Imperial Pacific Resort Developer Proposes December for Casino Resort Launch

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Imperial Pacific Resort Developer Proposes December for Casino Resort Launch

The largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands is Saipan and is it is known, the gambling industry there is developing at a rapid pace. Its current project which is at its construction stage at the moment is the luxurious Imperial Pacific Resort and Casino which is estimated to cost as much as half a […]

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Gamblit CEO confident skill-based games will make mark

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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.

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Casino City's Friday Five: Atlantic City grand opening edition

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Casino City's Friday Five: Atlantic City grand opening edition

There were new slot games that came out and jackpot winners left and right, but no story was bigger than two Atlantic City casinos celebrating their grand opening on Thursday.

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Potential New Jersey Government Shutdown Threatens Racetracks Operation

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Potential New Jersey Government Shutdown Threatens Racetracks Operation

One of the hottest locations for sports wagering in the state of New Jersey at the moment is Monmouth Park Racetrack which is located in Oceanport which recently witnessed the official launch of sports betting in the state. Right now, however, it is threatened of closing operation if the authorities happen to fail to negotiate […]

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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City opens in New Jersey

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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City opens in New Jersey

Yesterday afternoon reportedly saw stakeholders and celebrities crowd onto a stage in order to engage in a mass guitar-smashing ceremony that officially opened the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City. According to a Thursday report from local television broadcaster NJTV, the New Jersey venue opened its doors a day earlier than had originally […]

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Gaming win in Nevada tops $1B in May

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Gaming win in Nevada tops $1B in May

Nevada’s gaming win returned to its billion-dollar ways in May, posting a monthly total of $1.04 billion, a 5.3 percent increase over last year, the state reported Friday.

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Atlantic City welcomes 2 shuttered casinos back to life

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Atlantic City welcomes 2 shuttered casinos back to life

The reopenings have generated cautious optimism that better days are ahead for the seaside gambling resort that once was the only place in America outside Nevada with casinos ...

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Caesars Entertainment Corporation brings Celine Dion to Japan

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Caesars Entertainment Corporation brings Celine Dion to Japan

Tuesday evening saw American casino giant, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, increase its lobbying efforts for the right to bring a future gambling facility to Japan by sponsoring a sold-out concert at the Tokyo Dome by Canadian singer, Celine Dion (pictured). Caesars Entertainment Corporation used an official Wednesday press release to reveal that the two-hour performance was Dion’s […]

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Macau’s The 13 Hotel Announces New Launch Date Scheduled for 31st July

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Macau’s The 13 Hotel Announces New Launch Date Scheduled for 31st July

Macau is a booming casino hub which has a lot on offer every single day and there are several casino developers and operators which are currently working on their future locations set to launch. There is one such emblematic venue which goes by the name of The 13 Hotel which has been under construction for […]

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Italy’s new ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship to begin in January

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Italy’s new ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship to begin in January

Yesterday, Italy’s new coalition government finalized a draft of their Dignity Decree, a move that will see online gambling advertising and sponsorship’s banned. The ban would take effect on January 1st, 2019 and would apply to any form of advertising that relates to games or wagering with money. The advertising ban will cover any means […]

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This is Spinal Tap online slot game -- BLUEPRINT GAMING

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This is Spinal Tap online slot game -- BLUEPRINT GAMING

UK-based game studio Blueprint Gaming is turning excitement levels up to 11 with its latest release, This is Spinal Tap.

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Stratosphere reaches tentative 5-year deal with Culinary union

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Stratosphere reaches tentative 5-year deal with Culinary union

A representative of Culinary Local 226 said the deal covering the property’s 1,300 workers was reached at about 1 a.m. Wednesday, after 16 hours of negotiations that began on Tuesday.

