Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Casino City Times
MGM Springfield offers first look at M life Rewards
New England's first integrated luxury resort and entertainment destination is inviting the public to experience the excitement of joining M life Rewards, MGM Resorts' loyalty program.
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Galaxy Entertainment Pays Forward IR Knowledge by Mentoring Japanese Students

Casino giant Galaxy Entertainment is willing to introduce a premium level of customer experience for the Japanese gambling field and this could easily happen with the help of its latest plan for the so-called GEG Japan-Macau Integrated Resort Management Mentorship Pilot Scheme. The program is set to provide students with the chance to enhance their […]

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Monday, July 30, 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 ...
Casino City Times
Player wins €179K at Casumo
A Finnish player managed to win a total of €179,669 with a single deposit of €100 spread out over eight days.
Casino City Times
Linda Shields returns to Tropicana
The spiritual medium, psychic advisor and bestselling author will be at the Atlantic City casino's Grand Exhibition Center on Saturday, 20 October at 8 p.m.
Gambling Insider
GiG s sportsbook platform seeks to give operators more freedom
The Fifa World Cup is truly a worldwide phenomenon for all spectators

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM in talks with sports betting company about joint venture

The Las Vegas-based casino operator is in talks with GVC Holdings, one of the world’s largest sports betting companies, about a potential sports betting joint venture.

Gambling Insider
Massachusetts regulator delays Brockton casino talks until September
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), which voted against a $677m casino-and-hotel complex for Brockton two years ago, said it will reconsider the project later this September
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Pennsylvania Family-Run Illegal Video Poker Scheme of 30 Years Comes to an End

Pennsylvania is known as one of the booming centers of development when it comes to its gambling industry and it is not a secret to anyone that this could come with illegal operation taking place as well. The latest court action against an illegal gambling organization involves an entire family participating in the management of […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Union, casinos continue to reach labor agreements
Casinos in Las Vegas and unionized workers continue to reach labor agreements two months after thousands of housekeepers, bartenders and others threatened to go on strike. Members of the Culinary Union on Monday reached a tentative deal with Four Queens and ...

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Casino City Times
Ocean Resort Casino's upcoming events
The Atlantic City casino features a line-up of events, entertainment and guest amenities cater to a wide-range of interests.
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wynn Resorts battle with dealers over tip sharing continues

Matt Maddox moved swiftly to put out corporate fires when he replaced Steve Wynn as CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd. in February.Yet Maddox has not shown any signs yet of settling what is likely the company’s longest-running battle.

Casino News Today
Betsoft Gaming releases Dragon Kings slot

Feel the power of the four seas in Dragon Kings slot, the new, feature-packed, video game from Betsoft Gaming.  A remix of an ancient legend, Dragon Kings brings Chinese mythology to life with a crisp, modern aesthetic Asian-inspired music, and a collection of special features. Offering tiered, progressive jackpots and free spins, Dragon Kings slot has many unique features lying ...

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Remembering past icons south of the Las Vegas Strip — PHOTOS

The owner of the Klondike Inn saw the end coming when he shut down his place near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Boyd Gaming preparing to expand sports betting into more states

The Las Vegas-based casino operator also said it is increasing its earnings guidance for the year and is preparing to expand sports betting into more states, the company said in a statement on Thursday.

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Proposed Brockton Casino Reconsideration Process Postponed to September

For the time being all avid supporters of the proposed new casino venue situated in Brockton, Massachusetts would have to patiently wait until September at least, as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently voiced its position. It became known that big projects such as MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor are a priority at the moment […]

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Casino City Times
Franco celebrates third anniversary in Vegas
Magician Mat Franco will team up with Sunny 106.5 and Petco to collect much-needed supplies to benefit The Animal Foundation, Nevada's largest open admission shelter.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

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India’s Lawmakers Unlock Gambling Field for Cryptocurrency Transactions

The world of cryptocurrencies and their vast application throughout a wide variety of fields could be defined as groundbreaking, which is something acknowledged by the lawmakers of India as well. It has been confirmed that the Law Commission of India is taking virtual currencies into account and their implementation in the gambling and other industries […]

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KamaGames Reports More Strong Results For H1 2018

KamaGames, the largest European social mobile poker operator, today announced its half year results for H1 2018. The results show continued growth and success by every metric with DAU (Daily Active Users) increasing 2-fold in H1 2018 compared to H1 2017 and gross revenue growing by 53% in the same period from an already strong base of $57.5 million as ...

