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Palms workers vote to unionize 2 years after sale to Stations
Palms employees are on the verge of being unionized. The Culinary Union has been authorized to represent about 900 workers at the off-Strip property following a two-day union representation election completed Saturday.
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Monday, April 30, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas will have plenty of parties — just no boxing
A major boxing match on the first weekend of May has become a tradition in Las Vegas, bringing excitement to Strip’s Cinco de Mayo festivities. But a scheduled bout for ...
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Sunday, April 29, 2018
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Steve Wynn files defamation lawsuit against former hairstylist
Steve Wynn filed a lawsuit Thursday in Clark Country District Court against Jorgen Nielsen, one of two people to go on the record for the Jan. 26 Wall Street Journal article that alleged the casino mogul sexually harassed female employees...
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Steve Wynn suing former casino hairstylist for defamation
Steve Wynn filed a lawsuit Thursday in Clark Country District Court against Jorgen Nielsen, one of two people to go on the record for the Jan. 26 Wall Street Journal article that alleged the casino mogul sexually harassed female employees...
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iGaming Hub Malta Gives Nod to Three Proposed Cryptocurrency Bills
Malta has been known as the online gambling hub in Europe for many years now and at this point, it is synonymous with the place where iGaming developers prefer to operate and let their businesses thrive. As it was confirmed this Friday, the authorities have given...
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Wynn leaves Las Vegas villa as company cuts ties from founder
Steve Wynn has moved out of the elaborate Wynn Las Vegas villa duplex he occupied for more than a decade as the company he founded seeks to show Massachusetts regulators that it has completely cut ties with him.
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Saturday, April 28, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Construction to start on MSG Sphere arena this summer
The planned MSG Sphere Las Vegas arena project is slated to break ground this summer, Madison Square Garden Co. Chief Executive Officer Jim Dolan said. Speaking ...
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Friday, April 27, 2018
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Online Bookmaker Pinnacle Greenlights Its Own B2B Sports Wagering Offering
All eyes in the United States are set on the future potential sports betting field and the decision of the United States Supreme Court which could change the way the gambling industry functions. Pennsylvania has been an arena of riveting action for quite...
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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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Project Neon may have impacted Boyd Gaming’s Q1 earnings
The $1 billion Project Neon freeway construction effort that has frustrated motorists for weeks may also have taken a bite out of Boyd Gaming Corp.’s first-quarter earnings.
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Betsoft Gaming launches Reels of Wealth slot
Betsoft Gaming launches a brand new Reels of Wealth slot. The bew game is a multi-layered 5×3 slot game continuing Betsoft’s tradition of innovation. Reels of Wealth slot takes the proprietary ‘Trail System’ to the next level – providing a sense of progression as players hop into a...
Thursday, April 26, 2018
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MGM to sell Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas for 214m
MGM Resorts International has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas hotel and ‘adjacent parcels of property’ for $214m
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The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians announce passing of former tribal chairman
Chairman John A. James was one of the most recognized and respected Native American leaders in the U.S.and has been called The Father of Native American Gaming.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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MGM creates ‘civilian version of a SWAT team’ following Las Vegas shooting
MGM Resorts International has hired at least five former Metropolitan Police Department SWAT team members and several former military officers in recent months as it strengthens security at its properties following the deadliest...
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Caesars to manage a non-gaming beachfront resort in Mexico
Caesars Entertainment Corp. has signed an agreement to manage a non-gaming, beach-front resort in Mexico as its seeks to bring its brands to more overseas markets.
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Betrally Casino players winning big in 2018
Playing everything from slots to blackjack, four lucky European players have hit it big at Betrally Casino over the last few months, including a German player who turned €1.15 into €1,229.89.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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Wynn CEO touts growth, calls ambitious Las Vegas plans ‘unsustainable’
Matt Maddox came out swinging in his first earnings conference call as Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Officer, boasting of record Las Vegas quarterly revenues and applicants lining up for work.
