Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Casino News Today
Play’n GO deals with Logrand to enter Mexico

Award-winning slots specialist Play’n GO deals with Logrand Entertainment Group to supply its full suite of games to Mexican operator. Right now the operator runs 14 casinos across Mexico and earlier this month it announced it would be launching its new interactive division, Strendus. As Play’n GO deals with Logrand, Play’n GO will continue its global expansion, with its first ...

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Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. soars to record quarterly profits

Riding a one-time tax benefit of an estimated $74 million, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. reported its most profitable quarter, beating Wall Street analysts’ expectations.

Casino City Times
ICE London pre-registration up 4%
Compared to the same time last year, pre-registration has increased for the international business-to-business event.
Casino City Times
Videoslots wins third consecutive Best Casino award
The online casino was recognized in multiple categories after pushing its games portfolio to more than 2,100 during the last 12 months.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Donald Trump and Steve Wynn evolved from rivals to friends — ANALYSIS

President Donald Trump and casino mogul Steve Wynn have been bitter competitors who have bad-mouthed each other, sued each other and poached each other’s top employees in a decades-long faceoff as they jostled to be top dog in the high-stakes casino-friendly Atlantic City.

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Thousands of lost Atlantic City casino jobs are coming back
Thousands of Atlantic City casino jobs lost during a brutal three-year stretch when five casinos shut down are coming back. Since 2014, casino closings eliminated 11,000 jobs and devastated the economy of the Atlantic City region. But for many ...
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Find SiGMA at ICE Totally Gaming

Find SiGMA at ICE Totally Gaming! ICE Totally Gaming is on the books for 6-8 February 2018, and SiGMA is attending in force. The 2017 edition registered upwards of 30,000 in attendance, and cemented the show’s reputation further. ICE is known for its product launches, and as a showcase for innovation in general. ICE VOX, which will replace ICE Conferences, ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Heller, other Republicans ditch Wynn cash

Some Republicans in Congress – including Nevada’s Sen. Dean Heller — are giving political contributions from Las Vegas casino kingpin Steve Wynn to charity in light of sexual misconduct allegations against the former Republican National Committee finance chairman.

Monday, January 29, 2018

Casino City Times
Top 10 Super Bowl LII proposition bets
With Super Bowl LII just days away, Casino City's Gary Trask crunches the numbers and pores over the hundreds of prop bets available to come up with 10 wagers worth making this Sunday.
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM raising parking fees again at Strip resorts
Rates to park at MGM Resorts properties are going up this week. The new parking prices, which vary, start Wednesday at the company’s 12 properties on the Strip, the company announced today. MGM is also adding a new valet rate for two to four hours. “Occasional parking rate adjustments are necessary as we fine-tune staffing, maintenance and equipment to
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Wynn Resorts shares fall as board investigates allegations
Shares of Wynn Resorts continued falling Monday in the wake of sexual harassment and assault allegations against founder and CEO Steve Wynn. The stock shed ...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Fallout continues over Steve Wynn sexual misconduct allegations

Fallout over sexual misconduct allegations and the resignation of Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn as Republican National Committee fundraiser mounted Sunday as calls increased for lawmakers and groups to return contributions and disavow support.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Fallout continues over Wynn sexual misconduct allegations

Fallout over sexual misconduct allegations and the resignation of Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn as Republican National Committee fundraiser mounted Sunday as calls increased for lawmakers and groups to return contributions and disavow support.

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Steve Wynn resigns as RNC finance chairman amid allegations

Steve Wynn stepped down Saturday as Republican National Committee finance chairman amid allegations of sexual misconduct. “The work we are doing to make America a better place is too important to be impaired by this distraction,” Wynn said in a statement.

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New York’s New Casinos Hurt Other Gambling Operators’ Performance

According to a newly-filed analysis, the state of New York saw a sharp increase in its gaming revenue due thanks to three new casinos’ opening in 2017. On the other hand, the new casinos in the state are now blamed for hurting the competition in the region’s gambling market which has already been pretty much […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Standout World Series gambler now looking to cash in on Super Bowl
The same bettor who took this city's sports books for millions of dollars on the World Series is setting his sights on the Super Bowl. The bettor placed a $500,000 wager ...

Friday, January 26, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas business leaders predict trends in tourism, real estate and employment

Las Vegas’ business elite gave the bad and the good of expectations for 2018 and beyond.

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Dan Iliovici and Alex Henderson: Responsible Gambling & Anti-money laundering

Responsible Gambling & Anti-money laundering with Dan Iliovici (Romanian National Office of Gambling) and Alex Henderson (The Ritz Hotel Casino London). The leading boutique style gaming conference in Prague has announced more speaker profiles and it looks like the event will cover all hot topics of the industry. Responsible Gambling is among the most searched topics of the online and ...