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The Star Sydney Championships Takes One A$5k Challenge Player to A$195,000 Payday

Sydney is the arena of heated poker action at the moment as there is quite the poker development during The Star Sydney Championships which progresses ahead with many tempting offerings. At the moment the latest poker tournament which came to its final stages was the long-anticipated A$5k Challenge Event which transformed the Star Poker Room […]

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Central European panel discussion at CEEGC2018 Budapest to be moderated by Dr. Robert Skalina

Central European panel discussion at CEEGC2018 Budapest will be moderated by Dr. Robert Skalina (Senior Advisor at WH Partners). With just 64 days left until the third edition of the Central and Eastern Europen Gaming Conference and Awards will kick off, the organizer are anticipating the 3rd sold out event in their portfolio this year. With over 60% of the ...

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Wednesday, July 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 ...
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The Affiliate Grand Slam Kiev

The Affiliate Grand Slam series is all about relationship-building in the best possible environment for deal-making handshakes. Great relationships are at the very centre of the affiliate sphere in iGaming. It is nigh on impossible to be successful in affiliation without maintaining healthy bonds with key collaborators, and forging new ones. This is especially true in iGaming, a very interdependent ...

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Casino City Times
The Wall Gaming Lounge hosts Sleep Tight launch
Sleep Tight, the brand new twin-stick shooter, base-builder hybrid video game is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC beginning on Thursday, 26 July at the newly-opened The Wall Gaming Lounge at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.
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Meadowlands Racetrack Sees Roaring Success over Two Sports Betting Weekends

New Jersey has no shortage of gaming offerings at the moment, especially once sports betting was legalized and many casino operators in the region were already prepared to make a move. The first nine days of operation for one Meadowlands Racetrack were more than successful as the location managed to rake in some $3.5 million […]

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Union, casinos continue to reach labor agreements
Casinos in Las Vegas and unionized workers continue to reach labor agreements two months after thousands of housekeepers, bartenders and others threatened to go on strike. Members of the Culinary Union on Monday reached a tentative deal with Four Queens and ...
Casino News Today
Offshore operators increase spend in Norway

The Norwegian Gaming Authority has announced its termination of supporting new regulations to limit the impact of unregulated gambling after an increase in advertising from offshore operators. International operators spend about €91m on TV ads in the country last year as a way of getting around the Norwegian gambling monopoly. The Norwegian Gaming Authority said the total represents an increase ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
$3.5M in sports bets placed in 9 days at New Jersey racetrack

The Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey took in nearly $3.5 million in sports bets during its first nine days of accepting such bets.

Monday, July 23, 2018

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Tennessee Plays Waiting Game for Sports Betting Legalization amid Support Expressed

The state of Tennessee still has a long way to go when it comes to sports betting and its potential legalization but as neighboring states to the likings of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky are already working towards introducing such offerings to their players action should be taken. At the most recent Governors Debate, two Democratic […]

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Online Casinos & The Future of Welcome Bonuses

For years, the term “free bonus” was thrown around by leading online casinos. While it seldom delivered what was promised, it certainly proved to be an effective marketing tool. However, in 2018, with regulatory measures attempting to stamp out this way of attracting players, we’ve seen countless casinos turn away from this once common marketing practice. Now considered to be ...

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Sunday, July 22, 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 ...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
NCAA to study possible effects of widespread legal wagering
The NCAA announced Thursday it will create a working group of "subject matter experts" to assess areas such as officiating, NCAA rules, federal and state laws ...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
About 2K temporary employees worked WSOP in Las Vegas

Some of the employees are part-time workers at Nevada casinos. A few are from outside the industry, like local teachers seeking to make money during their long summer vacation. But for others, tournaments are their livelihood.

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Poker’s Chris Moorman says move to Las Vegas good for his game
Chris Moorman, a native of England, cut his poker teeth on the online sites Poker Stars, Full Tilt and 888poker before competing in the World Series of Poker. With more than $15 million in online earnings, he holds the record for ...
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 ...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Japan allows casinos, Las Vegas-based operators ready to act

Japan’s parliament on Friday passed a long-awaited law allowing up to three casino resorts in the wealthy island nation, setting off the next round of intense lobbying by Las Vegas-based operators for a piece of the action.

