Thursday, May 31, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada’s gaming win fell just short of $1B in April

Nevada’s gaming industry ended its three-month string of billion-dollar monthly wins, but continued to produce stellar numbers in April.

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Nevada gaming revenue up 7.6 percent in April
Nevada gaming revenue jumped 7.6 percent to $953.7 million in April compared to the same month a year ago, the state Gaming Control Board reported today. The increase marks the ...
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UKGC release update to gambling industry statistics
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released its six month update of the country’s gambling statistics, providing an insight into the latest trends in the market
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Galaxy Entertainment Confirms No Desire to Increase Stake or Acquire Wynn Resorts

The international casino industry witnessed a whirlpool of events surrounding casino developer and operator Wynn Resorts over the span of the past few months and there were several speculations in relation to its shares. Galaxy Entertainment, another major player on the global gambling field recently pointed out that the Wynn Resorts shares it purchased back […]

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Union: Strike would cost casinos over $300 million in first month
A threatened strike by 50,000 members of the Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas starting Friday would cost 34 casinos on the Strip and downtown more than $300 million in ...
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Union reports sexual harassment of workers in Las Vegas casinos

With a possible strike looming, the Culinary Union has released survey results showing widespread sexual harassment and safety concerns at Las Vegas casinos.

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Bloomberry expects to score a Japanese IR

The Philippine-based company is hoping to get the licence to develop an IR in Japan’s Wakayama Marina City.

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Gambling industry in Bulgaria with Miglena Dimitrova (MDMI Legal) at CEEGC2018 Budapest

The organizers of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference (CEEGC) are honored to announce that Miglena Dimitrova (MDMI Legal) will join the panel discussion which focuses on the Eastern European gambling market updates. The Bulgarian gambling industry has shown significant growth in the last 10 years and in an Analysis of the Center for the Study of Democracy of ...

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

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eSports Betting Could Soon Launch alongside Sports Wagering across US

The world of eSports and competitive gaming is one of the most exciting sectors of the entertainment industry which provides enthusiasts with the chance to showcase their super gaming skills while competing with rival teams for the big win. Betting on the outcome of the said competitive matches has been a common practice for players […]

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MGM Resorts buys NY casino-racetrack complex for $850M

MGM Resorts International is teaming up with its real estate arm — MGM Growth Properties — to buy the Empire City Casino, 15 miles north of Times Square in Yonkers, New York.

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Illinois House Committee Thumbs Down Proposed Gambling Expansion Bill

The state of Illinois will not see its long-awaited gambling expansion, as legislation that would have allowed the addition of a number of gambling options to the local sector was given thumbs down during a Memorial Day hearing. The proposed bill shelved by the House Executive Committee with 5 to 4 votes yesterday, leaving state […]

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Monday, May 28, 2018

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Bloomberry Considers Bidding for Wakayama Prefecture Casino Resort

This is a very pivotal moment of the Japanese gambling history as casino operators are considering ways in which they could make their way into the future field and doing their best to reserve their spot as the operator of the first integrated resorts in the country once gambling has officially launched. Bloomberry Resort Corp. […]

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New casino could be set in Springfield

A project to expand the Springfield casino market is moving towards approval this year.

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Lightning Box gets Portugal approval

The specialist slots developer, Lightning Box gets Portugal approval to launch its games in the country on the SG Digital platform. Lightning Box gets Portugal approval after the Portuguese gaming regulator, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SIRJ), has given Lightning Box the right to release nine games from its offering. These include Silver Lion, Stellar Jackpots-Chilli Gold x2, ...

