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The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Aristocrat execs say NFL slot machines have scored 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 At the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) a year…
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Indy Gaming: Aristocrat execs say NFL slot machines have scored a touchdown
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New Jersey Revokes PlayUp Online Gambling Licenses

The New Jersey Division of Gambling Enforcement has revoked beleaguered PlayUp's New Jersey licenses. PlayUp was active in another state, Colorado, but despite asking Colorado regulators to put the site in maintenance mode, PlayUp was still up and running on Friday. In a statement to TopNJCasinos.com, a spokesperson for the NJDGE said the DGE…
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New Jersey Revokes PlayUp Online Gambling Licenses
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The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Las Vegas Sands casino expansion effort in Texas fails again

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 Casino legalization efforts in Texas…
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Indy Gaming: Las Vegas Sands casino expansion effort in Texas fails again
Casino News Daily

Games Global has official operational launch after completing Microgaming acquisitions

Perhaps the name, Games Global rings a bell. Perhaps, it's thus far unknown to you. Either way, it's here. A Tuesday press release from the firm did not quietly announce its presence. Rather, it simply stated what should be taken at face value. To whit, in big bold print, centered on top: Games Global thunders onto the scene, ushering in a bold new…
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The Scioto Post

Top 5 Companies of the US Online Casino Segment

The online casino market in the US is the biggest in the world. It is unlikely that this is going to change any time soon as more and more states are either already working on plans on how to regulate an online gaming market, or at least garnering the support of corporations and the public. Today we are going to take a look at the biggest players…
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Top 5 Companies of the US Online Casino Segment
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5 Best Casino/Gaming Stocks To Buy Now

Casino stocks are classified as consumer discretionary companies because of the positive relationship between gaming, tourist expenditure, and GDP growth. Many states in the US are moving to legalize internet gambling, and established casinos and startups are racing to cash in. The Asian gambling market focused on the Chinese province of Macau, has…
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5 Best Casino/Gaming Stocks To Buy Now
Reuters

Casino SPAC is for hardened gamblers only

HONG KONG, June 7 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Shareholders in blank-cheque firm 26 Capital (ADER.O) are getting more than they bargained for. It agreed in October to buy casino Okada Manila, but a long-running legal battle over the resort turned physical when its ousted boss seized the property last week. If that doesn't scupper the planned merger,…
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Casino SPAC is for hardened gamblers only
Casino City Times

Celebrate Father's Day at Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady

Gaming News 2 June 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Guests in June can celebrate Father's Day, enjoy delicious food & drink specials, win big with exciting giveaways and promotions, and see amazing live music and entertainment.This month's highlights include a chance to win FREE Slot Play during the Beat the Heat Hot Seats giveaway, a Sip & Savor Wine…
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Digital Gaming Corporation grows iGaming presence in U.S.

In a continuing effort to increase its presence in the Garden State, online gaming solutions provider Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC) has inked a commercial deal with what it lauds as a "perfect multi-state partner," after launching its suite of online slot games in New Jersey with Golden Nugget Online Gaming. GoldenNuggetCasino.com will now have…
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Digital Gaming Corporation grows iGaming presence in U.S.
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Okada Manila Sees Strong Earnings Momentum As Casino Operator Prepares For U.S. Listing

Okada Manila -which is preparing to list on Nasdaq through a SPAC as soon as this month-expects a strong earnings recovery as the Philippines reopens its borders to international visitors. The casino resort said in January that total revenue increased 24% to $399.6 million in 2021 from the previous year, bolstered by strong gaming revenues…
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Okada Manila Sees Strong Earnings Momentum As Casino Operator Prepares For U.S. Listing
The Motley Fool

Investing in Casino Stocks

A night at the casino might seem like an experience frozen in time -- imagine visions of James Bond or pressing your luck at the craps table -- but the casino industry is changing fast, and new developments present a unique opportunity for investors. Online gaming is becoming legal in many U.S. states, and both old-school casino chains and upstart…
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Investing in Casino Stocks
Casino News Daily

