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Weebet expands casino catalog with Alea portfolio

Weebet highlights that the partnership that has just been signed with Alea is a leap in quality so that the Brazilian developer can meet an increasingly broad demand for casino gaming options on betting sites and applications that work with the solution from the company.In addition to providing innovative iGaming solutions, Weebet brings this…

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The biggest casinos in North America

North America is famed for its casinos, with several cities across the continent boasting some of the most iconic gaming establishments on the planet. Las Vegas undoubtedly stands head and shoulders above the rest, with'Sin City' renowned for its association with the gambling industry. Although the emergence of online casinos powered by operators…

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You’re Not Alone: The madness of being addicted to gambling

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - March Madness is underway, and according to the American Gaming Association, $2.7 billion will be bet this year on both the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments. For the next two weeks, bars and restaurants will be packed with college basketball fans who have an appetite for watching and wagering. Since 2021, online…

Gambling Addiction ・ 29 days

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Inspire baccarat bets start circa Macau level says exec

The new Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea, opened its two-level foreigner-only casino on Saturday, offering 150 table games, 390 slot machines and 160 electronic table games encompassing a live-dealer stadium. The property anticipates that - while bet pricing is dynamic, depending on levels of demand - mass-market live baccarat…

Baccarat ・ 05 February 2024

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Virginia gas station owners want their slot machines back, again.

RICHMOND - The slots-like gaming machines that Virginia has twice banned from gas stations, restaurants and convenience stores would blink back to life under legislation that lobbyists and legislators are pushing through the General Assembly. The measure could pave the way for slots-style gaming in every corner of the state, which approved the…

Law ・ 23 January 2024

Richmond Times

Virginia: Lawmakers seek to legalize slots-like skill games

The General Assembly banned the games in 2020, but a court injunction froze enforcement until late last year. Such games have been an important source of income for convenience stores, restaurants and truck stops, especially during the pandemic. "To me, this is a small-business issue," said state Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, one of the…

Law ・ 10 January 2024

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Gambling Addiction ・ 06 January 2024

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The Best Christmas Promos at Online Casinos in Michigan 2023

The most exciting time of year is upon us, and Michigan online casinos are getting into the holiday gift-giving mood with a slate of festive new promotions. This is easily the best time to play casino games as operators are clearly feeling generous - rolling out promos and exclusive Christmas games to celebrate Santa's arrival. To help you focus on…

Christmas ・ 12 December 2023

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Hard Rock Casino Ottawa: Construction proceeding toward 2025 opening

Construction is on track for the national capital region's newest major tourism and entertainment destination, the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. The casino's roof is installed, the multiple connecting structures have been linked, and the hotel is well on its way to be completed. Walking through this development frames the enormous size of…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2023

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Construction on schedule for future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa

Construction is on track for the national capital region's newest major tourism and entertainment destination, the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. The casino's roof is installed, the multiple connecting structures have been linked, and the hotel is well on its way to be completed. Walking through this development frames the enormous size of…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2023

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Lucas Oil Live Opens at WinStar World Casino

THACKERVILLE, OK - A new phase of live entertainment at WinStar World Casino and Resort began this month with the first live shows at Lucas Oil Live, the casino-resort's new 6500-seat performance venue. A 250000 sq. ft. facility with cutting-edge technical capabilities, the arena serves as a multi-dimensional entertainment hub capable of hosting a…

Industry ・ 02 November 2023

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Lucas Oil Live opens at WinStar World Casino and Resort

Thackerville, Oklahoma -- A new era of live entertainment at WinStar World Casino and Resort began recently with the first live shows at Lucas Oil Live, the casino-resort�s new 6500-seat performance venue. Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort is a 250000-square-foot facility with cutting-edge technical capabilities. The arena serves as…

Travel ・ 02 November 2023

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Station's latest big bet: Durango Casino & Resort: Travel Weekly

The 209-room resort will have an 83000-square-foot casino with the latest slots and table games as well as high-limit slot and table-game rooms. Stone floors and walls will greet guests in a lobby filled with natural light. The lobby flows into a bar with distinctive nooks, sofas and art that create a comfortable space to work, converse or…

Land-based ・ 24 September 2023

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Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires land under Illinois Hard Rock Casino