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Casino City Times
Casino City's Friday Five: Super (High Roller) Bowl edition
With the inaugural Super High Roller Bowl taking place in China shortly and the upcoming Super Bowl hot on our heel, expect to see some serious cash flying around.
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Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood announces LHPO winner
Darryll Fish won the Florida casino's Lucky Hearts Poker Open, taking home over $500,000.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Shooting contributes to 26-year low in Las Vegas weddings

The number of people tying the knot in Clark County fell to a 26-year low after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history tainted the city’s image and spooked lovers.

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The iGathering Comes Of Age…

The iGathering have become a staple on Malta’s iGaming calendar, a sign of SiGMA’s year-round commitment to the industry. Over the previous editions guests have really been treated to some of the finest dining extant, and the experience is only getting better with successive editions of the event. The purpose of the iGathering is to expose the movers and the ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Solar array to power Wynn’s Paradise Park in Las Vegas

A dedicated solar array 375 miles away near Fallon will supply renewable energy to power the $1.5 billion development soon to begin construction on the site of the former Desert Inn Golf Club, just east of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.

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Rozvadov’s King’s Casino to Welcome Spanish Poker Festival Winter Edition

The new year is bringing new riveting poker festivals to the King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. As the usual location for many poker events, it is going to welcome the winter edition of the Spanish Poker Festival which is returning with larger and more generous guaranteed prize pools and payouts. The official start of […]

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas hotel maids to ask for panic buttons in guest rooms

The Culinary union will ask Las Vegas casinos and hotels to supply guest room attendants with so-called panic buttons amid growing national attention to the issue of workplace sexual harassment.

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sands posts increases in fourth-quarter revenue, earnings

Las Vegas Sands Corp. on Wednesday shrugged off languid earnings results at its Las Vegas properties with strong efforts in Macau and Singapore to post double-digit percentage increases in revenue and earnings for the company’s fourth quarter.

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Galaxy Macau Casino Sees Successful First Emergency Drill

Macau is the biggest gambling hub on a global scale and as such, maintaining a high level of security is of utmost importance for the well-being of the customers and guests of the facilities. This Tuesday saw the first emergency response drill which was performed by the police and as it has been confirmed the […]

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Prague Gaming Summit 2018 – Michal Shinitzky, Max Krupyshev and Dr. Robert Skalina

The leading boutique style gaming conference in Prague is already seeing a large volume of registrations and the organizers are optimistic about the 2018 edition as well. The list of Prague Gaming Summit 2018’s speakers includes Michal Shinitzky, Max Krupyshev and Dr. Robert Skalina. If you study the event’s agenda, you will find some interesting panel style talks that are ...

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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Casino City Times
Slayer to visit Mohegan Sun on final tour
The Grammy-winning heavy metal band will perform at the Connecticut casino on 1 June.
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Slot jackpots hit on consecutive days at Las Vegas Valley casinos

Two Station Casinos properties reported slot jackpots on consecutive days in January, according to a statement from Station Casinos.

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wynn praises Trump tax reform, vows raises or bonuses for workers

Billionaire casino operator Steve Wynn on Monday heaped praise on friend President Donald Trump for cutting taxes and regulation.

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Kindred Group goes live with Nolimit city games via Relax Gaming platform

Kindred Group goes live with Nolimit city games via Relax Gaming platform. After a strong 2017, Nolimit city starts the new year with a successful launch following finalising integration work with the renowned platform and games provider, Relax Gaming. As Kindred Group goes live with Nolimit city games, Nolimit city will celebrate the first of many releases via the joint ...

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Monday, January 22, 2018

Casino City Times
Top 10 Super Bowl viewing parties in Las Vegas
With the Big Game on its way, Sin City is pulling out all the stops to make sure fans have the time of their lives come 4 February.
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Atlantic City longs for sports betting, action on Eagles
Atlantic City and southern New Jersey have always been Philadelphia Eagles country. And with the local team in the Super Bowl, the seaside gambling resort can only dream of ...
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Mail.Ru Inks $150 Million Acquisition of eSports Holding ESForce

The international field of eSports comprises of some of the most renown names in the competitive video games tournament participants and the companies which make the whole gaming industry possible. One of the latest happenings was the latest acquisition of ESForce by a Russian Internet company which goes by the name of Mail.Ru. The move […]

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iSoftBet deals with BtoBet to expand into Africa and LatAm markets

Leading online and mobile casino content provider, iSoftBet deals with BtoBet and continues to execute on its international expansion plan. As iSoftBet deals with BtoBet, the company will be able to enter markets in Africa and Latin America for the very first time. Since iSoftBet deals with BtoBet, an award-winning multi-national technology provider BtoBet, iSoftBet will be integrating its entire ...

