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Legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach Dazzles, Plus New Las Vegas Hotel

Years ago, when I first strolled into Miami Beach's swanky Fontainebleau, I felt a heightened pizzazz, aswirl in the kind of stimulating panache and prestige that trumpets: Pay attention! For travel lovers of glam getaways-especially those renowned as celeb and A-lister favorites-Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a legendary draw. Today, it continues to…
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Jackpocket Casino achieves iCAP certification for player protection measures

Jackpocket announced that Jackpocket Casino has become the first iGaming operator in the U.S. to receive Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) certification for best practices in player protection. Administered by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the iCAP is the highest standard in the U.S. for online responsible gaming. To…
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New Report Confirms iGaming Boosts Revenue For Brick-And-Mortar Casinos

The report shows that online casinos tend to appeal to a moderately younger demographic compared to land-based casinos. iDEA commissioned a study from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) to conduct the most comprehensive analysis to date on how online gaming impacts land-based casino performance. The report shows that online casinos have a positive…
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New Report Confirms iGaming Boosts Revenue For Brick-And-Mortar Casinos
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Super Bowl in Las Vegas spotlights spread of gambling as NFL cashes in

Lou Remillard was driving home from his restaurant in Las Vegas on Monday when he said the memories of past Super Bowls came flooding back. Especially memories of gambling. "One of my favorite days," he said. On Sunday, the Super Bowl will be played in Las Vegas for the first time. When the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers meet…
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Super Bowl in Las Vegas spotlights spread of gambling as NFL cashes in
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Slot machines, $18K in cash seized from 'gambling house'

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. - Another business that investigators said was conducting illegal gambling was raided Thursday along the Treasure Coast. According to a post on the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, detectives and officials with the Florida Gaming Control Commission executed a search warrant at about 10:30 a.m. at Prestige…
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As online gambling expands, so do concerns about addictions

Connecting state and local government leaders | Delaware became the 28th state last week to offer online sports betting. North Carolina is not far behind-it hopes to launch its mobile sports betting operations in time for March Madness. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a near total prohibition on sports betting in 2018, it is live and legal…
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Fontainebleau's Multi-Billion Dollar Vegas Gamble Looks Like a Bad Bet

LAS VEGAS - Whenever I tell people I live on the Las Vegas Strip, their eyes widen as they start asking me if I live near Caesars Palace, MGM Grand or the Bellagio. You know, places they've been to recently. Not exactly, I tell them. I live in a condominium on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. That's usually followed by a confused look before I…
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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…
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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…
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VA Legalized Gambling. So Dumfries Transformed a Landfill Into a Casino

Along with the opening of Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Dumfries this past January, gaming in Northern Virginia counties continues its expansion with the addition of "The Rose" Gaming Facility and Hotel by 2023. The development project, which was unanimously approved by the Dumfries Planning Commission, preceded another approval by the Dumfries Town…
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Experts Urge Against Giving Lottery Tickets to Kids

Lottery tickets are not a suitable gift for children this Christmas. In fact, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and McGill University's International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours, have announced support for their ongoing initiative, the 2023 gift responsibility campaign. The 2023 Gift Responsibly…
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Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt

The company has six potential casino parcels totaling 500 acres throughout the valley. Tuesday morning's opening of the $780 million Durango Casino Resort comes 15 years after the company opened its last development. Red Rock Resorts President Scott Kreeger said a dry spell like that won't be repeated. The company already has a few locations in…
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Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt
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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,…
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Research on gambling problems was central to Massachusetts' casino law, but scope has been reduced

Massachusetts' 2011 casino legislation mandated research into the health and economic effects of the industry, to the praise of many who work on gambling problems. But the research budget has been going down even as gambling has expanded, leaving the body of knowledge more limited than some had hoped. In 2013, researchers in Massachusetts launched…
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Research on gambling problems was central to Massachusetts' casino law, but scope has been reduced
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Despite millions of dollars earmarked for gambling treatment in Massachusetts, few in state get help

This is the second in a three-part series. Read part one here. The Gandara Center is one of the only mental health clinics in Springfield, Massachusetts, that offers treatment for problem gambling. But even there, about a mile from the MGM Springfield casino, there's only one clinician certified in gambling treatment. And she's only treating five…
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Opening ceremony, red carpet, casino involvement, and more