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National Indian Gaming Association outlines it support for sports betting
The executive and membership of tribal gaming’s governing body the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) have adopted a resolution which supports the introduction of legalised sports betting in the US, subject to certain conditions being met
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Rozvadov’s King’s Casino Welcomes partypoker Grand Prix Germany
The King’s Casino located in Rozvadov, the Czech Republic is expected to once again welcome one of the leading festivals on a global scale and this would be the partypoker Grand Prix Germany. Over the span of 4 days, poker enthusiasts will have the chance to test...
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Elaine Wynn opposes Wynn Resorts board member’s re-election
Elaine Wynn, the largest shareholder of Wynn Resorts Ltd., is seeking to kick a friend of her ex-husband Steve Wynn off the company’s board of directors.
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Monday, April 23, 2018
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Malta Gaming Authority Announces New CEO Following Negative Publicity Whirlpool
Malta is worldwide known as one of the progressive locations where online gambling has the chance to develop and thrive due to the optimal conditions in the online gaming industry. This could happen with the help of the expert Malta Gaming Authority...
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Mare Balticum Gaming Summit 2018 is a must attend event
Mare Balticum Gaming Summit 2018 is a must attend event for companies that are operating or looking to operate in the Baltics or Scandinavian region. The “Mare Balticum” title of the event is inspired by local event titles which gather the locals from the Baltic Sea region....
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TOTOLOTEK RENEWS EL RESPONSIBLE GAMING CERTIFICATION
INTRALOT Group’s subsidiary in Poland, Totolotek S.A., one of the leading and the longest operating omni-channel betting companies in Poland, has been recertified by the European Lotteries for its commitment to EL Responsible Gaming principles. EL recertifies operators every...
Sunday, April 22, 2018
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Steve Wynn isn’t out of the woods with gaming regulators
Just because Steve Wynn has stepped down from his leadership positions at Wynn Resorts Ltd., has sold all the shares he owned in the company and settled legal differences with his ex-wife, Elaine, don’t think for a minute that gaming regulators...
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Onshore Gambling Developers in Goa Insist on Lower Annual License Fees
The Indian state of Goa and its authorities are putting in quite the effort to improve the gambling industry in the region and boost its performance. However, one of the recent moves of the government caused an immediate response from the companies operating...
Saturday, April 21, 2018
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PAGCOR denies Galaxy’s exit from Boracay
Despite rumours, PAGCOR assured that Galaxy Entertainment hasn’t abandoned its plans to develop an integrated resort in Boracay.
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Macau Authorities Fight against Illegal Cryptocurrency Operation in the Region
Cryptocurrency has been one of the hot topics for quite some time now and as with every new trend enjoying the attention of many people, there were attempts of frauds involving virtual currency as well. According to the recently issued information,...
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GameArt entered Romania and Italy with iSoftBet’s help
GameArt entered Romania and Italy for the first time, starting with a launch on NetBet. GameArt entered Romania and Italy with iSoftBet‘s help. iSoftBet is a market-leading online and mobile casino content provider. iSoftBet and GameArt have a longstanding partnership, with...
Friday, April 20, 2018
Suspect in casino picnic shooting fled in car he planted 3 days earlier, arrested at Texas rest stop
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Suspect in casino picnic shooting fled in car he planted 3 days earlier, arrested at Texas rest stop
Authorities in the Texas Panhandle this morning arrested a "disgruntled" dealer suspected of shooting two Strip hotel-casino executives. Anthony Wrobel, 42, was taken into custody without further incident in ...
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UK football leagues stand with US sporting associations
Representatives from Football DataCo, the company which holds the rights for the English Premier League and all professional soccer leagues in England and Scotland, have voiced their agreement with the NBA and MLB efforts to introduce an ‘integrity fee’ into any US sports...
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MMCT faces hurdle for its casino in Connecticut
The Attorney General has warned the tribes not to develop their East Windsor casino before getting federal regulatory approval.
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National Indian Gaming Association chairman kicks-off Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in Las Vegas
NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. welcomed attendees, tribal leadership, gaming professionals and industry leaders to network and recognize dignitaries and special guests.
