Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Gambling Insider
Nevada posts highest sports betting revenue for six years
Sports betting revenue in Nevada was at its highest for six years as the state posted a record-breaking total of $56
Casino News Today
888poker $1M God of the Arena PKO Tournament

888poker has recently launched its first edition of a Gladiator themed PKO tournament – God of the Arena with a $1,000,000 Guaranteed Main Event prize pool. The event took place from 11th to 14th October 2018 and buy-in was only $55. What is Progressive Knockout (PKO)? 888poker is one of the most popular poker sites in the world. Its masterpiece, ...

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Casino City Times
Pala completes casino expansion
The overall interior project includes the addition of a new 10,000-square-foot casino area that offers over 300 slot and video games; the new Marquise Bar and Lounge and more.
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
'Quite remarkable': Park MGM overhaul wraps up by year's end
MGM Resorts is eagerly looking forward to the last few months of the year as their major revamp project converting the old Monte Carlo to Park MGM nears completion. The project that has caused disruption to ...

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Nevada gaming revenue up 1.26 percent in September
Nevada gaming revenue increased 1.26 percent to $991.2 million in September compared to the same month a year ago, the state ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lucky Dragon auction in Las Vegas gets no takers at $35M

The Lucky Dragon’s main lender foreclosed on the shuttered resort Tuesday, opening a new chapter in the Las Vegas hotel’s short but troubled history.

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Missouri’s Amendment 4 Boosting Bingo Games Might Be Just What the Doctor Ordered

Missouri is rapidly approaching the ballot taking place at the beginning of November which has the potential to implement several crucial changes to its gamin field. Residents of the state will have the chance to voice their opinion on 6th November stating whether or not they support the idea of a Constitutional Amendment which aims […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
NHL partners with MGM Resorts to share data for sports betting
The NHL announced a multiyear agreement Monday to provide MGM Resorts International with data for use in betting, the second major U.S. professional sports league to ...

Monday, October 29, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM Resorts, NHL sign sports betting partnership deal

MGM Resorts International has become the first gaming company to sign a sports betting deal with the National Hockey League as it seeks a new source of growth and greater customer exposure.

Casino City Times
Top 10 ways to visit Las Vegas on the cheap
Follow the tips from Gary Trask on ways to visit Las Vegas, and your visit won't be cheapened and may even be enhanced.
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM Resorts, NHL sign sports-betting partnership deal

MGM Resorts International has become the first gaming company to sign a sports betting deal with the National Hockey League as it seeks a new source of growth and greater customer exposure.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

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

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Q3 earnings season may help answer several burning questions

Four times a year, CEOs and company financial officers field questions about what an editor once told me is the purest form of public disclosure of corporate information because it involves easy-to-compare numbers. And this quarter, there will be far more questions than answers.

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Macau’s Gambling Field is at Capacity with Six Concessions, Former SJM Holdings Exec

Macau faces a period of changes in the foreseeable future as all six of its casino developers will have to renew their casino licensing in 2020 and 2022, inevitably causing uncertainty within the field. Following expressed interest by foreign casino developers hoping hey could find a way to enter the field, Former SJM Holdings Executive […]

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
College finance app targets Nevada, New York

Edquity, which describes itself as a “one-stop shop” for college-related finance, was among 100 new financial technology companies chosen by Money20/20 for its USA Startup Academy this week.

Casino City Times
Steven Wright returns to Treasure Island
The deadpan comic will headline the Treasure Island Theatre in Las Vegas on 30 November.

Friday, October 26, 2018

Gambling Insider
Mr Green Group improves revenue for Q3
Mr Green Group posted an increase of 44% in year-on-year revenue from January to September 2018, rising to SEK 1,239m ($135m)
Casino News Today
iGaming operators to gather in Madrid for Gaming in Spain Conference

On November 7-8, current operators, as well as new market entrants, will gather in Madrid for the 2018 Gaming in Spain Conference. Can you afford to miss it? Register Now https://conference.gaminginspain.com/ ! Why new AND current operators should attend This year’s Gaming in Spain Conference will feature: • a discussion of the potential for large tax reductions for Ceuta and ...

