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Which NBA Players Have Been Spotted Gambling?

Professional athletes have always had a hard time gambling. Not only is it frowned upon by people, but sports authorities also have stringent laws to be followed. As far as basketball players go, they're allowed to bet on sports and online casino games. They are obviously restricted from wagering on games they're a part of, but betting on other…
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Bodog Launches Casino Operations in Regulated Isle of Man

New Bodog.io casino platform to exclusively accept cryptocurrency payments via Isle of Man license DOUGLAS, ISLE of MAN / ACCESSWIRE / March 22, 2023 / Leading online casino Bodog today announces that it has acquired an all-new gambling license in the Isle of Man in the wake of launching its new casino-only platform, Bodog.io. Designed exclusively…
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Household goes all in on casino night fundraiser

By Peter Elijah Lim Staff Writer Pater Noster men's household and Excite partnered to provide free food, gambling and prizes to participants at a casino night event in the Gentile Gallery on March 3 at 6 p.m. The event, intended to introduce students to prudent gambling outside the context of a real casino, included games such as Texas hold'em,…
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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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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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What are the odds of a casino in Asheville? State considers expanding legalized gambling

North Carolina can support as many as nine Las Vegas-style casinos with gambling throughout the state, including one in the Asheville area, according to a report commissioned by the General Assembly. The new casinos would be in addition to the three already operating on tribal lands, an independent consultant, Spectrum Gaming Group, told lawmakers…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas casinos hit jackpot in record-breaking year

The numbers are in and Nevada's casinos hit the jackpot in 2022. The statewide casino win set a new record of $14.8 billion, surpassing the old record of $13.4 billion set in 2021. Clark County casinos, which include Las Vegas, also set a record at $12.7 billion, topping the previous $11.5 billion, also registered in 2021. The Las Vegas visitor…
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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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CEC Reveals Casino Esport Conference Coming to Las Vegas 2023

In Las Vegas, NV February 27 - March 1st, 2023 The CEC and CEC - U will be held at Alexis Park Resort 375 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV The CEC, which has been held for the past 7 years in Las Vegas, is now including an extra classroom/workshop event called CEC- U. The main CEC is packed with speakers and panels that will at its core cover Esports,…
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New Casino Opens In State Of Virginia

A new casino has officially started taking bets in the state of Virginia. Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated its grand opening, making history as the Commonwealth of Virginia's "first full-service permanent" casino, according to an announcement. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino…
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Ontario: Gateway's Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach celebrates grand opening ceremony

While Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach has been active for a few weeks now, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment celebrated the official opening ceremony of its new property last week. The casino, located at 88 Lyon's Court, represents a CAD 34.3 million ($25.8 million) investment in the community of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, and has created 140 new…
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Petersburg’s casino plan clears hurdle in Virginia House

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - A bill allowing Petersburg to host a casino resort - and denying Richmond's second bid for one - advanced in the Virginia House of Delegates, days after the proposal gained support in the state Senate. The proposal from Del. Kim Taylor (R-Dinwiddie), similar to one from state Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond), would add…
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Collectors show off Vegas memorabilia at Gold Coast Casino

There's likely hundreds of thousands of poker chips inside the Gold Coast's California ballrooms, and to some, their value is priceless. Collectors and dealers from the Southern Nevada Casino Collectibles Club showed off their poker chips, tokens, drink stirrers, card decks, matchbooks and more on Friday, the first day of its first memorabilia…
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The Yaamava’ Resort And Casino Celebrates Its History While Offering New Luxuries

The Yaamava' Resort & Casino has a rich history along with the look and feel of a new resort. After multiple renovations and extensions, a luxurious spa was added in December 2021 along with 432 guest rooms and an all-new pool oasis. It is currently the casino with the most slots in the western United States, and its history is remembered and…
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Mega Millions, Powerball lottery jackpots hit $1 billion prize 6 times