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Ill., from an affiliate of 815 Entertainment LLC for $100 million. At the same time it acquired the land, Gaming and Leisure Properties entered into a 99-year ground lease with 815 Entertainment. The initial annual rent for…

Travel ・ 05 September 2023

World Casino News

GLPI Has Acquired The Hard Rock Casino Rockford Land

On 30 August 2023, reputable real-estate investment company Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) acquired the land designated for the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from 815 Entertainment, the Illinois-based operator of the Hard Rock-branded casino. The acquisition reportedly worth $100.0 million is complemented…

Industry ・ 30 August 2023

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Illinois: Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires Hard Rock Casino Rockford's land for $100 million

Gaming-focused real estate investment firm Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from an affiliate of815 Entertainment for $100 million. 815 Entertainment is owned by Dan Fischer, the principal, along with a consortium of local investors…

Industry ・ 30 August 2023

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Former Lake Texoma Lodge gets new life as casino, resort

In May, the Chickasaw Nation opened its new West Bay Casino and Resort in what was formerly the Lake Texoma State Lodge, bringing with it new jobs, a new influx of economic income and a new strategic position targeting the lucrative North Texas drive market. Located on the shores of Lake Texoma, the new development is the tribe's 16th casino in…

Travel ・ 16 August 2023

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4 Casino Games That Will Always Take Your Money

Anyone who's spent enough time in a casino knows why the old saying "the house always wins" gets used so much. Getting dealt bad hands, suffering unlucky rolls of the dice, and even just hitting an inexplicable cold streak can quickly sour the mood once your stack starts to dwindle. But when it comes to overall odds, experts say there are a few…

Games ・ 31 July 2023

Richmond Times

Richmond judge signs off on second casino vote

Richmonders will cast their votes a second time on whether the city will house a casino in Southside after the city received the go-ahead from a Richmond City Circuit Court Judge and the Virginia Lottery. The Richmond Office of Elections confirmed the signed petition in a tweet Tuesday afternoon, emphasizing its authority to hold the…

Law ・ 26 July 2023

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Sammy Hagar outlines Las Vegas resort concept

Sammy Hagar has a concern, and it isn't just his inability to drive a certain speed limit. The Red Rocker simply has a lot of friends. That's great for populating a private jet. But it's a problem when doing businesses in places like Las Vegas. "I have so many dear friends in that town, I gotta be single. I can't be married to anyone," Hagar says.…

Incidents ・ 20 July 2023

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford Completes Outer Structure

The construction of the outer structure of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford has been completed. On July 12, 2023, the final steel beam was lifted on the top of the construction and traditionally installed to represent a significant milestone in the resort's development reportedly scheduled to open in August of 2024. Significant Milestone: The latest…

Sports ・ 14 July 2023

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrates as final beam is installed.

The Hard Rock Casino Rockford next summer will be bustling with activity as thousands of visitors gather to gamble, see a show or grab a dinner at its resort on East State Street. On Wednesday, casino dignitaries along with Rockford and Winnebago County leaders celebrated as the final steel beam was hoisted into place and installed during an…

Live Gambling ・ 13 July 2023

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Gambling Machine Robbers From Joliet, Wilmington Get Sentenced

JOLIET, IL - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday that a Joliet man and his friend from Wilmington both pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison for burglarizing businesses and stealing cash from video poker machines. According to the press release, their plea is part of an ongoing burglary case that Raoul announced in 2022…

Incidents ・ 04 July 2023

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Illinois Finds Bally's Preliminarily Suitable For Chicago Casino

The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously voted Bally's "preliminarily suitable" at its Thursday meeting, a key step forward for the gaming company to build its $1.7 billion casino in the River West neighborhood of Chicago. The favorable vote was expected after the IGB had approved smaller related measures, including supplier contracts, as Bally's has…

Finance ・ 03 July 2023

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Key rules behind 5 online casino games

Netfalls Remy Musser // Shutterstock A casino Blackjack table. It wasn't so long ago that if you wanted to try your luck at games like roulette or slots, you headed to a casino. But today, technological and legal advances have seen the rapid rise of online casinos. While in-person gambling still makes up 80% of gaming revenue, online betting is…

Games ・ 11 June 2023

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Salsa Gator Extends Nexus' Online Casino Solution

