Sunday, November 25, 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 ... more info... ...
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Saturday, November 24, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Nevada regulators approve deal with sportsbook operator Nevada gambling regulators have approved a settlement with a troubled sportsbook operator that has admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts. The Nevada ... more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Gambler Sues Bookmaker Betfred for Voiding His $2.19 Million Jackpot A gambler in Lincolnshire, England, has filed a lawsuit against the British bookmaker Betfred after the company said that his win of a £1.7 million jackpot was a result of a software malfunction and decided to void it. Thinking that he was a millionaire after...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Hearing set for complaint against man accused of cheating at Bellagio A hearing is scheduled Dec. 20 on a state Gaming Control Board complaint against a man accused of cheating at gambling. more info... ...
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 ... more info... ...

Friday, November 23, 2018

Casino News – Focus Gaming News Diamond Fortune to open Primorye casino in 2020 The company revealed that the first phase of the property should be ready to open in September 2020. The post Diamond Fortune to open Primorye casino in 2020 appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...
Casino City Times Pariplay announces content partnership with High 5 Games Through this partnership, H5G's full suite of proven slot content will be integrated into Pariplay Fusion, a comprehensive state-of-the-art solution. more info... ...
Gambling Insider Playtech thanks Teddy Sagi for important input after founder sells remaining shares Playtech founder Teddy Sagi has sold his remaining shares in the company, the supplier has confirmed to Gambling Insider more info... ...
Gambling Insider Irish Finance Minister to consider gross profit tax proposals Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is exploring alternatives to the recently proposed doubling of betting tax from 1% to 2% more info... ...

Thursday, November 22, 2018

CasinoGamesPro.com Main Defendants in Phuc Tho Province’s Illegal Gambling Ring Case Face Allegations in Court Recently, a massive police raid in a major gambling in the Phuc Tho province in Vietnam resulted in the arrests of 92 people. As revealed by the People’s Procuracy in the province, the defendants in the case were taken to court yesterday....
Casino News – Focus Gaming News Mississippi casinos report revenue rise The facilities in the state experienced a strong October, but sports betting win was less than 1%. The post Mississippi casinos report revenue rise appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...
Gambling Insider Industry experts Secure Trading chosen for MiFinity s gaming-focusedeWallet Secure Trading Group announced today that their expertise in the gaming vertical has been banked on by MiFinity as they look to develop their eWallet’s capabilities for merchants and customers in the sector more info... ...
Gambling Insider Rhode Island Sport betting set to start Monday after months of delay Rhode Island’s first sport bets will be accepted on 26 November at Twin River Casino in Lincoln more info... ...

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Casino City Times Live 5 goes premium with SG Digital Building on Live 5's existing partnership with SG Digital, which includes back-end game development services, Live 5 plans to level up its content offering to focus on premium gaming experiences. more info... ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal SLS Las Vegas offering ‘Cyber Madness’ resort fees break The resort on Wednesday announced that online bookings through Monday, often referred to as “Cyber Monday,” the online version of Black Friday, would not charge a resort fee. more info... ...
Casino News Today Wazdan shortlisted for Malta Gaming Awards Innovative slots-maker Wazdan has been shortlisted for the Malta Gaming Awards in the Games Vendor category. Wazdan have gathered a lot of interest around them this year due to numerous nominations, shortlistings and awards. The company took the prestigious ‘Online Casino Innovator Award...
Casino City Times The Bellamy Brothers return to Roland The band will bring “Let Your Love Flow” and other hits back to Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland on 14 December. more info... ...

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Jury awards $524K in lawsuit after Mandalay Bay offered $2.5M A jury awarded about $524,000 to a California man who sought millions of dollars for injuries he said he suffered when a temporary sign collapsed atop him at a Las Vegas Strip hotel. more info... ...
Gambling Insider No new regulations in place for bitcoin as its value continues to fall The price of bitcoin has continued to plummet, dropping by 10% to below $4,500 for the first time in 2018 more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Kevin Lott Conquers 2018/19 WSOP Circuit Planet Hollywood Event#3 and Starts New Career in Poker at 55 The third event of the 2018/19 WSOP Circuit Planet Hollywood has been brought to an end only recently, with Kevin Lott starting his career with a bang after emerging victorious from a field of 128 entrants. If someone told...
Casino News – Focus Gaming News Imperial Pacific resumes operations The casino resumed operations after it had closed for two days due to Tryphoon Yutu. The post Imperial Pacific resumes operations appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...