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New Zealand Hotel Shuts Pokies to Tackle Spreading Gambling Addiction

A New Zealand hotel is to remove all poker machines situated there after a young mother has recently left her child unattended at the entrance of the venue where she gambled. The case became known to the wider public after Glen Dick took it to social media, and explained that it was him who found […]

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Sunday, May 27, 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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The highest-paid CEOs by state
The survey considered only publicly traded companies with more than $1 billion in revenue that filed their proxy statements with federal regulators between ...
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Chip Leaders at Oriental Poker Championship Continue towards Day 2

The first edition of the long-anticipated Oriental Poker Championship is well on its way and poker tournaments are already in progress giving many players the chance to increase their live poker winnings. The Main Event which is a shiny diamond for all participants is already at its Day 2 phase of its schedule and witnessing […]

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
A Las Vegas strike would have a far-reaching effect, experts say
What happens in Las Vegas could have a ripple effect across the country if 50,000 casino-hotel workers employed at more than 30 of the city's resorts go on strike at any time starting next week. If members of the union that includes ...
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Cherry CEO detained for suspected insider trading
Cherry AB has terminated the employment of Anders Holmgren as the company's CEO and President, following his detention by authorities in Sweden on reasonable grounds suspected for severe insider trading
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
South Point owner Michael Gaughan still going strong in Las Vegas

South Point owner Michael Gaughan is one of the few remaining “old-school” (as industry followers call him) Las Vegas casino operators.

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Malta Gaming Authority to launch unified self-exclusion system
The MGA is set to embark on another ambitious project which will lead to the implementation of a unified self-exclusion system for all its remote gaming licenses.
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Friday, May 25, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Top casino CEOs in Nevada earn more than $110M

The chief executive officers of Nevada’s six largest casino operators combined earned more than $110 million in total compensation last year, according to Equilar.

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Iwan Leow Claims HK$1,442,300 Throne at Oriental Poker Championship High Roller

The Venetian Macau Resort and Hotel is the proud host of the first edition of Oriental Poker Championship which is striving to become one of the most popular and preferred poker congregations for many players. One of the first events which reached its long-anticipated final table was the HK$100,000 High Roller one and the skillful […]

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Be part of the Netherland’s first-ever Responsibility in Gaming Awards

ENTER NOW! Be part of the Netherland’s first-ever Responsibility in Gaming Awards Make sure your organisation gets the recognition it deserves – submit your entry by 30 May to take part in the Dutch gaming sector’s only dedicated awards: Responsibility in Gaming Awards. The window for entries to the inaugural Responsibility in Gaming Awards is now OPEN. If your organisation ...

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GAN appoint new CFO prepared for rapid growth in US
Irish-based online gambling services provider GAN has announced the appointment of a new CFO to be based out of there Las Vegas offices
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Thursday, May 24, 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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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
A Las Vegas strike would have a far-reaching effect, experts say
What happens in Las Vegas could have a ripple effect across the country if 50,000 casino-hotel workers employed at more than 30 of the city's resorts go on strike at any time starting next week. If members of the union that includes ...
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Aliitzei Consortium agrees Tote acquisition
The Alitzeti consortium and Betfred have entered into a deal worth up to £150m for UK bookmakers the Tote
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Caesars sets date for Incheon casino

Caesars Entertainment Corp casino in South Korea would open its doors by 2021.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Casino News – Focus Gaming News
Genting, close to Andorra casino licence

The first casino licence in Andorra will soon be issued and Genting is among the companies that will most likely score the rights.

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Casino City Times
The Reel Life: Scratch 'n' sniff edition
The United States Postal Service is hitting us right in the childhood nostalgia.
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Save the date for the inaugural European Gaming Congress in Ljubljana

The team at European Gaming Media and Events is honored to announce their latest event in their portfolio of boutique gaming events. The inaugural European Gaming Congress will be held on the 16th of October at the Grand Union Hotel in Ljubljana and has the aim of highlighting the market regulations and updates from several countries within the EU and ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas casino workers vote to authorize strike

Unions representing Las Vegas casino workers won the right Tuesday to call a citywide strike as early as June 1 if they do not reach an agreement with employers.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Casino News Today
Tom Horn Gaming deals with Novibet – new agreement

One of the leading slots providers, Tom Horn Gaming deals with Novibet to supply its innovative casino content to the operator after the two brands have signed a content agreement. As Tom Horn Gaming deals with Novibet, their portfolio of omni-channel video slots, featuring exciting graphics and unique maths models has been made available to the operator and players are ...