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Boyd Gaming expects boost from 5 new acquired properties

Fresh off a profitable third quarter, Boyd Gaming Corp. is primed to enter five markets in four new states and has a new partnership with a prominent sports wagering company in its pocket.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

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Singapore Police Officers Bag S$428,720 across 10 Simultaneous Gambling Den Raids

Singapore is subjected to an all-encompassing gambling crackdown aiming to eliminate the illegal operation of gambling dens across the region. This Wednesday brought the latest parallel police raids which managed to nab some 66 individuals part of an organization conducting illegal gambling operation in addition to other criminal activities. When it comes to police inspections […]

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Massachusetts gaming regulators to hold hearing on Wynn

A suitability hearing for executives of Wynn Resorts Ltd. isn’t expected to occur until the first two weeks of December, a Massachusetts Gaming Commission official said Thursday.

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Florida Greyhound Racing Insider Advocates Statewide Ban via Amendment 13

Florida is on the verge of making a major change in its gaming industry via eliminating greyhound racing and making it illegal on a state level which could happen with the help of Amendment 13 featured in the November’s elections. More and more officials express their support of the possible change, former Head of the […]

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas Sands will invest additional $2B in Macau

Las Vegas Sands Corp. will invest more than $2 billion in its Macau operation over the next two years as the company gears up for the renewal of its license in the Chinese enclave.

Casino City Times
GAN extends Simulated Gaming agreement with JACK Entertainment
Delivering GAN's U.S.-patented iBridge Framework links the GameSTACK internet gaming system to JACK Entertainment's existing casino management system deployed in Ohio and Michigan.
Gambling Insider
South Carolina lottery winner to pocket record 1 53bn
A lottery player from South Carolina is the sole winner of a Mega Millions $1
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Las Vegas casino offering free play for Mega Millions losers
One downtown Las Vegas casino is giving a second chance to those who don’t strike it rich in tonight’s $1.6 billion Mega Millions lottery ...
Gambling Insider
MGM GVC joint venture appoints new CEO
MGM GVC Interactive, the joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has appointed Adam Greenblatt as CEO

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Vintage slot machine goes for $80K at Las Vegas auction

It took only 60 seconds for Dan Morphy to sell an antique slot machine for $80,000 Saturday morning.

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Pariplay launched a brand new Luxor slot

Gaming technology company serving iGaming operators, land-based casinos and lotteries, Pariplay Ltd. has released a Luxor slot, an original video game that combines cutting-edge 21st century technology with the timeless mystery of the land of the pharaohs. The Tutankhamun-themed Luxor slot features highly innovative in-game features such as expanding reels that increase the pay ways to an exceptional 1,944. iGaming ...

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Monday, October 22, 2018

Casino City Times
Young the Giant to perform at Mohegan Sun
The band announced its 2019 Mirror Master Tour dates including a performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on 31 January.
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Maryland Elevates Public Schools, Education Programs through Question 1’s Lockbox

There are several states which are set to vote some major changes to their gaming fields at the very beginning of November and the state of Maryland is one of them. State residents will have the chance to cast their vote in support of or in opposition to the proposed Question 1 aiming to introduce […]

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Evolution Dual Play Roulette table available at Mayfair’s Palm Beach Casino

Evolution Gaming, leading provider of Live Casino solutions, has gone live with another Dual Play Roulette convergence table for Genting Casinos, this time at the company’s Palm Beach Casino in London’s Mayfair. Established in the heart of Mayfair for over 50 years, The Palm Beach Casino has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and refresh. The Evolution Dual Play table is ...

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Atlantic City's new Call of Duty: Dominate esports tourneys
Atlantic City's new Call Of Duty is this: To become the East Coast center of competitive video game tournaments, also known as esports. The activity is rapidly growing in popularity across the country and around the world, and the ...