Monday, November 19, 2018

Casino City Times Tree lighting ceremony at Sam's Town The Las Vegas resort will light up its celebrated Winter Wonderland display at Mystic Falls Park on 21 November at its annual tree lighting ceremony, hosted by Boyd Gaming Executive Chairman Bill Boyd. more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com MGM Springfield and Rival Casinos in Connecticut Clash in Fierce Marketing War The marketing war between some of the largest casinos in Connecticut and Massachusetts has heated up over bragging rights. At the time when the $960-million casino and entertainment complex MGM Springfield started operation with a lavish Main Street...
Gambling Insider Catch 22 Why the Daniel Sturridge case highlights bookmakers precarious dilemma Picture the scene: a thief walks out of a bank carrying millions more info... ...
Casino News Today Microgaming starts a new era of prestige table games with Switch Studios Microgaming is to shake up the table games vertical with Switch Studios, a new independent game studio that will develop content exclusively for the online gaming supplier. Based in Ipswich, UK, the close-knit group of online gambling and social gaming experts...

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Nevada regulators approve deal with sportsbook operator Nevada gambling regulators have approved a settlement with a troubled sportsbook operator that has admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts. The Nevada ... more info... ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Luxor arena gets new name: HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas Fountain Valley, California-based Kingston Technology Co. Inc. and Allied Esports on Friday announced that the arena at Luxor will be known as HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas. more info... ...

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Casino News Today Yggdrasil Gaming’s Nitro Circus slot game launched Popular iGaming supplier Yggdrasil Gaming has released its first ever branded slot – Nitro Circus, an adrenaline-fuelled game featuring Nitro Circus’ biggest stars, greatest stunts and craziest vehicles. Nitro Circus, the world’s premier action sports entertainment brand is led...
Gambling Insider CG Technology agrees 2m fine with Nevada Gaming Commission The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has accepted a $2m proposed settlement by CG Technology for violations related to problems with its sports betting technology more info... ...
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 ... more info... ...
Casino News – Focus Gaming News Harrah’s Resort AC announced renovations The Atlantic City facility announced plans for its US$56 million Coastal Tower, to be unveiled in early 2019. The post Harrah’s Resort AC announced renovations appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...

Friday, November 16, 2018

Casino City Times San Manuel partners with two sports teams The California casino teamed up with LAFC and the Los Angeles Chargers for a pair of sports clinics in November. more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Pojoaque Pueblo Gambling Revenue Losses Due to Compact Legal Battle Amount to $8.84 Million The Pueblo of Pojoaque claims that it lost gambling revenue amounting to nearly $9 million due to state Government’s actions against vendors which do business with local casinos during a long-lasting legal fight over the gambling compact...
Casino City Times PointsBet hires Seth Young as Chief Innovation Officer As CIO, Young's core responsibilities will be to spearhead new market entry and brand identity as PointsBet expands for the first time into the recently legalized American sports betting field. more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Connecticut Casinos See Slot-Machine Revenue Decline Due to MGM Springfield Competition Casinos in Connecticut have registered revenue decline amid increasing competition from the new MGM Springfield casino situated in western Massachusetts. A 10% decline was registered in the slot-machine revenue of the Foxwoods Resort Casino...

