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Photos: Las Vegas comes to the Sandel Senior Center

Crowds of people gathered at the Sandel Senior Center on Friday night to enjoy all the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas without ever leaving their hometown. The Friends of Senior Services fundraising organization transformed the center into a casino for the Viva La FOSSI fundraiser - a special one-night-only event to raise money dedicated to expanding…

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GiG expands into Swiss market with Grand Casino Basel partnership

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced its foray into the Swiss online market through a partnership with Grand Casino Basel, an established name among Switzerland's land-based casinos. This collaboration marks GiG's debut in the Swiss regulatory environment, with Grand Casino Basel's existing online operation - Golden Grand Casino - set to…

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Lower licensing fee enhances competitiveness of POGOs

Speaking to AGB, Andy Jeon, COO of the remote slot solution provider Winn Tech, considers that the licensing fee set by the Philippines gaming regulator will enhance the competitiveness of POGOs. He notes that these operators "not only need to compete with land-based casinos but also with the grey market." Jeon indicates that online-based gaming…

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Kenosha News

This mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed. Here are some big moments in its 67 years

LAS VEGAS (AP) - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's…

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Mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…

Incidents ・ 16 days

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Tropicana Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…

Incidents ・ 20 days

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Don’t let March Madness become a gambling problem, Anazao specialists say

With March Madness in full swing, Anazao Community Partners, a nonprofit organization serving Wayne and Holmes counties, urges residents to be aware of the increased risks of online gambling addiction. The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates nearly 4 million adults in the U.S. struggle with a gambling problem, and rates are projected to…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 March 2024

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AFM Heads to Las Vegas: Independent Film Market's Big Move to Palms Casino Resort for 45th Edition

International Film and Television Alliance Announces AFM Will Leave Santa Monica The American Film Market® (AFM®) is set to move to a new location for its 45th edition. The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) and its Board of Directors announced that AFM will now be hosted at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas from November 5 to 10,…

Industry ・ 13 March 2024

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Eilers & Krejcik Gaming unveils full list of 6th Annual Slot Award winners

Gaming market research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has announced the winners of its 6th Annual EKG Slot Awards. Designed to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the land-based casino gaming industry, iGaming and social casino sector, all category winners were announced on February 29th at The…

Industry ・ 07 March 2024

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Bob Finch of Station Casinos to retire

A veteran executive with Station Casinos has retired after 40 years with the company, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Bob Finch, chief operating officer of Red Rock Resorts and a four-decade employee of Station Casinos, resigned on Tuesday, according to a Thursday filing to the SEC. He'll continue to work for the…

Industry ・ 26 February 2024

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Latest Gambling News: Sensational Casino News [January-February 2023]

IGT (International Game Technology PLC) was the star of the show at ICE London 2023. This company earned top recognition at three highly recognized gaming award shows; for the third time, it was awarded the "Casino Supplier of the Year' ' by the Global Gaming Awards London. Its game PeakSlant49 earned the "Best Slot Machine" while this company won…

Industry ・ 15 February 2024

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Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’

Alabama Baptist and other faith-based leaders continue to speak out against the current gambling legislation anticipated to move quickly through the state House of Representatives. They also are sending an urgent message to all who are concerned to join them. "This one is really, really hot and very, very serious," Greg Davis, president and CEO of…

Law ・ 13 February 2024

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with Nevada raking in $15 BILLION in 2023 as gamblers rush back to Sin City after COVID slump

In a blockbuster year of profits, Nevada casinos raked in over $15billion from unlucky gamblers in 2023. Casinos on the Las Vegas strip took in more than $900million from gamblers in December alone, contributing to a record-breaking month for the state. The Gaming Control Board of Nevada said the state recorded winnings of $1.43 billion in the…

Finance ・ 03 February 2024

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Maurice Wooden takes helm as president Of Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Maurice Wooden has been designated as the president of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a renowned five-star luxury resort and casino situated on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. Boasting an impressive 36-year tenure in the luxury hospitality sector, Mr. Wooden's wealth of experience and expertise align seamlessly with the newly inaugurated Fontainebleau Las…

Industry ・ 29 January 2024

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Former Wynn Las Vegas exec named president of Fontainebleau