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North Carolina’s Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Commences $250-Million Expansion

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North Carolina’s Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Commences $250-Million Expansion

The gambling industry is on an everlasting pursuit of the premium experience they could provide their patrons and guests with, which is the reason why expansions and renovations of properties are often times considered by the operators. One such commenced this Tuesday as the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort which is located in Cherokee, North Carolina, […]

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Kentucky lawmakers to consider sportsbetting legislation in September

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Kentucky lawmakers to consider sportsbetting legislation in September

A proposed legislation has reportedly been filed in Kentucky that could see the southern state introduce legalized sportsbetting at horse racing venues and off-track betting facilities as early as next summer. According to reports from Casino.org and LegalSportsReport.com, the measure is known as BR29 and was introduced by Democratic Kentucky State Senator, Julian Carroll (pictured), […]

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Kwon takes home first WSOP bracelet

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Kwon takes home first WSOP bracelet

Jay Kwon earned his first World Series of Poker bracelet by topping a field of 389 entries and taking home $125,431 in the $1,500 Razz.

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Ex-Venetian dealer back in Las Vegas to face homicide charges

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Ex-Venetian dealer back in Las Vegas to face homicide charges

A former employee of The Venetian suspected in a deadly shooting at a company picnic in April was transferred to Las Vegas police custody early Tuesday after fighting extradition from a Texas jail for nearly two months.

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West Virginia and Rhode Island Move Forward with Legal Sports Betting Fields

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West Virginia and Rhode Island Move Forward with Legal Sports Betting Fields

The sports betting field across the states had witnessed a rapid pace of development ever since the US Supreme Court made clear its decision to lift the ban on gambling on sports events and give each state the freedom to make a move itself. Two of the latest states to legalize the gambling activity, Rhode […]

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Slotegrator Limited to exhibit at upcoming iGB Live

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Slotegrator Limited to exhibit at upcoming iGB Live

Cypriot online casino software developer, Slotegrator Limited, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the inaugural iGB Live extravaganza in Amsterdam next month in order to introduce its team and impart ‘many positive emotions.’ The Limassol-based developer premiered its Moneygrator unified iGaming payments solution a little over two months ago while last week saw it […]

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PokerStars Festival Lille in July

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PokerStars Festival Lille in July

Any PokerStars Festival Lille online and live qualifier will automatically be entered into the ‘Main Event longest lasting qualifier' competition, which will award one of the three Platinum Passes.

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Wheel of Fortune player wins $3M jackpot at Las Vegas casino

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Wheel of Fortune player wins $3M jackpot at Las Vegas casino

A Wheel of Fortune player hit a jackpot worth more than $3 million on June 9 at the Silverton hotel-casino, IGT announced today.

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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

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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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Xavier Mortimer's Magical Dream to celebrate Fourth of July

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Xavier Mortimer's Magical Dream to celebrate Fourth of July

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino's Sin City Theatre will celebrate the land of the free with an enchanting VIP experience for Independence Day at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 July.

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Las Vegas Casino Operators Could Boost Tesla’s Profitability through Tax Credits

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Las Vegas Casino Operators Could Boost Tesla’s Profitability through Tax Credits

Major casino operators have demonstrated throughout the years that they can not only develop entire gambling empires and give them the chance to spread around the globe, but they could also provide support for major companies such as the electric vehicles manufacturer Tesla, Inc. According to the latest information coming from the company’s CEO Elon […]

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New Jersey’s Meadowlands Prepares to Lure New York Players with Sports Betting

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New Jersey’s Meadowlands Prepares to Lure New York Players with Sports Betting

The state of New Jersey has always been one of the big supporters of sports betting which is why the lawmakers have been pushing ahead the idea of legal wagering on sports events over the span of the past years. Now that the gambling offering was officially greenlighted across the state, more and more facilities […]

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Laughlin water service restored, but boil order still in effect

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Laughlin water service restored, but boil order still in effect

Laughlin water service was restored Sunday morning, but a boil water order issued Saturday remains in effect. Businesses and residents are required to boil water or use bottled water for drinking and cooking until water quality analyses are completed.

