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Nevada posts highest sports betting revenue for six years
Sports betting revenue in Nevada was at its highest for six years as the state posted a record-breaking total of $56
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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888poker $1M God of the Arena PKO Tournament
888poker has recently launched its first edition of a Gladiator themed PKO tournament – God of the Arena with a $1,000,000 Guaranteed Main Event prize pool. The event took place from 11th to 14th October 2018 and buy-in was only $55. What is Progressive Knockout (PKO)? 888poker is...
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'Quite remarkable': Park MGM overhaul wraps up by year's end
MGM Resorts is eagerly looking forward to the last few months of the year as their major revamp project converting the old Monte Carlo to Park MGM nears completion. The project that has caused disruption to ...
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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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Lucky Dragon auction in Las Vegas gets no takers at $35M
The Lucky Dragon’s main lender foreclosed on the shuttered resort Tuesday, opening a new chapter in the Las Vegas hotel’s short but troubled history.
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Missouri’s Amendment 4 Boosting Bingo Games Might Be Just What the Doctor Ordered
Missouri is rapidly approaching the ballot taking place at the beginning of November which has the potential to implement several crucial changes to its gamin field. Residents of the state will have the chance to voice their opinion on 6th November...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
NHL partners with MGM Resorts to share data for sports betting
The NHL announced a multiyear agreement Monday to provide MGM Resorts International with data for use in betting, the second major U.S. professional sports league to ...
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Monday, October 29, 2018
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM Resorts, NHL sign sports betting partnership deal
MGM Resorts International has become the first gaming company to sign a sports betting deal with the National Hockey League as it seeks a new source of growth and greater customer exposure.
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM Resorts, NHL sign sports-betting partnership deal
MGM Resorts International has become the first gaming company to sign a sports betting deal with the National Hockey League as it seeks a new source of growth and greater customer exposure.
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Sunday, October 28, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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Saturday, October 27, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Q3 earnings season may help answer several burning questions
Four times a year, CEOs and company financial officers field questions about what an editor once told me is the purest form of public disclosure of corporate information because it involves easy-to-compare numbers. And this quarter, there...
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Macau’s Gambling Field is at Capacity with Six Concessions, Former SJM Holdings Exec
Macau faces a period of changes in the foreseeable future as all six of its casino developers will have to renew their casino licensing in 2020 and 2022, inevitably causing uncertainty within the field. Following expressed interest by foreign...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
College finance app targets Nevada, New York
Edquity, which describes itself as a “one-stop shop” for college-related finance, was among 100 new financial technology companies chosen by Money20/20 for its USA Startup Academy this week.
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Friday, October 26, 2018
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iGaming operators to gather in Madrid for Gaming in Spain Conference
On November 7-8, current operators, as well as new market entrants, will gather in Madrid for the 2018 Gaming in Spain Conference. Can you afford to miss it? Register Now https://conference.gaminginspain.com/ ! Why new AND current operators should attend This...
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Macau drives Las Vegas Sands growth in 3Q18
Las Vegas Sands Corp revenue grew 6.7% to US$3.37 billion during the third quarter, mainly thanks to Macanese operations.
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Boyd Gaming expects boost from 5 new acquired properties
Fresh off a profitable third quarter, Boyd Gaming Corp. is primed to enter five markets in four new states and has a new partnership with a prominent sports wagering company in its pocket.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
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Singapore Police Officers Bag S$428,720 across 10 Simultaneous Gambling Den Raids
Singapore is subjected to an all-encompassing gambling crackdown aiming to eliminate the illegal operation of gambling dens across the region. This Wednesday brought the latest parallel police raids which managed to nab some 66 individuals part...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Massachusetts gaming regulators to hold hearing on Wynn
A suitability hearing for executives of Wynn Resorts Ltd. isn’t expected to occur until the first two weeks of December, a Massachusetts Gaming Commission official said Thursday.
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Florida Greyhound Racing Insider Advocates Statewide Ban via Amendment 13
Florida is on the verge of making a major change in its gaming industry via eliminating greyhound racing and making it illegal on a state level which could happen with the help of Amendment 13 featured in the November’s elections. More and more officials...
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas Sands will invest additional $2B in Macau
Las Vegas Sands Corp. will invest more than $2 billion in its Macau operation over the next two years as the company gears up for the renewal of its license in the Chinese enclave.
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Casino City Times
GAN extends Simulated Gaming agreement with JACK Entertainment
Delivering GAN's U.S.-patented iBridge Framework links the GameSTACK internet gaming system to JACK Entertainment's existing casino management system deployed in Ohio and Michigan.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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Tribal casino could still open in Connecticut
According to the chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot tribe, the MMCT project in East Windsor isn’t dead yet despite legal hurdles.