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
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Terrible Herbst to open large travel center in Southern Nevada
Terrible Herbst will open what it calls the world’s largest Chevron in May. The commercial travel center will include 96 fuel pumps and the third White Castle restaurant in Southern Nevada.
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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Suspect in shooting of Las Vegas casino executives arrested in Texas
Authorities in North Texas this morning arrested a "disgruntled" dealer suspected of shooting two Strip hotel-casino executives. Anthony Wrobel, 42, was taken into custody without further incident in ...
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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eSports Pioneer Unikrn Integrates iGaming Platform ChallengeMe.GG in Its Structure
The world of eSports is a vast space which has a lot on offer on any given day, but especially after a successful deal between two companies willing to work towards improving the field. The eSports betting company Unikrn is one of the progressive...
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Wynn Resorts adds 3 women to its board of directors
Former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers and two other women with CEO experience have been named as new independent board members for the expanded Wynn Resorts board of directors.
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LRWC to decide on Boracay casino
The company hasn’t reached a final decision to complete its plan to build a casino-resort complex in Boracay, Philippines.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
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Online Gambling Licensing Application for Land-Based Casinos Starts in Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania is working hard towards establishing its legal online gambling field and supplying it with the suitable regulations and attractive offerings for the players. In its effort to provide them with well-known and preferred...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Caesars to manage 2 luxury hotels in Dubai
Dubai's Meraas Holding has tied up with the U.S.-based Caesars Entertainment to manage two luxury hotels, a conference centre and a beach club on Bluewaters in Dubai, adding another ...
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Monday, April 16, 2018
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Caesars Entertainment to manage 2 luxury hotels in Dubai
A year after MGM Resorts International unveiled plans for a Dubai project, Caesars Entertainment Corp. is following its rival to the Middle Eastern emirate.
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Daily Fantasy Sports Platform PlayUp Introduces Improvement with Three Acquisition Deals
The world of Daily Fantasy Sports has a lot on offer at the moment and many companies are looking for ways in which they can offer new opportunities for entertainment to their customers. Such is the case with the website PlayUp which has...
Sunday, April 15, 2018
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SJM Holdings Management Changes Fail to Meet Casino Experts’ Expectations
One of the leading casino developers in Asia, SJM Holdings is currently undergoing a period which brings with itself major changes in the management structure of the company. This, in turn, has caused the frowns of experts in the field who claim that the...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Southern Nevada meetings, conventions industry on a roll
It’s a little puzzling why the meetings and convention industry chooses blue as its theme color. Clearly, it should be green. As in the color of money.
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Saturday, April 14, 2018
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Wynn’s name could be removed from casino licence
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission may remove the mogul’s name from a Wynn Resorts’ casino resort license near Boston.
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Game Producer Play’n GO Receives Nominations for Several 2018 Women in Gaming Awards Categories
The gaming world has a lot on offer and there is an unlimited supply of new and exciting gaming offerings being introduced by some of the leading brands in the field. Such is the case with the multi-platform slots creator Play’n GO...
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Las Vegas Valley resident wins $600K jackpot at The Orleans
Friday the 13th has proven fortunate for someone in the Las Vegas Valley. At 2:30 a.m., a valley resident won $621,606.55 playing a Buffalo slot machine at The Orleans, the casino-resort said in a statement on Twitter.
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Friday, April 13, 2018
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Who’s better, who’s best? Vote today for the Live Gaming Awards!
Who’s better, who’s best? Vote today for the Live Gaming Awards! “It’s better live.” For the first time ever, the fast-growing live gaming industry will be able to celebrate its very own award show. Vote today at: http://www.livegamingsummit.com/awards/ On April...
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Caesars Entertainment announces agreement to bring Harrah's-branded tribal casino to northern California
Caesars Entertainment will license the Harrah's brand name to the Buena Vista Gaming Authority as part of a new $168 million development that broke ground 11 April 2018.