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Grand Hyatt at City of Dreams Macau appoints new GM

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Grand Hyatt at City of Dreams Macau appoints new GM

In a recent statement to the press, the Grand Hyatt Macau hotel situated in the City of Dreams Macau announced that Timothy Bruce (pictured) has been appointed its new general manager. According to the hotel at the casino resort, the placement is effective immediately. GGRAsia reports that the hotel, located in the heart of the […]

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Terminally ill man gets last wish to gamble in Atlantic City

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Terminally ill man gets last wish to gamble in Atlantic City

A terminally ill New Jersey man says he got one of his last wishes fulfilled this week: to drink a cold beer and play a few more hands of blackjack at his favorite casino in Atlantic City. John Mudry and his family visited Bally's Atlantic City on Tuesday to fulfill one ...

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WSOP Event #42: $25,000 PLO 8-Handed High Roller Brings $1,402,683 Champ Prize

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WSOP Event #42: $25,000 PLO 8-Handed High Roller Brings $1,402,683 Champ Prize

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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Sports betting a highlight of this year’s Global Gaming Expo

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Sports betting a highlight of this year’s Global Gaming Expo

By the time the American Gaming Association’s Global Gaming Expo rolls into Las Vegas in October, college and pro football will be well underway.

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Table games revenue drops again at Pennsylvania casino

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Table games revenue drops again at Pennsylvania casino

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is still Pennsylvania's table games king, but in recent months its stranglehold on the throne doesn't seem quite as firm. For instance, in May, Sands Bethlehem generated $19.6 million in table games revenue, the 15th-highest monthly total in ...

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Tut's Twister online slot game -- YGGDRASIL

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Tut's Twister online slot game -- YGGDRASIL

Yggdrasil Gaming recently announced its mystical new slot, Tut’s Twister.

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3D slot tournaments at BingoBilly

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3D slot tournaments at BingoBilly

The online casino is running 3 different daily slots tournaments from Friday, 22 June through Sunday, 24 June. There will be $400 awarded in cash each day.

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New York lawmakers fail to pass updated sportsbetting legislation

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New York lawmakers fail to pass updated sportsbetting legislation

Hopes that New York would soon become the next American jurisdiction to legalize state-wide sportsbetting were reportedly crushed on Wednesday after its lawmakers failed to pass an updated sports wagering legislation. According to a Thursday report from The Post-Standard newspaper, the letdown means that the New York State Gaming Commission will now be forced to […]

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Island View Welcomes Brand New Beach Casino in Time for Sports Betting Launch

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Island View Welcomes Brand New Beach Casino in Time for Sports Betting Launch

The state of Mississippi is going through a period of considerable development which has the potential to elevate the gambling field on a whole new level with many new offerings available. The latest one among them is the new Beach Casino which comes as an expansion to Island View Casino Resort located in Gulfport which […]

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SBTech opens mobile sportsbook

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SBTech opens mobile sportsbook

MoPlay is the latest betting and gaming brand to go live on SBTech's industry-leading Chameleon360 iGaming platform.

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Nevada gaming commissioners OK license for BC Technologies

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Nevada gaming commissioners OK license for BC Technologies

The father of an Armenian entrepreneur who financed his son’s sports wagering system manufacturing company will receive further scrutiny as a condition of the Nevada Gaming Commission’s unanimous approval of a license for Las Vegas-based BC Technologies and its top executive, CEO Vahagn Badalyan.

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Nevada casino may be most isolated location approved for gaming

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Nevada casino may be most isolated location approved for gaming

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved a restricted gaming license for Jason Stegall, the sole proprietor of the Outdoor Inn on Main Street in Jarbidge.

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Island View Casino Resort opens Beach Casino

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Island View Casino Resort opens Beach Casino

With this expansion, Island View boasts the largest casino floor in the State of Mississippi, totaling 126,000 square feet of gaming space.

