of March are going to give the official start of Prague Gaming Summit 2018 which is one of the pivotal events in the gaming industry and on the radar of more and more businesses in the field. For the second consecutive year, this summit will take place...
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Magnet Gaming deals with Nektan to go live in Gibraltar
A popular slots provider, Magnet Gaming deals with Nektan, an international B2B and white label gaming software and services provider to go live in Gibraltar. Due to the fact that Magnet Gaming deals with Nektan, Magnet Gaming gets access to all available online casinos...
Saturday, March 24, 2018
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Macau Witnesses Record Surge of Visitor Arrivals in February
This February brought a positive change to the region of Macau when it comes to the rates of visitors interest demonstrated, as it was recently confirmed by reports on the arrivals over the span of last month. According to the information issued by the Macau Statistics...
Friday, March 23, 2018
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Mini-casino licence auction postponed in PA
The PGCB postponed the auction of a fifth mini-casino licence due to bad weather conditions.
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Galaxy’s shares in Wynn Resorts may expand resort’s future in Macau
The Chinese gaming operator will stave off other potential unsolicited suitors while giving the company a key local ally in talks with Macau regulators.
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NBA to Explore eSports Field with 2K League this May
The world has been fascinated by the field of eSports for quite some time now and competitive gaming has a lot on offer for both gaming and betting enthusiasts. One of the most well-known American professional sports organizations, the National Basketball Association recently...
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Prague Gaming Summit 2018 announces PLANZER LAW and BtoBet as sponsors
The team at European Gaming are honored to announce the support of PLANZER LAW as Networking Break & Lunch Sponsor and the support of BtoBet as Digital Sponsor for the second edition of Prague Gaming Summit which will be held at Andel’s by Vienna...
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Wynn reduces stake in Wynn Resorts
Embattled former Wynn Resorts CEO and founder Steve Wynn, who was forced to resign from his role as the companies CEO last month amid sexual misconduct allegations has lowered his shareholding in the casino resort developer
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Reno businessman plans $100M investment to revitalize SLS
Alex Meruelo will invest up to $100 million to revitalize the SLS Las Vegas after the Nevada Gaming Commission approved his acquisition Thursday of the struggling Strip property.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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Senate Judiciary B Committee Greenlights Two Louisiana Gambling Expansion Bills
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary B Committee of Louisiana gave the green light to two riverboat casino measures. The first one would permit riverboat casinos to offer their operations onto land and would give them more space for their slot machines,...
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Steve Wynn to sell shares of Wynn Resorts
Steve Wynn has notified Wynn Resorts that he plans to sell his shares, potentially pre-empting a decision by regulators in Massachusetts and Nevada to force him to do so.
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Scientific Games wins a five-year lottery contract from Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz GmbH
Scientific Games Corporation announced that they have won a new, five-year contract from Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz GmbH to supply lottery instant games and its Cooperative Services Program (CSP) for instant game management in the southwest German state...
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Leagues, casinos lobby states for cut of legal sports bets
With the Supreme Court poised to rule on a case that could end the federal ban on sports gambling, more than a third of U.S. states are considering legislation to get in on the action, and professional leagues and casino interests are lobbying against ...
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iSoftBet deals with 1X2gaming to add additional firepower to GAP
Games from Iron Dog Studio, 1X2gaming and Leap Gaming will be available through iSoftBet’s Game Aggregation Platform as iSoftBet deals with 1X2gaming. Leading online and mobile casino content provider, iSoftBet deals with 1X2gaming and has added additional firepower...
Monday, March 19, 2018
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Imperial Pacific could request deadline extension
The Saipan casino may request another extension to complete its hotel project.
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Revenue from Las Vegas room taxes surges in January
Revenue from room-tax collections have reversed a three-month downward trend producing the second-highest monthly level since collections began in March 2017.
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Betsoft Gaming deals with PlayFortuna – European Content Partnership
Betsoft Gaming deals with PlayFortuna, a multinational operator, to strengthen its position in Europe, providing a suite of fully-licensed slot games to PlayFortuna. As Betsoft Gaming deals with PlayFortuna and under the terms of the agreement, PlayFortuna will...