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Las Vegas casino workers begin voting on possible strike

Hundreds of unionized casino workers arrived Tuesday morning at the Thomas and Mack Center to vote whether they want to go on strike.

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Play Fortuna deals with Relax Gaming

Play Fortuna deals with Relax Gaming to provide its table game and slot content to the online casino’s offering. As Play Fortuna deals with Relax Gaming and under the terms of agreement, the online operator will initially roll out the supplier’s Blackjack and Roulette products, which are available at a cost-effective rate, before the introduction of slot games later this ...

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Lawrence Ho changes Russia for Japan

The casino mogul has given up his business in Russia in order to improve his chances to score a casino licence in Japan.

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Casino City Times
Resorts World Catskills celebrates Grand Opening Gala
Officials at New York's newest and largest commercial casino are confident that its location, superior array of world-class amenities and allure to Asian customers will help the $1.2 billion resort reinvigorate the region and overcome the noted saturation in the market.
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ORYX Gaming deals with Colchian to integrate horse racing content

ORYX Gaming deals with Colchian to integrate a wide selection of horse racing content onto its popular interactive platform. Colchian is a leading software development company for the online gaming industry. They focus on sports betting, horse racing and online casino. As ORYX Gaming deals with Colchian, ORYX will enable its clients to enhance their offering with a particular focus ...

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Goodell details NFL's stance on sports gambling after ruling
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Congress should enact uniform standards for any states that plan to legislate sports betting. Goodell detailed the league's position in a statement Monday that ...
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FeedConstruct unveils its World Cup 2018 line-up
With exactly a month left till the FIFA World Cup 2018 taking place in Russia, FeedConstruct has revealed its data feed solutions which are on offer throughout the showpiece tournament
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Sunday, May 20, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Poll: Half of Americans approve of legal sports betting
A new poll finds that half of Americans approve of legal sports betting. The Fairleigh Dickinson University poll conducted shortly before the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting found that 50 percent of Americans favor it, with ...
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Monsterstack Madness Attracts 508 Players to €100,000 GTD Main Event

The Monstertack Madness Poker Festival is scheduled to see its final day today and participants ready to occupy the throne are completely ready for the battle on the felt. With all starting flights already out of the way only the best participants registered remain and at the moment the overall chip leader among them is […]

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Leagues seeking royalties from sports wagering may be let down

As the dust settles on this past week’s historic Supreme Court announcement involving sports wagering — which everybody was fully expecting, by the way — we’re starting to see how plans to capitalize on nationwide sports wagering will shake out.

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Pennsylvania’s 34-pct Sports Betting Revenue Tax Could Cripple Budding Field

When it comes to sports betting everyone is excited to hear the latest happenings around the new budding field and what opportunities it as on offer. The state of Pennsylvania has been preparing for the eventual scrapping of the PASPA and in the process of doing so, the taxes applied to the field were also […]

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Delaware to offer full-scale sports betting
The US State of Delaware is moving ahead with allowing what it calls 'full-scale sports betting' which will initially be made available through the Delaware Lottery following the repeal of PASPA, which allowed individual states to determine the legality of sports betting in their jurisdictions
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Betsoft Gaming deals with Spintropolis, a new casino brand

Betsoft Gaming deals with Spintropolis and supports the launch of the new casino brand with a suite of high quality slot games. Since Betsoft Gaming deals with Spintropolis, Spintropolis integrated a selection of Betsoft titles – including many from the renowned Slots3TM series – before opening its doors to players in late 2017. Spintropolis is owned and operated by the ...

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Friday, May 18, 2018

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New Jersey Lawmakers Pinpoint 7th June for Sports Betting Framework Vote

The sports betting industry is well on its way in the United States since the beginning of this week brought significant changes to the way sports wagering is being perceived across the state. New Jersey is the state that has always been the biggest supporter of the gambling activity and now the state might become […]

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Palms in Las Vegas transforming image with $620M renovation

You thought you only found card sharks in casinos. Don’t be alarmed when you’re confronted with a 13-foot tiger shark prominently displayed at the Unknown, the Palms’ new center bar that opened Thursday night.