Thanks to a lottery ticket and an incredible amount of luck, millionaires and billionaires have been made. In the 30 years since Powerball and Mega Millions have teased and enticed would-be winners with the phrase, "it could happen to you," there have only been six times the jackpot has surpassed $1 billion. Of course, the games have changed a lot…
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Slidell officials fret over new gambling machine at OTB

A little more than a year after St. Tammany Parish voters shot down a $325 million casino proposal, Slidell officials are waging a lower-profile fight against a form of gambling that has never appeared on a parish ballot: historical horse racing machines. The state Legislature adopted a bill in 2021 that allows up to 50 of the machines at off-track…
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Betting industry will ‘keep back funds from gambling harm charity’

The betting industry has threatened to redirect a quarter of the funds expected to go to a charity tackling harms caused by gambling, the Guardian understands. The four largest members of the Betting and Gaming Council have in the past pledged to use GambleAware as the main commissioner of any money it gave to tackle problems caused by its…
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Fight over cashless gambling in Australia rages on

Cashless gambling is one of the novelties that is supposed to appear on the gambling market in New South Wales, Australia, although there is no shortage of officials and business owners who have opposed the idea outright, arguing that it would alienate loyal customers and make them feel treated like criminals. Some of the most vociferous…
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Gov. Hochul greenlights legislation for Jake's 58 Casino expansion

Jake's 58 Casino could soon be getting an expansion.Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation late Wednesday that will double the number of slot machines there.Players at the casino can soon look forward to an additional 1000 gaming slots.The Islandia casino opened in 2017. A roughly $200 million expansion of the casino will be ongoing for the next two…
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Harrah's transformation to Caesar's casino begins in 2023

A two-year-old project to expand and rebrand Harrah's New Orleans at the foot of Canal Street into a Caesars casino-hotel complex enters a new and more visible phase in early January, when renovations begin to the exterior of the building and to nearly one-fourth of the gaming hall space inside. The latest phase of the project, slated to be…
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Bluberi Premier Casino Content Coming to Minnesota in 2023

The leading developer of casino gaming content for the gambling industry, Bluberi, expanded its presence in the United States. Recently, the company obtained a gaming license in Minnesota, allowing it to provide its exclusive content to land-based casinos in the state. The Bluberi administration shares their enthusiasm. The company announced on…
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What have been the biggest gaming titles for Android phones in 2022?

Mobile gaming continues to break new records with new mobile games that are being launched every single day and a huge audience of mobile users. It's one of the highest-grossing sectors in the entire gaming industry, and it also accounts for over 50% of the revenue of the gaming industry. So, it comes as no surprise that there are quite a lot of…
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Cordish Reveals Plans for $1.4bn Virginia Casino Resort

The Cordish Companies has revealed its plans to create a $1.4bn casino resort in the Virginia city of Petersburg. The Petersburg City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday night to choose Cordish as the company to develop a casino resort in the area. It would be a three-phase project and span an 80-acre site in the economically struggling…
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$1.4 Billion Mixed-use Development in Petersburg, Va to Be Anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia

The Cordish Companies unveiled details yesterday for a $1.4 billion transformative mixed-use development in Petersburg, VA. Live! Gaming & Entertainment District will set a new standard for development in the Commonwealth, creating a world-class entertainment destination and mixed-use project with gaming that will generate billions of dollars in…
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Nevada Ballet Theatre Partners With PLAYSTUDIOS' PlayAWARDS Program

PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. , the creator of the playAWARDS loyalty platform and an award-winning developer of free-to-play mobile games that offer real-world rewards to players, announced their first-ever partnership with Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT), the largest professional ballet company in the state. NBT will be the newest offering in the Rewards Store,…
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CAB concludes year with Casino Night: Gaggles of gamblers occupy game tables

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) recently hosted "Casino Night" for students on Nov. 10 in the Smith University Center. Amanda Wagner, the CAB faculty advisor and student life specialist, helped orchestrate the event. "CAB made everything possible, from deciding who was going to be game masters to who was manning the front desk and other needs,"…
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Peter Tighe and friends buy slot in WA’s new slot race, The Quokka