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Who Is Ready for Sports Betting in Mississippi Days before Appointed Launch?

The state of Mississippi could potentially experience a delay of its sports betting field launch and the reasons for that range from the level of preparation of local venues to give green light of it, to the fact that 22nd is Sunday and many people might be more interested in church activities than in gambling […]

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Friday, July 20, 2018

Gambling Insider
Louisiana gaming revenue up by 5 in June 2018
Last month, revenue at Louisiana’s gambling venues grew by 5% as revenue increases in Lake Charles and New Orleans casinos helped off-set a 15
Casino City Times
Menopause: The Musical at Harrah's Las Vegas celebrates 5,000th performance
The landmark show was welcomed by Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs who walked the red carpet before the show, including The Bronx Wanderers, Katie Kenner (Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man), Tenors of Rock, cast members from The Miss Behave Gameshow and Clint Holmes.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

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Macau’s Shuttered Greek Mythology Casino Management Refuses to Show Up in Court

According to recently issued information, one of the controversial casino developers and operators Greek Mythology Entertainment Group Corp LTD has failed to give the court the time of day as Board Members did not show up this Thursday. Amax International Holdings LTD, casino developer and operator in the region is still anticipating to be provided […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Panic button maker displays devices that protect hotel workers
When a housekeeper at many Las Vegas hotels feels their well-being is threatened or comes across a guest having a medical emergency, the solution to a fast response is closer than ever ...
Gambling Insider
Dedicated live bet on poker table in land-based casino
Within the framework of the Vbet Russian Poker Tour, BetConstruct creates a unique experience for players by bringing the live casino from studio to Senator Casino in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia
Casino City Times
Betway agrees to Super Saturday sponsorship at Galway Festival
Online bookmaker to sponsor three races at this year's prestigious Galway Summer Festival
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Malta Gaming Authority Hits Roadblock Due to Potential Conflict of Interest Situation

Malta is the gaming hub which is considered a divine place for every online gambling entity to develop its business and reap the benefits from it. Due to its liberal manner of operation, the local authorities are also willing to constantly improve themselves, sometimes bringing conflict situations to the field, such as the most recent […]

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Casino City Times
Kick off Pride Weekend at Mohegan sun with Angelica Ross, Todrick Hall and Carson Kressley
Actress and transgender rights advocate Angelica Ross, multi-talented entertainer Todrick Hall, and fashion designer and television personality from Queer Eye Carson Kressley, celebrity judges for Avalon's Drag Competition, will appear at a Signings & Sightings event on 23 August.
Gambling Insider
World Cup boosts revenue growth for GVC Holding
Sports betting & gaming company, GVC Holding said on Wednesday that it experienced a rise in revenue growth heading into this summer’s World Cup

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Gambling Insider
Invitation Kambi Group plc s second quarter 2018 result
Kambi Group plc's result for the second quarter (April-June) 2018 will be announced on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 at 07
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Pennsylvania Casino Operators Finally Reserve Their Spots on iGaming Scene

Pennsylvania has been putting a lot of work into its online gambling field, but up until this week, there had not been a considerable interest in iGaming licenses applications from local casino developers and operators. Now that the deadline for application has arrived interest has been expressed and several companies claimed their license for online […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
State gets 5 more sports betting applications
New Jersey regulators have received five additional applications from gambling companies seeking to start offering sports betting before football season starts in September ...

Monday, July 16, 2018

Casino City Times
Top 10 facts, figures and observations from the WSOP Main Event final table
Casino City's Gary Trask empties out his notebook full of nuggets from a week in Las Vegas covering the World Series of Poker.
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Dragon Inc. Performs Damage Control amid Floating Casino Resort Roadblock

The fields of blockchain technology and gaming are convincingly intertwining more and more in an attempt to bring more to both fields and facilitate future operation as it moves in a more technologically advanced direction. Dragon Incorporation has become notoriously known as the company which could not realize its ambitious floating Dragon Pearl Hotel and […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Casino City Times
John Cynn wins World Series of Poker Main Event after marathon heads-up battle
The 33-year-old from Illinois outlasts Tony Miles, taking home $8.8 million and his first WSOP Gold Bracelet in dramatic fashion in Las Vegas.
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Ohio’s First Sports Betting Bill Emerges Paving the Way to Legalized Sector