Thursday, November 15, 2018

CasinoGamesPro.com Colonial Downs Breaks Ground for New Off-Track Betting Facility in Richmond Yesterday, a groundbreaking ceremony for the new off-track betting venue, which is to be hosted by the city of Richmond in 2019, was held. The facility is expected to officially start operation in June 2019. Colonial Downs made a $41-million investment...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Sprinkler extinguishes fire in Vegas casino's ice cream shop There was no evacuation or injury and that there was minimal smoke impact ... more info... ...
Casino News – Focus Gaming News BCLC approves Gateway casino in Delta The Delta Cascades Casino project has been approved by British Columbia’s gambling regulator. The post BCLC approves Gateway casino in Delta appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...
Casino News Today Slotegrator will carry out a webcast of Kyiv iGaming Affiliate Conference On 15 November 2018, Kiev will host a much-anticipated Kyiv iGaming Affiliate Conference. The exhibition-conference will be held in the Tao Event Hall, which is located in the very heart of the Ukrainian capital. Slotegrator, one of the participants and...

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Wisconsin man wins $1.3 million at O’Sheas casino A Kenosha, Wis., man won more than $1.3 million over the weekend when he hit a royal flush while playing Three Card Poker Progressive at O’Sheas at ... more info... ...
Casino City Times Harrah's Atlantic City announces plans for $56 million Coastal Tower The new tower at the Atlantic City resort will feature 507 finely-appointed guest-rooms & suites and is to be completed in its entirety by summer 2019. more info... ...
Gambling Insider DraftKings to open land-based sportsbook in New Jersey Resorts Casino Hotel in New Jersey has announced construction of its land-based DraftKings Sportsbook is nearing completion more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Phuket Police Surprisingly Arrests 39 Female Gamblers in Raid The Kathu District of Phuket Island has been a hotbed for illegal gambling activity, with multiple underground gaming facilities uncovered by authorities in the past few months. In the latest operation, carried out Tuesday evening, police has arrested a total of 59...

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Casino News Today Authorities from Aragon and Catalonia visit ZITRO The Interior Justice Director of the Government of Aragón, Ms. María Ángeles Júlvez León, and the Tax and Gambling Director of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Ms. Natalia Caba Alba, accompanied respectively by the Head of Authorization and Sanctions Service Ms. Elena Pérez Aparicio...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Wisconsin man wins $1.3M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip A Las Vegas visitor from Wisconsin became an instant millionaire after hitting a jackpot worth more than $1.3 million Saturday afternoon. more info... ...
Casino City Times Slotastic player hits $95,259 jackpot on Megasaur Graziella, who's been playing at Slotastic since 2015, won a $95,259 progressive jackpot on Realtime Gaming's Megasaur slot. more info... ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal CG Technology offers $1.75M settlement to Nevada regulators CG Technology, the sportsbook operator whose settlement agreement was rejected by the Nevada Gaming Commission in August, has offered to pay a $1.75 million fine to the state to settle the complaint. more info... ...

Monday, November 12, 2018

CasinoGamesPro.com South African Tsogo Sun No Longer Eager to Finalize R23-Billion Hotel Casinos Sale Tsogo Sun announced this Monday at a reconvened general meeting that previously announced plans for selling several casino properties will have to be scrapped upon further consideration. It has also decided not to As it has been confirmed, the...
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 ... more info... ...
Casino City Times P!nk makes Las Vegas stop on 2019 tour The Grammy award-winning pop artist will be at T-Mobile Arena on 12 April with Julia Michaels. more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Illegal Gambling Gets Out of Hand in Malaysia Due to Licensing Loophole Malaysia’s continuous crackdown on illegal gambling has been in progress for many months now and the results authorities have been able to achieve are notable. However, in a recent statement, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Azis Jamman made it clear that the...

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Wynn scraps lagoon project, will reopen golf course The Wynn Resorts Paradise Park lagoon project has been shelved and will be replaced by a revamped 18-hole golf course, the company announced today during its third-quarter earnings call. Wynn contracted Tom Fazio, the original designer of the golf course, to ... more...
Gambling Insider AGS appoints former AGA CEO to board of directors AGS has announced the appointment of Geoff Freeman to its board of directors more info... ...