Sunday, March 18, 2018
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Players paid in ‘bad beat jackpot’ dispute, but promotion ends
The nearly 90 people who thought they had won money in Station Casinos’ “bad beat jackpot” poker promotion had to wait more than nine months to cash in.
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Maltco Lotteries Invests €400,000 in Points of Sale Upgrade across Malta
Maltco Lotteries is the company which oversees the operation of the Maltese National Lottery and Additional Games and as it could be easily seen, the year of 2018 has been a busy one for it when it comes to partnerships and exploration of new opportunities...
Saturday, March 17, 2018
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Dragon Coin High Roller Token Sale to Generate $400 Million for Floating Casino
Dragon Coin is already well-known in the gambling industry as one of the largest token sales in the field and as it has been confirmed it officially came to an end this Friday. The public sale of tokens commenced on 15th February, giving investors...
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PA table game revenue up 11.24 pct in February
Gross revenue from gambling at table games in Pennsylvania casinos was up 11.24 per cent in February to US$73.7 million.
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Former Carson City casino could become retail, housing space
The owners of a former hotel and casino in downtown Carson City say potential buyers could convert the property into retail and housing space. The Nevada Appeal reports the owners of the Ormsby House on Thursday withdrew their ...
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Playtech deals with Totalizator Sportowy to open online casino in Poland
The world’s leading Omni-channel gaming software, systems and services supplier, Playtech deals with Totalizator Sportowy, the Polish national lottery provider, to supply its industry-leading online casino platform, games portfolio and services. Playtech...
Friday, March 16, 2018
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Casino Tycoon Steve Wynn Receives Permission to Sell His Wynn Resort Shares
The developments around Wynn Resorts and its former Chief Executive Officer Steve Wynn continue with full throttle and this Thursday brought the recent news which directly affects his ex-wife, Ms. Elaine Wynn. According to the information, the final...
Thursday, March 15, 2018
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The Stars Group Readies for Russia’s New Online Gambling Regulation
The online gambling industry is constantly going through ups and downs, as various jurisdictions have to make adjustments to their existing rules and adopt the new additions. One such example is the online realm of Russia and the future of the entities operating...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas conference focus turns from cheaters to active shooters
The focus at the World Game Protection Conference in Las Vegas turned from cheaters to the active shooters this year following deadly incidents in the Philippines, Chile and Las Vegas.
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MGM Resorts adds fourth woman to board of directors
MGM Resorts International appointed travel industry executive Jan Swartz to its board of directors amid growing scrutiny about board diversity in the United States.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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Mohegan Sun ranks as No. 12 national destination
The U.S. News & World Report announced the Connecticut casino as the No. 2 destination for hotels in the state and No. 12 globally in the Best Preferred Lifestyle Collection Hotels category.
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iGaming Asia Congress 2018 Brings Blockchain and Gambling Together
This Tuesday saw the official start of the long-anticipated iGaming Asia Congress which aims to provide entities from the iGaming world with the opportunity to network and establish partnerships with peer companies in the field. The Congress is set to have its...
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Great Canadian Gaming shares financial results
Canadian gaming operator has released its full report on 2017’s casino activities.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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From Conversion to Retention panel discussion at Prague Gaming Summit 2018
The From Conversion to Retention – how do you make a successful gaming operation profit panel discussion will include the experts of conversion and retention and will focus on key strategies you can implement in your business in order to retain your new...
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Nepal Casino Resort Tiger Palace Bhairahawa Officially Launches this Week
Nepal is bracing itself for the official launch of a brand new casino location which is going to take place on 16 March and it is going to go by the name of Tiger Palace Resort Bhairahawa. The casino resort is located near Nepal’s border with the Indian...
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Wynn Resorts drops all claims against co-founder Okada
Wynn Resorts has dropped all claims against co-founder Kazuo Okada as new Chief Executive Officer Matt Maddox seeks to end a six-year lawsuit and focus his energy on company operations.