Japanese gaming giant and LV Sands Alum want flying cars and a Manhattan crypto floor casino

A three billion dollar casino of the future proposal is expected to land on regulators desks in New York before the end of the week. Jason Ader, a former board member of Las Vegas Sands and UE Resorts International are expected to submit a proposal for a casino resort on Friday under the working name, Mirai, which means "future" in Japanese. The…
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Japanese gaming giant and LV Sands Alum want flying cars and a Manhattan crypto floor casino
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Okada Manila parent to bid for New York casino license

The new parent company of Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila has revealed plans to take part in the New York State Gaming Commission's requests for information (RFI), with a view to bidding for one of three New York casino licenses. Okada Manila International Inc, a subsidiary of Japan gaming giant Universal Entertainment Corp, will become…
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Okada Manila parent to bid for New York casino license
The Motley Fool

Wynn Resorts Abandons Online Gambling SPAC. Should Investors Worry?

It's been a wild week for entertainment stock Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN), the high-end casino company with operations in Las Vegas, Boston, and Macao. Wynn reported third-quarter earnings that were decent but not impressive, the CEO announced he was leaving, and on Friday morning the bombshell dropped that Wynn is no longer spinning off its online…
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Wynn Resorts Abandons Online Gambling SPAC. Should Investors Worry?
Tech Republic

How machine learning is skewing the odds in online gambling

Commentary: The house always wins in gambling, and the house is getting even tougher through machine learning. "On the Internet nobody knows you are a dog," is easily one of the top 10 New Yorker cartoons of all time. Why? Because it captured the upsides and downsides of online anonymity. All good, right? Well, maybe. What if you are online, and…
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The Motley Fool

Why 1 Investor Is Watching This Gambling SPAC Very Closely

Earlier this year, Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) announced that it was spinning off part of its business, naming it Wynn Interactive. As part of the spinoff, special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Austerlitz Acquisition Corporation (NYSE:AUS) is merging with Wynn Interactive to bring it the public markets, giving investors another gambling stock…
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Why 1 Investor Is Watching This Gambling SPAC Very Closely
Pocket Gamer

Activision Blizzard secures 11.6% stake in social casino developer PlayStudios

Activision Blizzard has clarified a filing that was made today concerning a stake made in social casino developer Playstudios. "Activision Blizzard did not invest $100 million into Playstudios nor increase its investment in the company," said a spokesperson for the company. "We owned an interest in the original Playstudios that was recently party…
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Market Watch

Okada Manila to go public by merging with gambling investor Jason Ader's SPAC

Okada Manila, which operates Asian-based Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., is going public by merging with special purpose acquisition corporation 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. ader in a deal with an implied enterprise value of $2.6 billion. 26 Capital is the Miami-based SPAC launched by billionaire gambling investor Jason Ader. The…
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Okada Manila to go public by merging with gambling investor Jason Ader's SPAC
VentureBeat

Playstudios launches free-to-play MyVegas Bingo with real-world rewards

MyVegas Bingo is a free-to-play classic bingo game. Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next. Playstudios, a social casino game maker which is poised to go public, has launched MyVegas Bingo as the latest part of a suite of titles that generate real-world rewards. The Las…
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Playstudios launches free-to-play MyVegas Bingo with real-world rewards
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The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Expanding usage of mobile wallets and cashless payments requires education for players and casino staff

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how they 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 Sightline Payments Executive Vice President Omer…
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Indy Gaming: Expanding usage of mobile wallets and cashless payments requires education for players and casino staff
Casino News Daily

Flutter, Skillz Named as Takeover Targets as Gambling M&As Continue

Gambling powerhouse Flutter Entertainment and mobile esports company Skillz are possible acquisition targets, according to recent reports, as consolidation in the casino and sports betting sector shows little sign of easing. Last week, three industry sources told Sarah Cohen of M&A news outlet CTFN that merger and acquisition activity in the casino…
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Flutter, Skillz Named as Takeover Targets as Gambling M&As Continue
CTech