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The former president of Golden Nugget and Wynn Las Vegas is moving to Fontainebleau. Fontainebleau Development announced on Sunday that Maurice Wooden was appointed as president of the Las Vegas resort. "Maurice will be an excellent steward of our brand, its culture, and heritage; and we eagerly anticipate his leadership in…

Industry ・ 29 January 2024

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas names exec Maurice Wooden as new president

Fontainebleau Development, the parent company of the resort, named longtime Las Vegas hospitality executive Maurice Wooden as the north Strip property's new president, according to a Sunday news release. Wooden was previously Wynn Las Vegas' president and principal executive officer between 2013 and 2019 and a member of the Las Vegas Convention and…

Industry ・ 29 January 2024

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Pier Creates Brouhaha Around Mississippi Casino Project

The future of a ninth retail casino in Biloxi may be in question after the Mississippi Secretary of State earlier this week issued a statement contending that the state gaming commission "incorrectly assessed and improperly applied" a court decision with regard to the building of a pier at a new casino site. In a statement Monday, Secretary of…

Law ・ 27 January 2024

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Could Virginia soon have six casinos?

Members of the General Assembly are considering adding a new casino in northern Virginia. Place your bets. Members of the Senate are considering a bill that would allow a sixth casino in Virginia in Fairfax County. Senator Adam Ebbin is a Democrat from Alexandria who says he's been hearing lots of opposition to the proposal. "I've also gotten…

Politics ・ 25 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said the facility now has more than 15.4 million square feet of meeting space -enough to attract additional events. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

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'Here I am 3 years later, loving it': Live Casino Pittsburgh hosts free dealer school

When Frank McClain left his 30-year career in the floral industry because of burnout, he did not expect he would become a table games dealer at Live Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield. But when the casino hosted its first dealer school in August 2020, McClain could not pass up the opportunity. "Worst-case scenario was I lost a few bucks learning how to…

Live Gambling ・ 08 January 2024

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Gambling is on the rise in Colorado. So are efforts to prevent addiction

When Coloradans voted to establish casinos in three historic struggling mining towns back in 1990, it was called "Limited Gaming." These days it's not so limited. The industry has rapidly expanded thanks to a large new hotel resort in Black Hawk and constitutional changes to the gambling laws, eliminating Colorado's strict betting limits and adding…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 January 2024

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Mobile ・ 06 January 2024

Kenosha News

Kenosha City Council approves Hard Rock casino proposal

The Kenosha City Council voted decisively Wednesday night in favor of a multi-million dollar intergovernmental agreement with the Menominee Tribe's gaming authority, a major milestone that helps pave the way for a future Hard Rock casino on the city's west side in the coming years. Alderpersons voted 11-6 during a packed regularly scheduled City…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

Colorado Public Radio

As gambling rises in Colorado, so do efforts around addiction

That means less money going to Las Vegas, said Sean Demeule, General Manager at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk. "With the new offerings, with the continued investment by the industry in Colorado, with these new games, with these new limits, there's absolutely more reason for Coloradans to stay in Colorado, play in Colorado, keep those tax…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 January 2024

Nevada Public Radio

Gambling is easier than ever. That's not the case for finding gambling addiction help

The opportunity to gamble is no farther away than your phone, but treatment for gambling addiction is much harder to find. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: It has never been easier to gamble in the U.S. Almost every state allows some sort of wagering, and sports or online betting is legal in most of the country. An estimated 2% of the population has a gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 December 2023

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Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

illy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot via AP A patron of The Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., plays on one of the several varieties of games during the casino's grand opening, Jan. 23, 2023. With casinos popping up on Virginia's southern border, some lawmakers now want to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the…

Law ・ 28 December 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino

The off-Strip casino saw a 42 percent revenue decline; operators blamed a lower hold on table game wagers. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and…

Industry ・ 20 December 2023

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Las Vegas Grand Prix ‘went exceptionally well,’ says LVCVA leader

Coming off what Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority executives are calling the most successful special event ever staged in Southern Nevada - the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix - organizers are now turning their attention to Super Bowl 58 in February. "What they (the Formula One team) were able to accomplish in 16 months with obviously…