Salsa Technology officially launched the content partnership through the Salsa Gator aggregator with Brazilian iGaming platform provider and game developer, Nexus. The company sought to partner with Salsa to meet its customers' growing demand for a diverse and localized portfolio of online casino games. Based on this agreement, Nexus customers will…

Industry ・ 08 June 2023

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Opening Act: Construction Starts on Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

Opening Act: Construction Starts on Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa PR Newswire New, Exciting Tourism Destination Will Open in 2025 and Feature 150-Room Hotel, Expanded Casino and 1800 Seat Theater HOLLYWOOD, Fla.,June 7, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Construction has officially started onOttawa'snewest tourism and entertainment destination, the…

Industry ・ 08 June 2023

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After many delays, construction kicks off at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Almost six years after plans were unveiled, construction has started on the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in south Ottawa. On Tuesday, Hard Rock International executives, elected officials and local business leaders officially marked the groundbreaking of the new tourism and entertainment facility at the Rideau Carleton Casino. Originally…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2023

Ottawa News

After years of delays, ground breaks on the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa

It's the opening act, with guitar-shaped shovels in the ground for the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa. Construction has officially started on Ottawa's the rebranded casino after years of delays. On Tuesday afternoon, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Rideau Carleton Casino, the site of the new facility. "We're finally here," said…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2023

Sun Gazette

Spotlight PA: Why State College’s anti-gambling movement failed to stop the Nittany Mall casino

STATE COLLEGE - In January, despite months of documented public opposition, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved a casino slated to go in the Nittany Mall. Andrew Shaffer, who runs the website SayNoCasino.org, was at the forefront of the anti-casino movement, collecting thousands of State College area residents'…

Law ・ 05 May 2023

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Why State College’s anti-gambling movement failed to stop the Nittany Mall casino

STATE COLLEGE - In January, despite months of documented public opposition, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved a casino slated to go in the Nittany Mall. Andrew Shaffer, who runs the website SayNoCasino.org, was at the forefront of the anti-casino movement, collecting thousands of State College area residents'…

Law ・ 05 May 2023

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State College Casino approved despite public opposition- Spotlight PA State College

STATE COLLEGE - In January, despite months of documented public opposition, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved a casino slated to go in the Nittany Mall. Andrew Shaffer, who runs the website SayNoCasino.org, was at the forefront of the anti-casino movement, collecting thousands of State College area residents'…

Law ・ 02 May 2023

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John Travolta filming a movie in Mississippi casino

D'IBERVILLE, Miss. -- Imagine sitting at a slot machine at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort here and seeing John Travolta walk by. The actor is in south Mississippi filming his new movie, "Cash Out," and customers at Scarlet Pearl are sharing the casino floor with the star, cast and crew. "They're here for a month," said LuAnn Pappas, CEO of Scarlet…

Movies ・ 16 April 2023

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Mendoza awards online gambling licenses to five operating groups

On Tuesday, April 4, the government of the province of Mendoza, Argentina, awarded online betting and gambling services to five large business groups after receiving the approval of the State Attorney's Office, a step that was achieved last Friday, March 31. The selected companies were the UTE Impresora Internacional de Valores SAIC…

Industry ・ 08 April 2023

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LA Galaxy fill last Designated Player slot with Riqui Puig

The LA Galaxy announced on Wednesday they have filled their last Designated Player roster slot...with midfielder Riqui Puig. The 23-year-old, of course, was already on the Galaxy's roster, originally signing a Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) deal with the club last summer after transferring on a free from FC Barcelona. While at the time some…

Sports ・ 02 March 2023

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth changes smoking policy after feedback

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Rivers Casino Portsmouth has officially changed its smoking policy after significant feedback from guests and the community. The new policy makes half of the gaming floor inside the main casino area nonsmoking. Both table games and slot games will be included in both smoking and nonsmoking sections, Rivers said. Rivers did…

Land-based ・ 31 January 2023

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CasinoScout.nl: Dutch operators fear negative effects ban on gambling ads

Online gambling continues to rouse emotions in the Netherlands, one of the last countries in the European Union to legalise online casinos. As 2022 comes to an end, it is fair to say that it has been a bumpy ride and it is not expected to calm down any time soon. The new Remote Gambling Bill (Kansspelen op Afstand, Koa) was only adopted in February…