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Los Angeles's Birman claims fourth WSOP cash

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Los Angeles's Birman claims fourth WSOP cash

Yaniv Birman emerged from an 83-player field and topped a final table featuring four former WSOP bracelet winners to win the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship.

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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

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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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Kambi Group inks sportsbook deal with DraftKings

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Kambi Group inks sportsbook deal with DraftKings

Daily fantasy sports contest provider, DraftKings, has entered into a multi-year sportsbook agreement with iGaming innovator, Kambi Group plc (KAMBI:FN Stockholm). The B2B provider of sports betting services to licensed B2C gaming operators was selected by the Boston-based company to support the expansion of its product portfolio. The agreement will see the Kambi technology leveraged by […]

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Casino mogul Felix Rappaport succumbs to heart disease

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Casino mogul Felix Rappaport succumbs to heart disease

Before joining Foxwoods, Rappaport worked Station Casinos, Hershey Entertainment and Resort Co. Mirage and Treasure Island ...

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Florida poker pro wins fourth WSOP bracelet

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Florida poker pro wins fourth WSOP bracelet

Michael Mizrachi made World Series of Poker history after winning the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for the third time.

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Culinary union ratifies new agreement with MGM Resorts

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Culinary union ratifies new agreement with MGM Resorts

Tuesday’s Culinary union ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with MGM Resorts International virtually assures a summer free of labor strife for the Strip.

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New York’s del Lago Resort & Casino Experiences Field Cannibalization Impact

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New York’s del Lago Resort & Casino Experiences Field Cannibalization Impact

The gambling field of New York State has always been one of the widely discussed topics across the US since it appears to be quite densely populated when it comes to casino locations and their development. Now one of the operating facilities called del Lago Resort and Casino might be claiming support from the authorities […]

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The Joint hosts Playboi Carti

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The Joint hosts Playboi Carti

The Atlanta-born rapper will perform at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas on Sunday, 29 July at 8 p.m.

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Matthew Davis Claims WSOP Bracelet at Event #32: $1,000 Seniors NLHE

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Matthew Davis Claims WSOP Bracelet at Event #32: $1,000 Seniors 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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Wynn Resorts Employees Report Confusing Sexual Misconduct Allegations Enquiry

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Wynn Resorts Employees Report Confusing Sexual Misconduct Allegations Enquiry

The beginning of this year saw the revelation of scandalous allegations regarding sexual misconduct involving the name of Wynn Resorts’ CEO Steve Wynn which had been taking place in the past. Now, several months after the initial information was unearthed, the Wall Street Journal reveals more details surrounding the investigation process through which some of […]

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Longtime Las Vegas resort executive Felix Rappaport dies

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Longtime Las Vegas resort executive Felix Rappaport dies

Longtime Las Vegas resort executive Felix Rappaport, the president and CEO of the Foxwoods tribal casino in Connecticut, was found dead in his home Monday.

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Bill submitted by Macau govt proposes banning casino workers from gambling

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Bill submitted by Macau govt proposes banning casino workers from gambling

The core policy-making organ of the Government of Macau, the Executive Council, on Friday announced during a press release a bill which proposes that gaming workers within the Chinese special administrative region be banned from casino floors during non-working hours. The governing body reportedly says the measure aims to bridle problem gambling among casino workers, […]

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Boomtown Casino Hotel operator agrees to pay $40,000 fine

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Boomtown Casino Hotel operator agrees to pay $40,000 fine

In Nevada, the operator of the Boomtown Casino Hotel has reportedly agreed to pay a fine of $40,000 amid allegations that its website for the Verdi-based venue had last year briefly offered access to illegal real-money online gaming services. According to a Friday report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper, BCH Gaming Reno arranged the […]

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Kentucky Might Witness Sports Betting Legalization during 2019 General Assembly

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Kentucky Might Witness Sports Betting Legalization during 2019 General Assembly

The state of Kentucky has been interested in the regulated sports betting field for many months now since it could provide potential benefits for the field and the local economy in the state. A new legislation was introduced recently which is striving to make sports betting a reality for both guests and residents of the […]

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LVCVA leader Rossi Ralenkotter should address scandals

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LVCVA leader Rossi Ralenkotter should address scandals

In a 15-minute address at the end of Tuesday’s meeting of the board of directors of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, CEO Rossi Ralenkotterwent through a checklist of reasons why he’s going to retire.