When Formula 1 announced the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, one thing was immediately clear. It was going to be an event. And corporate sponsors, casinos, and the teams themselves are getting in on the action. Here is just a sampling of the incredible events and packages being put together for the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix. If we know one…
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Indy Gaming: Boyd’s tribal partner planning Northern California casino expansion

The Sacramento-area property, which is managed by the Las Vegas company, could add a hotel, convention space and other non-gaming amenities. 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…
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Blink-182 Marks Return with Vegas Gig and New Album Release

After taking the main stage at the "When We Were Young" festival, the iconic punk-pop trio Blink-182 is ready for their second rendezvous in Sin City. The resynchronized band, featuring guitarist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker, is set to play at the T-Mobile Arena on July 3. The Vegas gig is an essential part of their tour that celebrates…
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Christchurch Casino selects White Hat Gaming to power new online operations

Leading iGaming platform provider, White Hat Gaming, has entered the New Zealand gaming market after launching Christchurch Casino's new online offering. White Hat has delivered its full-service platform, ensuring the company will operate the online casino on behalf of the New Zealand casino and deliver a safe, secure and entertaining digital…
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Christchurch Casino selects White Hat Gaming to power new online operations
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New rule on Minnesota e-pull tabs could reduce revenue by 60%, charitable gambling group says

MOORHEAD - Concerned residents gathered inside Moorhead American Legion Post 21 on Thursday, Sept. 21, anxious about how the shift in laws surrounding electronic pull tabs will impact funds raised from local charitable gambling. As part of this year's tax bill, the Minnesota state Legislature handed down new restrictions on e-pull tabs which bans…
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New rule on Minnesota e-pull tabs could reduce revenue by 60%, charitable gambling group says
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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,…
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The Five Best Live Performances in American Casinos

When it comes to entertainment, few venues offer the excitement and glamor quite like American casinos. Beyond the glitzy slot machines and card tables, many casinos across the United States have become renowned for hosting some of the most unforgettable live performances. From legendary musicians to mesmerizing magic shows, these casino stages…
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A New Sign of Fall in Las Vegas: Silverton Casino to Host First Cider Fest

A New Sign of Fall in Las Vegas: Silverton Casino to Host First Cider Fest PR Newswire Visitors Can Indulge in Hard Cider on Tap and Fall Festival Foods LAS VEGAS,Aug. 28, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate the flavors of fall at the inaugural Cider Fest at SilvertonCasino. With several unique types of hard cider available on tap, this event is the…
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FOREIGNER Bids Farewell To Vegas with 2024 Residency at The Venetian

LAS VEGAS (Aug. 28, 2023) - FOREIGNER will bid goodbye to the Las Vegas Strip with an exclusive headlining two-part "Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour" residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. The shows will be held March 6 through April 6, and October 25 through November 9, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at…
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Sheriff says Nash County not ready for casino

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) - Old Carriage Road in Rocky Mount is mostly filled with trees. However, soon the area could be the site of slot machines, table games, and sports betting. "You know, you got 90 million vehicles that travel that corridor of I-95 and U.S. 64. So, obviously, from a business standpoint, if I was looking for a place to put it,…
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Resorts World Casinos hit jackpot for New York’s public schools

Resorts World Casino New York City, the state's largest taxpayer, announced today it has reached a major milestone in supporting New York's public schools. As of 21 July, Resorts World crossed the $4 billion mark in revenue generated for New York's lottery education fund. That means that in just 12 years, Resorts World has produced enough revenue…
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Indy Gaming: Aristocrat believes line of NFL slot machines will score a touchdown

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 receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz One of the features on new NFL-themed slot…
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Indy Gaming: Aristocrat believes line of NFL slot machines will score a touchdown
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PRH Catch the Ace Lottery continues with estimate jackpot of over $250,000

The Pembroke Regional Hospital Catch the Ace lottery isn't over yet. Keith Fournier was the winner of the week #40 draw, which did not reveal the ace of spades. Fournier took home over $13000 from the weekly prize. Roger Martin, PRHF Executive Director shared that the Catch the Ace week #41 draw has launched with an estimated jackpot amount of over…
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Peter Thai Wins First Bracelet of the 2023 WSOP: Event #1: $500 Casino Employees ($75,535)