Law ・ 14 January 2023

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Arkansas judge voids casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing Commission to…

Law ・ 14 January 2023

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Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday (Jan. 12) when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

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Top 5 Movies Which Upskilled Casino Enthusiasts

Hollywood movie buff? A selection of top 5 movies that literally trained viewers with gambling tips and tricks. From Casino Royale to Ocean's Eleven Since men have evolved and found multiple ways of entertaining themselves, movies have been an integral part of the culture and tend to influence public opinion too. Movies are diverse and are made…

Movies ・ 05 January 2023

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Hard Rock Breaks Ground On $310 Million Rockford Casino

Hoping it will be " The Flame " that draws patrons to northern Illinois, Hard Rock and local ownership group 815 Entertainment broke ground Wednesday on a $310 million casino in Rockford that is scheduled to open in late 2023. In a tent filled to capacity next to its temporary venue, called A Hard Rock Opening Act, dignitaries who included Hard…

Finance ・ 21 December 2022

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Gambling app boom fuels in-stadium fan bets

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Jason Hammer still remembers the Monday Night Miracle. Hammer was at a casino in Las Vegas with his wife, watching the Indianapolis Colts trail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter. "I've got quite a bit of cash on this game, almost to the point where my wife was going to have some serious conversations with me," he…

Sports ・ 21 December 2022

Virginia Business

Bristol temporary casino to open July 8

Hard Rock International Inc. will open its temporary casino in Bristol July 8, the company announced Thursday. The 30000-square-foot temporary full-service casino featuring 900 gaming slots and 20 tables for gaming operations will open at 500 Gate City Highway, the former Bristol Mall. It is expected to generate 600 jobs. "We are excited to open…

Jobs ・ 20 December 2022

World Casino News

Plans For Hard Rock Casino in Indiana Halted Because of Construction Costs

Despite the great success of Gary Hotel in Indiana, it won't join the group of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana properties. The expansion plans are on hold since Hard Rock International didn't approve the hotel's construction. Delayed due to the construction costs: On Thursday, Jon Lucas, chief operating officer at Hard Rock International, spoke…

Law ・ 17 December 2022

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Hard Rock International breaks ground on permanent casino in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. (WDBJ) - The company that opened the first full-service casino in Virginia last summer, says "it's time to rock" on its permanent home. Wednesday afternoon, Hard Rock International broke ground on a $500 million project that will bring a new hotel, casino and entertainment venue to the city. The temporary casino that opened in July has…

Travel ・ 15 December 2022

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Jokesters Comedy Club Receives Second BEST OF LAS VEGAS Award

Don Barnhart's Jokesters Comedy Club has announced that they've been named "Best of Las Vegas" for a second time by the Las Vegas Review Journal. "With all the incredible talent in Las Vegas, just being nominated is an award in and of itself", said Barnhart in a recent interview. Jokesters Comedy Club is located inside The Pegasus Showroom inside…

Land-based ・ 11 December 2022

World Casino News

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol breaks ground

Hard Rock International, the envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility broke ground Wednesday. Hard Rock International and the Bristol community celebrated the groundbreaking of the permanent casino located at 500 Gate City Highway and scheduled to open in 2024. The celebration included a symbolic shovel groundbreaking…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2022

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Hard Rock Breaks Ground On Casino In Bristol, Virginia

Hard Rock International celebrated the groundbreaking of its Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia, on Wednesday afternoon. The location is expected to open in the spring of 2024. Hard Rock Bristol is currently operating out of a temporary location. "This is an exciting day for Bristol," Allie Evangelista, president of Hard Rock Hotel &…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2022

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Industry ・ 30 November 2022

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SBC: CasinoBeats Summit 2023

SBC is back with an important conference to kick start 2023. The CasinoBeats Summit - an SBC event focused on iGaming strategy, innovation, and development - is set to welcome 3000 senior casino industry executives from March 21-23. The summit will focus on the latest developments in the fast-paced iGaming industry. Over 160 executives in the…

Strategy Guide ・ 23 November 2022

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SBC to Stage Cream-of-the-Crop Event for iGaming Professionals at CasinoBeats Summit 2023

The fifth edition of the CasinoBeats Summit - an SBC event focused on iGaming strategy, innovation, and development - is set to welcome 3000 senior casino industry executives at Malta's InterContinental Hotel on 21-23 March. The conference and trade show will deliver thought-provoking content, an exhibition floor bustling with new game releases and…

