Palms employees are on the verge of being unionized. The Culinary Union has been authorized to represent about 900 workers at the off-Strip property following a two-day union representation election completed Saturday.
Monday, April 30, 2018
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Steve Wynn filed a lawsuit Thursday in Clark Country District Court against Jorgen Nielsen, one of two people to go on the record for the Jan. 26 Wall Street Journal article that alleged the casino mogul sexually harassed female employees for decades.
Steve Wynn filed a lawsuit Thursday in Clark Country District Court against Jorgen Nielsen, one of two people to go on the record for the Jan. 26 Wall Street Journal article that alleged the casino mogul sexually harassed female employees for decades.
Malta has been known as the online gambling hub in Europe for many years now and at this point, it is synonymous with the place where iGaming developers prefer to operate and let their businesses thrive. As it was confirmed this Friday, the authorities have given green light to as many as three blockchain regulation […]
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Steve Wynn has moved out of the elaborate Wynn Las Vegas villa duplex he occupied for more than a decade as the company he founded seeks to show Massachusetts regulators that it has completely cut ties with him.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
UK’s Century Casino Bath is expected to open its doors to the public on Friday, May 25th.
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Friday, April 27, 2018
Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Officer Matt Maddox has officially proposed removing the Wynn name from their company’s $2.5 billion Boston project.
All eyes in the United States are set on the future potential sports betting field and the decision of the United States Supreme Court which could change the way the gambling industry functions. Pennsylvania has been an arena of riveting action for quite some time now and two of the leading entities Pinnacle and Penn […]
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The $1 billion Project Neon freeway construction effort that has frustrated motorists for weeks may also have taken a bite out of Boyd Gaming Corp.’s first-quarter earnings.
Betsoft Gaming launches a brand new Reels of Wealth slot. The bew game is a multi-layered 5×3 slot game continuing Betsoft’s tradition of innovation. Reels of Wealth slot takes the proprietary ‘Trail System’ to the next level – providing a sense of progression as players hop into a hoard of different bonus features and begin collecting symbols. Designed to match ...
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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
MGM Resorts International has hired at least five former Metropolitan Police Department SWAT team members and several former military officers in recent months as it strengthens security at its properties following the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Caesars Entertainment Corp. has signed an agreement to manage a non-gaming, beach-front resort in Mexico as its seeks to bring its brands to more overseas markets.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Matt Maddox came out swinging in his first earnings conference call as Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Officer, boasting of record Las Vegas quarterly revenues and applicants lining up for work.
The King’s Casino located in Rozvadov, the Czech Republic is expected to once again welcome one of the leading festivals on a global scale and this would be the partypoker Grand Prix Germany. Over the span of 4 days, poker enthusiasts will have the chance to test their limits and poker skills at the wide […]
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Elaine Wynn, the largest shareholder of Wynn Resorts Ltd., is seeking to kick a friend of her ex-husband Steve Wynn off the company’s board of directors.
Monday, April 23, 2018
Malta is worldwide known as one of the progressive locations where online gambling has the chance to develop and thrive due to the optimal conditions in the online gaming industry. This could happen with the help of the expert Malta Gaming Authority which oversees the field and which recently announced that Heathcliff Farrugia has been […]
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Mare Balticum Gaming Summit 2018 is a must attend event for companies that are operating or looking to operate in the Baltics or Scandinavian region. The “Mare Balticum” title of the event is inspired by local event titles which gather the locals from the Baltic Sea region. This is also main focus of the event, gathering the local industry and ...
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INTRALOT Group’s subsidiary in Poland, Totolotek S.A., one of the leading and the longest operating omni-channel betting companies in Poland, has been recertified by the European Lotteries for its commitment to EL Responsible Gaming principles. EL recertifies operators every three years, with Totolotek first receiving certification for its responsible gaming programmes in 2015. Adam Lamentowicz, CEO of Totolotek, stated: Edmundo ...
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Sunday, April 22, 2018
Just because Steve Wynn has stepped down from his leadership positions at Wynn Resorts Ltd., has sold all the shares he owned in the company and settled legal differences with his ex-wife, Elaine, don’t think for a minute that gaming regulators are through with him.
The Indian state of Goa and its authorities are putting in quite the effort to improve the gambling industry in the region and boost its performance. However, one of the recent moves of the government caused an immediate response from the companies operating in the field, as many of them were dissatisfied with the unwanted […]
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
Despite rumours, PAGCOR assured that Galaxy Entertainment hasn’t abandoned its plans to develop an integrated resort in Boracay.
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Cryptocurrency has been one of the hot topics for quite some time now and as with every new trend enjoying the attention of many people, there were attempts of frauds involving virtual currency as well. According to the recently issued information, the authorities have been on the lookout for illegal crypto activities and operation. Macau’s […]
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GameArt entered Romania and Italy for the first time, starting with a launch on NetBet. GameArt entered Romania and Italy with iSoftBet‘s help. iSoftBet is a market-leading online and mobile casino content provider. iSoftBet and GameArt have a longstanding partnership, with the developer’s games available through its Game Aggregation Platform (GAP). GAP boasts more than 1,500 slots from 35+ suppliers ...