Peter Tighe, famous as the part-owner of mighty mare Winx, has snapped up a slot in the new $4 million The Quokka (1200m) at Perth's Ascot racecourse next April. "These slot races are really good concepts," Tighe said. "We are happy with The Everest and this race looks like giving us something different in another jurisdiction. "So, I got together…
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Wasaga Casino opened doors to the public today

The chips and cards are virtual at the new Playtime Casino, owned and operated by Gateway The reels are turning and the virtual roulette tables are spinning now that the new casino in Wasaga Beach has opened to the public. Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach slotted its grand opening for today (Nov. 23) at 1 p.m., and welcomed VIP guests earlier in the…
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Let the games begin: Wasaga Casino finally opens its doors

The chips and cards are virtual at the new Playtime Casino, owned and operated by Gateway The reels are turning and the virtual roulette tables are spinning now that the new casino in Wasaga Beach has opened to the public. Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach slotted its grand opening for today (Nov. 23) at 1 p.m., and welcomed VIP guests earlier in the…
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New casino in Wasaga Beach opens its doors to the public

Official with Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which also operates gambling facility in Innisfil, says company invested $34.3 million in Wasaga site The reels are turning and the virtual roulette tables are spinning now that the new casino in Wasaga Beach has opened to the public. Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach slotted its grand opening for today…
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Las Vegas welcomes holiday decorations

Gaming News 21 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- There's no place like Las Vegas for the holidays, as festive decorations and jolly events usher in the celebratory season. Locally cherished and brand-new winter wonderland displays pop up throughout the destination, making Vegas an ideal spot to take in the sights and sounds of the holidays.AREA15 is…
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Beer and casino lovers are in for a treat when they head to any of these top casino destinations. Whether you're looking for the perfect place to enjoy an IPA or want to wash down your favorite dish with cold suds while playing casino games, here are some of the top spots where beer is king. Get ready for the beeraholic journey! Las Vegas,…
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Top 10 Spookiest Slots Games to Play at Halloween

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ChopValue First West Coast Microfactory Location in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 17, 2022 // PRNewswire // - ChopValue is excited to announce its first West Coast franchise in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. With Microfactories already in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia, this addition will be its first of many in the United States, as ChopValue works to create a micro-manufacturing network that will help build…
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Company turning recycled chopsticks into housewares, furniture opens in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A company that turns recycled chopsticks into housewares and furniture have announced that it has opened a facility in Las Vegas. According to a news release, ChopValue's new Las Vegas location will mark the company's first franchise in the United States. The group says they already operate microfactories in Canada, Mexico,…
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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo hits Las Vegas

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Peter Tighe and friends buy slot in WA's new slot race, The Quokka

Peter Tighe, famous as the part-owner of mighty mare Winx, has snapped up a slot in the new $4 million The Quokka (1200m) at Perth's Ascot racecourse next April. "These slot races are really good concepts," Tighe said. "We are happy with The Everest and this race looks like giving us something different in another jurisdiction. "So, I got together…
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TCSJOHNHUXLEY receives approval to supply casino products in Andorra

TCSJOHNHUXLEY, the leading manufacturer and supplier of world-renowned live gaming products and services, is delighted to announce licence approval has been granted by the Andorran Gambling Regulation Council (CRAJ). This latest approval will allow TCSJOHNHUXLEY to supply the principality of Andorra with its extensive product portfolio and grow its…
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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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Meet Casino Guru Awards' Social Responsibility Initiative judges

Casino Guru is happy to reveal the list of judges for " The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative," part of the upcoming Casino Guru Awards. After Casino Guru revealed the judges for " The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools," the company is happy to introduce the new faces who will leverage their expertise to weigh on one…
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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,…
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Lowndes County leaders: Casino closures would be devastating

The fate of two Lowndes County casinos is hanging in the balance, and with it, nearly 100 jobs. Local elected officials are worried. In a county with relatively little industry and tourist attractions, the casinos gave people jobs, made donations to local charities and brought in gamblers from down the street and counties over. On the other hand,…
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Bluberi Shows How Success Is Made at the Global Gaming Expo October 11-13 in Las Vegas