Software ・ 23 November 2022

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Top 10 Spookiest Slots Games to Play at Halloween

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Top and Best ・ 21 November 2022

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Sports ・ 13 November 2022

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IN-DEPTH: "Hidden Addiction" in spotlight one year after internet gambling legalized in MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Gambling is nothing new to the state of Michigan. It started with horse racing in 1933, before eventually expanding to casinos with card games and slots, and, in 2020, sports. Then, one year ago, the Michigan gambling industry went all in. Lawmakers gave the green light to gamble online in January 2021, helping the state hit…

Law ・ 07 November 2022

Virginia Business

First Va. casino opens in Bristol

Virginia's first casino, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, held the grand opening for its temporary casino space Friday. "We are excited to open the temporary casino in Bristol,"Hard Rock International Inc. Chief Operating Officer Jon Lucas said in a statement. "Hard Rock's rich and storied music legacy is a perfect fit for Bristol,…

Poker ・ 01 November 2022

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Lucas Raymond heats up as Red Wings edge Wild

DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings, with a depleted lineup, desperately needed someone to raise their game to a higher level. Lucas Raymond did just that, scoring his first two goals of the season Saturday in a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (4-2-1) tightened up defensively and stopped a two-game slide…

Incidents ・ 30 October 2022

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Illinois: Hard Rock breaks ground on its permanent $300M Rockford Casino

Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrated Wednesday its groundbreaking ceremony for its permanent casino resort at 7801 E. State St. near the Interstate 90 exit. The celebration featured Cheap Trick guitarist and Rockford native Rick Nielsen, Hard Rock representatives and local community leaders. The ceremony came about a year after the opening of the…

Sports ・ 29 September 2022

World Casino News

Hard Rock Casino Rockford construction to begin from Wednesday

In the American state of Illinois and casino operator Hard Rock International has reportedly announced that it will be holding a special ceremony on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start to construction of its Hard Rock Casino Rockford venue. According to a report from local television broadcaster WIFR-LD, the ground-breaking event is set to take…

Jobs ・ 23 September 2022

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The Rise of Mobile Gambling Is Leaving People Ruined and Unable to Quit

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Mobile ・ 06 September 2022

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MMA Makes It Past the Casino Login in Ontario

If you're from Canada, enjoy combat sports, and like to bet on fights, we have some good news for you. As of this year, Ontarians can legally wager real money on the outcome of MMA fights. Casino login, sports betting, MMA? Ok, let's clear things up a little, shall we? Ontario Legalizes Online Gambling As the first of Canada's 13 provinces and…

UFC / MMA ・ 18 August 2022

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Hard Rock Eyeing Potential Casino In Southeastern Wisconsin

Hard Rock International is teaming up with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to potentially bring a casino to southeastern Wisconsin near the Illinois state line. The two groups announced their partnership last week, with the goal of opening a casino in Kenosha. The Menominee Tribe previously attempted to open an off-reservation casino at the…

Sports ・ 27 July 2022

Gaming Intelligence

Betcris appoints Lucas Lebleu as casino director

Latin America-facing operator Betcris has appointed experienced iGaming executive Lucas Lebleu as its new casino director. Lebleu brings over 25 years of iGaming experience to the role, having worked for the likes of William Hill, NetEnt and Gaming Innovation Group. He joins the operator from Skywind Group, where he served as senior sales director,…

Industry ・ 22 July 2022

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BETCRIS TAPS IGAMING INDUSTRY EXPERT AS ITS NEW CASINO DIRECTOR

Betcris continues to expand and, at the same time, refine its iGaming and sports betting operations. To assist with those goals, the company is turning to an industry veteran to provide expert guidance. The gaming operator has hired Lucas Lebleu to be its new Casino Director. Lebleu has been involved in the iGaming industry for over 25 years. He…

Industry ・ 19 July 2022

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Betcris Appoints Lucas Lebleu as New Casino Director

Betcris has appointed online gaming industry veteran Lucas Lebleu as its new casino director Lebleu previously served as Skywind Group's senior sales director He also filled in important positions for William Hill, NetEnt and GiG Image source: Shutterstock.com Betcris's ongoing expansion continues with the appointment of iGaming industry…