Industry ・ 14 December 2023

Politico

Why a Las Vegas casino holds the key to Western water

Hallway exchanges and happy hour chats at an annual conference at a Las Vegas hotel this week will determine the direction of the American West's most high-stakes water fight. | John Locher/AP LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The country's highest-stakes water fight in a century is playing out this week at a Las Vegas casino. The seven Western states that share…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2023

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Chickasaw Nation gets early foothold in Oklahoma online gaming with betting app debut

Southern Oklahoma's Chickasaw Nation has launched a mobile gaming app exclusively for the Winstar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, the tribe's largest gaming hub near the Oklahoma-Texas line. The app will take and pay out real money, a change from phone games where no cash changes hands. The betting app's release comes despite most forms of…

Industry ・ 08 December 2023

The Oklahoman

Winstar World Casino in Thackerville launching mobile gambling app

As the debate over sports betting heats up in Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation is rolling the dice on a different type of gambling. The southern Oklahoma tribe is launching a mobile gaming app that will take and pay out real money, a change from phone games where no cash changes hands. It will only work at the Winstar World Casino and Resort in…

Mobile ・ 07 December 2023

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EKG Slot Awards unveils official list of nominees for 25 categories

Gaming research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) on Tuesday announced the official award category nominees for the 5th Annual EKG Slot Awards, an event that aims to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the casino gaming industry. The event will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to…

Live Gambling ・ 06 December 2023

Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg casino workers set stage for strike

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries casino workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of striking if a deal with their employer isn't reached soon. Read this article for free: Already have an account? Log in here " To continue reading, please subscribe: $19 $0 for the first 4 weeks * Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition,…

Jobs ・ 03 December 2023

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Lake Of The Ozarks Casino Group Partners With Bally's; Location Revealed

ATLANTIC CITY, USA - AUGUST 25, 2017: Detail of Bally's Atlantic City hotel and casino in Atlantic City. LAKE OZARK, Mo. - Osage River Gaming and Convention, the investor group angling to build a casino at Lake of the Ozarks, has revealed that it has partnered with Bally's, which operates 15 casinos across 10 states, including one in Kansas…

Industry ・ 01 December 2023

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Land-based ・ 28 November 2023

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iGaming in Africa: An overview

Africa is known for many wondrous things. From its expansive desert landscapes to its variety of beautiful cultures, the continent is filled with opportunities to explore and discover. It is also home to several growing industries, including the iGaming sector. In some African countries, the iGaming market is making massive headways and growing at…

Law ・ 27 November 2023

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Where Problem Gambling Meets Public Health

When Amy Gabrila arrives at the MGM casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, she makes the rounds on the gaming floor. She walks up and down rows of clanging slot machines as people pull levers and press buttons, hoping to win. If a player looks up, Gabrila asks how they are doing. "They may tell me, 'Oh no, I spent more than I meant to.' And I say,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 November 2023

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1-year-old left in hot car: The latest Pennsylvania casino lifetime bans

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) - More people have been banned for life from all Pennsylvania casinos for allegedly leaving children in vehicles so they could go inside and gamble. In November's meeting, the PA Gaming Control Board approved the lifetime ban of four, three of which left children - including a 1-year-old while it was 84 degrees outside - in…

Land-based ・ 17 November 2023

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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive

RESTON, VA - Questions raised about whether state and local laws would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, where it would fit best, what gaming is allowed and what government bodies must OK a plan were answered fully, or in part, Wednesday. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill responded Wednesday to questions posed by Hunter Mill District…

Law ・ 17 November 2023

The Indiana Gazette

Blairsville man banned from casinos for leaving two minors unattended

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said Wednesday that a Blairsville man was placed on the Involuntary Exclusion List for every casino in the commonwealth. A spokesman for the board said the man was put on that list at the board's regular meeting in Harrisburg after he left two minors, aged 6 and 8, unattended in a vehicle in the parking lot of…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

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Sega Sammy Acquires Online Casino Company

Akihabara News (Tokyo) - In a significant strategic move, Sega Sammy Holdings and its subsidiary Sega Sammy Creation have revealed plans to acquire GAN Limited (GAN), which is a Nasdaq-listed Software as a Service provider for casino operators in the United States as well as an online gaming operator in Europe and South America. This acquisition,…