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No-limit Texas Hold'em tournaments at Dover Downs
There will be more than $30,000 in guaranteed prizes during June 22-24 tournaments at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino's Poker Room, including one with a $25,000-guaranteed prize pool.
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PA casino revenue down 1.56 pct in April

As casino operators await for sports betting, table revenue dragged the 12 companies’ numbers down 1.56 per cent in April.

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
‘Good interest’ reported as judge clears way for Lucky Dragon bids

A judge approved bid procedures this week for the bankrupt Lucky Dragon, clearing the way for a potential sale of the off-Strip resort.

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British company gets Nevada license for gaming geo-technology

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday licensed a British company as a new competitor in gaming information technology in a segment that is poised for growth.

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Casino City Times
Poker Central and ARIA Resort & Casino launch High Roller of the Year Award
Set to include results across Poker Central's entire portfolio of high stakes events, the player of the year program will award its top, consistent performers with a variety of prizes on an annual basis.
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Churchill Downs Partners with Golden Nugget for Sports Betting Offering

Churchill Downs Racetrack is one of the iconic gambling locations in Louisville, Kentucky since it is widely known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, which took place recently. Soon after the official ruling of the United States Supreme Court on the legality of sports betting across the states it became known that the location […]

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Wednesday, May 16, 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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NagaCorp Issues $300 Million Notes Pursuing NagaWorld Renovation

One of the leading casino developers and operators in the Asian region, NagaCorp Ltd. recently made clear its intent to issue publicly senior notes amounting to some $300 million in an attempt to generate capital for the development of its VIP segment. This Tuesday brought the news that the casino developer has inked an official […]

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Paddy Power Betfair declares interest in FanDuel
UK-based bookmaker business Paddy Power Betfair has announced its interest in expanding its own US operations through an arrangement with FandDuel, the US-based fantasy sports wagering company
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GiG embraces the repeal of the US sports betting ban

For the past 26 years the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) has widely prohibited sports betting in the US. In repealing PASPA, (announced yesterday) the US Supreme Court has opened up a vast business opportunity for US sports betting companies focused on growing in regulated markets. GiG embraces the repeal of the federal US sports betting ban. The ...

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Indiana man wins $1 million in slot tourney at M Resort
An Indiana man won $1 million this month during a slot tournament at M Resort. Richard Ideker won the prize after racking up ...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Casino News Today
VOLT Casino deals with Wazdan

The most electrifying new online casino of 2018, VOLT Casino deals with Wazdan to launch its unique games. The innovative casino games developer, Wazdan, has signed a content deal with Malta-licensed VOLT Casino. The casino has just launched with a portfolio including games from industry giants NetEnt and Microgaming, as well as BeeFee games. VOLT Casino aims to be a ...

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US Gambling sector responds to PASPA repeal
The gambling industry has been bolstered in the United States by the repeal of PASPA, with many in the sector announcing gains to their share values and releasing articles explaining their company’s prior preparations and readiness to seize this once in a lifetime expansion opportunity
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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Supreme Court ruling in favor of sports betting is a win for everyone
No matter how many sports books spring up in casinos and race tracks across the country, nowhere is going to offer the aura and amenities of the Strip and surrounding ...
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Monday, May 14, 2018

Casino City Times
Top 10 Las Vegas happy hours
Here are 10 Happy Hours we strongly suggest you give a shot the next time you're in Sin City – not just because they will go easy on your wallet and reserve your bankroll for the tables, but also for the quality of both the food and drink and the venues themselves.
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MGM projects further growth in Macau

MGM expects to get future growth opportunities in Macau, including the development of a second hotel tower at the MGM Cotai.

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Portrait of a casino: Atlantic City property back in the black after 40 years
When Resorts became the first casino in the United States to open outside Nevada, gamblers overwhelmed it. Cars streamed into Atlantic City on May 26, 1978, and ...
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The registrations for CEEGC 2018 Budapest are now officially open

The organizers of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference (CEEGC) are excited to announce that the registrations for the third edition of the annual event is now open. You can book your seat for CEEGC 2018 Budapest on the following link. CEEGC 2018 Budapest – new year, new venue (even more luxurious) The 2018 edition of the “bombastic gaming ...