Bluberi or (the "Company") today announced it will showcase its lineup of fun and player-favorite casino slot games October 11 - 13 at the Global Gaming Expo ("G2E") at the Sands Expo® in Las Vegas. Bluberi will not only display its product portfolio in booth 2859, but will also unveil a peek behind the curtain on how they are currently creating…
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New Dream Las Vegas hotel-casino ready to break ground next to airport

The south edge of the Strip is set to get a new hotel. Developers of Dream Las Vegas are scheduled to hold a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for the 531-room casino-resort on Las Vegas Boulevard just south of Russell Road. The project, estimated to cost around $550 million, is slated to feature restaurants, nightlife, a third-level pool deck and…
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A peek into the past as Las Vegas' Sahara hotel celebrates 70 years

In the summer of 2011, Amy Raymer stood outside the Sahara Las Vegas, waiting for a chance to own a piece of history. It was an end of an era. The Sahara, one of the oldest properties on the Strip, was closing its doors. Raymer, a Las Vegas resident, was one of the hundreds to show up for its liquidation sale - despite the 100-plus-degree heat. The…
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Microgaming salutes organisations like Gordon Moody, Betknowmore, Anonymind and Motiv8

Leading online gaming software provider Microgaming is rallying behind Safer Gambling Week (October 17 to 23). The industry-led event aims to stimulate conversation around safer gambling, while driving awareness of tools and resources that are available to people who believe they may have a problem. As a leading provider of online gambling platform…
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Microgaming throws support behind Responsible Gambling charities

Microgaming, one of the most prominent iGaming suppliers and platform developers, has announced its full support for Safer Gambling Week running from October 17 through October 23. The organization, which is committed to building products that are entertaining as they are safe for consumers, has been a long-time supporter of various charities in…
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Cordish's revenge? It emerges as operator of proposed Petersburg casino

The Cordish Companies, a well-established casino developer spurned by Richmond last year in the sweepstakes to build a gaming resort in the capital, has emerged as the preferred operator of a proposed casino in Petersburg that got a big boost this week from the state's legislative watchdog agency. The Petersburg City Council unanimously approved…
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Live Play Mobile CEO: "Bingo is the fastest-growing vertical within social casino"

Thanks to Covid-19, online gambling has seen an unprecedented surge in growth, with one of the biggest areas being the online bingo industry. Bingo rarely receives the same respect as other games and in the past few decades many have written it off as outdated. However, the game's recent resurgence has shown that bingo is not only surviving but is…
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New study shows alarming link between military and gambling addiction

At the International Center for Responsible Gambling (ICRG) Conference on Gambling and Addiction in Las Vegas - held on October 10th - Shane W. Kraus, PhD, UNLV Department of Psychology, and Joshua Grubbs, PhD, Bowling Green State University, revealed a potentially huge and alarming discrepancy between gambling addiction and the military community…
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Study: Problem Gambling Rate Among Active US Military Members 3.5 Times Higher Than in General Population

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Bowling Green State University found that active US military personnel have problem gambling rates 3.5 times higher than the general population. Commissioned by the Kindbridge Research Institute (which drew donations from Playtech and DraftKings), the study and its…
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Military Personnel 3.5x More Prone to Problem Gambling

A study co-led by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Bowling Green State University found that problem gambling rates are 3.5x higher among active military personnel than the regular population. Dr. Shane W. Kraus of the UNLV Department of Psychology and Dr. Joshua Grubbs of Bowling Green State University delivered the findings Monday…
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Online Gambling Needs Innovation, but Is Social Betting Really the Answer?