Industry ・ 16 November 2023

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Operator of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is fined $40,000 for allowing minors to gamble

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said it levied the fine against Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing LLC for three instances of allowing minors to gamble. GRANTVILLE, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has fined the operator of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course $40000 for allowing minors to access the gaming floor and gamble,…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

AP News

F 1: Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort. "Fountains have been shut off, canals drained, streets closed or harder to navigate," Michael Green, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

WTVR

Why is Richmond voting (again) on whether to allow a casino in the city

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Voters in Virginia's capital city are deciding Tuesday whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino along Interstate 95. A ballot measure on whether to allow the gambling and entertainment complex is before Richmond voters for a second time, after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two…

Finance ・ 07 November 2023

WTOP

Virginia’s capital city voting again on whether to allow a casino

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Voters in Virginia's capital city are deciding Tuesday whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino along Interstate 95. A ballot measure on whether to allow the gambling and entertainment complex is before Richmond voters for a second time, after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two…

Finance ・ 07 November 2023

Review Journal

Should trespassers be paid jackpots? Gaming board seeks answers

Nevada regulators are working to address a policy question that has stood for years and was brought to light this month when a Mesquite casino was required to pay a jackpot to a player who was banned from the property. New details have emerged in a case involving gambler Rhon Wilson and the Casablanca hotel-casino, which was ordered to pay Wilson…

Law ・ 05 November 2023

Review Journal

Trespassers winning big: Nevada regulators tackle growing problem

Nevada regulators are working to address a policy question that has stood for years and was brought to light this month when a Mesquite casino was required to pay a jackpot to a player who was banned from the property. New details have emerged in a case involving gambler Rhon Wilson and the Casablanca hotel-casino, which was ordered to pay Wilson…

Law ・ 29 October 2023

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Virginia: US District Court sides with Richmond casino opponent in registration lists dispute

The proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Resort and Casino in Virginia is facing yet another hurdle as Paul Goldman, a political analyst and founder of the No Means No Casino group, sued the Board of Elections after the department refused to provide voter registration lists, which he said were typically made available to candidates and committees.…

Law ・ 25 October 2023

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Casino Opponents Claim Victory in Richmond Voter List Lawsuit

The recent victory by opponents of a proposed casino resort in Richmond, Va., marks a pivotal moment in their ongoing campaign. These activists, led by local firebrand Paul Goldman and his group known as No Means No Casino, succeeded in a federal lawsuit compelling the state Board of Elections to release the contact information for registered…

Law ・ 25 October 2023

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A 19th century massacre, mostly forgotten, clouds plans for a shimmering tribal casino

REDDING, Calif. - To the native Wintu people it was Bohem Puyuik, the "Big Rise," and no wonder. Mt. Shasta towered above everything else, her loins delivering the natural springs and snowmelt that birthed a great river. The Sacramento River provided such an abundance of food that the Wintu and many neighboring tribes - the Pit River, Yana, Nomlaki…

Incidents ・ 22 October 2023

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A 19th century massacre clouds plans for a tribal casino north of Sacramento

To the native Wintu people it was Bohem Puyuik, the "Big Rise," and no wonder. Mt. Shasta towered above everything else, her loins delivering the natural springs and snowmelt that birthed a great river. The Sacramento River provided such an abundance of food that the Wintu and many neighboring tribes - the Pit River, Yana, Nomlaki and others - had…

Incidents ・ 19 October 2023

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North Carolina Delays Commercial Casino Plans Amidst Strong Local Opposition

Despite strong discussions earlier in the year about the possibility of legalizing slot machines and table games within North Carolina's capital, Raleigh, it appears that commercial casinos won't be coming to the region anytime soon. Local governments and boards, however, have been encouraged to contribute their perspectives on this controversial…

Gambling Sites ・ 17 October 2023

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County getting out-voted, out-muscled on casino rejections

The Halifax County Board of Commissioners are getting out-voted and out-muscled on their two rejections of a resolution supporting a casino in the Carolina Crossroads Entertainment District. And more resolutions of support are forthcoming, meaning it may be time for the county board to reconsider their two rejections on a proposal that is still…

Law ・ 14 October 2023

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New Hampshire: Zoning Board rejects appeal to block new casino and hotel project in Concord