The first tournament of the 2023 World Series of Poker has come to an end, and the first gold bracelet of the series was held up high today by Peter Thai. Thai stood tall at the end of Event #1: $500 Casino Employees Event No-Limit Hold'em after he defeated James Urbanic ($46690) in heads-up play. A total of 1015 entries turned out and generated a…
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Peter Thai Wins First Bracelet of the 2023 WSOP: Event #1: $500 Casino Employees ($75,535)
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The challenge in identifying problematic online gambling

As more states legalize online gambling and sports betting and see revenues explode, they are turning to technology to monitor signs of addiction among users. New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement announced in February that it would work with online wagering companies to identify and help problem gamblers using information collected by…
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After eight months, Boyd’s Northern California tribal casino may expand

The Sky River Casino near Sacramento, which is operated by Boyd Gaming, has been open since August, but the Wilton Rancheria Tribe is already exploring development opportunities for the property. Boyd CEO Keith Smith said last week the 100000-square-foot casino has been so successful in its first eight months that the company revised its predicted…
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After eight months, Boyd’s Northern California tribal casino may expand
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Will U.K. White Paper's Online Slot Limits Scare U.S. Operators?

While politicians in the United States fall all over themselves in an attempt to limit sports betting American Gaming Association and the newly formed Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising have been scrambling to contain the fire. Meanwhile, over in the United Kingdom, the much-anticipated white paper on gambling was released last…
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From podcasts to AI: How technology can help stop problem gambling

Brian Hatch says it's been more than eight years since he last placed a bet. Hatch isn't afraid to take those who tune in to his podcast, " All In: The Addicted Gambler's podcast," back to the lowest parts of his life. For more than a dozen years, he says, he spent multiple nights a week, many times until 5 a.m., at casino blackjack tables. "I was…
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21 and over: Caesars reveals new gaming restrictions

Caesars Entertainment announced plans to bolster its responsible gaming policies by raising the age restriction for Caesars Rewards and expanding its self-exclusion program - a launch that is taking place during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The Reno-based operator of some of the Strip's biggest properties said last week that it will implement…
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How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?

Casino companies are used to having a house advantage. But in the bidding process for three downstate casino licenses, it's the local communities that those companies are hoping to call home that just might have the edge. Roughly a dozen casino companies and real estate developers are mulling or planning on bidding for one of three casino licenses…
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How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?
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Dear Keith: Do I Have A Gambling Problem?

The following is a conversation between SportsHandle's Jeff Edelstein and Keith Whyte, the longtime executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. It occurred during the NFL playoffs. It has been lightly edited for ease of reading. Hi Keith, I will admit, I was caught slightly off-guard when my phone informed me a few weeks back…
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Indy Gaming: Expanded multi-state online gaming may not benefit Nevada

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 receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz The inclusion of Michigan into the…
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What It Takes to Quit Gambling

For most people, gambling is an occasional thrill. Whether it's a lost weekend in Las Vegas or throwing a few bucks on a Superbowl grid each year, betting is just short-term fun-win or lose, they walk away and get on with their lives. But for some people-an estimated 8 million people, according to the National Council on Problem…
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Thousands crowd into Waukegan’s new casino on opening weekend; ‘This is going to be good for the community’

Cruz Paredes of Waukegan was the first person in a line of hundreds waiting for The Temporary by American Place casino to open its doors for the first time in her hometown Friday night. She knew exactly what she planned to do. "I'm going to the slot machines," Paredes said. "Then I'm going to the tables and try some 21. This is very exciting." The…
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Thousands crowd into Waukegan’s new casino on opening weekend; ‘This is going to be good for the community’
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Not every Las Vegas casino boss wants to sell, lease back resort

Selling a casino to a landlord for a mountain of cash sounds pretty tempting. There are also some big strings attached - and not every hotel boss in Las Vegas is interested right now. Executives with Station Casinos, Boyd Gaming Corp. and Fontainebleau Las Vegas recently touted the benefits of owning their properties or stated they aren't looking…
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Hawaii moving forward with plan to ban casino ads