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Casino News Today
NetEnt deals with Churchill Downs in New Jersey

NetEnt has signed a customer agreement with gaming operator Churchill Downs for the regulated online casino market in New Jersey (USA). NetEnt is growing in New Jersey and has entered a customer agreement to deliver its award-winning online casino games to gaming operator Churchill Downs, the largest online betting operator onshore for horseracing in the United States. Erik Nyman, Managing ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Betting on the Oscars, Grammys or Emmys may be a longshot

If you ever thought about betting on who wins “Survivor” or “Dancing with the Stars” take heart: the door remains open. But producers of the shows apparently don’t want to walk in.

Gambling Insider
Yggdrasil agrees online casino content deal with Finland s national gaming operator Veikkaus
Innovative gaming solutions supplier Yggdrasil has signed and finalised a deal with Finnish gaming operator Veikkaus to provide its high-quality casino games content

Friday, October 19, 2018

Casino City Times
Britney Spears to launch new Las Vegas residency
The Grammy Award-winning superstar plans to introduce her new residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas in February 2019.
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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Gun Lake Casino Management Looks Deep into Customers Eyes to Find Answers

Artificial intelligence appears to make its way deeper in our lives with each passing day mainly because of the many ways in which it could improve it. One of the latest innovations introduced just recently to Gun Lake Casino situated in Wayland, Michigan was a facial-recognition offering powered by the leading company in the sector, […]

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Analysts say proposed Landry’s-Caesars merger would boost earnings

The proposed merger of Caesars Entertainment Corp. with Tilman Fertitta’s Landry’s Inc. would boost earnings of the enlarged company through cost-cutting and leveraging loyalty programs, Wall Street analysts said.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Casino News Today
Betsoft Gaming deals with Supergame – Belgian Casino

Betsoft Gaming extends its European reach further into Belgium, after signing a content partnership agreement with established multi-channel casino Supergame. The comprehensive deal enables the integration of a wide range of Betsoft titles that comply with the Belgian Gaming Commission’s online regulations. Headquartered in Antwerp, Supergame built its reputation in land-based casino over several decades, before entering Belgium’s tightly-regulated online ...

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Enter NetEnt s branded games hall of fame
NetEnt unveils Vikings, its latest big-name licensed video slot, on Thursday 22 November, with the launch adding another huge branded game to the catalogue
Casino City Times
Blueprint Gaming unveils Buffalo Rising Megaways
Four scatter symbols trigger the Buffalo Bonus free spins round, where players have the opportunity to choose their free spins volatility with a number of spins and win multiplier combinations on offer.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
New slot machine features Willie Nelson, marijuana references
A new Willie Nelson-themed slot machine really puts the pot in jackpot, with electronic reels featuring images of marijuana leaves and other nods to the cannabis subculture. Las Vegas-based slot maker Everi Holdings debuted the machine featuring the country music legend ...
Casino City Times
Caesars Entertainment appoints Denise M. Clark to Board of Directors
Clark brings to the Caesars Board of Directors more than two decades of experience in the U.S. Navy and several leading multinational companies across a variety of industries.
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Caesars’ shares jump on reports of potential merger

Shares of Caesars Entertainment Corp. surged 14 percent Wednesday amid reports billionaire Tilman Fertitta has proposed merging his casino business with the Las Vegas-based company.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Casino News Today
Pragmatic Play deals with ComeOn

Popular software provider, Pragmatic Play deals with ComeOn, a leading operator. The partnership will give the operator’s players access to the entirety of Pragmatic Play renowned portfolio, such as recent releases Da Vinci’s Treasure and Peking Luck, as well as the ever-popular Wolf Gold. Melissa Summerfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: Lahcene Merzoug, CEO at ComeOn, said: The fact ...

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Casino City Times
JustForex adds cryptocurrency pairs on standard and ECN Zero accounts
This improvement is made for those new and current customers who want to trade all popular instruments on a single account with no necessity to open separate Crypto account.
Casino City Times
Top 10 new games and innovations found at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo
Casino City's Gary Trask scoured the massive Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas as came home with 10 new games and innovations ready to debut on casino floors and sportsbooks in the coming months.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
Casino City Times
Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International help victims of Hurricane Michael
Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International today announced the immediate donation of 30,000 containers of soap, shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and conditioner for distribution to victims of Hurricane Michael.
Gambling Insider
New Jersey sports betting drives 19 5 gaming revenue growth in September
New Jersey gaming revenue for the month of September grew 19

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
New slot machine features Willie Nelson, marijuana references
A new Willie Nelson-themed slot machine really puts the pot in jackpot, with electronic reels featuring images of marijuana leaves and other nods to the cannabis subculture. Las Vegas-based slot maker Everi Holdings debuted the machine featuring the country music legend ...
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 ...