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Play’n GO launches Cops‘n’Robbers slot

Popular slots specialist Play’n GO lays down the law with the latest addition to its games portfolio, Cops‘n’Robbers slot. The new five-reel, nine-line Cops‘n’Robbers slot is set in a high-security jail and tasks players with outrunning the cops in order to crack open the vault and escape with the money. Cops‘n’Robbers slot is the updated version of the already loved ...

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Sunday, May 13, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
M Resort owners owe Henderson $15M

When the owners of M Resort showed an interest in Henderson, city officials made things as accommodating as possible — they even deferred payments for several years.

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Poker Fever Festival Brings €200,000 GTD Main Event to Rozvadov

When it comes to poker the most notable location in Europe at the moment is no other than King’s Casino located in Rozvadov, the Czech Republic where poker action is in full swing at the Poker Fever Festival bringing thousands of poker players together. The long-anticipated Main Event commenced officially this Thursday and its impressive […]

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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 ...
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Universal Entertainment bets on the Philippines

The Japanese conglomerate expects the market to grow this year and will upgrade and expand its Philippine offering.

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sexual harassment regulation uncertain for Nevada gaming industry

With the #MeToo movement raising awareness about workplace sexual harassment, one might think adding more language to existing state gaming regulations to help prevent sexual harassment would be a slam-dunk no-brainer.

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Casino City Times
Video Review: Rampaging Bull slot machine from Ainsworth
The new Rampaging Bull slot machine features progressive jackpots and a free game feature that awards 10 free games with multipliers increasing throughout the bonus.
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Expects Improvement after Q1 Revenue Drop

The first quarter of this year could be defined as a test for the strength of the parent company of gaming devices distributor Asia Pioneer Entertainment. The Hong Kong-listed Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd. witnessed a net loss amounting to some HK$1.7 million (US$216,619) over the span of the first three months of 2018 which […]

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Friday, May 11, 2018

Casino News Today
iSoftBet deals with Ganapati

Popular online and mobile casino content supplier, iSoftBet deals with Ganapati to add more quality content to its already impressive Game Aggregation Platform (GAP). As iSoftBet deals with Ganapati, the company is able to integrate Ganapati’s full suite of Japanese-themed games. The agreement means that operators using the iSoftBet’s platform will now receive access to an additional content, including smash ...

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Codere revenue drops 5 4 in Q1 2018
Spanish-based international gaming operator Codere saw a $9
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Casino City Times
New Mohegan Sun Expo Center hosts third annual Barrett-Jackson Northeast auction
In addition to the collector car and automobilia auctions, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions will bring a host of automotive lifestyle activities as part of the first event in Mohegan Sun's newly built 125,000 square-foot Expo Center.
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Wynn shares hit highest closing price since 2014

Investors who bought Wynn Resorts shares after founder and former chairman Steve Wynn resigned in February are reaping rewards.

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
At 40, are Atlantic City casinos healing or courting danger?
Having lost five of its 12 casinos over the past four years, Atlantic City will mark its 40th anniversary of casino gambling by reopening two of those shuttered properties, despite concern in some quarters that ...
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Casino City Times
7th & Carson hosts special pre-show dinner for Hamilton fans
Guests can indulge in a specially-priced and curated five-course meal before taking in the hottest musical of the season. Reservations are available online and time slots for the pre-show menu are 4:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Monte Carlo officially transitions to new brand — Park MGM

For MGM Resorts International, converting the brand on a 3,000-room hotel was a walk in the Park.

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Casino City Times
YETI partners with South Point Arena and Equestrian Center
The premier provider of ice chests and drink-ware secures exclusive branding and naming rights to the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center concession stands.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Gambling Insider
Mohegan Sun takes sole ownership of Incheon casino project
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the company which runs the Mohegan Sun chain of casino resorts, has announced the signing of an agreement to buyout its fellow developers stake in a casino project currently underway in Incheon, South Korea
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Entertainment’s record Q1 earnings below analyst expectations

Las Vegas-based Golden Entertainment Inc. failed to meet analysts’ expectations but scored record revenue and cash flow results in its first quarter, company officials reported Wednesday.