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Friday, April 20, 2018
Mt. Charleston Lodge, a favorite destination for tourists and locals at the top of Kyle Canyon, has been sold. Ellis Island Casino and Brewery
Suspect in casino picnic shooting fled in car he planted 3 days earlier, arrested at Texas rest stop
The Attorney General has warned the tribes not to develop their East Windsor casino before getting federal regulatory approval.
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Terrible Herbst will open what it calls the world’s largest Chevron in May. The commercial travel center will include 96 fuel pumps and the third White Castle restaurant in Southern Nevada.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The world of eSports is a vast space which has a lot on offer on any given day, but especially after a successful deal between two companies willing to work towards improving the field. The eSports betting company Unikrn is one of the progressive players on the field and according to the recent information, the […]
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Former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers and two other women with CEO experience have been named as new independent board members for the expanded Wynn Resorts board of directors.
The company hasn’t reached a final decision to complete its plan to build a casino-resort complex in Boracay, Philippines.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
The state of Pennsylvania is working hard towards establishing its legal online gambling field and supplying it with the suitable regulations and attractive offerings for the players. In its effort to provide them with well-known and preferred brands, this Monday brought the official start of the application process for Interactive Gaming Certificates. One of the […]
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A former male manicurist at Wynn Las Vegas has filed a lawsuit against the Strip resort alleging gender discrimination, a court document shows.
Monday, April 16, 2018
A year after MGM Resorts International unveiled plans for a Dubai project, Caesars Entertainment Corp. is following its rival to the Middle Eastern emirate.
The world of Daily Fantasy Sports has a lot on offer at the moment and many companies are looking for ways in which they can offer new opportunities for entertainment to their customers. Such is the case with the website PlayUp which has recently announced the acquisition of several companies to the likings of ClassicBet, […]
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The ruling that puts a casino proposal to rest ends a process that began 22 years ago.
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Sunday, April 15, 2018
One of the leading casino developers in Asia, SJM Holdings is currently undergoing a period which brings with itself major changes in the management structure of the company. This, in turn, has caused the frowns of experts in the field who claim that the board changes following Stanley Ho’s retirement have not been the best […]
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It’s a little puzzling why the meetings and convention industry chooses blue as its theme color. Clearly, it should be green. As in the color of money.
Saturday, April 14, 2018
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission may remove the mogul’s name from a Wynn Resorts’ casino resort license near Boston.
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The gaming world has a lot on offer and there is an unlimited supply of new and exciting gaming offerings being introduced by some of the leading brands in the field. Such is the case with the multi-platform slots creator Play’n GO which has received recognition for its wide range of gaming offerings and for […]
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Friday the 13th has proven fortunate for someone in the Las Vegas Valley. At 2:30 a.m., a valley resident won $621,606.55 playing a Buffalo slot machine at The Orleans, the casino-resort said in a statement on Twitter.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Who’s better, who’s best? Vote today for the Live Gaming Awards! “It’s better live.” For the first time ever, the fast-growing live gaming industry will be able to celebrate its very own award show. Vote today at: http://www.livegamingsummit.com/awards/ On April 26, as part of the second annual Live Gaming Summit, the best performing live gaming operators of the past year ...
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Thursday, April 12, 2018
The state of Oklahoma has been working towards the legalization of sports betting and “ball and dice” casino offerings in tribal gambling venues for the past couple of years and the community was looking forward to the introduction of this new gambling opportunity. In a turn of events, sports wagering will not be available in […]
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Macau is well-known as the most popular gambling hub on a global scale and the Philippines is constantly developing its gaming offerings. However, in a recent report issued by the US Government, it became clear that there are certain shortcomings when it comes to Anti-Money Laundering regulations which have been ongoing for some time now. […]
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The casino operator which also branches out and offers diverse options for entertaining, to the likings of cruise offerings and casino activities, Genting Hong Kong Ltd never ceases to surprise with a new approach for operation. As it recently became known, the gambling operator has officially suspended the trading of its shares via the Singapore […]
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Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Poker Central will open a 10,000-square-foot studio and esports broadcast venue next month in a partnership with MGM Resorts International.
Online gambling in the United States is a topic of large discussion for quite some time now as the more states consider the opportunity of joining the several ones who permit it within their borders. PlayUSA.com is one of the entities which provides a well-rounded spectrum of information regarding the industry, and it recently announced […]
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How operators can benefit even more from the fast-growing live dealer segment – join Live Gaming Summit. The latest in live dealer games: new game formats, lottery, VR will be presented during Live Gaming Summit. On 26 April, the second annual Live Gaming Summit is bringing together providers, operators, experts, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in the ...