Across the gambling industry of the United States, there is one hot topic at the moment and that is wagering on sports events in a legal manner which has the potential to improve the economic landscape at some of the states. Ohio is one of the regions which has been contemplating the possibility of sports […]

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Saturday, July 14, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Off-Strip Westgate casino, union reach tentative labor deal
Unionized workers in Las Vegas have reached a tentative labor agreement with the Westgate casino-resort a week after guests and others encountered picket lines outside ...
Gambling Insider
CMA inspects Stars Group s SkyBet takeover
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an initial enforcement order to launch an investigation into the Stars Group's £3
Casino City Times
Cordial atmopshere at WSOP Main Event final table is a welcome change for players
This year's World Series of Poker Main Event final table has been absent of past bitterness and tanking, which has been embraced by every player involved.
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Denis Timofeev Dominates WSOP $1,000 DOUBLE STACK NLHE for $199,586

Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino has dedicated the past several weeks for the riveting poker action which comes with the World Series of Poker’s 49th edition. One of its promising events is no other than the 73rd one which was the $1,000 DOUBLE STACK No-Limit Hold’em featuring levels lasting for 30 minutes only. The skillful […]

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Friday, July 13, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Group faces hurdle in financing bids for Las Vegas sporting events

Financing bids to host big-ticket sporting events staged in Southern Nevada could be the biggest challenge ahead for a committee developing a report for state policymakers.

Casino News Today
Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, will launch Evolution Live Casino and Dual Play

Evolution Gaming, leading provider of Live Casino solutions, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the landmark Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City (www.theoceanac.com) to provide a full suite of online Live Casino services. The services, scheduled to go live towards the end of Q3 2018, will include both studio-based live tables and an on-the-gaming-floor Dual Play Roulette ...

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Casino City Times
Ocean Resort Casino to launch Evolution Live Casino and Dual Play
The services, scheduled to go live towards the end of Q3 2018, will include both studio-based live tables and an on-the-gaming-floor Dual Play Roulette table.

Thursday, July 12, 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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Maltese Man Caught Red-Handed Illegally Selling Lottery Tickets Remains in Custody

Malta has been working hard on diversifying its gaming offerings, providing players from near and far with the chance to enjoy a wide range of gambling possibilities. Even though there is an operational lottery across the country, there is still illegal lottery activities in progress as it was recently discovered. Chris Farrugia is a man […]

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Casino City Times
New Jersey sports betting generates $3.5 million
In the first tangible snapshot since legalization, New Jersey's sportsbooks generated $3.5 million in gross revenue on $16.4 million in wagers completed in June, according to official reporting released Thursday.
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Caesars Entertainment, Golden Entertainment want new licensing

Two Las Vegas gaming companies received tentative approval Wednesday from the state Gaming Control Board to amend their corporate structures to enable them to streamline operations and refinance interest expenses.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Casino City Times
Princess Cruises introduces Monopoly Cruise for Cash
The Monopoly Cruise for Cash promotion will be available on hundreds of cruises throughout 2018, culminating in a $200,000 slot tournament onboard Regal Princess departing 9 December 2018.
Casino City Times
del Lago Resort & Casino names new General Manager
Throughout his three-decade career, Mark Juliano has played significant roles in major casino construction and renovation projects, including the Mirage/MGM Atlantic City project.
Casino News Today
Traffic Puma Releases UK Affiliate Site Wisegambler

Owners of Traffic Puma Ltd have created their first UK focused affiliate site that is sure to keep you informed and up to date about all things online gaming related. The Wisegambler site offers people all you need to know about online casinos, online sports, online games and so much more. The trusted and well-known affiliate network Matching Visions teamed ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Longtime poker friends manage luxury rooms for Station Casinos

When Tracy Mendiola saw a picture of Kathy Raymond, she knew she had to meet her.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Vdara employs a pair of robots to deliver room service
When guests order an item to their room at one Las Vegas resort, a robot is likely to show up at their door ...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Esports series to debut in Las Vegas with ‘fight-card’ matches

A new esports tournament series will make its debut in Las Vegas this weekend with a format straight out of UFC.