A proposed casino in Concord, New Hampshire, saw a small victory when an attempt to block the new gaming hall near Loudon Road was rejected, after a Concord Zoning Board ruling found that an appeal of a planning board decision was filed months too late. The Concord Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) ruled 5-0 Wednesday night that under city law, the…

Law ・ 13 October 2023

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Teens Are Developing ‘Severe Gambling Problems’ as Online Betting Surges

The growing acceptance of online gambling in the U.S. is permeating the nation's universities, high schools, and even middle schools at a rate that is of growing concern to politicians, therapists, and local helpline workers, who are noticing more underage and youth gamblers coming forward with problems. Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 11 October 2023

Gambling News

Bally’s Chicago Casino Sees Strong Start, Aims for Long-Term Success

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Bally's Chicago Casino, housed within the historic Medinah Temple, has made an impressive debut in the city's bustling River North neighborhood. Despite being in operation for just three weeks, the casino attracted over 80000 visitors and generated approximately $6.7 million in revenue, according to data released by…

Finance ・ 10 October 2023

Review Journal

Plans for new Strip casino at Fashion Show Mall remain unclear

Howard Hughes Corp.'s reputation in Las Vegas for developing master-planned community Summerlin bolsters its chances of getting a casino developed on the Strip, a UNLV history professor said. "They have a successful business track record," Michael Green, a history professor at UNLV, said in an interview. "The oddity is that they have no real…

Industry ・ 10 October 2023

Review Journal

Gaming regulators discuss oversight of cycbersecurity at casinos

Nevada doesn't require casino companies to carry cybersecurity insurance, but most of them do as a cost of doing business. Gaming regulators from four states, including Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick, weighed in on the regulation of companies Monday in an opening panel of the four-day Global Gaming Expo. Around 25000 industry…

Law ・ 10 October 2023

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PAGCOR to complete casino privatization by 2028, says Alejandro Tengco

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said Monday he wants the Philippines gaming regulator to complete privatization of its 41 self-run casinos by 2028. He also revealed that delivery of more than 3000 new slot machines as part of efforts to revitalize those casinos will begin from January next year. Tengco said they are expected to generate…

Industry ・ 10 October 2023

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Howard Hughes Spinning Off Seaport, Vegas Assets, Tapping Casino Vet As CEO

Houston-based Howard Hughes Corp. is spinning off its assets in New York and Las Vegas into a new company, and it has tapped a Vegas veteran to lead the new business. The Las Vegas Strip Howard Hughes named Anton Nikodemus the CEO of Seaport Entertainment, the newly formed subsidiary that includes the firm's South Street Seaport holdings in Lower…

Industry ・ 06 October 2023

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The Winning Formula: Insights into South Africa's casino industry success

South Africa's casino industry can legitimately be called one of the continent's true success stories of the past few years, with the market growing year to year and consistently showing strong revenue figures. The relentless growth of the casino industry in the country has driven a keen interest from commentators, players, and investors alike:…

Industry ・ 05 October 2023

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The 1957 Club to Host Casino Night Fundraiser

PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. - The 1957 Club is set to host their upcoming Gatsby themed Casino Night fundraiser at Club 57 in Port Jefferson on Thursday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m. Join The 1957 Club for a night of casino games with play money, live music, cocktails, and more at a unique Gatsby themed venue located in Port Jefferson Village. Try your luck…

Finance ・ 03 October 2023

The Press Democrat

Federal hearing on proposed Koi Nation casino near Windsor draws scores of detractors

It didn't take long to get to the heart of the debate Wednesday night in a closely watched federal hearing on a large tribal casino proposed near Windsor. The public comments began with Dino Beltran, vice chairman of the Koi Nation. Beltran spoke of the forced displacement and resource deprivation that drove his people from their ancestral home in…

Politics ・ 29 September 2023

Review Journal

Casino hacking was on the minds of Nevada regulators in 2022

It was almost as if Nevada regulators anticipated cyber trouble back in December when they approved revisions to Regulation 5 that call for plans to address cyberattacks on casino companies. Nevada licensees have until Dec. 31 to deliver risk assessments of their business operations and develop cybersecurity best practices. But in late August,…