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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation plan ground breaking for new casino

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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation plan ground breaking for new casino

In Arizona, the federally recognized Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation plan to break ground on their multi-million dollar Fort McDowell Casino on June 29 at 9am. Tribal members and dignitaries from within the state and surrounding areas are expected to attend the event. The new 166,341-square-foot casino is expected to open by spring 2020 and in […]

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Michael Addamo Emerges Victorious at Event #24: THE MARATHON – $2,620 NLHE

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Michael Addamo Emerges Victorious at Event #24: THE MARATHON – $2,620 NLHE

One of the more riveting poker events in the diverse schedule of this year’s World Series of Poker recently came to an end and this was Event #24: THE MARATHON – $2,620 No-Limit Hold’em which featured generous payouts for everyone interested in participation. The skillful winner who made it all the way to the top […]

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5 Lions roars out as Pragmatic Play’s latest launch

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5 Lions roars out as Pragmatic Play’s latest launch

Leading online casino games developing platform, Pragmatic Play, recently announced the launch of its oriental-themed video slot game, 5 Lions, which offers players a possible 567 ways to win in extra spins. This high volatility 3×5 video slot has a default RTP of 96.5 percent and is steeped in myth and legend. The game features […]

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Gaming in Holland Conference Brings Innovation to Amsterdam Tuesday

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Gaming in Holland Conference Brings Innovation to Amsterdam Tuesday

The gaming industry on a global scale is constantly on the hunt for new offerings and introducing the latest trends to players willing to give them a try. This is precisely what is going to happen during the seventh edition of the annual Gaming in Holland Conference which is going to take place over the […]

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Hard Rock Atlantic City launches 365 Live

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Hard Rock Atlantic City launches 365 Live

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is set to launch 365 Live – live performances every day for the entire year – during its opening week.

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Northern Nevada casino Boomtown may have to pay $40,000 fine

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Northern Nevada casino Boomtown may have to pay $40,000 fine

The operator of a Northern Nevada casino has settled a state Gaming Control Board complaint that it illegally operated an unlicensed interactive gaming system by linking to websites based in Curacao.

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Caesars workers in Las Vegas approve new contract deal

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Caesars workers in Las Vegas approve new contract deal

Housekeepers, bartenders and other unionized workers at Las Vegas casino-resorts operated by Caesars Entertainment approved a new five-year contract, ending the possibility of a strike at those properties. A few thousand members of the Culinary Union voted in ...

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Oneida Indian Nation Disagrees with Proposed New York Sports Wagering Bills

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Oneida Indian Nation Disagrees with Proposed New York Sports Wagering Bills

New York State has very few days remaining to make up its mind whether to legalize sports betting or not and to push ahead the proposed bills which are currently stuck waiting, since the legislative session is set to see its last day for this year on 20th June. In the meantime, Oneida Indian Nation […]

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New CEO talks about changes coming for Hard Rock in Las Vegas

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New CEO talks about changes coming for Hard Rock in Las Vegas

Richard “Boz” Bosworth, founder of Las Vegas-based Bosworth Hospitality Partners, is now the Hard Rock’s CEO, which he and other investors bought in March.

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Nikiforov wins MSPT Main Event

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Nikiforov wins MSPT Main Event

After three starting flights and two other days of play, 44-year-old Russia pro, Sergei Nikiforov, took home $174,708 in the 125th Main Event in tour history.

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Stratosphere to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and locals' perks

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Stratosphere to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and locals' perks

The 1,149-foot-tower will light up the Las Vegas Strip this Independence Day with a fireworks display to celebrate America's birthday. Plus, Stratosphere will offer Fourth of July perks for locals, available exclusively on Wednesday, 4 July.