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Saturday, January 20, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Savvy businesspeople missed the mark with Lucky Dragon

It’s hard to imagine that someone as smart as William Weidner, former president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands and one of the backers of the Lucky Dragon, could have been so wrong about positioning the off-Strip casino that closed its doors Jan. 4 and faces a foreclosure auction on Feb. 6.

Casino City Times
Kenny Loggins to visit Pala Casino
On 6 July, the singer and songwriter will perform in concert at the California casino's Starlight Theater.
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William Hill’s Possible Sale of Australian Assets Would Mean Exodus from the Country

A quick throwback to the UK gambling operator William Hill’s decision to make a multi-million acquisition of three Australian bookmakers four years ago makes it now look doomed from the start. The beginning of the week saw the British betting giant reveal it has been considering to dispose of its Australian assets. Almost three years […]

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Friday, January 19, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas being sold, sources say

Owners of the Hard Rock Hotel are in talks to sell the Las Vegas resort, and plans call for billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels to operate it, two people familiar with the matter said Friday.

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Microgaming to launch Playboy Gold online slot

Microgaming is proud to add another branded title to its portfolio: Playboy Gold online slot. The new Playboy Gold online slot joins Playboy’s enormously popular original Playboy slot which launched five years ago and the revolutionary Playboy Live Dealer, the industry’s first branded Live Dealer studio. Right now, Microgaming is extending the brand partnership with a new Playboy Gold online ...

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Bandits walk away with money, chips from Las Vegas casinos
Bandits have gotten away with cash and chips from four Las Vegas casinos since last week, leaving police on the hunt for multiple suspects ...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Big-league sports boosts interest in Las Vegas Valley real estate

Southern Nevada real estate professionals already have seen indications of an anticipated climb in local land values as a result of Las Vegas’ leap into big-league status.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
NFL Playoffs by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of championship week
Those cursing the Minnesota Vikings for not kicking the extra point to cover as 5.5-point favorites in their miraculous 29-24 win over the New Orleans Saints last Sunday should direct their criticism inwards. ...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Florida man wins $1M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

A Florida man hit a slot jackpot for more than $1 million Tuesday evening on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Play’n GO’s games are certified in Spain and Colombia

Popular omni-channel slots specialist Play’n GO announced that Play’n GO’s games are certified in Spain and Colombia. Play’n GO’s games are certified in Spain and Colombia after Play’n Go has been licensed and certified as compliant to supply its games to two more major markets. Play’n GO’s games are certified in Spain and Colombia after the rigorous certification processes recently ...

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wells Fargo closures to have ‘minimal’ impact on Southern Nevada jobs

Wells Fargo Co.’s plans to cut nearly one in seven U.S. branches by 2020 will have a limited impact on its presence in theSouthern Nevada region, a local bank official said Wednesday.

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Ladbrokes’ Customer Protests against Its “Dormancy” Fees Deductions

A player who has been trying to withdraw his balance with Ladbrokes commented called the company’s decision to take over £800 as monthly fees from his account “a robbery”. The player, who has been trying to withdraw his balance from the British gambling operator’s website since 2014, revealed that he had credit of almost £1,300 […]

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VR and gambling games

The ambassadors of an independent analytical agency managed to figure out, that the number of bets made online in gambling games will approximately increase several dozens of times in the coming four years. VR games can contribute to that. However, not all the gamblers can afford using virtual-reality headsets, which are extremely popular today, even though that the todays market ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lucky Dragon near Las Vegas Strip faces foreclosure

The Lucky Dragon, after closing its casino and restaurants this month, now faces foreclosure.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Casino City Times
LeoVegas agrees to acquire IPS
The company will acquire the assets of Intellectual Property & Software Limited, including top brands Slotboss and Bet U.K.
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM real estate spinoff wants to buy Caesars real estate company
MGM Growth Properties, the company that acts as landlord for many MGM properties, wants to combine with VICI Properties, the company that owns land and resorts operated by Caesars Entertainment. MGM Growth and VICI are REITS, or real estate investment trusts. In both cases, the REITS own the land and properties of the resorts and lease it back to he companies that operate the hotels and casinos. MGM Growth today issued a statement saying it had approached the ...
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How to create a successful Telegram media channel

The year 2018 will mark the 5-year business anniversary of Telegram, the messenger created by the father of the CIS most popular social network VKontakte Pavel Durov. Between now and then, the company developed greatly: from the favorite app for geeks to a popular communication tool with a huge number of channels and groups. 10 million active users in Russia ...