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Betsoft Gaming deals with Pinnacle to provide its complete collection of popular slot games to long-running gaming brand. The agreement under which Betsoft Gaming deals with Pinnacle covers the entire Betsoft portfolio – including the sought-after Slots3TM series – and will cement both companies’ positions as the player’s preferred choice in the markets where Pinnacle offers iGaming experiences. Established in ...
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Monday, April 9, 2018
The UK-based operator of white label online bingo and casino brands, Lindar Media, has launched an affiliate programme with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider. Through the Income Access affiliate software, affiliates will be able to promote each of the Lindar’s managed brands, specialising in the bingo and casino verticals. Lindar Media was founded in 2014 and is ...
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The organizers of Mare Balticum Gaming Summit (Baltic Sea Gaming Summit) are honored to announce that Sissel Weitzhandler (Legal and Compliance Manager of the Play’n GO Group) will join the inaugural event as a speaker in the panel dedicated to the Scandinavian region. About Sissel Weitzhandler Legal and Compliance Manager of the Play’n GO Group, Sissel Weitzhandler, has since 2011 ...
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Pennsylvania is a state constantly on the pursuit of advancement when it comes to its gambling industry and this is clearly visible by the constant innovations which are considered and introduced. Also known as the Keystone State, Pennsylvania has dedicated the year of 2018 for major changes in its gambling field and exploration of new […]
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Sunday, April 8, 2018
Popular casino supplier Realistic Games has announced that its games are now live with leading U.K.-facing gaming brand Sun Bets, operated by Tabcorp. The initial collection of 12 games, which includes Super Graphics Upside-Down, Time is Money, Win Sprint and Hot Cross Bunnies, are now made available on the Sun Vegas tab. More games, scheduled for release later in 2018, are also set to be launched, ...
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It pays well to be a Wynn Resorts board director. The casino operator’s directors receive $310,000 annually.
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Macau is witnessing changes on a daily basis but some of them have a more significant impact than most people might think. The recent exit of former Chief Executive Officer Steve Wynn from his own company Wynn Resorts caused a rapid wave of reactions and consequent moves of other gambling operators in the field. In […]
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Friday, April 6, 2018
An esports competition began Friday at Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas.
After being the sole bidder, the company has become the fifth mini-casino licence holder in Pennsylvania.
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Zitro has supplied to the new Casino Vivant the company’s highly-acclaimed Video Bingo machines with its new games library and the Big Time promotional systems, as well as the latest Bryke Video Slots, such as the local area progressive bank Blazing Pearls, and several games from the popular Pick & Win multigames series. Zitro machines stand out in the casino ...
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Thursday, April 5, 2018
Las Vegas Sands more than doubled the compensation it paid to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Sheldon Adelson last year to $26.1 million after the casino operator slightly beat its 2017 earnings target.
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved Temporary Rules and Regulations 125-215. The state’s gambling regulatory authority revealed that the rules were published on its website as an additional set of temporary regulations for online gambling, and more specifically, for interactive gaming skins. According to the new regulatory rules, the operators which are granted […]
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
The US Supreme Court is expected to soon announce its decision to the New Jersey sports betting case. If a ruling is made in favour of the state, a number of US states, including Connecticut, would be given the chance to add sports betting options to their gambling legislation and legally offer it to their […]
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Yesterday the tax for casino operations was revealed; now the government agrees on further measures.
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“If I wasn’t a gambler, I’d still feel terrible,” Derek Stevens said after his Michigan Wolverines were routed by Villanova on Monday in the NCAA finals.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Play’n GO will debut OMNY ® in South America. Play’n GO is well-set for a concerted push into the Latin American market starting with FADJA, held in Bogota, Colombia from 5-6th April 2018. Play’n GO will exhibit the OMNY ® platform for the first time in the region on stand 65, after receiving extremely positive feedback at the recent ICE ...
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IGT has launched two competitive VR archery games as gambling machine manufacturers struggle to find the next hot product to offset weak slot demand.
The company will launch a temporary casino facility in Cyprus later this year.
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Monday, April 2, 2018
While the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority was celebrated for its role in the weeks immediately following the Oct. 1 shooting, that isn’t likely to be the case when it comes to memorializing the tragedy and building a permanent tribute to the victims and heroes.
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Derek Stevens has gained priceless promotional value with his NCAA Tournament gambit. Before the tournament, the aggressively loyal Michigan grad bet $25,000 on the Wolverines to win the championship at 40-1 odds.
A local woman won a $1.4 million jackpot at Green Valley Ranch Resort this weekend, according to a spokeswoman for the resort’s owner, Station Casinos.
The state of Pennsylvania is currently well on its way to give green light to online gambling and online lottery is one of the potential ways in which players will be able to participate in the new gambling sector. Even though future gambling projects are still in their initial stages, this week shed more light […]
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