Mobile ・ 19 July 2022

Gambling News

Victoria’s Slot Machines See Gamblers Spend $66B in 30 Years

The Australian state of Victoria's Alliance for Gambling Reform, a collaborative campaign to reduce gambling harm in the country, calculated that players had lost $66 billion during the past 30 years. The organization used data gathered from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control and found that Australians currently rank first in average…

Law ・ 18 July 2022

Speedway Digest

Phoenix Raceway, Desert Diamond Casino West Valley extend partnership

Phoenix Raceway and Desert Diamond Casino West Valley are extending their winning partnership. The racetrack announced today that Desert Diamond Casino West Valley will remain the Official Casino of Phoenix Raceway through 2024. In addition, the ARCA Menards Series West championship race on Nov. 4 will now be called the Desert Diamond Casino West…

Industry ・ 14 July 2022

Augusta Free Press

Virginia’s first casino opens its doors in Bristol

Virginia's first casino opened its doors on July 8 to the public with a ribbon cutting and a donation to the United Way of Bristol TN/VA. "I won big" images showcasing winners from "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" are prominently displayed on the casino's Facebook page. "We are excited to open the temporary casino in Bristol," said Jon…

Lottery ・ 14 July 2022

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Lottery ・ 12 July 2022

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Portsmouth: Chaos + Casino = Chaos

Portsmouth has a lot of problems. Look for them to get worse in February when its new casino is scheduled to open. A key thing you need to know about the casino is that it is the realization of Louise Lucas' vision. Sen. Lucas has spent 22 years promoting a casino in Portsmouth. As if that was just the thing Portsmouth needed to become a successful…

Politics ・ 11 July 2022

The Roanoke Times

Virginia's first casino is officially open for business at Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. - Rock music blared from oversized speakers on the event stage while a half-dozen leaders of the Virginia General Assembly mingled with officials from Hard Rock International, the Virginia Lottery Board, the city of Bristol Virginia and other well-wishers Friday morning. All assembled in the west parking lot of the former Bristol Mall…

Politics ・ 09 July 2022

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Winnings ・ 08 July 2022

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Gaming Regulation International Policy Summit Las Vegas to be held in September by UNLV's ICGR

The International Center for Gaming Regulation (ICGR) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) announced Tuesday the program dates for the Gaming Regulation International Policy Summit (GRIPS) - North America, which will take place from September 11-16, 2022, in Las Vegas. GRIPS is an exclusive one-week immersion seminar focused on current…

Law ・ 30 June 2022

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UFC Vegas 56 odds: Latest betting lines and gambling guide

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight division will look to churn out another contender this Saturday (June 4, 2022) when Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik square off inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Vegas 56, the latest ESPN+ -streamed card, will also see Movsar Evloev attempt to punch his ticket to Featherweight…

Strategy Guide ・ 02 June 2022

Golden Casino News

Virginia Casino: Rivers Casino Committed to Original Opening Date

On May 10, a ceremony was held to mark the completion of the Rivers Casino Portsmouth. The project is expected to claim its place among the prominent hotels and real-money casinos that will soon invigorate Virginia's Casino and gaming industry. The tradition of topping off a building may be traced all the way back to prehistoric times in…

Land-based ・ 15 May 2022

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Celebrates Construction Milestone With Topping-Off Ceremony on May 10

PORTSMOUTH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2022-- Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced the completion today of the steel framing for the new gaming and entertainment complex on Victory Boulevard, which will open in early 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: httpsn/ Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated a construction…

Land-based ・ 11 May 2022

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Portsmouth casino celebrates construction milestone with ceremony

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The new casino coming to Portsmouth is making progress for a scheduled open of early 2023. Rivers Casino Portsmouth announced the completion Tuesday of the steel framing for the new gaming and entertainment complex on Victory Boulevard. On Tuesday a Topping-Off Ceremony was held. During the ceremony, a Rivers-yellow steel beam was…

Sports ・ 10 May 2022

Freight Waves

Viewpoint: Get more dynamic with your slotting

This commentary was written by Himadri Pandey, is an applied scientist for Lucas Systems. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Modern Shipper or its affiliates. Done right, good slotting decisions can reduce labor costs (picking and replenishment efficiency); improve worker safety and…