Law ・ 27 September 2023

European Gaming

Holland Casino Identifies New Groningen Casino Site

Holland Casino has chosen Business Park Ter Borch as the new location for its Groningen casino. Holland Casino selected the location at the gateway to Groningen for its accessibility and construction opportunities. Business park Ter Borch, on the edge of the municipality of Tynaarlo, offers Holland Casino the best opportunities to build a casino…

Industry ・ 25 September 2023

Review Journal

Dubai to pass Las Vegas hotel room inventory

While Dubai is on track to surpass the number of hotel rooms in Las Vegas, a Southern Nevada gaming and hospitality industry analyst who knows the United Arab Emirates landscape well says it shouldn't become a major competitor as long as Las Vegas continues to invest in its infrastructure. "As long as Las Vegas stays on its game, nothing will be…

Land-based ・ 24 September 2023

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Regina resident scoops $1.49M in Smoke Signals jackpot

Jeffery Stepaniuk strikes gold at Lloydminster's casino. LLOYDMINSTER - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Jeffery Stepaniuk, from Regina, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot early morning Sunday, Sept. 17, winning a total of $1490640.58. Stepaniuk won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot at SIGA's Gold Horse Casino, located in…

Winnings ・ 24 September 2023

WRAL

Before casino proposal died, other localities wanted in on the action

A proposal to develop casinos on non-tribal land in rural parts of North Carolina won't be part of the state budget and likely won't get a vote as a standalone measure either, top Republican lawmakers announced Tuesday night. "I do not see us voting on those at any point in the coming weeks," Senate leader Phil Berger said. While the proposal…

Law ・ 20 September 2023

The Nevada Independent

Once shunned by casino operators, responsible gaming campaign turns 25

At a time when problem gambling matters were rarely mentioned in gaming company boardrooms, Harrah's Entertainment decided the issue needed to be raised on casino floors. But it wasn't just rival corporate executives that looked askance at the idea of employees learning how to spot signs that a customer might have a gambling problem. "Our own…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 September 2023

Review Journal

Resorts World Las Vegas gets new CEO; Scott Sibella out

Scott Sibella, the president of Resorts World Las Vegas since before the Strip resort opened its doors in June 2021, has departed as the resort's top officer for violating company policies. Chief Financial Officer Peter LaVoie on Friday was named the new CEO for the 3500-room resort operated by Malaysia-based Genting Berhad. Sibella spent eight…

Travel ・ 18 September 2023

theloadstar.com

Schiphol closer to slot reduction as Dutch government 'gambles' with economy

The Dutch aviation community has accused the government of gambling with both its economy and national carrier, with a vote this afternoon in the Lower House cementing "the risk" the outgoing government is taking by cutting capacity at Schiphol airport. Airlines have already lost several times in their bid to keep slots at Schiphol - most recently…

Incidents ・ 12 September 2023

Nevada Current

Nevada’s lack of casino self-exclusion law par for state, say experts

Ray, an admitted compulsive gambler, says he was about to lose his marriage when he informed his Wynn Las Vegas casino host last year that he was done after 20 years of feeding the resort's insatiable slot machines. "We thanked him for taking good care of us and went home to California," Ray says. A week later, according to Ray, his host called,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 11 September 2023

The Real Deal

Albert Friedman Getting $20M from Temporary Bally’s Casino

Prominent River North developer Albert Friedman has won big with Bally's. The longtime Chicago real estate player with strong political connections struck a $20 million deal with the casino operator for the use of the historic Medinah Temple building as a temporary gambling hall while Bally's builds its permanent, $1.7 billion entertainment complex…

Law ・ 08 September 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s Medinah Temple temporary casino landlord Albert Friedman will hit $20 million jackpot under 4-year lease

Chicago's first casino has yet to open to the public, but someone already has hit a jackpot topping $20 million. It's Albert M. Friedman, the clout-heavy developer whose tenants have included three mayors - Brandon Johnson, Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel. Friedman owns the historic but long-vacant Medinah Temple building about a mile north of City…

Finance ・ 08 September 2023

Vegas Inc

UAE creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' as casino giants flock to nation

Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 | 10:38 a.m. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and what it describes as "commercial gaming," likely a sign that it is on the verge of allowing gambling as major casino operators flock to the Gulf Arab nation. The state-run WAM news…