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March Madness to Draw $10 Billion in Mostly Illegal Sports Bets
March Madness is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated sports events in the United States and this Tuesday is going to see the official start of the matches providing riveting experience to both players and sports enthusiasts from around the world. This is usually...
Monday, March 12, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Group says most of $10B bet on March Madness will be illegal
The American Gaming Association believes $10 billion will be bet on the NCAA “March Madness” basketball tournament that begins this week and only 3 percent of that will be wagered legally.
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Zitro debuted in Fadja Colombia
Zitro debuted in Fadja Colombia and will be present for the first time at the “Feria Americana de Juegos de Azar” (FADJA), which celebrates it’s 20 years in this edition on April 5 and 6 in Bogotá, Colombia. Alejandra Burato, sales manager for Latin America says: Apart from the fact that Zitro...
Sunday, March 11, 2018
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Lottery Supplier IGT Demonstrates 1.9-Percent Year-on-Year Total Revenue Jump in Q4 2017
International Game Technology or as it is also known IGT has been quite active in its new business and partnership ventures since the beginning of this year, as it could be seen by its recent interactions in the gambling industry. This is...
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Woman wins $500,000 in promotion at Eastside Cannery
A New York woman won the $500,000 top prize last week in the Eastside Cannery’s monthlong Rainbow to Riches promotion. Players qualify for the game based on their slot play, and participants are ...
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Nevada’s gaming officials, industry take safe route on marijuana
Gov. Brian Sandoval’s Gaming Policy Committee, in record time last week, approved a resolution affirming the state’s stance on the use of marijuana in gaming establishments in what was likely the last policy group assembled under his...
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Okada blindsided by Wynn settlement, lawyers say
Lawyers for Kazao Okada on Friday said the Japanese businessman was blindsided by the $2.4 billion settlement reached a day earlier between Wynn Resorts and his Universal Entertainment Corp.
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Friday, March 9, 2018
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Effective Marketing and Communications panel at Prague Gaming Summit 2018
Meet the experts of the Effective Marketing and Communications panel at Prague Gaming Summit 2018. The 2nd edition of “the most successful boutique-style gaming event in Prague” is almost here and the organizers would like to start highlighting some of...
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Pagcor to sell Solaire casino land
Pagcor is attempting for the third time to sell two parcels of land where Solaire Resort and Casino is located.
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Thursday, March 8, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Two-time convicted felon nominated to Nevada’s Black Book
A convicted crook with a penchant for ripping off elderly casino patrons by distracting them at casino redemption kiosks and ATMs has been nominated to the state Gaming Control Board’s List of Excluded Persons, frequently referred to as Nevada’s...
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Play’n GO announces the launch of Imperial Opera slot
Omni-channel slots provider Play’n GO announced the launch of its latest game, Imperial Opera slot. The new five-reel, 20-payline Imperial Opera slot takes players into the box seats of an opera house, where they’ll watch the show played out by performers dressed in traditional...
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Montana Promotes Free Counseling as the Number of Problem Gamblers Grows
The Montana Department of Justice’s Gambling Control Division has teamed up with the Montana Council on Problem Gambling in an attempt to curb gambling addiction within its borders after it was established the rates of problem gambling treatment are increasing....
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Loot Crate Regulation Bills Move One More Step Forward in Hawaii
Star Wars Battlefront II’s loot box system has been a hotly discussed topic for months now. Several countries and jurisdictions around the world have even been talking about labeling loot boxes as gambling, meaning games that include loot crates would have to follow...
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Bettor sues harness-racing trainer for loss linked to doping
An aggrieved harness-racing bettor has gone to court to recoup more than $31,000 in winnings he said he was cheated out of when a doped horse won a race in New Jersey two years ago. Leading figures in harness racing said they had never before heard of ...
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
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Las Vegas Sands addresses problem gambling
Las Vegas Sands recognises Problem Gambling Awareness month with educational initiatives.