A Hawaii Senate committee on Thursday approved a bill banning casino advertising in the state, but amended it to remove references to Nevada resort properties, including Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp., which has established a decades-old business to attract Hawaiians to "the ninth island." The Senate's Committee on Commerce and Consumer…
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Gambling Addiction Is Now at an All-Time High

Ted Hartwell has been gambling since childhood. Growing up in Texas, his dad took him to the horse tracks often; always sliding a $20 bill his way before the races began. "By the age of 10," Hartwell says, "I knew how to read the history of the horses in the program and tell my father which horses to place a bet on." In college, Hartwell played a…
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Why Las Vegas casino's make the best venue for any boxing event

Las Vegas casinos are the best venue for boxing. If anyone has been to a big fight on the world-famous strip, they will tell you exactly the same. The atmosphere is amazing. And as sure as hitting the jackpot on casino free spins, the biggest events on the planet will still head to the boxing capital of the world. Since the dawn of arenas in…
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Indy Gaming: Boyd has no interest in selling downtown, locals casinos to REITs

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 receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Boyd Gaming had a simple message to real…
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Boyd Gaming Become Official Casino Partner of Las Vegas Raiders

The deal will open the door for plenty of Boyd Gaming advertising around Allegiant Stadium along with its own casino. If Las Vegas Raiders fans didn't know about Boyd Gaming and its 10 off-strip casinos before now, they're about to find out. The NFL franchise recently announced an agreement to make Boyd the official and exclusive local casino…
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Boyd Gaming Become Official Casino Partner of Las Vegas Raiders
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National Council on Problem Gambling releases 2022 report

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction, today released its 2022 consumer protection report. The report based on the NCPG's Internet Responsible Gambling Standards evaluated the regulations applicable in the…
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Hawaii lawmakers bet on bill to legalize gambling

Instead of flocking to Las Vegas to get their gambling fix, local residents, including those in Maui County, could take a staycation to Oahu and pay a visit to a sportsbook and card room if some state lawmakers get their wish. On Monday, Oahu state Rep. John Mizuno, along with advocates for gaming in Hawaii, announced the "sports gaming bill" to…
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Hawaii lawmakers bet on bill to legalize gambling
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Las Vegas Strip Player Building a 'Circus Village'

Las Vegas is known as the world's entertainment capital for its many charms, which come in a variety of forms. The 4.2-mile stretch that lights up the Las Vegas Strip features attractions such as Caesars Entertainment's (CZR) - Get Free Report Eiffel Tower at Caesars Paris Las Vegas, the Statue of Liberty replica at MGM Resorts International's…
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Competition Interactive's "hybrid" slot game Running Rich Reels gets final approval from Nevada regulators

After successfully completing a 6-month slot trial, on December 22, Competition Interactive's "hybrid" Running Rich Reels slot game received unanimous final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. The hybrid chance/skill game is billed as "the world's first and only" slot game with a steering wheel " that allows players to use their skill in an…
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Aquaria and Jorgeous to Join RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE LIVE! Las Vegas at Flamingo Las Vegas

When RuPaul's Drag Race Live! returns on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, two new queens will be slaying the Flamingo Las Vegas stage - Season 10 winner Aquaria and fresh from Season 14, Jorgeous. In addition, Season 12 winner and All Stars Season 7's Jaida Essence Hall will make her much anticipated return to The Strip. These stunning new additions will…
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Competition Interactive's Running Rich Reels receives approval

Gaming News 4 January 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- On 22 December 2022, Competition Interactive's Running Rich Reels Slot Game received unanimous final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Competition Interactive aims to shake up the world of casino gaming with its social, competitive, and hybrid skill-based games, which can now be enjoyed in Las…
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The Casino File 2022 in Review: Hard Rock and Ocean challenge Borgata’s status as Atlantic City’s best

Literally from the moment Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors late in the evening of July 3, 2003, the bayside pleasure dome was indisputably the "gold standard" of Atlantic City's gaming industry. With a level of quiet elegance unseen in AyCee's legal-gambling era, a glittering, celebri-chef-driven restaurant inventory and an entertainment…
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5 Gambling Stories You May Have Missed In 2022