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wynn investigations in Nevada, Massachusetts drawing to close

Investigations into Wynn Resorts Ltd. and its founder, Steve Wynn, are nearing completion in both Massachusetts and Nevada, with a growing likelihood that Silver State gaming regulators will finish first.

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
New slot machine features Willie Nelson, marijuana references
A new Willie Nelson-themed slot machine really puts the pot in jackpot, with electronic reels featuring images of marijuana leaves and other nods to the cannabis subculture. Las Vegas-based slot maker Everi Holdings debuted the machine featuring the country music legend ...
Casino City Times
Halloween at San Manuel Casino
At the Tukut Lounge inside the California casino, guests can participate in the costume contest win $500 in cash and see the Garth Brooks tribute act.

Friday, October 12, 2018

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New Player Has Entered: Wynn Resorts Introduces BetBull to US Sports Betting Field

Sports betting has been one of the widely discussed topics across the states for the past almost half a year since now every state has the right to make a decision affecting its very own future and regulate the field. International casino developer and operator Wynn Resorts is willing to explore the opportunities there are […]

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Wynn Resorts purchases 22 5 BetBull stake in US sports betting agreement
Wynn Resorts has agreed a strategic partnership with European operator BetBull to target the US sports betting market
Casino News Today
Betsoft Gaming signs strategic content agreement with Soft2Bet

Betsoft Gaming signed a comprehensive content agreement with multi-brand, multi-market operator and platform provider Soft2Bet to further solidified its European presence. With the new deal and under the terms of the agreement, Soft2Bet will directly integrate all Betsoft games – including player favourites and exciting innovations in the Slots3TM Series – across ten casino brands, reaching regulated markets throughout Europe and the Nordic ...

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Thursday, October 11, 2018

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Post Office Manager Burns through Fortune in Casino, Steals $630K in Stamps to Cover Expenses

Problem gambling is a serious issue which, if left without the appropriate supervision and guidance seeking, could lead to devastating consequences, such as the recent peculiar situation occurring at the North Kenner Post Office. The Manager of Customer Service Operation at the said office supposedly took advantage of his position and illegally obtained stamps worth […]

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Wazdan launch Hot 777 Deluxe ™ slot

Premier slots maker Wazdan is continuing a prolific series of new slots launches with the introduction of Hot 777 Deluxe ™ slot. Hot 777 Deluxe ™ is a 3-reel, 5-payline Wild West themed online slot developed in latest HTML5 technology and available on all devices. This adventurous new game is based on one of Wazdan’s most popular slots to date, ...

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WSOP Europe Event #1 Colossus Draws 321 Players over Two Flights, More to Come

Over the span of the past several weeks, poker action at King’s Casino has been in full swing as the World Series of Poker has had a total of two back-to-back festivals. This week brought the official start of the WSOP Europe poker congregation bringing a total of 10 Gold Bracelets for the most proficient […]

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MLB tells casinos league should get cut from wagers on sport
Major League Baseball is insisting to casino executives that the league should get a cut from wagers placed on the sport following the repeal of a federal ban on sports betting. An MLB executive ...

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
G2E panels in Las Vegas discuss #MeToo

The #MeToo movement has companies around the world re-evaluating their sexual harassment policies and procedures, including those in the casino industry.

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
G2E panels discuss #METoo

The #MeToo movement has companies around the world re-evaluating their sexual harassment policies and procedures, including those in the casino industry.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Casino News Today
Wazdan shortlisted for Best Gaming Innovation at SBC Awards 2018

Dynamic slots-maker Wazdan has been shortlisted for ‘Best Gaming Innovation’ at the SBC Awards 2018, which recognise and reward expertise and innovation in the betting and gaming industries. Now in its fifth year, the SBC Awards recognise the achievements of operators and affiliates, as well as suppliers from across all the major iGaming sectors. The SBC Awards 2018 will be ...