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A month after Steve Wynn resigned, many new policies in place
It’s been a month since Steve Wynn stepped down as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., and investigations continue in Nevada, Massachusetts and Macau.
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Tom John Light to share blockchain related info at Prague Gaming Summit 2018
Tom John Light, Vice President of Business Development at SBTech will share blockchain related info at Prague Gaming Summit 2018. With little over 24 days to go until the second edition of Prague Gaming Summit kicks off, the organizers are looking forward...
Monday, March 5, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Sports betting's big wager: Will younger bettors ante up?
As the push to legalize sports gambling in the U.S. nears a crucial Supreme Court decision, states hoping to reap a financial windfall could face another hurdle: Attracting younger players used to online fantasy sports ...
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Tennis body extends its agreement with Sportradar
The International Tennis Federation has extended its deal with Sportradar to monitor betting patterns across the sport. Sportradar’s Integrity Services have been added to the International Tennis Federation’s integrity protection measures, with the firm’s Fraud Detection System...
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Nevada panel likely to keep barrier between gaming, marijuana
Gov. Brian Sandoval’s 12-member Gaming Policy Committee is poised to uphold the state’s previously approved stance that licensed gaming companies not have business relationships with Nevada’s marijuana industry.
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Sunday, March 4, 2018
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WSOP Circuit Spring Festival Opening Event Day 1B Brings Chip Lead to Marijo Nad
Poker players from around the world, rejoice! The poker action in Kings Casino located in Rozvadov, Czech Republic is well on its way and chips are flying on the poker tables of the World Series of Poker Circuit Spring Festival. The first event...
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gaming’s donations are large part of Las Vegas Victims’ Fund
Contributions from the Southern Nevada gaming, tourism and entertainment industry accounted for almost 40 percent of the $31.4 million collected by the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund, organizers of the fund said Friday.
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Nevada Gambling Authority to Introduce New Sexual Harassment Regulations
At the end of January, the gaming industry was shaken by the sexual allegations scandal involving one of the most well-known names in the international gambling industry Steve Wynn. In the aftermath of the situation, many entities in the field began looking...
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Nevada gaming revenue tops $1 billion in January
Nevada’s casino gaming win dipped by 2.05 percent in January but still broke the $1 billion mark, the state Gaming Control Board reported today. Although a drop from January 2017 — about $1.03 billion to ...
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Friday, March 2, 2018
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Macau Casino Developers Consider Focus Shift towards Mass-Market Offerings
Macau is known around the world as the gambling location which provides the best opportunities for gaming and entertainment since it is the largest hub or casino developers. Millions of tourists from around the world make their way to the Special Administrative...
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Mare Balticum (Baltic Sea) Gaming Summit Preliminary Agenda now available
The inaugural edition of the Mare Balticum (Baltic Sea) Gaming Summit is aiming to create a platform that will allow conversation between the international gambling industry and the local regulators in order to improve performance and highlight the key...
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Second massage therapist files lawsuit against Steve Wynn
Another massage therapist lodged a civil complaint against Steve Wynn and his former company’s board on Thursday, just one day after another massuese made similar allegations of sexual harassment.
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NBA Recognizes Sports Betting Legalization Importance for Future Expansion
As more states are demonstrating their willingness to see sports betting legalized, the US Supreme Court is coming closer to a decision on the New Jersey legal case on the matter. Having this in mind, it is not surprising that the National Basketball...
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission examines public safety report for Plainridge Park
The two-year Public Safety Impact Report analyzes changes in police data after the casino's operation, concluding that the casino's presence had little impact on the volume of crimes and calls for service.
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GiG deal with D-Tech, Hong Kong based games studio
GiG Games and Gaming Innovation Group – GIG deal with D-Tech, a Hong Kong based games studio, acquiring a 36% stake in D-Tech. The deal comes at a time of extended growth for GiG, and the fact that GiG deal with D-Tech is another step to create a fully integrated iGaming ecosystem....