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iGaming Provider GameAccount Network Partners with Sports Betting Company SBTech for US-Aimed Collaboration

This year is supposed to see revolutionary changes in the sports betting field, as the US Supreme Court is preparing to give its final saying regarding the legalization of sports wager. This has led up to numerous strategic partnerships which aim to optimize the operation of companies in the sector and one of the recent […]

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Monday, January 15, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Kick it or not, extra point makes a big difference in Las Vegas
The clock had ticked down to zero, and Minnesota fans were already deep into a celebration like no other. In this city's legal sports books, though, the outcome was ...
Casino City Times
Green Gaming Forum to discuss modern tech
Next week, industry experts will gather to examine how technology can be best used to deliver an optimal user experience.
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Manila Prepares for First Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference amid Surging Gambling Interest in Cryptocurrencies

The place of digital currencies in our rapidly developing world is undoubted, as it marks an important step towards digitalization and a more reliable financial world, according to the idealists of the cryptocurrency field. It was recently announced that the Philippines have taken their interest to another level and they are going to host the […]

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ORYX Gaming partners with iSoftBet

ORYX Gaming partners with iSoftBet, a leading online and mobile casino software provider, after the two brands have signed a content deal. As ORYX Gaming partners with iSoftBet, ORYX Gaming will be providing its complete portfolio to iSoftBet’s Game Aggregation Platform (GAP). iSoftBet GAP offers more than 1,500 games from over 35 suppliers and will now get access to ORYX’s ...

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Saturday, January 13, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wynn’s Las Vegas deal includes slice of land with rich history

Casino developer Steve Wynn’s namesake company announced last month that it reached a deal to acquire about 38 acres of land across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Wynn Las Vegas for $336 million.

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Crypto EXPO Asia 2018 Promises to Gather the Whole Crypto World Together in Singapore

Crypto EXPO Asia forum goes live on Oct. 25-26, 2018, and Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Center hosts the world of blockchain and bitcoins for two days straight. Another outstanding show organized by FINEXPO is going to take place and promises to become a success as crypto world gained its popularity worldwide. Crypto Expo Asia 2018 are planning to welcome about ...

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Casino City Times
See the 'Last Comic Standing' at Treasure Island Casino
Comedian and actor Felipe Esparza will perform at the Las Vegas casino on 23 February.

Friday, January 12, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Major Las Vegas Strip resorts saw net income triple in 2017

The Strip’s largest resorts nearly tripled net income from gaming and attractions last year with revenue from casinos and amenities rising modestly, a new state report says.

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Nevada resort revenue hits record levels in 2017
Nongaming spending on the Strip drove resort revenue in Nevada to record levels in 2017, according to numbers released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Each January, the board release its Nevada Gaming Abstract, a review of the ...
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Linden MP Urges Glasgow Residents to Share FOBTs Crackdown Opinions

A Glasgow Member of Parliament called local residents to share their concerns related to fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) with the Governments until final decision about the possible gambling crackdown is made. As the Evening Times reported, David Linden, who is an MP for Glasgow East, has started an initiative of gathering signatures for a petition […]

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Washington Legislature Rolls Out New Bill Aimed at Loot Boxes

The legislators in the state of Washington have demonstrated certain interest in video games’ loot boxes and more specifically, to make it clear whether or not are virtual items categorised as gambling in the state. A new bill, called SB 6266, was filed over the 2018 Regular Session of local legislature. The bill is not […]

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Police investigating theft of gaming chips from Strip casino
Metro Police say they are looking for three people who stole chips from a Las Vegas Strip casino Wednesday night. Detectives are investigating the incident, which happened just before 10 p.m. at ...
Casino City Times
The Reel Life: Candy pods edition
In the wake of a meme about eating laundry detergent, Americans are now creating recipes for edible laundry detergent.
Casino City Times
JCM showcases ticketing solutions at EAG 2018
The company will presents its solutions that help operators protect their investments and increase customer service from 16-18 February in London.
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Anchor Gaming founder, UNLV benefactor Stan Fulton dies at 86

Stan Fulton, the Anchor Gaming founder and chairman who donated millions of dollars to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, including a $6.7 million gift to enable the construction of a building bearing his name on campus, died Jan. 4.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Casino News Today
Michigan Lottery has launched Affiliate Program with Income Access

Michigan Lottery has launched an affiliate program with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider. The new Michigan Lottery’s affiliate program is the first of its kind for a US lottery, and will be powered through Income Access’ tracking and analytics platform. Michigan Lottery is a strong and well-established brand. Since 1972, the brand has provided more than $21 ...

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Australian Lawmaker Nick Xenophon Proposes Pokies Gambling Addiction Assistance Measures

Australia has been well-known for its poker gaming devices which are one of the main reasons why the country spends millions on gambling on an annual basis. It has been recently announced that the region of South Australia is seeing a relative surge in the amount of money players have lost on pokies during the […]

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Casino City Times
Mid-States Poker Tour kicks off next week
The first event of the MSPT's 9th Season will take place from 18-21 January at Tropicana Evansville in southern Indiana.
Casino City Times
Aliante Casino brings jazz to Access Showroom
This month, the Las Vegas casino will invite platinum jazz artist Najee, as well as Sommore, Queen of Comedy, to its showroom.