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Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Sports betting enters the spotlight at Global Gaming Expo
The future of gaming will be on display this week during the Global Gaming Expo at the Sands Expo Center, where some of the biggest figures in gaming will unveil their latest products ...
Gambling Insider
Betting tax to double in Ireland in 2019
Betting tax will rise to 2% from 1% in Ireland in 2019, with similar changes expected in the levy to betting charges
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
G2E opens with a keynote speech on women in boardrooms

Sharon Delaney McCloud, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, delivered the first keynote address at this week’s Global Gaming Expo at the Sands Expo Convention Center and The Venetian. The focus was women representation on corporate boards.

Monday, October 8, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
SLS Las Vegas begins $100M renovation

SLS Las Vegas owner Alex Meruelo has kicked off his $100 million upgrade of the 1,600-room resort.

Casino News Today
ORYX Gaming as General Sponsor for the inaugural European Gaming Congress

European Gaming Congress is designed to bring together industry experts, regulators, operators and service providers to discuss key issues facing markets when working with compliance updates and licensing. The organizers are honored to announce the support of ORYX Gaming as General Sponsor, a leading turnkey solutions provider offering unrivalled software, services and content for the iGaming industry. ORYX products include ...

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Casino City Times
Moti Malul appointed NeoGames CEO
Malul has been with NeoGames for 10 years and has served as executive VP of sales and business development.
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, October 7, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Place your bets: Dover set to roll the dice on NASCAR bets
Place your bets at Dover and let it ride: The track is ready to roll the dice on NASCAR betting. NASCAR fans could skip blackjack tables and roulette wheels inside ...
Casino City Times
Ri Ra Las Vegas introduces pumpkin inspired menu
Rí Rá Las Vegas pays homage to National Pumpkin Day on Friday, 26 October for a full week from Tuesday, 23 October through Monday, 29 October with the National Pumpkin Week menu.

Saturday, October 6, 2018

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Boyd Gaming Pours $32 Million in Las Vegas Fremont Casino and Hotel Expansion

This fall has been quite busy for casino developer and operator Boyd Gaming Group, as more and more plans for future development are being publicly revealed. The most recent news came this Thursday and it directly affects the booming Fremont Street, well known in Las Vegas as the place to be. The casino giant is […]

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
World’s largest casino industry trade show opens Monday in Las Vegas

The American Gaming Association’s 18th annual Global Gaming Expo opens Monday at the Sands Expo Convention Center and the Venetian and runs through Thursday.

Gambling Insider
Sydney Opera House ordered to display horseracing adverts on sails
The Sydney Opera House has been ordered by the New South Wales (NSW) government to display horseracing adverts on its famous sails

Friday, October 5, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lucky Dragon’s failure in Las Vegas among fastest in decades

The off-Strip Lucky Dragon, which opened less than two years ago, has fully shut down and is scheduled to come up for sale at a foreclosure auction Oct. 30. The property is now surrounded by chain-link fencing.

Casino News Today
Win Systems to present new products in G2E Las Vegas

The Gaming Division from Win Systems, the leading technology supplier for the gaming and entertainment industry, will present impressive new products in the company booth #2848 in G2E Las Vegas. More specifically, the manufacturer will showcase the new slant-top machine GameStar ST3 and the amazing Symbol driven jackpot Power Gong for the GameStar slot range. Additionally, the supplier will exhibit ...

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Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
NoMad opens Oct. 12, growing local boutique market

NoMad opens Oct. 12 inside Park MGM. It isn’t the first Las Vegas hotel tucked inside another. Nor will it be the last.