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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 ...
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Poker Fever Cup Day 1c Draws Enthusiasts Ready to Grab Slice of €100,000 GTD

Poker Fever Festival has the potential to make King’s Casino located in Rozvadov, the Czech Republic into one of the hottest spots in Europe at the moment when it comes to poker action. The reason for this is because this Tuesday witnessed the third starting flight of the Poker Fever Cup and as many as […]

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Steve Wynn to be removed from casino licence

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has confirmed the mogul can be removed from the licence after resigning and selling his stock at Wynn.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

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Wazdan deals with SlotsMillion to bolster international market presence

The leading provider of online casino games based in Malta, Wazdan deals with SlotsMillion and LadyLucks after signing a major strategic partnership with ALEA. SlotsMillion, the world’s only 3D virtual reality online casino, operated by ALEA, made its first millionaire earlier this year when one lucky player hit a £2.2m jackpot on Mega Fortune. SlotsMillion is one of the leading ...

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Wynn removed from Boston casino license
State casino regulators have reached an agreement to remove Steve Wynn’s name from a license that his former company was issued to operate a $2
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Poker Fever Festival in Rozvadov Welcomes €100,000 GTD Poker Fever Cup Event

King’s Casino located in Rozvadov, the Czech Republic is one of the most discussed poker locations at the moment, as the PokerFever Festival continues with full throttle. This Sunday brought one skillful player to their first-place prize and the throne at the Opening Big Stack Event and that was Volkan Yertürk from Germany who received […]

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Monday, May 7, 2018

Casino News – Focus Gaming News
Galaxy Macau announced third phase

The company behind the Cotai facility revealed that the third phase will be operational by 2019.

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Player hits $11.2 million jackpot at Paris Las Vegas
A player hit an $11.2 million Megabucks slot machine jackpot Saturday night at the Paris Las Vegas. The big win was announced via the IGT Jackpots Twitter account, which is affiliated with ...
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
MegaBucks player wins $11M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

A MegaBucks player won more than $11 million Saturday night at a Las Vegas Strip resort.

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Could Myanmar Get Its Foot in the Door When it Comes to Gambling Legalization?

The gambling industry is in a constant state of development and progress and this could be easily seen when the focus is on the developing markets. One such example of a country attempting to make a move and explore the vast opportunities provided by the gambling industry is Myanmar. Also known as the Republic of […]

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Hurry up to buy tickets with a 30% discount to Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague

You can buy tickets with a 30% discount to Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague. Don’t miss an opportunity to buy tickets with a 30% discount to annual Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague. Discounted price = 4066 CZK Standard price = 5 808 CZK The special offer kicks off at May 3, 2018. The number of tickets for the most favorable price ...

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Sunday, May 6, 2018

Gambling Insider
Yggdrasil Gaming revenue rises 73 in Q1 2018
Yggdrasil Gaming, the Swedish-based online and mobile developer, has increased its revenue by 73% year-on-year according to the company’s Q1 2018 report
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Nevada Casino Employees Add Guests to New Sexual Misconduct Policy

Maintaining a safe environment at the workplace has become one of the most discussed topics in the international casino industry in the past couple of months and this could be clearly seen by the most recent news directly affecting casino employees. The workers at casino venues in United States’ largest gambling hub Las Vegas announced […]

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Online poker play may be making a comeback

Years of legal wrangling finally yielded the nation’s first online poker industry when Nevada introduced it in April 2013. It took a long time for that launch because critics had, for years, pointed to federal laws banning gambling.

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Saturday, May 5, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Hard Rock signs go up on Atlantic City casino
For the first time since it opened in 1990, there's a name other than "Trump" on the casino that America's current president opened. The former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City is being ...
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Gambling activity up in Italy

Gambling activity in Italy has seen a rise during last year’s operations as more than 17 million people engaged at least once.