The one game Papaya Gaming won’t play

In the last year, Israel-based gaming platform Papaya Gaming has seen some impressive growth. From 2020 to today, its games have seen a 2000% increase in active users and hit the milestone of 4 million downloads. To facilitate the growth, its employee headcount has skyrocketed from 10 employees to roughly 70 - and it has plans to keep going. "We…
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The one game Papaya Gaming won’t play
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Activision buys 11.6% stake in mobile casino game developer

Activision-Blizzard has acquired a 11.6% stake in Play Studios shortly before the company went public. Games titan Activision-Blizzard has purchased 12677398 shares of Play Studios, a game developer mostly known for casino-based F2P social smartphone titles. The acquisition was made after Play Studios merged with the SPAC Acies Acquisition Corp. in…
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Activision buys 11.6% stake in mobile casino game developer
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Wynn Resorts Will Unleash Online Gaming Into a Public Company

Wynn Resorts is the latest casino company to signal the future gambling capital of the world isn't Macau or Las Vegas - it's your laptop or smartphone. The gaming company behind multibillion-dollar resorts in Las Vegas, Macau, and Boston this week announced plans to take its Wynn Interactive online gaming platform public via a special purpose…
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Wynn Resorts Will Unleash Online Gaming Into a Public Company
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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Partners with the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2021 and 2022

The announcement comes a few days after Landcadia II announced it is entering into a purchase agreement to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming. Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) has signed an agreement with Detroit's Rocket Mortgage Classic to become the Official National Casino Partner of the 2021 & 2022 tournament. This year's event will take…
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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Partners with the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2021 and 2022
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Following Nasdaq Listing, PlayStudios Focused On Social Gaming, Not Online Casinos

In the 142 days between announcing a deal to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and its initial listing on the Nasdaq, Las Vegas-based social gaming provider PlayStudios kept busy. The company announced six new partners for its loyalty rewards program - including Intercontinental Hotels and San Diego's Sycuan Indian…
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Following Nasdaq Listing, PlayStudios Focused On Social Gaming, Not Online Casinos
Casino News Daily

Codere Online to Go Public in Latest Gambling SPAC Merger

Codere Online, an online gambling division of Spanish gaming and sports betting powerhouse Codere Group, is set to soon become a publicly traded company through a combination with a special purpose acquisition company, news emerged Tuesday. The online casino and sports betting operator has entered into a definitive business combination agreement…
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Codere Online to Go Public in Latest Gambling SPAC Merger
The Nevada Independent

Las Vegas-based PlayStudios deal with Murren-led company follows slot machine industry growth pattern

Arriving late to the party oftentimes has benefits. Just ask Jim Murren. PlayStudios CEO Andrew Pascal was well into the process last fall of taking the Las Vegas-based social gaming provider public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). PlayStudios' financial advisors, J.P. Morgan and LionTree Advisors, had identified…
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Las Vegas-based PlayStudios deal with Murren-led company follows slot machine industry growth pattern
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New Jersey Casino Control Commission Approves GNOG Merger, Grants Internet Gambling License

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission gave Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) a double-win on Wednesday, granting it an internet gaming license and approving its merger with Landcadia Holdings II, paving most of its way to becoming a publicly traded company. Though Golden Nugget has an online gaming license in New Jersey, it wants to spin off…
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Casino News Daily

Rush Street Interactive Closes This Year’s Third Gambling SPAC Merger

Rush Street Interactive, the online gambling arm of casino operator Rush Street Gaming, finalized its combination with dMY Technology Group on Tuesday and went public on the New York Stock Exchange the following day. The combined company was renamed Rush Street Interactive, Inc. and its common stock as well as warrants of the combined company now…
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Rush Street Interactive Closes This Year’s Third Gambling SPAC Merger
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Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City Acquired by SPAC

A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Landcadia Holdings II, is moving to take the online gaming operations of Atlantic City's Golden Nugget casino public. Landcadia has proposed amendments to the merger that insiders say are assured to happen. Landcadia postponed until next week a special meeting of shareholders. Previously, an…
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Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City Acquired by SPAC