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Pariplay launched a brand new Luxor slot
Gaming technology company serving iGaming operators, land-based casinos and lotteries, Pariplay Ltd. has released a Luxor slot, an original video game that combines cutting-edge 21st century technology with the timeless mystery of the land of the pharaohs. The Tutankhamun-themed Luxor...
Monday, October 22, 2018
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Las Vegas’ Palace Station launches revamped business
The Station Casinos’ property has just opened after undergoing a US$192 million modernisation that began in 2016.
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Maryland Elevates Public Schools, Education Programs through Question 1’s Lockbox
There are several states which are set to vote some major changes to their gaming fields at the very beginning of November and the state of Maryland is one of them. State residents will have the chance to cast their vote in support of or in opposition...
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Evolution Dual Play Roulette table available at Mayfair’s Palm Beach Casino
Evolution Gaming, leading provider of Live Casino solutions, has gone live with another Dual Play Roulette convergence table for Genting Casinos, this time at the company’s Palm Beach Casino in London’s Mayfair. Established in the heart of Mayfair for...
Sunday, October 21, 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
Atlantic City's new Call of Duty: Dominate esports tourneys
Atlantic City's new Call Of Duty is this: To become the East Coast center of competitive video game tournaments, also known as esports. The activity is rapidly growing in popularity across the country and around the world, and the ...
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Saturday, October 20, 2018
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NetEnt deals with Churchill Downs in New Jersey
NetEnt has signed a customer agreement with gaming operator Churchill Downs for the regulated online casino market in New Jersey (USA). NetEnt is growing in New Jersey and has entered a customer agreement to deliver its award-winning online casino games to gaming operator Churchill...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Betting on the Oscars, Grammys or Emmys may be a longshot
If you ever thought about betting on who wins “Survivor” or “Dancing with the Stars” take heart: the door remains open. But producers of the shows apparently don’t want to walk in.
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Yggdrasil agrees online casino content deal with Finland s national gaming operator Veikkaus
Innovative gaming solutions supplier Yggdrasil has signed and finalised a deal with Finnish gaming operator Veikkaus to provide its high-quality casino games content
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Friday, October 19, 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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Gun Lake Casino Management Looks Deep into Customers Eyes to Find Answers
Artificial intelligence appears to make its way deeper in our lives with each passing day mainly because of the many ways in which it could improve it. One of the latest innovations introduced just recently to Gun Lake Casino situated in Wayland, Michigan...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Analysts say proposed Landry’s-Caesars merger would boost earnings
The proposed merger of Caesars Entertainment Corp. with Tilman Fertitta’s Landry’s Inc. would boost earnings of the enlarged company through cost-cutting and leveraging loyalty programs, Wall Street analysts said.
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Thursday, October 18, 2018
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Betsoft Gaming deals with Supergame – Belgian Casino
Betsoft Gaming extends its European reach further into Belgium, after signing a content partnership agreement with established multi-channel casino Supergame. The comprehensive deal enables the integration of a wide range of Betsoft titles that comply with the Belgian Gaming...
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Russian resort to add more capacity
The Tigre de Cristal casino resort will add villas and serviced apartments next summer, the firm’s COO advanced.
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Casino City Times
Blueprint Gaming unveils Buffalo Rising Megaways
Four scatter symbols trigger the Buffalo Bonus free spins round, where players have the opportunity to choose their free spins volatility with a number of spins and win multiplier combinations on offer.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
New slot machine features Willie Nelson, marijuana references
A new Willie Nelson-themed slot machine really puts the pot in jackpot, with electronic reels featuring images of marijuana leaves and other nods to the cannabis subculture. Las Vegas-based slot maker Everi Holdings debuted the machine featuring the country...
Casino City Times
Caesars Entertainment appoints Denise M. Clark to Board of Directors
Clark brings to the Caesars Board of Directors more than two decades of experience in the U.S. Navy and several leading multinational companies across a variety of industries.
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Caesars’ shares jump on reports of potential merger
Shares of Caesars Entertainment Corp. surged 14 percent Wednesday amid reports billionaire Tilman Fertitta has proposed merging his casino business with the Las Vegas-based company.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Casino News Today
Pragmatic Play deals with ComeOn
Popular software provider, Pragmatic Play deals with ComeOn, a leading operator. The partnership will give the operator’s players access to the entirety of Pragmatic Play renowned portfolio, such as recent releases Da Vinci’s Treasure and Peking Luck, as well as the ever-popular Wolf Gold....
Casino City Times
JustForex adds cryptocurrency pairs on standard and ECN Zero accounts
This improvement is made for those new and current customers who want to trade all popular instruments on a single account with no necessity to open separate Crypto account.