It's the time of year when outlets look back on the biggest stories of the last year and look ahead to what is on the horizon in the year ahead. But our outlook will be different. With so much to cover in the emerging U.S. online gambling space, plenty of noteworthy stories fell through the cracks or had a shorter-than-expected shelf life in…
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Keith Urban readies for 2023 Las Vegas residency

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Country music star Keith Urban is ready to take on Vegas as 2022 comes to a close. The Grammy winner said the 2023 residency at Planet Hollywood is geared toward the kind of energy he thrives on. "My dad was a country fan, so the records that I heard growing up were all country records," Urban said. "When I was 5, he took us to…
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Keith Urban readies for 2023 Las Vegas residency
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Dominique Ansel arrives in Las Vegas

Creative confectioneries, decadent desserts and, of course, the Cronut® have arrived at Dominique Ansel Las Vegas at Caesars Palace. James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel has opened his bake shop and introduced his only-in-Vegas "Lucky 7" collection, Cookie Shots, Frozen S'mores, the Cronut® flavor of the month, and more to the…
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NCPG finds new allies to tackle problem gambling in youths

The National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG) has teamed up with the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University to launch a new public awareness campaign that focuses on the dangers of exposing youths to the pernicious impacts of gambling at an early age. The two organizations have decided to…
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B2B information for the global online gambling and gaming industry

3 Oaks Gaming inks agreement with St8.io Casino games and marketing tools distributor 3 Oaks Gaming has signed a new deal with casino aggregator platform St8.io to deliver its portfolio of slot games to the platform's operator network. Sebastian Damian, MD at 3 Oaks Gaming, said: "We are extremely dedicated to giving our players the chance to…
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B2B information for the global online gambling and gaming industry
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Powerball $1.5 billion jackpot drives lottery envy in 5 states where people can't play

Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. She was one of many Alabama ticket-buyers flooding across state lines Thursday. The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people around the country clamoring for a chance to win. But in some of the…
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Crypto casinos: How bitcoin opened up a new online gambling world

Online casino gambling in the U.S. is illegal in all but six states, kept in check by strict rules that make it hard for users to move money in and out of regulated internet casinos. But those rules don't hold up so well when it comes to bitcoin. Internet casinos that offer users a way to gamble using cryptocurrencies are booming, sidestepping…
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Prosecutors Roll The Dice On New Enforcement Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Rooms

Police officers regularly attending the Nanakuli-Maili Neighborhood Board meeting are asked what they are doing to rid the community of its many illegal gambling rooms. But Patty Kahanamoku-Teruya, chairperson of the board and a board member for the past 29 years, is not satisfied with their answers. "Every month since gambling came big time in our…
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Prosecutors Roll The Dice On New Enforcement Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Rooms
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FOUR-TIME GRAMMY© AWARD WINNER KEITH URBAN ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT ZAPPOS THEATER AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO

FOUR-TIME GRAMMY© AWARD WINNER KEITH URBAN ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT ZAPPOS THEATER AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO Keith Urban: The Las Vegas Residency launches Friday, March 3, 2023 Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. PT LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7, 2022 / PRNewswire / -- Global music superstar Keith Urban has announced a new…
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FOUR-TIME GRAMMY© AWARD WINNER KEITH URBAN ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT ZAPPOS THEATER AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
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Ranking The Top Performing Mobile Slots This Month

Data compiled this month by research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC (EKG), shows Inspired Gaming's Big Egyptian Fortune currently leads the pack in top online slot games. EKG publishes a monthly report ranking performance for options over the past 30 days. For November's report, EKG, based in Irvine, Calif., captured 30000 data…
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Garth Brooks announces 2023 Las Vegas residency

Garth Brooks' 2023 career and touring schedule will see him perform as a resident performer at a Las Vegas casino venue for the first time since 2014. Via his set of 27 Garth Brooks/Plus ONE shows between May-December 2023 at Caesar's Palace's 4100-seat Colosseum theater, the Country Music Hall of Famer will offer unique shows with varying band…
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Keith Urban launching 'brand new' Las Vegas residency this spring

Keith Urban is returning to Las Vegas for a new residency. The country-music superstar, who completed a successful multi-year residency at Caesars Palace, will play 16 "brand new" shows at the Zappos Theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, he said Monday. The title: "Keith Urban: The Las Vegas Residency." "That room already feels geared…
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Powerball grand prize climbs to $1B without a jackpot winner