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Daisy Ho becomes Chairman and Executive of SJM Holdings
SJM Holdings Limited, the Macau headquartered hotel and casino operator, has announced several board changes, including the appointment of Daisy Ho as Chairman and Executive of the company, as reported in the company’s latest press release
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Thursday, April 12, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
This Las Vegas casino is turning waste into profit through recycling
Silver Sevens, looking to limit its environmental footprint, instituted a conservation and sustainability program last year. The first six months of the effort led to the recycling of ...
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Oklahoma Tribal Casinos Sports Betting Legalization Hits a Roadblock
The state of Oklahoma has been working towards the legalization of sports betting and “ball and dice” casino offerings in tribal gambling venues for the past couple of years and the community was looking forward to the introduction of this new gambling opportunity....
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Macau and Philippines Receive Anti-Money Laundering Shortcomings Warning
Macau is well-known as the most popular gambling hub on a global scale and the Philippines is constantly developing its gaming offerings. However, in a recent report issued by the US Government, it became clear that there are certain shortcomings when it...
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Genting Hong Kong Puts an End to Its Singapore Stock Exchange Trading Shares Listing
The casino operator which also branches out and offers diverse options for entertaining, to the likings of cruise offerings and casino activities, Genting Hong Kong Ltd never ceases to surprise with a new approach for operation. As it recently...
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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What Could Twitch Streaming Offer to PlayUSA.com and Legal Online Gambling?
Online gambling in the United States is a topic of large discussion for quite some time now as the more states consider the opportunity of joining the several ones who permit it within their borders. PlayUSA.com is one of the entities which provides...
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Live Gaming Summit: 26 April!
How operators can benefit even more from the fast-growing live dealer segment – join Live Gaming Summit. The latest in live dealer games: new game formats, lottery, VR will be presented during Live Gaming Summit. On 26 April, the second annual Live Gaming Summit is bringing together providers, operators,...
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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Betsoft Gaming deals with Pinnacle, a Bookmaking and Casino Institution
Betsoft Gaming deals with Pinnacle to provide its complete collection of popular slot games to long-running gaming brand. The agreement under which Betsoft Gaming deals with Pinnacle covers the entire Betsoft portfolio – including the sought-after Slots3TM...
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Atlantic City casino earnings up 22.5 percent in 2017
Less competition has led to higher profits for Atlantic City's casinos in 2017 — but will it last with two more casinos soon to join the mix? The seven casinos saw their gross operating profits increase by ...
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Monday, April 9, 2018
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Lindar Media Launches Affiliate Programme with Income Access
The UK-based operator of white label online bingo and casino brands, Lindar Media, has launched an affiliate programme with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider. Through the Income Access affiliate software, affiliates will be able to...
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Philippines President against Boracay casino
Rodrigo Duerte, the President of the Philippines, has joined other high ranking public officials in the Philippine Government in voicing his disapproval of a planned $500m integrated resort casino development on the island of Boracay
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Mare Balticum Gaming Summit announces Sissel Weitzhandler as speaker
The organizers of Mare Balticum Gaming Summit (Baltic Sea Gaming Summit) are honored to announce that Sissel Weitzhandler (Legal and Compliance Manager of the Play’n GO Group) will join the inaugural event as a speaker in the panel dedicated to the Scandinavian...
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What to Expect from Pennsylvania’s Future Online Gambling Field?
Pennsylvania is a state constantly on the pursuit of advancement when it comes to its gambling industry and this is clearly visible by the constant innovations which are considered and introduced. Also known as the Keystone State, Pennsylvania has dedicated the...
Sunday, April 8, 2018
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Realistic Games team up with Sun Bets
Popular casino supplier Realistic Games has announced that its games are now live with leading U.K.-facing gaming brand Sun Bets, operated by Tabcorp. The initial collection of 12 games, which includes Super Graphics Upside-Down, Time is Money, Win Sprint and Hot...
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
2017 Atlantic City visitors lowest in 30 years, report says
Tourist visits to the city last year were the lowest since the early 1980s, according to a recent report from the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism at Stockton University, but officials believe ...