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Casino City Times
Top 10 new games and innovations found at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo
Casino City's Gary Trask scoured the massive Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas as came home with 10 new games and innovations ready to debut on casino floors and sportsbooks in the coming months.
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Monday, October 15, 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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Casino City Times
Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International help victims of Hurricane Michael
Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International today announced the immediate donation of 30,000 containers of soap, shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and conditioner for distribution to victims of Hurricane Michael.
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Sunday, October 14, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
New slot machine features Willie Nelson, marijuana references
A new Willie Nelson-themed slot machine really puts the pot in jackpot, with electronic reels featuring images of marijuana leaves and other nods to the cannabis subculture. Las Vegas-based slot maker Everi Holdings debuted the machine featuring the country...
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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Saturday, October 13, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wynn investigations in Nevada, Massachusetts drawing to close
Investigations into Wynn Resorts Ltd. and its founder, Steve Wynn, are nearing completion in both Massachusetts and Nevada, with a growing likelihood that Silver State gaming regulators will finish first.
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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
New slot machine features Willie Nelson, marijuana references
A new Willie Nelson-themed slot machine really puts the pot in jackpot, with electronic reels featuring images of marijuana leaves and other nods to the cannabis subculture. Las Vegas-based slot maker Everi Holdings debuted the machine featuring the country...
Friday, October 12, 2018
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New Player Has Entered: Wynn Resorts Introduces BetBull to US Sports Betting Field
Sports betting has been one of the widely discussed topics across the states for the past almost half a year since now every state has the right to make a decision affecting its very own future and regulate the field. International casino developer...
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Betsoft Gaming signs strategic content agreement with Soft2Bet
Betsoft Gaming signed a comprehensive content agreement with multi-brand, multi-market operator and platform provider Soft2Bet to further solidified its European presence. With the new deal and under the terms of the agreement, Soft2Bet will directly integrate...
Thursday, October 11, 2018
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Post Office Manager Burns through Fortune in Casino, Steals $630K in Stamps to Cover Expenses
Problem gambling is a serious issue which, if left without the appropriate supervision and guidance seeking, could lead to devastating consequences, such as the recent peculiar situation occurring at the North Kenner Post Office. The...
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Kentucky still uncertain on harness track proposal
State authorities continue to assess whether to approve one of three proposals to develop a harness track and casino.
The post Kentucky still uncertain on harness track proposal appeared first on Focus Gaming News.
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Wazdan launch Hot 777 Deluxe ™ slot
Premier slots maker Wazdan is continuing a prolific series of new slots launches with the introduction of Hot 777 Deluxe ™ slot. Hot 777 Deluxe ™ is a 3-reel, 5-payline Wild West themed online slot developed in latest HTML5 technology and available on all devices. This adventurous new game...
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WSOP Europe Event #1 Colossus Draws 321 Players over Two Flights, More to Come
Over the span of the past several weeks, poker action at King’s Casino has been in full swing as the World Series of Poker has had a total of two back-to-back festivals. This week brought the official start of the WSOP Europe poker congregation bringing...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MLB tells casinos league should get cut from wagers on sport
Major League Baseball is insisting to casino executives that the league should get a cut from wagers placed on the sport following the repeal of a federal ban on sports betting. An MLB executive ...
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Wednesday, October 10, 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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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Wazdan shortlisted for Best Gaming Innovation at SBC Awards 2018
Dynamic slots-maker Wazdan has been shortlisted for ‘Best Gaming Innovation’ at the SBC Awards 2018, which recognise and reward expertise and innovation in the betting and gaming industries. Now in its fifth year, the SBC Awards recognise the achievements of operators...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Sports betting enters the spotlight at Global Gaming Expo
The future of gaming will be on display this week during the Global Gaming Expo at the Sands Expo Center, where some of the biggest figures in gaming will unveil their latest products ...
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
G2E opens with a keynote speech on women in boardrooms
Sharon Delaney McCloud, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, delivered the first keynote address at this week’s Global Gaming Expo at the Sands Expo Convention Center and The Venetian. The focus was women representation on corporate boards.
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Monday, October 8, 2018
Casino News Today
ORYX Gaming as General Sponsor for the inaugural European Gaming Congress
European Gaming Congress is designed to bring together industry experts, regulators, operators and service providers to discuss key issues facing markets when working with compliance updates and licensing. The organizers are honored to announce the support...
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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Sunday, October 7, 2018
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Place your bets: Dover set to roll the dice on NASCAR bets
Place your bets at Dover and let it ride: The track is ready to roll the dice on NASCAR betting. NASCAR fans could skip blackjack tables and roulette wheels inside ...