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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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Day 1b of PokerFever Opening Big Stack at King’s Casino Increases Entries Count to 141

PokerFever Festival has already transformed King’s Casino in Rozvadov into the hottest location for poker action and players from all four corners of the world are making their way to the heart of Europe in order to give their luck a try. This Friday saw the official second starting flight of the PokerFever Opening Big […]

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Eldorado Resorts reports earnings below analysts’ expectations

A Reno-based company that will enter Southern Nevada’s casino market later this year delivered a profitable first quarter that failed to meet analysts’ expectations.

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Friday, May 4, 2018

Casino City Times
Mississippi primed to become 'Las Vegas South' with the introduction of sports betting
Casino City's Gary Trask reports from the Southern Gaming Summit in Mississippi where the prospects of legalized sports betting in the very near future is a distinct possibility and could immediately make the state a major player in the industry.
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PokerFever Festival Presents €100,000 GTD Opening Big Stack Event

PokerFever Festival continues to bring riveting poker action to enthusiasts from all four corners of the world and this Thursday welcomed its second day of poker tournaments. King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic continues welcoming more and more enthusiasts ready to test their skills in the following events. This Thursday saw the official start of […]

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Gaming Innovators 2018: Tal Itzhak Ron, Max Krupyshev, Joakim Renman, Satenik Danielyan and Kirill Bykov

 Tal Itzhak Ron, Max Krupyshev, Joakim Renman, Satenik Danielyan and Kirill Bykov will take part in Gaming Innovators 2018 panel discussion in Riga. There are only 5 days left until the inaugural Mare Balticum Gaming Summit opens its doors for delegates from all around the world for a day of learning and networking. The event will be held on the ...

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gaming Control Board discusses possible sexual harassment regulation

A sexual harassment discussion filled the state Gaming Control Board’s hearing room for only an hour Thursday.

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Casino City Times
Rymax and MGM Celebrate third consecutive Freddie Award win for Holiday Gift Shoppe
This popular promotion gives M life Rewards members the opportunity to redeem HGS points for a holiday shopping spree featuring thousands of consumer products from Rymax Marketing Services, Inc.
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King’s Casino Welcomes PokerFever Festival and €200,000 GTD Main Event

Poker festivals never cease to amaze the world with their generous offerings and large prize pools and such is the case with the most recent one which is already in progress at the King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. This is the PokerFever Festival which is going to transform the well-known and beloved poker room […]

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Philippines approves new casino

Philippines authorities have allowed the installation of new gaming venue.

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Jackpotjoy announce new board member
Jackpotjoy PLC has announced the appointment of Andria Vidler to the company’s board of directors where she will serve as a non-executive Director
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

CasinoGamesPro.com
HB 1234 Heads to Colorado Senate as Lawmakers Try to Tackle Illegal Arcades

Colorado lawmakers are pushing further with their plans to impose stricter measures to the constantly increasing number of “games of skill” arcades. Local legislators have previously revealed their willingness to move forward with a crackdown on the arcade games, which allow customers to win money prizes in a way that according to their opponents resembles […]

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Connecticut remains optimistic on tribal casino

The venue in East Windsor has seen some delays but state officials remain optimistic and believe it will come through.

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Macau gross gaming revenue surged 28 percent in April

The Chinese resort enclave posted monthly gaming revenue of $3.2 billion compared with $2.5 billion in the same month last year. It was the 21st consecutive month of growth.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Casino News Today
Quickspin launches slot Tournaments feature

A Playtech Group company, Quickspin launches slot tournaments, a brand new feature introduced in partnership with Competition Labs. The Swedish slots specialist’s new tournaments up the ante with event-oriented rewards and prizes. As Quickspin launches slot Tournaments, the new tool will allow for competitions to be offered using unique game events as a driver for points. Players can for example ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada pokers players can now play online against New Jersey players

Online pokers players may have hit the equivalent of a royal flush Tuesday.

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Palace Station starts to dismantle iconic train marquee — VIDEO

The first piece of the 126-by-126-foot Palace Station train marquee has left the Station.

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East Chicago casino to begin renovations

The Ameristar Casino is set to begin a top-to-bottom renovation to improve player experience today.

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