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Galaxy Entertainment Ownership of Wynn Resorts Shares to Reshape Macau Casino Industry
Macau is witnessing changes on a daily basis but some of them have a more significant impact than most people might think. The recent exit of former Chief Executive Officer Steve Wynn from his own company Wynn Resorts caused a rapid wave of...
Friday, April 6, 2018
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Penn National obtains mini-casino licence in PA
After being the sole bidder, the company has become the fifth mini-casino licence holder in Pennsylvania.
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Zitro as one of the main suppliers of Casino Vivant!
Zitro has supplied to the new Casino Vivant the company’s highly-acclaimed Video Bingo machines with its new games library and the Big Time promotional systems, as well as the latest Bryke Video Slots, such as the local area progressive bank Blazing Pearls, and several games...
Thursday, April 5, 2018
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Las Vegas Sands more than doubled Adelson’s compensation for 2017
Las Vegas Sands more than doubled the compensation it paid to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Sheldon Adelson last year to $26.1 million after the casino operator slightly beat its 2017 earnings target.
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PGCB Allows Online Gambling Operators to Host Unlimited Number of Skins
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved Temporary Rules and Regulations 125-215. The state’s gambling regulatory authority revealed that the rules were published on its website as an additional set of temporary regulations for online...
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PAC report recommends changes to UK lottery
The UK’s House of Commons' Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has released a report which claims that lottery profits going towards good causes is falling as Camelot are called out for their shortcomings
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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Galaxy Gaming struggles in FY2017 results
Las Vegas based games manufacturer, developer and distributor, Galaxy Gaming, had a tough year despite improving its financial outlook at the end of 2017 thanks to a strong last quarter, as reported in the company’s Q4 and full year financial report
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Connecticut Aims at Adding Sports Betting to Boost State Revenues
The US Supreme Court is expected to soon announce its decision to the New Jersey sports betting case. If a ruling is made in favour of the state, a number of US states, including Connecticut, would be given the chance to add sports betting options to their gambling...
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Japanese ruling party approves bill proposal
Yesterday the tax for casino operations was revealed; now the government agrees on further measures.
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‘Gambler in spirit’ Derek Stevens exhausted after $1M thrill ride
“If I wasn’t a gambler, I’d still feel terrible,” Derek Stevens said after his Michigan Wolverines were routed by Villanova on Monday in the NCAA finals.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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Play’n GO to present OMNY ® in South America during FADJA!
Play’n GO will debut OMNY ® in South America. Play’n GO is well-set for a concerted push into the Latin American market starting with FADJA, held in Bogota, Colombia from 5-6th April 2018. Play’n GO will exhibit the OMNY ® platform for the first time in the region on...
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IGT hopes virtual-reality archery will hit mark at casinos
IGT has launched two competitive VR archery games as gambling machine manufacturers struggle to find the next hot product to offset weak slot demand.
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Former Atlantic City casino moving toward reopening
Atlantic City's former Revel casino is moving toward its reincarnation as the Ocean Resort Casino. The Boardwalk property said Monday it's affiliating with the Hyatt hotel chain. The announcement came on the sixth anniversary of the ...
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Monday, April 2, 2018
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LVCVA to assist, not lead, in planning Oct. 1 memorial
While the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority was celebrated for its role in the weeks immediately following the Oct. 1 shooting, that isn’t likely to be the case when it comes to memorializing the tragedy and building a permanent tribute...
Sunday, April 1, 2018
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Big NCAA Tournament bets paying off for Las Vegas casino owner
Derek Stevens has gained priceless promotional value with his NCAA Tournament gambit. Before the tournament, the aggressively loyal Michigan grad bet $25,000 on the Wolverines to win the championship at 40-1 odds.
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Woman wins $1.4 million slot jackpot at Las Vegas Valley casino
A local woman won a $1.4 million jackpot at Green Valley Ranch Resort this weekend, according to a spokeswoman for the resort’s owner, Station Casinos.
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Pennsylvania Online Lottery Steers Clear of Casino-Style Games
The state of Pennsylvania is currently well on its way to give green light to online gambling and online lottery is one of the potential ways in which players will be able to participate in the new gambling sector. Even though future gambling projects are still in...