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Saturday, October 6, 2018
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Boyd Gaming Pours $32 Million in Las Vegas Fremont Casino and Hotel Expansion
This fall has been quite busy for casino developer and operator Boyd Gaming Group, as more and more plans for future development are being publicly revealed. The most recent news came this Thursday and it directly affects the booming Fremont Street,...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
World’s largest casino industry trade show opens Monday in Las Vegas
The American Gaming Association’s 18th annual Global Gaming Expo opens Monday at the Sands Expo Convention Center and the Venetian and runs through Thursday.
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Macau takes 17 pct more in gaming taxes in 2018
In the eight months to August 31, the Macau government took €7.6 billion in gaming taxes, a 17% growth year-on-year.
The post Macau takes 17 pct more in gaming taxes in 2018 appeared first on Focus Gaming News.
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Friday, October 5, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lucky Dragon’s failure in Las Vegas among fastest in decades
The off-Strip Lucky Dragon, which opened less than two years ago, has fully shut down and is scheduled to come up for sale at a foreclosure auction Oct. 30. The property is now surrounded by chain-link fencing.
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Win Systems to present new products in G2E Las Vegas
The Gaming Division from Win Systems, the leading technology supplier for the gaming and entertainment industry, will present impressive new products in the company booth #2848 in G2E Las Vegas. More specifically, the manufacturer will showcase the new slant-top machine GameStar...
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Rozvadov’s WSOP Circuit Oktoberfest Ring #5 Event Welcomes Some 2,236 Entries
Poker has taken over King’s Casino in Rozvadov, as players approach the largest cashes awaiting the most skillful among them at the end of the World Series of Poker Circuit Oktoberfest Ring #5 Event. This Friday is set to witness the final day of action...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Bobby Baldwin to leave MGM Resorts International
Longtime MGM Resorts International executive Bobby Baldwin, the namesake of the high-stakes poker room at Bellagio, will leave the company later this year, the company announced Thursday.
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Thursday, October 4, 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
Eldorado buys Atlantic City's Tropicana casino in $1.9B acquisition
Eldorado Resorts has completed its purchase of Atlantic City's Tropicana casino. The Press of Atlantic City reports the deal that finished Monday comes after the New Jersey Casino Control Commission granted ...
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Veteran bookmaker Johnny Avello leaves Wynn Las Vegas for DraftKings
Johnny Avello was the Wynn Las Vegas sports book director for the past 13 years before leaving the company Monday to join DraftKings, which launched the first mobile sports betting app in New Jersey in August.
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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Some Oct. 1 survivors expected more from Mandalay Bay on anniversary
The Mandalay Bay digital sign went dark for about four minutes around 10 p.m. on October 1, 2018 and came back to display “#VegasStronger” for at least 30 minutes. Some Las Vegas shooting survivors expected more, however.
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DACH regional focus at EGC2018 with Martin Arendts, Helmut Kafka, Dr. Raffaela Zillner and Dr. Joerg Hofmann
During European Gaming Congress (EGC2018) Martin Arendts, Helmut Kafka, Dr. Raffaela Zillner and Dr. Joerg Hofmann will focus on DACH region. Ljubljana – 3 October 2018 – The DACH region has been quoted by some of the...
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Casino News – Focus Gaming News
Australian casino redevelopment yet to be confirmed
The ACT government hasn’t reached a decision about the unsolicited bid to redevelop Aquis Entertainment’s Canberra Casino.
The post Australian casino redevelopment yet to be confirmed appeared first on Focus Gaming News.
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Less Than Two Months Left Until Projected Fort Hall Casino Expansion Wind-Up
One of the long-anticipated casino expansions which has been in progress for the past two years is expected to come to an end next month, according to the most recent information. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes would soon finalize their Fort Hall Casino...
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Sky Racing World launched Australian Harness Racing product in North America
The Louisville, Kentucky-based distributor of international horse-racing content and subsidiary of Australian wagering operator Tabcorp, Sky Racing World, has launched harness racing from multiple Australian states in North America. From Oct. 7th, 2018,...
Monday, October 1, 2018
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Wazdan and Relax Gaming organised Tier 1 Malta Event
Slots maker Wazdan and Relax Gaming wowed Tier 1 companies and many others at an industry pioneer event in Malta. Some of the operators attending the event included major tier 1 partners like Betsson, Kindred, LeoVegas, Mr Green and Casumo together with other invitees including...
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AGA exclusive Need for federal regulation is complete and utter fallacy
The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Sara Slane believes it is a “complete and utter fallacy” that an additional federal regulatory framework will protect the integrity of US Sport
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