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Some 995 Players Return to WSOP The Little One for One Drop–$1,000 + 111 NLHE Day 2

When it comes to poker tournaments and festivals featuring some of the most generous prize pools available in the poker world, the World Series of Poker is the place to be at the moment. This Monday witnessed the official third starting flight of Event #68: The Little One for One Drop – $1,000 +111 No-Limit […]

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Tipwin as Premium Partner of Eintracht Frankfurt

Tipwin is to be the new Premium Partner of Eintracht Frankfurt from the next season onwards. The contract is for three years – until 30th June 2021. Alongside ensuring that the Tipwin logo is extensively placed within the stadium, the agreement includes a TV-relevant appearance in further advertising media during the home games of Eintracht Frankfurt. Focus will also be ...

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Monday, July 9, 2018

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Ohio Weighs Sports Betting Legalization Options amid Wagering Regulation Wave

Sports betting has been a topic of wide discussion across the states which comes as no surprise to anyone in the field since the US Supreme Court gave green light to its expansion. The state of Ohio has been eyeing the possibility of sports wagering legalization for the past several weeks and there are still […]

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Evolution Gaming partners with Svenska Spel in new Swedish gambling market

Leading provider of Live Casino solutions, Evolution Gaming partners with Svenska Spel to provide a complete Live Casino solution for the re-regulating Swedish market. According to Evolution, the new Svenska Spel Live Casino service will go live the moment Sweden’s new gambling law comes into effect on 1 January 2019. As Evolution Gaming partners with Svenska Spel, Svenska Spel will ...

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Sunday, July 8, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Revisiting the place that put poker on the map
While thousands of people packed the Rio for the 49th edition of the World Series of Poker, some of the game’s biggest stars reflected on the place where it all started with just a single table at a Las Vegas gambling hall ...
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Robert Oxenberg Claims Chip Lead at Event #67: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Bounty Day 1

Las Vegas is the place to be when it comes to poker events at the moment since the gambling hub is hosting the 49th edition of the World Series of Poker and every poker tournament coming with it. One of the events which enjoys quite the popularity at the moment is Event #67: $1,500 Pot-Limit […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
Casino News Today
Play’n Go goes live with upgraded Cats and Cash slot

Play’n GO want you to have the purr-fect time playing classic Cats and Cash slot so it’s been upgraded for even more fun and entertainment. This game show themed 5-reel slot has been a staple of the Play’n GO library since it’s release in 2012 and now it’s getting a whole new breath of life in 2018. The converting of ...

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Saturday, July 7, 2018

Gambling Insider
Ganapati PLC to launch ICO
Ganapati Group Company is excited to announce the creation of a new Initial Coin Offering (ICO) with their subsidiary company GanaEight Coin Ltd in Malta
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Finland casino company to cut off gamblers after big losses

Paf will become the first international gambling company to introduce a loss limit on Sept. 1. The company says the limit will be 30,000 euros or about $35,000 in U.S. currency a year.

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European Gaming Congress Draws International Gaming Experts to Slovenia

In the world of gaming summits and conventions, there is always something on offer for people willing to learn more about the latest regulations in the international market and seeking chances to network with like-minded people. This October is set to bring the European Gaming Congress to Ljubljana, Slovenia, introducing the latest happenings to the […]

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Friday, July 6, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Westgate, Culinary union at odds over unsettled contract

Executives with the off-Strip Westgate are “dismayed” that their property will be the target of picketing by the Culinary union Friday afternoon.

Casino City Times
Win 40,000 free spins at Videoslots
The online casino will have a Freeroll Battle promotion from 9 July to 15 July with a chance of winning a share of 40,000 extra spins.
Gambling Insider
Mississippi casinos prepare for sports betting launch
Mississippi casinos are preparing for the launch of sports betting in the state which is going live on 21 July
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Power restored after outage at two Las Vegas Strip resorts

The outage affected Flamingo and The Cromwell, two adjacent properties on the Strip, according to parent company Caesars Entertainment Corp.

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Casino City Times
Day 1A of the 2018 WSOP Main Event is in the books
The first of three starting days of the 2018 World Series of Poker $10,000 Main Event had a total of 925 players take part in the biggest poker tournament of the year at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino.
Casino News Today
Spanish Gambling Market to be examined by Martin Stöfler at European Gaming Congress 2018

Spanish Gambling Market will be examined by gaming expert Martin Stöfler at European Gaming Congress 2018. Based on the recent reports, Spain’s revenues of the online gaming market, or GGR, for the first quarter has touched 163.3 million euros. The figure, while drop of 5.69 per cent when compared to the just previous quarter, is an increase of 28.85 per ...