Industry ・ 05 September 2023

ABC News

UAE creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' as casino giants flock to Gulf Arab nation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The United Arab Emirates has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and what it describes as "commercial gaming," likely a sign that it is on the verge of allowing gambling as major casino operators flock to the Gulf Arab nation. The state-run WAM news agency carried an announcement late…

Industry ・ 04 September 2023

Casino Reports

Bragg Gaming Group Welcomes Its New CEO

Bragg Gaming Group has a new Chief Executive Officer to drive the company's iGaming ambitions forward. In a press release from this week, the supplier and aggregator of online casino content reported that it had appointed Matevž Mazij as CEO. He is one of the company's largest stakeholders and founder of its Oryx Gaming subsidiary. The company is…

Industry ・ 29 August 2023

Crypto News Flash

Ethereum Roulette Quick Guide 2023: How to Win in ETH Casinos

This quick guide will prepare you with the knowledge enough to make the best choices at the online crypto casino websites and win real money playing Ethereum roulette. Ethereum is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies worldwide, with a market cap of over 200 billion. This coin works with a smart contract functionality that can make people…

Crypto ・ 24 August 2023

The Joplin Globe

Boyd Gaming Announces Quarterly Dividend

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 16, 2023-- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, payable October 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2023. About Boyd Gaming Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:…

Industry ・ 17 August 2023

World Casino News

Durango Casino&Resort Intents To Employ 1,200 Workers

With the Durango Casino & Resort set to open in just three months and with the finishing touches currently underway, the owner of said casino-resort, Station Casinos, has revealed that they're now looking to hire potential workers for the upcoming November 20th opening, a total of 1200 workers. New recruitment website: The reveal comes at the same…

Land-based ・ 15 August 2023

cardinalnews.org

Most officials happy with Danville Casino at 3-month mark

Three months ago Tuesday, the doors to the Danville Casino opened, and they have not closed since. The 24/7 temporary facility opened May 15 ahead of the permanent casino resort's arrival next year. These initial months have been successful, according to Caesars and the city of Danville, in terms of visitation, hiring, revenue and collaboration.…

Travel ・ 15 August 2023

World Casino News

Golden Nugget Danville Casino Finally Opened Its Doors

Golden Nugget Danville Casino is finally open! Many city officials, various state representatives, and a range of casino executives were invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held to celebrate the official grand opening of the long-awaited casino. Huge building with many amenities: The casino is located across 41.500 square feet of gaming…

Industry ・ 10 August 2023

iGaming

Red Rock Announces November 20th Opening for Durango Casino & Resort

Red Rock Resorts is gearing up to launch the Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, pending regulatory approval. The much-anticipated grand opening is scheduled for November 20th, and excitement is building. Station Casinos, a subsidiary of Red Rock, will manage this new development. Located near the 215 Beltway on South Durango Drive, the resort…

Land-based ・ 06 August 2023

Review Journal

Durango Casino and Resort to open in November

Durango Casino & Resort, Station Casinos' latest hotel-casino under development in the southwest valley, is expected to open Monday, Nov. 20, executives announced during an earnings call for parent company Red Rock Resorts on Thursday. Located on South Durango Drive near the Clark County 215 beltway, the resort will feature 200 hotel rooms,…

Travel ・ 04 August 2023

European Gaming

Scientific Games Seamlessly Launches New Central System for Latvian Lottery

Scientific Games announces the successful launch of a new central gaming system for Latvijas Loto. The launch was highlighted by a seamless transition from the company's legacy technology to the AEGIS central system and will align the Lottery for future growth. The system powers sales for draw-based games Eurojackpot, Vikinglotto, SuperBingo,…

Lottery ・ 02 August 2023

London Post

The Most Reliable Online Casino Licence

One of the important factors when choosing which online casino to play is the establishment's licence. A recognised casino licence from a legitimate gaming body means the platform is safe to play at. In other words, any foul play by the casino could mean legal ramifications for the operator. It can be challenging for players to find which casino…

Law ・ 27 July 2023

European Gaming

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup

Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated. PENN Entertainment announced that it has released a new and improved Barstool Sportsbook & Casino following the successful…

Industry ・ 24 July 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Casino bad idea for Rockingham County, residents say