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IGT signs licensing agreement with FlowPlay, Inc.

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IGT signs licensing agreement with FlowPlay, Inc.

International Game Technology PLC recently announced that it has signed a patent cross-license agreement with FlowPlay, Inc.

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Borgata to Be the First to Launch Sports Betting in Atlantic City this Thursday

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Borgata to Be the First to Launch Sports Betting in Atlantic City this Thursday

The state of New Jersey has always been known as one of the big supporters of sports betting and encouraging the gambling field to develop and introduce new gaming offerings to its players. Thursday will be the official first day of sports wagering within the borders of this state and Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa […]

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SJM Holdings Limited implements succession plan

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SJM Holdings Limited implements succession plan

Macau casino operator SJM Holdings Limited has reportedly confirmed that Stanley Ho Hung Sung has officially retired as its Chairman to be replaced by his 53-year-old daughter, Daisy Ho Chiu Fung (pictured). According to a report from GGRAsia, the succession plan first announced in April became official following SJM Holdings Limited’s latest annual general meeting […]

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Boston Harbor Previous Landowner Sues Wynn Resorts over Alleged $19-Million Fraud

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Boston Harbor Previous Landowner Sues Wynn Resorts over Alleged $19-Million Fraud

Wynn Resorts has been one of the hot topics in the past almost five months providing new happenings every other day. They are surrounding its new casino resorts project in Everett Massachusetts, as well as related to the company’s former CEO Steve Wynn. The latest turn of events brought the news that the casino developer […]

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Silver Heritage Group Limited settles dispute with former partners

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Silver Heritage Group Limited settles dispute with former partners

In Nepal, casino operator Silver Heritage Group Limited, has reportedly settled a dispute with a pair of former investors after an entity known as, Tiger Kathmandu Investment Private Limited, purchased a 10% stake in its SHL Management Services Private Limited subsidiary. According to a Tuesday report from GGRAsia, Sydney-listed, Silver Heritage Group Limited, holds a […]

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Borgata in Atlantic City will take sports bets Thursday morning

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Borgata in Atlantic City will take sports bets Thursday morning

The casino told The Associated Press it will begin taking sports bets at 11 a.m. That's 30 minutes after Gov. Phil Murphy places the state's first legal sports ...

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Could SJM Holdings Progress ahead Following Founder Stanley Ho’s Retirement?

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Could SJM Holdings Progress ahead Following Founder Stanley Ho’s Retirement?

The following year and a half would be an interesting period in the history of Macau’s casino industry since two of its casino operators expect to have their licenses for operation expiring in 2020. Those are MGM China and SJM Holdings which have already made a move in this direction by applying for a renewal […]

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Three Mississippi casinos now offering sports betting

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Three Mississippi casinos now offering sports betting

Pearl River Resort and Bok Homa Casino, which are owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will soon offer sports betting.

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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

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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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New Jersey may take sports bets Thursday, and MGM is ready

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New Jersey may take sports bets Thursday, and MGM is ready

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed sports wagering legislation Monday, and Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International is ready to go all in.

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WSOP Event #21: $1,500 NLHE MILLIONAIRE MAKER Offers $9,937,350 in Payouts

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WSOP Event #21: $1,500 NLHE MILLIONAIRE MAKER Offers $9,937,350 in Payouts

Who would not want to become a millionaire in a matter of days only? The chances of this happening might be slim for many people around the world, but the World Series of Poker makes this possibility a reality with the help of its eagerly-anticipated Event #21: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em MILLIONAIRE MAKER, boasting a truly […]

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SJM Holding’s Stanley Ho Puts an End to Historical Chapter with Official Retirement

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SJM Holding’s Stanley Ho Puts an End to Historical Chapter with Official Retirement

Through the years the gaming industry of Macau has gone through many ups and downs in order to become what it is at the moment, namely the leading gambling hub on a global scale and a location strongly attractive for gaming developers. Today is the official day on which Chairman and Executive Director of SJM […]

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Jackpot winner at Pala Casino

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Jackpot winner at Pala Casino

Shirley N., a slot player from Long Beach, CA, won $50,000 on Sunday, 10 June when she hit a Bonus Times slot machine jackpot at Pala Casino Spa & Resort.