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Gambling Insider
WSOP Main Event record turnout sees 74m prize pool
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event prize pool currently stands at over $74m thanks to a Day 1c record turnout of 4,571 players, which saw the overall field becoming the second largest in the events 18 year history

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

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Tigre de Cristal Bags Leading Resort Award amid Primorsky Krai Development Period

Primorsky Krai is a zone located in the Far East region of Russia which has been one of the locations witnessing an increased interest from casino developers and operators in the past several years. One of the casino resorts it has on offer is Tigre de Cristal Hotel and Resort which has recently been awarded […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
'Here comes gambling': When sports betting is legal, the value of game data soars
If gambling operators are to monetize sports betting fully, they have to offer wagers on far more than the outcomes of games. Data on the second-by-second action creates manifold betting opportunities ...
Gambling Insider
Gambling industry contributed 1 1b to Malta s economy in 2017
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its 2017 annual report which shows that the gambling industry directly contributed €1

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Gambling Insider
Italy approves ban on gambling advertising
Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a blanket ban on gambling advertising to start 1 January 2019, although advertisers with existing agreements have been given more time to comply with their contracts
CasinoGamesPro.com
Meadowlands Racetrack to Launch Sports Betting in Time for Meadowlands Pace

When it comes to sports betting New Jersey is the place to be ever since the state lawmakers voted to legalize wagering on sports events across the state. They have been supportive of the practice for many years now and this could be seen by the continuous efforts they have put in its legalization. Now […]

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Casino City Times
Electric Safari at Flamingo on Friday nights
Starting 13 July at the Flamingo Las Vegas Beach Club, The Strip's lively LGBT offering will continue to feature high-energy DJs, pop-up performances and more.
Gambling Insider
Foxwood launches international live table gaming platform but will not generate any profit
Yesterday, Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino launched a new Roulette live-casino product
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wynn, Sands shares fall after Macau posts June gaming revenue

Macau’s cooling gaming growth is having a chilling effect on Las Vegas stocks.

Monday, July 2, 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 ...
Gambling Insider
Marc Etches Creating a benchmark for consumer behaviour
After a year where gambling-related harm has taken centre stage in the national media, Marc Etches, CEO of UK gambling charity GambleAware, speaks to Gambling Insider about the vital work his organisation does to support safer gaming GambleAware has just completed the first year of its new five-year plan, have you achieved all you set out to at this stage? We published our five-year strategy in December 2016 and we are now one year in to the delivery
Casino News Today
Pariplay entered Italian iGaming market with StarCasinò.it

A gaming technology company serving iGaming operators, land-based casinos and lotteries, Pariplay Ltd., has announced its entry into the Italian iGaming market. This development will see the global gaming software provider supply casino games to leading Italian online casino brand StarCasinò.it, which is part of Betsson Group’s brand portfolio. Already active in multiple global gaming markets and regions, including the ...

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Sunday, July 1, 2018

Casino News Today
Sportingtech to present its retail solution at iGB Live! 2018 in Amsterdam

Sportingtech, the gaming platform provider announces its retail solution to be presented at iGB Live 2018. The event will take place at RAI Amsterdam venue on July 17-20, 2018. Retail solution as part of Sportingtech’s Pulse Platform contains multiple features to enhance productivity and efficiency of operator’s betshops. Just like the online solution, retail is also characterized by stability, speed, ...

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Hard Rock still (distantly) eyes New Jersey casino near NYC
Even after spending a half-billion dollars on an Atlantic City casino, Hard Rock still hopes to build one in northern New Jersey near New York City one day ...
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 ...
CasinoGamesPro.com
Diogo Veiga Emerges Victorious at WSOP Event #54: Big Blind Antes $3,000 NLHE

It is not a secret to anyone that the World Series of Poker is the poker festival which enjoys quite the popularity around the globe with its wide variety of poker tournaments. The evidence for this comes in the form of generous payouts for everyone participating some of which were paid out at the end […]

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gamblit CEO confident skill-based games will make mark

Gamblit Gaming CEO Eric Meyerhofer said the company is rapidly expanding its footprint this year after raising an additional $25 million from investors in 2017.