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Cameron Smith: Alabama casinos’ human shield will test Marshall’s resolve

After the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that the racing and "bingo" casino owed $76 million in unpaid taxes, Greenetrack shut its doors. Another opinion from the state supreme court affirmed that electronic bingo which plays conspicuously like a slot machine is not, in fact, bingo. Yet a little more than a month after closing its doors, Greenetrack…
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Citing Potential for a Costly Lawsuit, College Township Council Declines to Interfere with Nittany Mall Casino Licensing

Preliminary design rendering of the exterior of the proposed casino at the Nittany Mall. Image by Nelson Worldwide College Township Council won't be voicing opposition to the proposed Nittany Mall casino after the township's attorney said interfering with the state licensing process could result in a costly lawsuit. Casino opponents urged…
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Video/Photos: BAT OUT OF HELL Lands In Las Vegas At Paris Hotel & Casino!

Bat Out of Hell - The Musical is gearing up to make its highly anticipated debut tomorrow evening and final preparations are underway ahead of welcoming its first audience. See photos and video from the production below! After more than 175 hours of intense rehearsals, the show's Obie Award-winning director, Jay Scheib, among the steadfast cast,…
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Alachua man charged in internet casino armed robbery

An Alachua man has been identified as the one suspect charged so far in an armed robbery at a Columbia County internet casino early Monday. Deputies say Caleb Na'shon Bowers, 19, and at least two other people entered the Vegas One Casino, 4201 N. U.S. 441, at about 5 a.m., according to a Columbia County Sheriff's Office warrant. Public Information…
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Lotto results Ireland: Dublin store that sold winning €1 million jackpot revealed

A grocery store chain in Dublin has been revealed as the selling location for yesterday's Daily Million top prize ticket, with a lucky punter winning a whopping €1000000. Fresh the good food market, which is located in Northern Cross, Dublin 17, sold the winning ticket to one very lucky customer on September 22. Thursday's big winner has officially…
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Best Blackjack Movies in History

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Confused about gambling propositions?

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Jeff Beck brings tour to Las Vegas with Johnny Depp

Gaming News 7 September 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Johnny Depp will join Jeff Beck on his upcoming North American tour, including the Las Vegas show at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Friday, 4 November. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.The duo will highlight songs from their newly released musical collaboration, 18. In…
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This Very Very Fancy Las Vegas Dinner Will Cost $10,000

While there is hardly a shortage of ultra-luxe experiences for Las Vegas's most coveted high-rollers, a new dining series hosted by the Wynn Las Vegas casino sets a price tag orders of magnitude higher than the typical wine-and-truffle prix fixe menu. Wynn is partnering with Domain H. William Harlan - the Napa Valley wine magnate behind the…
Travel
This Very Very Fancy Las Vegas Dinner Will Cost $10,000
Forbes

The Yaamava’ Resort And Casino Wows With Small And Big Luxuries

The Yaamava' Resort & Casino has a rich history along with the look and feel of a new resort. After multiple renovations and extensions, a luxurious spa was added in December 2021 along with 432 guest rooms and an all-new pool oasis. Here's a bit of trivia! It is currently the casino with the most slots in the western United States, and its history…
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The Yaamava’ Resort And Casino Wows With Small And Big Luxuries
13 News Now

Newport News man wins $227,000 in Virginia Lottery

Charles Smith bought a ticket online for the July 17 drawing, which had 4-6-8-12-15 as the winning numbers. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - As a Newport News man's wife was leaving for an out-of-state trip, he jokingly told her he'd call when he won the lottery. Sure enough, that's exactly what happened. Charles Smith won $227000 in the Virginia Lottery's Cash…
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Newport News man wins $227,000 in Virginia Lottery
Sifted

Is Sorare a gambling game, and what would that mean for the company?