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Rozvadov’s WSOP Circuit Oktoberfest Ring #5 Event Welcomes Some 2,236 Entries

Poker has taken over King’s Casino in Rozvadov, as players approach the largest cashes awaiting the most skillful among them at the end of the World Series of Poker Circuit Oktoberfest Ring #5 Event. This Friday is set to witness the final day of action for this tournament, bringing all survivors tons of excitement. The […]

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Bobby Baldwin to leave MGM Resorts International

Longtime MGM Resorts International executive Bobby Baldwin, the namesake of the high-stakes poker room at Bellagio, will leave the company later this year, the company announced Thursday.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
Gambling Insider
Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2018 nears
This year’s G2E is fast approaching and that can only mean one thing; this year’s Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas are on the horizon
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Eldorado buys Atlantic City's Tropicana casino in $1.9B acquisition
Eldorado Resorts has completed its purchase of Atlantic City's Tropicana casino. The Press of Atlantic City reports the deal that finished Monday comes after the New Jersey Casino Control Commission granted ...
Casino City Times
San Manuel Casino hosts UFC watch party
The California casino will host a viewing party in the Tukut Lounge on 6 October for the Khabib Nurmagomedov Conor McGregor fight.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Veteran bookmaker Johnny Avello leaves Wynn Las Vegas for DraftKings

Johnny Avello was the Wynn Las Vegas sports book director for the past 13 years before leaving the company Monday to join DraftKings, which launched the first mobile sports betting app in New Jersey in August.

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Some Oct. 1 survivors expected more from Mandalay Bay on anniversary

The Mandalay Bay digital sign went dark for about four minutes around 10 p.m. on October 1, 2018 and came back to display “#VegasStronger” for at least 30 minutes. Some Las Vegas shooting survivors expected more, however.

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DACH regional focus at EGC2018 with Martin Arendts, Helmut Kafka, Dr. Raffaela Zillner and Dr. Joerg Hofmann

During European Gaming Congress (EGC2018) Martin Arendts, Helmut Kafka, Dr. Raffaela Zillner and Dr. Joerg Hofmann will focus on DACH region. Ljubljana – 3 October 2018 – The DACH region has been quoted by some of the leading operators as one of the geographical markets with the highest growth potential in the long run when it comes to the gambling ...

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Gambling Insider
Oryx Gaming enters Colombia with Wplay partnership
Supplier Oryx Gaming has taken its first steps into the Colombian online gaming market by partnering with operator Wplay
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Less Than Two Months Left Until Projected Fort Hall Casino Expansion Wind-Up

One of the long-anticipated casino expansions which has been in progress for the past two years is expected to come to an end next month, according to the most recent information. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes would soon finalize their Fort Hall Casino expansion located right next to the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel, transforming the entire project into Shoshone-Bannock […]

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Sky Racing World launched Australian Harness Racing product in North America

The Louisville, Kentucky-based distributor of international horse-racing content and subsidiary of Australian wagering operator Tabcorp, Sky Racing World, has launched harness racing from multiple Australian states in North America. From Oct. 7th, 2018, Sky Racing World’s North American advance depositing wagering (ADW) partners will offer simulcast wagering on harness racing from Australia every Sunday and Monday night EDT/PDT. Following harness ...

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Monday, October 1, 2018

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Wazdan and Relax Gaming organised Tier 1 Malta Event

Slots maker Wazdan and Relax Gaming wowed Tier 1 companies and many others at an industry pioneer event in Malta. Some of the operators attending the event included major tier 1 partners like Betsson, Kindred, LeoVegas, Mr Green and Casumo together with other invitees including GiG, Jackpotjoy, Bethard, Comeon!, Wunderino, High Roller, Lapalingo and Gaming1. Wazdan’s team was led by ...

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Casino City Times
Friday the 13th Blackjack Quest at Intertops Poker
The online casino will reward Blackjack players with a $50 bonus for hitting designated winning hands 3-9 October 2018.
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SIS agrees Buenos Aires racing deal
Data and streaming supplier Sports Information Services (SIS) has expanded its horseracing portfolio with the addition of the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo
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AGA exclusive Need for federal regulation is complete and utter fallacy
The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Sara Slane believes it is a “complete and utter fallacy” that an additional federal regulatory framework will protect the integrity of US Sport