Innovation ・ 09 May 2022

Programming Insider

Playing the Odds: Interview with iGaming Expert Lucas Mollberg

iGaming expert Lucas Mollberg has been interviewed about how to get started in iGaming, how to make money from iGaming, and what the future of iGaming holds by many famous publications and blogs. This internationally-known figure in the iGaming industry reveals the ins and outs of gambling online and how you can do it too - while making…

Strategy Guide ・ 07 May 2022

Yogonet

Hard Rock Bristol awarded Virginia's first casino license

The Virginia Lottery Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a casino gaming operator's license for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, the state's first casino, with a temporary property scheduled to open on July 8. Wednesday's 7-0 vote followed a two-hour presentation by officials of Hard Rock International and representatives of HR Bristol, LLC,…

Lottery ・ 01 May 2022

The Islander

Vic gambling ad spend three times alcohol

Young men under 24 make up almost one third of Victorian sports betters, with responsible gambling advocates blaming an advertising deluge as betting agencies out-spend the alcohol industry. Neilsen advertising data released on Sunday showed a daily average of 948 gambling ads aired on Victorian free-to-air stations last year, Victorian Responsible…

Law ・ 01 May 2022

World Casino News

Virginia casino license for Hard Rock International

The Virginia Lottery Board regulator has reportedly awarded American casino operator Hard Rock International with a gambling license for its coming $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol property. According to a Wednesday report from the local online news domain at VirginiaBusiness.com, the move for the Seminole Tribe of Florida -owned…

Lottery ・ 28 April 2022

Super Talk 92.9

Game On: Bristol Casino gets regulatory OK from state lottery officials with license approval

Here is a statement issued by Hard Rock International Chief Operating Officer Jon Lucas: "We are excited by the VA Lottery Board's action today granting a license to open Virginia's first casino in Bristol subject to the completion of outstanding operational activities. We appreciate the VA Lottery's assistance and diligence in working closely with…

Lottery ・ 28 April 2022

Virginia Business

Va. Lottery Board awards first casino license

The Virginia Lottery Board has issued its first license for a casino in Virginia to Hard Rock Bristol, the board announced Wednesday. With its permanent casino still on track to open at the former Bristol Mall in July 2024, Hard Rock International Inc. is preparing to open a 30000-square-foot temporary casino with 870 gaming slots and 21 tables…

Lottery ・ 27 April 2022

TimesNews

Breaking: First in the Commonwealth: Bristol Casino receives Virginia Lottery Board license

BRISTOL - The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino isn't open yet, but it's already seen its first big win. The Virginia Lottery Board announced on Wednesday that the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol has received its facility operator's license to operate the Commonwealth's first casino. "We are excited by the Virginia Lottery Board's action today granting…

Lottery ・ 27 April 2022

Golden Casino News

Virginia Casino: Hard Rock will open a temporary casino in Bristol in July

Hard Rock International has finally set a date for the "grand opening" of its temporary, full-service real-money casino in Bristol, Virginia. On 8 July 2022, the interim facility located at the old Bristol Mall will welcome guests for the first time. Construction plans kicked off in December 2021 after Hard Rock gained approval from the Virginia…

Lottery ・ 05 April 2022

World Casino News

July 8 opening date for temporary Virginia casino

American casino operator Hard Rock International has announced that it is to debut a temporary gambling facility in Virginia this summer ahead of the expected early-2024 premiere of its $150 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol development. The enterprise owned by the federally-recognized Seminole Tribe of Florida used an official Wednesday…

Sports ・ 01 April 2022

Yogonet

Hard Rock to open temporary Bristol casino on July 8

Hard Rock International announced Wednesday that its temporary Bristol casino in Virginia will open its doors on July 8. "We are excited to open the casino and welcome guests," said Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International, in a news release. "As Virginia's first casino, Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock will be a…

Sports ・ 31 March 2022

TimesNews

Hard Rock to open temporary casino in Bristol this summer

BRISTOL, Va. - Tri-Cities residents might want to circle another date on their calendars. Hard Rock's temporary, full-service casino will celebrate its grand opening on July 8. Hard Rock International announced in a news release on Wednesday that Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock, at 500 Gate City Highway, would be ready for business in a…