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Temporary casino to open in Cyprus on June 28

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Temporary casino to open in Cyprus on June 28

Asian gaming and entertainments giant, Melco International Development Limited, has reportedly announced that it intends to inaugurate a temporary casino for Cyprus by the end of the month ahead of the envisioned 2021 opening of its $648 million City of Dreams Mediterranean development. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Hong Kong-listed firm […]

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Wynn Las Vegas, Encore to do away with parking fee beginning July 1

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Wynn Las Vegas, Encore to do away with parking fee beginning July 1

After in August 2017, the self-parking garages at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore began to charge visitors and registered hotel guests for parking, Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ: WYNN), recently announced that effective July 1, hotel guests will no longer be charged for parking. Any patron spending $50 or more, including gambling, food and shopping, will […]

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Bloomberry Subsidiary Grants Loyal Customers Additional 1.5 Million Shares

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Bloomberry Subsidiary Grants Loyal Customers Additional 1.5 Million Shares

Bloomberry Resort Corp. is one of the casino developers and operators which puts continuous efforts in making players’ experience something to remember and it values the time they spend with its gaming offerings. This week brought the news that a subsidiary company of the casino operator purchased as many as 1.5 million shares which will […]

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New Jersey governor: No timetable to act on sports bets

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New Jersey governor: No timetable to act on sports bets

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday his state will have sports betting "sooner rather than later," but gave himself no timetable to ...

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Table Mountain Rancheria to replace existing casino add hotel

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Table Mountain Rancheria to replace existing casino add hotel

In Fresno County, California the federally recognized Table Mountain Rancheria has decided that their 31-year-old casino is due for an update. Nearly doubling the existing space, the tribe’s proposed project includes a 110,000 square foot gaming floor and a 14 story hotel. Located in Friant, a census-designated place (CDP) about 17 miles from Fresno, according […]

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Australasian Gaming Expo 2018 Brings Insight into Asia-Pacific Region

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Australasian Gaming Expo 2018 Brings Insight into Asia-Pacific Region

The gaming industry on a global level has a constantly changing landscape and one of the places where this is most visible is gaming conferences and summits providing experts in the field and leading companies with the chance to share their vision for the future. This August is set to welcome the next edition of […]

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Las Vegas sees record airport passengers, but fewer visitors

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Las Vegas sees record airport passengers, but fewer visitors

It wasn’t until April that Southern Nevada visitors finally ended a 10-month streak in which total visitation volume was less than it was a year earlier.

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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

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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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Microgaming rolls out its latest online slot in Wild Scarabs

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Microgaming rolls out its latest online slot in Wild Scarabs

Wild Scarabs, the latest game release from Isle of Man based software development company, Microgaming, transports players back to ancient Egypt in their quest for long-lost treasures guarded by gilded scarabs. This five-reel online slot offers 243 ways to win and two exciting wild features that award players with massive wins. In the base game, […]

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WinStar World Casino and Resort blood drive

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WinStar World Casino and Resort blood drive

A total of 279 WinStar World Casino and Resort employees made contributions to help replenish the blood supply for Oklahomans in need during its 22 May blood drive.