Customers pay for their groceries next to the lottery ticket display showing the jackpot amount for the Saturday, Oct. 29, drawing of the Powerball lottery at a market in Prospect, Pa., Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Saturday's jackpot projected winnings of an estimated $825 million is the fifth-highest in U.S. history. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) 1 of…
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Keith Urban Books 2023 Las Vegas Residency

Keith Urban is heading back to Las Vegas with a new residency. Keith Urban: The Las Vegas Residency takes over the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with 16 dates in 2023. The shows take place in March, June and July, beginning on March 3 and concluding on July 1 (see full list of dates below). Urban has designed a new show…
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In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of envy grows for $1.6B Powerball jackpot

WEST POINT, Ga. - Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot. She was one of many Alabama ticket-buyers flooding across state lines Thursday. The largest lottery prize in U.S. history - up to $1.6 billion after an increase Friday - has people around the…
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In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy

WEST POINT, Ga. -- Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. She was one of many Alabama ticket-buyers flooding across state lines Thursday. The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people around the country clamoring for a chance to win. But…
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Could Powerball jackpot top $1.58 billion record?

A rack with cards bettors can use to choose their own numbers to purchase lottery tickets for the Saturday Oct. 29, drawing of the Powerball lottery, are seen on a counter at a market in Prospect, Pa., Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history could soar to the largest ever if no one wins the top prize in Wednesday,…
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Boyd closes acquisition of Pala Interactive for $170M

Casino and gaming operator Boyd Gaming announced Wednesday it has closed on its previously confirmed acquisition of Pala Interactive and its subsidiaries for a total net cash consideration of $170 million. Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: "Online casino gaming is an attractive growth opportunity for our…
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Churchill, Boyd Complete Major Buyouts, Caesars U-Turns

Tuesday's biggest deal, however, emerged from the Louisville, Kentucky headquarters of Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), which has completed its previously announced acquisition of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) for $2.75bn. CDI's completed purchase followed receipt of customary licensing approvals from Virginia, New York, and Iowa, and…
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Casino Insider: An influencer has a new slot machine based off him at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Casino Insider is a weekly newsletter with all the best bets for food, entertainment and fun at Southern California's casinos. It's delivered to your inbox on Thursdays. Brian Christopher is an influencer who has found success online by focusing his content on slot machines and casinos. Now, he has a new slot machine based on his social media…
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Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will work as state racing commission’s treatment provider for Arkansans with gambling disorders

The Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will start work as the Arkansas Racing Commission's provider of educational and treatment services for Arkansans with gambling disorders next week, nearly four years after voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring the commission to provide at least $200000 a year for gambling disorder and treatment…
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IGT Unveils New Wheel of Fortune Slots Section at OYO Hotel & Casino

International Game Technology (IGT), a multinational gambling firm, claimed that it has increased the jackpot excitement in Las Vegas by establishing a new slot zone at OYO Hotel & Casino. Wheel of Fortune, one of IGT's most popular slots to date, is available in numerous variations within the dedicated slots area. IGT and OYO Hotel and Casino are…
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BetMGM Adds Live Table Games in West Virginia Online Casino Market

BetMGM has launched live tables - including the state's first private blackjack table - on its BetMGM casino platform in West Virginia. The live action expands the operator's gaming options; making it one of the. In a partnership with Evolution technology, the new table offerings include many favorite games. In addition to a private BetMGM…
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PointsBet, NCPG and MACGH Released Problem Gambling Survey Results

Research launched by Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet, in collaboration with the National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) published its findings. The initiative focused on responsible gambling decision-making for online gambling operators that was launched by PointsBet in…
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Multi-Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold in Iowa Only One in USA

If I ever win something really big, I want to hear the sound of a cash register or slot machine making that beautiful jackpot sound in my head. Of course, I realize that isn't reality. However, someone in Iowa is holding a multi-million dollar lottery ticket. The only questions are a)Do they know? and b)Who are they? According to the Iowa Lottery,…
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7 Unusual Facts about Gambling

Gambling is an evolving and at times unusual activity. However, within this pastime, there are some facts that are lesser known to those who casually or even regularly participate. We have compiled a list of some of the weirder facts about the history of gambling that you might be shocked to learn. You read that right! The earliest version of…
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Playtech launches live casino facilities in multi-state rollout