Football fantasy trading game Sorare has leveraged blockchain technology to make some big bucks. The startup's fantasy sports game, which lets users trade and build teams with collectible player cards, is already generating more than €150m in annual revenue, earning it a $4.3bn valuation at its last funding round. But Sorare's early romp into the…
Gaming Authorities
Is Sorare a gambling game, and what would that mean for the company?
Review Journal

Desert Pines Golf Course could be redeveloped in east Las Vegas

A Las Vegas golf course could be redeveloped into a mix of housing, commercial space and a workforce training center under a plan eyed by city officials. The Las Vegas City Council this week approved starting exclusive talks with development firm McCormack Baron Salazar on overhauling Desert Pines Golf Club, a city-owned site at Bonanza and Pecos…
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Desert Pines Golf Course could be redeveloped in east Las Vegas
Covers

Kambi Group Partners with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

The third of Arkansas' three sports betting operators will finally have an online component, as Kambi Group has reached an agreement to be the sports betting solutions provider to Oaklawn Casino Racing Resort. Sports betting in Arkansas will soon have a third online operator. Technology provider Kambi Group announced on Monday that it had reached…
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Kambi Group Partners with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Yogonet

Arkansas: Kambi inks online and retail sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Sports betting services supplier Kambi Group has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions to the thoroughbred racetrack and casino, based in the US state of Arkansas. Under the deal, Kambi will support Oaklawn in launching its online sportsbook operations under the…
Sports
Arkansas: Kambi inks online and retail sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Casino City Times

Kambi signs sportsbook agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Gaming News 22 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Multi-channel agreement includes provision of Kambi's sportsbook direct to Oaklawn's property in Hot Springs, Arkansas, as well as its mobile sportsbook, Oaklawn Sports Kambi Group plc has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions…
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The Nevada Independent

Boyd Gaming opens its Sacramento-area casino a month ahead of schedule

Boyd Gaming and the Wilton Rancheria Tribe quietly opened a $500 million casino near Sacramento last week with neither fanfare nor a grand opening celebration. The Sky River Casino in the capital city's suburb of Elk Grove was scheduled to open in mid-September. Shortly before midnight on Aug. 16, the casino's Facebook page carried the message,…
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Boyd Gaming opens its Sacramento-area casino a month ahead of schedule
Gambling Insider

Kambi signs sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Kambi Group has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The deal will see Kambi provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutions direct to the premier Thoroughbred racetrack and casino in Arkansas. Kambi will support Oaklawn in launching its online sportsbook operations under the brand Oaklawn Sports, through the provision of…
Sports
Kambi signs sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
US Gambling Sites

The Best Gambling Stories That Are Almost Too Crazy to Believe

Many seasoned bettors have enough crazy gambling stories to fill a warehouse. I have a few of my own that I have shared over the years. From entering a casino with less than ten bucks and leaving with just short of $3k to watching a croupier lose his mind and punch a player, I'm not short on betting anecdotes. But today, I won't be talking about my…
Sports
The Best Gambling Stories That Are Almost Too Crazy to Believe
TalkBasket

5 NBA Players Who Have a Passion for Gambling

It's not just the fans who get thrilled by casino games, players also like participating in gambling although they are limited to a certain extent. There has been a raging debate about whether athletes can participate in any form of gambling. Analysts have pointed out that players' participation in gambling does not present a conflict of…
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5 NBA Players Who Have a Passion for Gambling
8 News Now

Las Vegas mermaids make a splash at Lake Mead

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Some of the recent discoveries at Lake Mead might make people cringe. For two Las Vegas women, their goal was to bring a smile when thinking about Lake Mead while using a now well-known landmark as a picturesque backdrop. Meet the mermaids of Lake Mead, Amy Smith, and Kristin Janise. Smith recently posted a couple of photographs…
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Las Vegas mermaids make a splash at Lake Mead
iGaming Brazil

Wynn Las Vegas to Launch Dining Experience at $10,000 Per Person

Wynn Las Vegas is gearing up to launch a new dining experience that will cost guests $10000 each. The action will have a limited time and consists of three dinners. Up to 20 guests will be able to attend each dinner, and each night will be centered around one of three Harlan wineries: Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory. Attendees will be able to…
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Wynn Las Vegas to Launch Dining Experience at $10,000 Per Person
Gambling Insider