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Wynn Resorts fills newly created Chief Sustainability Officer role

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Wynn Resorts fills newly created Chief Sustainability Officer role

Las Vegas-based developer and operator of high-end hotels and casinos, Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ: WYNN), has named Erik Hansen (pictured) its first Chief Sustainability Officer. The newly created position will see Hansen charged with developing the company’s energy procurement goals and global sustainability strategy. Having served as the company’s Director of Procurement since 2016, Hansen […]

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Goa Authority Calls on Casino Operators to Resolve Three-Year Tax Evasion Issue

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Goa Authority Calls on Casino Operators to Resolve Three-Year Tax Evasion Issue

The Indian state of Goa has been putting a lot of effort in its gaming field and in boosting its development in the long run. This Thursday brought the news that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence had issued special notices to as many as ten gambling venues in operation in Goa with the request that […]

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New Jersey Legislature OKs bill to legalize sports betting

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New Jersey Legislature OKs bill to legalize sports betting

New Jersey's casinos and racetracks are waiting for the starter's gun to begin offering sports betting now that the state ...

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Cyprus starts building Europe’s biggest casino resort

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Cyprus starts building Europe’s biggest casino resort

Cyprus’ president says a new casino resort that’s described as Europe’s biggest will be the centerpiece of the east Mediterranean island’s strategy to become a luxury tourism destination.

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Sonya Blackjack -- YGGDRASIL

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Sonya Blackjack -- YGGDRASIL

Yggdrasil Gaming recently announced the launch of its first ever table game, using ground-breaking motion capture, Sonya Blackjack.

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New Jersey Shuts Out US eSports Events from State Sports Betting Field

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New Jersey Shuts Out US eSports Events from State Sports Betting Field

New Jersey has appointed this Thursday as the day on which sports betting regulations is going to be discussed on a state level, as the final legislative greenlighting is expected to be given. This could result in sports betting offerings launching operation in the upcoming weeks, but eSports events remain excluded from the sports wagering […]

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Nevada gaming board recommends licensing for wagering startup

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Nevada gaming board recommends licensing for wagering startup

To recommend approval of the licensing of an Armenian entrepreneur seeking to develop software for a new sports wagering program, Nevada Gaming Control Board members first had to solve a chicken-and-egg dilemma.

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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue

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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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Wynn Resorts Brings Solar Power to Las Vegas Venues, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

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Wynn Resorts Brings Solar Power to Las Vegas Venues, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

Like many larger businesses which have a considerable impact on the environment in one way or another, casino operators are constantly looking for ways in which they could make their operation greener. Wynn Resorts is well on its way to improve both its future and the future of nature in a sustainable way with the […]

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State gaming board conditionally recommends licensing for startup

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State gaming board conditionally recommends licensing for startup

To recommend approval of the licensing of an Armenian entrepreneur seeking to develop software for a new sports wagering program, Nevada Gaming Control Board members first had to solve a chicken-and-egg dilemma.

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New gaming revenue record set by Maryland casinos

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New gaming revenue record set by Maryland casinos

Gaming revenue at Maryland’s half-dozen privately owned casinos increased 14.7 percent in May this year compared to the same time last year at $136,464,277, setting a new single-month record high of $156,555,593, according to a Tuesday report from Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Prior to last month’s record, in March 2018 the state’s six privately owned […]

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Public Attention Brings Desired Changes in Loot Boxes Regulation

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Public Attention Brings Desired Changes in Loot Boxes Regulation

For some time now, gambling sectors around the world have seen a new gaming trend emerge, with more children worldwide being attracted to gambling recently. Unfortunately, what seemed like the hottest trend a while ago, has now become the biggest problem of the sector on a global scale. Both national Governments and consumer groups have […]

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Jeff Foxworthy heads to Mohegan Sun

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Jeff Foxworthy heads to Mohegan Sun

The successful stand-up comedian, Jeff Foxworthy, returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, 1 September at 8:00 p.m.

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Australian online sportsbetting operator considering re-brand

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Australian online sportsbetting operator considering re-brand

After shelling out approximately $244 million in March to acquire the local assets of British sportsbetting giant William Hill, Australian online sports wagering provider, CrownBet Proprietary Limited, is now reportedly considering re-branding its recently-enlarged business under the new Sportingbet moniker. According to a Friday report from The Australian newspaper, the possibility of a re-brand first […]

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