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Casino News – Focus Gaming News SkyCity to sell Darwin casino US-based Delaware North has agreed to acquire SkyCity’s Darwin casino as the Australian operator focuses on other markets. The post SkyCity to sell Darwin casino appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Man wins $140K jackpot on Las Vegas Strip A California man’s life has changed after only one day in Las Vegas. more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Majestic Star’s Second Casino License Could Reach Merrillville Backed by Hobart City The competition for Majestic Star Casino’s second casino license increases by the hour as it could be seen by the most recent statements coming from the city of Hobart located in Lake County. The City Council issued plans for collaborating with...
Casino City Times SBC Awards 2018 announce hosts Former Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher and three-time UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year Peter Schmeichel have been confirmed as hosts for this year's SBC Awards, held 4 December at the HAC Artillery Garden. more info... ...

Friday, November 9, 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 ... more info... ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Former AGA President, CEO Geoff Freeman joins AGS board The appointment was announced the day after AGS reported mixed results in its third-quarter earnings. The company reported record revenue for the quarter, but missed analysts’ earnings expectations. more info... ...
Casino News Today ZITRO’s Superstar LINK KING makes its debut in Bulgaria at the BEGE Show At the upcoming edition of the BEGE fair in Sofia on November 21-22nd, Zitro will showcase its impressive and successful range of Bryke Video Slot games. Center stage will be taken by Link King, a multigame progressive bank that has turned out to be a real...
CasinoGamesPro.com Illinois Argosy IV Riverboat Makes it to Goa to Support Field after $8.5M Purchase Goa’s floating casinos are well-known around the globe as one of the signatures of the local gaming field. In order to facilitate future operation and make sure that it will be hassle-free, Pride Group of Casinos and Hotels announced it has finalized...

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Casino News – Focus Gaming News Kawasaki to join Japan’s IR race The municipal government has made public its decision to consider a bid to develop an IR once the industry gets regulated. The post Kawasaki to join Japan’s IR race appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Steve Wynn files suit to stop release of sexual misconduct report Former Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn has filed a lawsuit attempting to block the public release of an investigative report by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. more info... ...
Casino News Today Gaming in Spain Conference to live stream internationally relevant sessions This Thursday, November 8, three sessions that are relevant to a wider, international audience will be live streamed from the convention floor of the Gaming in Spain Conference. The live streams will be available from Gaming in Spain’s homepage: www.gaminginspain.com....
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Wynn scraps lagoon project, will reopen golf course The Wynn Resorts Paradise Park lagoon project has been shelved and will be replaced by a revamped 18-hole golf course, the company announced today during its third-quarter earnings call. Wynn contracted Tom Fazio, the original designer of the golf course, to ... more...

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Casino News – Focus Gaming News Indiana city pushes for new casino licence The Hammond City Council passed a resolution to urge the Gaming Commission to issue a new gaming licence for the town. The post Indiana city pushes for new casino licence appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Wynn Resorts Board Welcomes New Chairman ahead of Uncertain Times Wynn Resorts is on the verge of major changes and a brand new approach to its operation, as this Tuesday brought the news that Philip G. Satre has been appointed to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. As a result of the most recent meeting of the...
Casino News Today Wazdan attends ICE Africa as part of their global development strategy Dynamic slots manufacturer Wazdan attended the first edition of ICE Africa, the first ICE event to have been exported outside of the UK. ICE Africa is a mirror of the African industry’s appetite for rapid expansion, and over 1200 gaming representatives from...
CasinoGamesPro.com Arkansas Residents Give Green Light to Casino Operation in Four Counties Arkansas is one of the states that provided its residents with a chance to cast their vote on the potential gambling expansion taking over the field. Voters gave their nod to the widely-discussed Issue 4 which aims to introduce new gaming offerings to existing...

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Casino City Times NHL enters partnership with FanDuel FanDuel also signed a partnership with the New Jersey Devils, marking FanDuel's first agreement in the sports betting category with an NHL team. more info... ...
Gambling Insider Miami Dolphins urge fans to vote against gaming legislation amendment The Miami Dolphins encouraged Florida residents to vote today, as the future of sports betting in the state was on the ballot more info... ...
Casino News – Focus Gaming News EGT became the main supplier of another casino in Suriname Casino Elegance, in Paramaribo, has chosen EGT’s latest technology for its floor. The post EGT became the main supplier of another casino in Suriname appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Resorts see possibility of marijuana lounges as a dilemma Hospitality industry leaders expressed mixed feelings about the prospect of marijuana lounges here, which on one hand would give guests a place to legally consume and on the other compete with resorts for tourist money ... more info... ...