Each studio has launched simultaneously, with Parx now featuring games from the Michigan facility, and Bet365 from the New Jersey location. The initial launch at the studio in Southfield, Michigan, offers classic roulette, blackjack and baccarat live dealer tables and All Bets Blackjack, which Playtech claims is the leading scalable variant in the…
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IGT Launches Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone at OYO Hotel & Casino

International Game Technology (IGT) has launched Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone at OYO Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The compelling space houses a dozen of IGT's premium Wheel of Fortune slots games in an energizing environment synonymous with the popular theme. Standout game titles include the animated Wheel of Fortune 4D Collector's Edition and Wheel…
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IGT Launches Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone at OYO Hotel & Casino
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IGT Unveils New Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone at OYO Hotel & Casino

Multinational gambling company, International Game Technology (IGT), announced it extended the jackpot excitement in Las Vegas after introducing a new slots zone at OYO Hotel and Casino. The announcement of the launch of the new Wheel of Fortune dedicated slots zone at the famous Las Vegas casino came Thursday. As a result, the visitors of the…
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IGT and Oyo Las Vegas team up to launch Wheel of Fortune slots zone

Las Vegas has welcomed another dedicated'zone' for International Game Technology's (IGT) Wheel of Fortune slot titles. Oyo Hotel & Casino, a property near Sin City's famous Strip, has opened a new space exclusively for games from IGT's Wheel of Fortune range. The so-called zone houses a dozen titles from the collection, including video slots Cash…
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IGT and Oyo Las Vegas team up to launch Wheel of Fortune slots zone
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Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone opens at OYO Hotel & Casino

Gaming News 7 October 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- International Game Technology PLC announced the launch of the Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone at the OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.The casino houses a dozen of IGT's premium Wheel of Fortune slots games in an energizing environment synonymous with the popular theme. Standout game titles include the animated…
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The RG Evolution Of New Jersey's Gambling Regulations Czar

While New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck has been known for a number of years as perhaps the most preeminent regulator in the U.S., he says he was a "novice" in terms of the gaming industry when he first took the job way back in 2010. Fortunately for Rebuck, he got started just ahead of the technological explosion that…
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Pariplay Lands Connecticut Online Casino Gaming License As Part of Expansion

NeoGames S.A. announced Tuesday that its subsidiary, Pariplay, has been approved as a supplier. Connecticut is the fifth state where the company now can operate in the United States. "Our bold approach to entering regulated markets is something we're very proud of, and this is allowing us to continue to excel as a business," NeoGames CEO Moti Malul…
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Pariplay Lands Connecticut Online Casino Gaming License As Part of Expansion
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Top 5 Performing Online Slot Games in September Report

Performance data captured from 29 of the sites across Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia show some interesting shifts in the past month for the top ranked slot games. The data is compiled monthly by research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC (EKG), based in Irvine, California. Known as Eilers-Fantini…
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Illinois gambling revenue hits all-time high in fiscal year 2022 at almost $1.9 billion

Gambling revenues in Illinois during the last fiscal year hit an all-time high for the state, according to the latest data, with almost $1.9 billion going into its coffers. The new record is up by 35.7% from the previous high, set in 2019, when the Prairie State generated $1.4 billion in gaming revenue. Raking in more than $833 million, lottery…
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Illinois gambling revenue hits all-time high in fiscal year 2022 at almost $1.9 billion
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Illinois Shatters State Gambling Revenue Record for the Fiscal Year

A report released by the Illinois General Assembly's Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has revealed that gambling revenues collected by the state for the fiscal year hit an all-time high of $1.9 billion. This was an increase of 35.7% on the previous record which was set back in the 2019 fiscal year. Lottery sales accounted for…
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Gambling revenue nets Illinois a record $1.9 billion in a year: Here's what's generating it

Gambling revenues in Illinois during the last fiscal year hit an all-time high for the state, with almost $1.9 billion going into its coffers. That beat the previous record in 2019, when the state generated $1.4 billion in gambling revenue. Raking in more than $833 million, lottery sales generated the most gambling revenue for the state from July…
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Gambling revenue nets Illinois a record $1.9 billion in a year: Here's what's generating it
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