Wynn Las Vegas to debut dining experience priced at $10,000 per head

Wynn Las Vegas is preparing to launch a new dining experience this autumn that will cost guests $10000 apiece. The limited-time series consists of three dinners hosted by Napa Valley-based winegrowers Domain H. William Harlan. Up to 20 guests per dinner will be allowed to attend, and each evening will be centred around one of three Harlan wineries:…
Travel
Wynn Las Vegas to debut dining experience priced at $10,000 per head
Shanghaiist

Online Bingo Gambling Market Size, Current and Future

New Jersey (United States) - A2Z Market Research published new research on Global Online Bingo Gambling covering the micro-level of analysis by competitors and key business segments (2022-2029). The Global Online Bingo Gambling explores a comprehensive study on various segments like opportunities, size, development, innovation, sales, and overall…
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Online Bingo Gambling Market Size, Current and Future
FOX 4 KC

Bomb threat note cause of casino evacuation in Okla.

OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. - A bomb threat at "Indigo Sky Casino and Resort" prompts casino managers and local law enforcement to evacuate the gaming facility and adjoining hotel. Melanie Heskett, General Manager of Indigo Sky Casino and Resort said a note was found in one of the casino's bathrooms. "The note seemed to be pretty threatening and specific,…
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Bomb threat note cause of casino evacuation in Okla.
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BREAKING: Bomb threat note cause of casino evacuation

OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. - A bomb threat at "Indigo Sky Casino and Resort" prompts casino managers and local law enforcement to evacuate the gaming facility and adjoining hotel. Melanie Heskett, General Manager of Indigo Sky Casino and Resort said a note was found in one of the casino's bathrooms. "The note seemed to be pretty threatening and specific,…
Incidents
BREAKING: Bomb threat note cause of casino evacuation
Electronic Payments International

payment providers tackle the risks associated with online gambling

Revenues of online gambling companies are also reaching new heights and gaining critical legality throughout the US. The global online gambling market is growing at an annual rate of nearly 12% and is expected to reach $127.3bn by 2027. The liberalisation of online gambling regulations in the US, the Netherlands, and other countries are helping…
Gaming Authorities
payment providers tackle the risks associated with online gambling
Review Journal

Boyd Gaming revenue slightly up from year-over-year

Boyd Gaming Corp. leadership expressed confidence in the company's operations even in the face of economic uncertainty during an earnings call this week. Officials with the Las Vegas-based operator of three downtown Las Vegas properties as well as other hotel-casinos, said during Tuesday's earnings call that 2022's second quarter was a solid…
Finance
Boyd Gaming revenue slightly up from year-over-year
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After five months, a local group wins the Catch the Ace jackpot

We have a major winner for the Townsend Smith Hospice Foundation (TSHF) Catch the Ace raffle! For the past five months, the charity organization has been running a weekly Catch the Ace progressive raffle. Each week, a winner is given a card from a deck. They automatically win the weekly pot, but could win the jackpot if they pull the elusive ace of…
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After five months, a local group wins the Catch the Ace jackpot
Indian Gaming

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians first opened the property now known as Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel as a bingo hall on July 24, 1986, then developed the bingo hall into a 100000 sq. ft. casino that featured slot machines and card games in 1994. Today, the casino has evolved into one of the top entertainment destinations in Southern…
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Yogonet

New Strip casino-resort Dream Las Vegas to break ground next to airport on Friday

The Strip is about to get a new casino-resort on Las Vegas Boulevard, next to the airport. A ceremonial groundbreaking announced by Developers of Dream Las Vegas will take place on Friday, thus marking the beginning of the531-room property's construction, which is expected to open in late 2024. The project's price tag is near the $550 millionmark…
Land-based
New Strip casino-resort Dream Las Vegas to break ground next to airport on Friday
Danville Register & Bee

Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week; $673,000 in taxes generated

BRISTOL - Patrons of the new Bristol Casino wagered more than $37.5 million - and won more than $33.7 million - during its first full week of operation. Those figures were presented Wednesday to the Virginia Lottery Board, which oversees casinos, sports wagering and lottery operations in the state. Totals are from July 5-14, but primarily starting…
Finance
Wagers top $37 million in Bristol Casino's first week; $673,000 in taxes generated