Monday, November 5, 2018

Casino News Today The inaugural European Gaming Congress (EGC) – new destination announced for 2019 The inaugural European Gaming Congress took place last month on the 16th of October in Ljublana and has recorded a significant success for European Gaming Media and Events. European Gaming Congress (EGC) is the newest conference in the portfolio...
CasinoGamesPro.com Colorado Ex-Investigator Slapped with Community Service for Enabling Gambling Ring Illegal gambling is an activity attractive to individuals of all spheres of life, as it has been confirmed by Charles “Chuck” Widup and the sentence he was slapped with by Colorado Judge Shelley Gilman. Mr. Widup will have to spend a total of...
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 ... more info... ...
Casino News – Focus Gaming News CEO of Caesars Entertainment steps down The casino giant revealed that its maximum authority will step down next year. The post CEO of Caesars Entertainment steps down appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming Resorts see possibility of marijuana lounges as a dilemma Hospitality industry leaders expressed mixed feelings about the prospect of marijuana lounges here, which on one hand would give guests a place to legally consume and on the other compete with resorts for tourist money ... more info... ...
Casino City Times Massive cash jackpot winner at Table Mountain Casino John of Fresno was playing a King Cleo Keno machine at the California casino when he thought he had won $118, but actually won $118,061.64. more info... ...
Gambling Insider NetEnt has partnered with eight-time Champion Jockey Peter Scudamore MBE to create its first sports branded product The unique licensed title will utilise Scudamore’s image rights and include actual racing content and themed in-game features more info... ...

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal MGM’s Oct. 1 legal defense sparks interest across industries MGM’s lawsuit has sparked more companies around the U.S. to study whether they should go through the process to get covered by the relatively obscure law, lawyersand security specialists said. more info... ...
Casino News – Focus Gaming News Nebraska tribe inaugurates casino The Ponca Tribe has opened its new Prairie Flower Casino in Carter Lake, which will host 200 slot-style machines. The post Nebraska tribe inaugurates casino appeared first on Focus Gaming News. more info... ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Penn National misses Q3 expectations, but poised for growth Penn National Gaming Inc.’s record third-quarter income from operations, paced by the company’s two Las Vegas-area properties, wasn’t enough to hit revenue and earnings predictions by analysts. more info... ...
CasinoGamesPro.com Montana Casino Thief Slapped with Three Years Behind Bars Due to Poor Mental Health Casino robberies are a topic witnessing wide exploration in the movie industry subsequently giving ideas to individuals willing to go above and beyond in order to obtain the desired fortune and guarantee a hassle-free life. One individual from...

Friday, November 2, 2018

Casino City Times Casino City's Friday Five: Daily fantasy sports edition This week, a judge rules on daily fantasy sports for New York, William Hill offers to buy Mr Green, Caesars Entertainment signs a deal with teams in different professional leagues, MGM Resorts and the NHL partner up, and Gold Strike Hotel & Gambling Hall gets a name...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora leaving company Mark Frissora, Caesars Entertainment Corp.’s CEO since July 2015, will leave the company early next year. more info... ...
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 ... more info... ...

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Casino City Times New Year's Eve at Stratosphere Casino The Las Vegas casino and hotel will host celebrations at its award-winning Top of the World restaurant on the 106th floor. more info... ...
Gambling Insider Penn National Q3 net revenue falls despite record income from operations Penn National has reported net revenue of $789 more info... ...
Gambling Insider Loot boxes is it time to regulate Oliver Rudgewick reports on whether loot boxes should class as gambling and how regulators around the world are dealing with the issue The video-gaming industry has become one the most prominent forms of entertainment available, generating worldwide revenue of $116bn in 2017 - a growth...
CasinoGamesPro.com Suncity Group Holdings Well-Positioned for Macau License by Development in Asia Macau licenses and discussion around whether or not they are enough for the market scale has been widely discussed by experts making projections for the upcoming years. Grant Govertsen, Head of Union Gaming recently stated that Suncity Group Holdings...