Sports ・ 31 March 2022

Second Wave

Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling

This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias' initiation into problem gambling began in 2014, when he moved in with an aunt who made frequent trips to the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 31 March 2022

TimesNews

BREAKING: Hard Rock to open temporary casino in Bristol this summer

BRISTOL, Va. - Tri-Cities residents might want to circle another date on their calendars. Hard Rock's temporary, full-service casino will celebrate its grand opening on July 8. Hard Rock International announced in a news release on Wednesday that Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock, at 500 Gate City Highway, would be ready for business in a…

Sports ・ 31 March 2022

SWVA Today

Casino manager believes she hit jackpot in coming to Bristol

The first time Allie Evangelista ever saw a slot machine was when she began working at a casino. Before becoming manager of another casino, she didn't know a deck contained 52 cards. Growing up in Brazil, Evangelista dreamed of being a travel agent or traveling the world as a flight attendant, but a bottom-to-top 16-year career in the gaming…

Winnings ・ 09 March 2022

FOX 47 News

Problem gambling calls have tripled, MDHHS says

LANSING, Mich. - It's been one year since Michigan legalized online betting and although it's too early to definitively correlate the two, the state's problem gambling helpline saw nearly triple the number of calls in 2021 than the year before online gambling was approved. This week, that data will be addressed by the state health department at an…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 March 2022

WGRT

Gambling Disorders Soar One Year After Legalized Online Betting

Gambling is addictive and it is easier than ever to gamble with the legalization of online betting and sports betting in Michigan. People are inundated with billboards, television commercials, and other advertisements for the numerous online betting franchises that are now legal in Michigan. Nearly triple the number of calls were made to the…

Law ・ 01 March 2022

WVPE 88.1

Calls to the Michigan gambling problem helpline nearly tripled last year

One year after Michigan legalized internet casino gambling and online sports betting, more people are seeking help for gambling disorders. The stress and isolation of COVID-19 compounded the issue, health official say. MDHHS is also hosting next week on online gambling and sports betting, which is both used to train and educate mental health and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 February 2022

Virginia Business

Hard Rock names president of new Bristol hotel and casino

Hard Rock International Inc. has announced a president to lead its hotel and casino operations in Bristol. Allie Evangelista most recently served three years as a vice president and general manager for Penn National Gaming operations, including the past seven months at Hollywood Casino Perryville, in Maryland. Evangelista has "already hit the…

Land-based ・ 23 February 2022

TimesNews

Breaking: Hard Rock Hotel names president of Bristol casino

BRISTOL - Hard Rock International has officially named its president of the company's upcoming hotel and casino in Bristol. The company announced on Monday that Allie Evangelista will serve as the new president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. "Allie's life and career has embodied the American success story," said Jon Lucas, chief operating…

Mobile ・ 22 February 2022

Gambling Insider

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol appoints Allie Evangelista as new President

Allie Evangelista has been named the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino President for Bristol on 22 February. She will take up a position under the stewardship of Jon Lucas, Hard Rock International COO. Evangelista has worked in every aspect of the gaming and hospitality industries throughout her career, something Lucas claims embodies "the American…

Land-based ・ 22 February 2022

Bristol Herald Courier

Construction is underway on temporary casino

On a date where the month and day add up to Blackjack, Hard Rock International said construction plans are underway for its temporary casino at the site of the former mall on Gate City Highway in Bristol, Virginia. The temporary casino is expected to open in the second quarter of 2022 and create 600 jobs. Thursday's announcement follows the…

Blackjack ・ 22 February 2022

Chicago Tribune

The best choice for the Chicago casino is The 78

Casinos are no panaceas for cash-strapped cities. The higher the tax rate, the higher the revenue - but also the less the incentive for the operators to invest in the kinds of glamorous amenities that typify the major Las Vegas resorts, where gaming now is just a declining piece of the action. In a city like Chicago, casinos invariably attract…

Sports ・ 18 February 2022

Indianapolis Business Journal

Jim Shella: Indiana should allow casino gambling in Indianapolis

I ask because that term suddenly is part of the parlance on sports talk radio and in television commercials that are impossible to escape. I hear it from JB Smoove and Dan Dakich. It seems everybody in Indiana is supposed to know the answer to that question. I didn't. So, I decided, for the sake of this column, to find out. A parlay, my research…

NFL ・ 11 February 2022