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

Nigerian Tribune

Hidden dangers of underage gambling

Do you know that underage gambling is on the rise? With the increasing accessibility of online gambling platforms, lots of young people are falling victim to this dangerous habit. What exactly are the hidden dangers of underage gambling? Beyond the obvious financial implications, there are serious psychological and social consequences that often go…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Rockingham County residents upset by specter of casino development along US 220, launch petition; Berger: casinos could get greenlight by summer's end

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

dailycourier.com

Live! Casino brings in revenue for local municipalities

Local municipalities have hit the jackpot when it comes to tax revenues from Westmoreland County's Live! Casino Pittsburgh. The Hempfield Township casino celebrated the nearly $21 million in tax proceeds that have gone to 38 municipalities and organizations in Westmoreland County through Local Share Account (LSA) grants. Live! Casino Pittsburgh and…

Finance ・ 19 July 2023

iGaming Business

Pagcor reaffirms commitment to Casino Filipino privatisation

Alongside this, Pagcor announced it is pushing for an enhanced regulatory function as part of a wider focus on developing the country into a top gaming destination. This reaffirmes a statement the agency made in March, where it said it was "seriously considering" a sole regulatory role. Privatisation has been a project of the organisation's board…

Incidents ・ 18 July 2023

CBS 17

Rockingham County NC land eyed by developer with casino ties

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - As North Carolina lawmakers consider whether to legalize more casinos in the state, a developer appears to already have their eyes set on a site in Rockingham County. A company called "NC Development Holdings" has asked to rezone almost 200 acres of land in Rockingham County on U.S. 220 from residential/agricultural to…

Law ・ 18 July 2023

Trib Live

Westmoreland communities receive share of casino revenue

It's unlikely that one would expect to win money at a casino for bridge repairs or fire department renovations, but a few Westmoreland municipalities found themselves with the lucky hand Monday. Live Casino Pittsburgh doled out its latest round of Local Share Account grants at the Hempfield location Monday, bringing the total monies awarded through…

Finance ・ 18 July 2023

Latrobe Bulletin News

Live! Casino celebrates $21 million awarded to local municipalities

Local municipalities have hit the jackpot when it comes to tax revenues from Westmoreland County's Live! Casino Pittsburgh. The Hempfield Township casino celebrated the nearly $21 million in tax proceeds that have gone to 38 municipalities and organizations in Westmoreland County through Local Share Account (LSA) grants. Live! Casino Pittsburgh and…

Finance ・ 18 July 2023

Yogonet

India approves 28% tax on online gaming, horse racing, and casinos; shares of gambling firms slide after decision

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in India has passed a decision to levy a maximum 28% tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos, and horse racing. The decision was announced at the 50th Council meeting by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Online gaming companies will now be required to pay a 28% tax on the entire…

Law ・ 13 July 2023

CNA

India's gaming, casino firms slide on tax blow

BENGALURU:Shares of Indian casino operator Delta Corp lost over a fifth of their value on Wednesday, while online gaming firms also dropped after the country's tax authorities imposed a 28 per cent tax on the money such companies collect from customers. These companies will now have to pay a 28 per cent tax on the entire amount collected from…

Finance ・ 12 July 2023

Gambling News

Apparat Gaming Launches Video Slots in Switzerland with Swiss4Win

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Apparat Gaming, a company describing itself as a "developer of slots with a German accent," has unveiled a new content agreement with Casinò Lugano's iGaming brand in Switzerland. As agreed, Apparat will leverage Pariplay's aggregation platform to supply the operator with games. Thanks to the deal, a selection of…

Industry ・ 06 June 2023

Cision

DELTA BINGO ONLINE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES AS EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER OF iBINGO IN ONTARIO WITH COMMITMENT TO CHARITY PARTNERSHIPS

Industry ・ 31 May 2023

commonwealthmagazine.org

Gaming Commission asks feds to shut down illegal gambling

Gamblers in Massachusetts have a full menu of wagering options to choose from these days: physical casinos, sports betting in person or online, and the state lottery, which some officials are itching to bring online as well. One thing not on the menu, Bay State regulators want to make clear, is illegal gambling. Members of the Massachusetts Gaming…

Law ・ 31 May 2023