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Caesars Digital Launches Custom Slot Game for New Jersey

Caesars Digital says the new custom slot game they launched today is more proof of their commitment to partner with top iGaming suppliers to deliver exclusive and custom gaming products to players. Today's news is the launch of "Caesars Palace Frenzy", a Caesars-branded slot title that's the first bespoke game launch from Caesars' partnership with…

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Launched in May 2022, you may not have heard much about Games Global (yet). However, you'll no doubt be familiar with Microgaming, one of the industry's most prominent game developers and casino software distributors. In 2022, Microgaming announced it would sell its entire games portfolio and distribution business, citing a desire to move on to new…

Industry ・ 12 March 2024

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Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

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

Law ・ 28 December 2023

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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive

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

Law ・ 17 November 2023

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ENC airport has casino flights about once a month

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - If you've driven by the Pitt Greenville Airport at just the right time, you may have noticed a bright-colored plane that isn't usually there and wondered what it's all about. Sun Country is an airline that has bright blue and orange planes, and it takes off from the PGV airport about once a month, flying passengers to…

Winnings ・ 26 October 2023

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Choctaw casinos adopt QCI platform

SAN DIEGO - The Choctaw Nation has contracted with San-Diego, California-based Quick Custom Intelligence to provide its QCI Enterprise Platform in all 22 Choctaw Nation casinos. According to a release, the platform was designed to seamlessly integrate marketing, gaming operations and player development strategies. The highly configurable software…

Travel ・ 29 September 2023

Gambling News

Games Global Launches King Millions, Its Biggest Network Jackpot to Date

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The leading provider of innovative iGaming content that has produced over 1000 exclusive titles and an iconic, record-breaking network of progressive jackpots, Games Global, has fresh and exciting news. The supplier with a massive distribution channel that currently services more than 900 worldwide gaming brands has…

Industry ・ 31 July 2023

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Unveiling the Masters of Video Slot Audio Innovation

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Industry ・ 20 July 2023

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Las Vegas police officers' brother testifies against him in casino heist case

At first, Josiah Rogers said he thought his older brother, a Las Vegas police officer, was joking when he brought up the idea of robbing a casino. But then the conversation took a turn, and soon they were putting a plan together for a heist in November 2021, he said. Rogers revealed details of the extensive planning that went into the robbery when…

Incidents ・ 15 July 2023

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Las Vegas police officer’s brother testifies against him, says they rehearsed for $73k casino heist

LAS VEGAS (AP) - At first, Josiah Rogers said he thought his older brother, a Las Vegas police officer, was joking when he brought up the idea of robbing a casino. But then the conversation took a turn, and soon they were putting a plan together for a heist in November 2021, he said. Rogers revealed details of the extensive planning that went into…

Incidents ・ 15 July 2023

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US cop's brother outlines family plan to rob Vegas casino

At first, Josiah Rogers said he thought his older brother, a Las Vegas police officer, was joking when he brought up the idea of robbing a casino. But then the conversation took a turn, and soon they were putting a plan together for a heist in November 2021, he said. Josiah revealed details of the extensive planning that went into the robbery when…

Incidents ・ 14 July 2023

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Las Vegas police officer's brother testifies against him, says they rehearsed for $73k casino heist

LAS VEGAS (AP) - At first, Josiah Rogers said he thought his older brother, a Las Vegas police officer, was joking when he brought up the idea of robbing a casino. But then the conversation took a turn, and soon they were putting a plan together for a heist in November 2021, he said. Rogers revealed details of the extensive planning that went into…

Incidents ・ 14 July 2023

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Las Vegas police officer’s brother testified against him about casino heist

LAS VEGAS >> At first, Josiah Rogers said he thought his older brother, a Las Vegas police officer, was joking when he brought up the idea of robbing a casino. But then the conversation took a turn, and soon they were putting a plan together for a heist in November 2021, he said. Rogers revealed details of the extensive planning that went into the…

Incidents ・ 14 July 2023

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Dreams of buffalo, butterflies and wolves lure us to casino

Joyce Walter reflects on slot machines and dreams. A friend made the observation the other day: "I haven't seen you at the casino in awhile," she said in our phone conversation. I agreed, that since the start of the pandemic, our visits to our favourite slot machines had been limited, and in fact, it has been more than a year since we've tried our…

St. Patrick's Day ・ 12 April 2023

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Very Merry Westchester Resident Wins $1M Jackpot At Empire City Casino

YONKERS, NY - A Yonkers man found out he was on Santa's nice list in a big way, winning an over $1M jackpot. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts announced that one lucky player received an early holiday present and became the newest member of the Empire City millionaire club. Leo R., of Yonkers, hit the largest jackpot of 2022, winning $1088271 with…

Winnings ・ 31 December 2022

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Chicago eyes gambling jackpot as it makes pick for casino license

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot chose Bally's Corporation from the three short-listed candidates to hold the city's first casino license, with the promise of a $40 million upfront payment and then a $200 million annual tax jackpot. The selection of the Bally's $1.7 billion casino and resort development proposal marks a milestone in the city's…

Finance ・ 20 December 2022

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Chicago Officials Give Final Approval to Bally’s Casino Complex in River West

The Chicago City Council voted 39-5 to approve plans to transform the home of the Chicago Tribune's printing plant and newsroom into a $1.74 billion Bally's casino and resort on 30 acres in River West. The proposal still needs the support of the Illinois Gaming Board, which must license Bally's to operate the casino before work can begin along the…

Travel ・ 15 December 2022

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Final Details In Chicago Casino Plan Approved By Council

RIVER WEST - Alderpeople gave final zoning approval to the proposed Chicago casino district Wednesday, the latest step in the development's path forward as it seeks a gambling license from the state of Illinois. The planned casino is set to be built on the Tribune Publishing site along the Chicago River between Grand and Chicago avenues. The first…

Law ・ 14 December 2022

WTTW

Bally’s Casino Complex Proposal Set for Final Vote by Chicago City Council

Joining "Chicago Tonight" to discuss upcoming City Council votes are Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward), Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) and Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th Ward). (Produced by Alexandra Silets) Efforts to transform the home of the Chicago Tribune's printing plant and newsroom into a $1.74 billion Bally's casino and resort is one step…

Travel ・ 14 December 2022

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Lottery winner jailed after pumping jackpot prize into crystal meth drug empire

A convicted drug dealer used his lottery millions to build a massive Breaking Bad-style crystal meth empire. At the age of 45, Ronnie Music Jr scooped a $3million (£1.5m) fortune just three years after being released from prison for running a meth lab and possessing an illegal gun. In 2015, the maintenance supervisor from Georgia, US, won the money…

Incidents ・ 14 December 2022

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Chicago casino set for final city OK following zoning vote

A first-ever casino in Chicago stands on the brink of city approval Wednesday as council members backed zoning for the project after the alderman of the ward where it would be built toned down his reservations over whether the project would result in enough jobs for minorities and nearby residents. Approval of the $1.74 billion Bally's casino…

Travel ・ 14 December 2022

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Chicago Plan Commission Approves Bally’s Casino Plans

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved Bally's casino plans, marking the latest step forward for the proposed $1.7bn casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street. A late objection on Monday by an alderperson was not enough to derail the approval. The final vote by the panel was 12-1; the City Council will conduct a final review as early as…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2022

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Games Global Limited debuts following Quickfire acquisition

Almost six months after agreeing a deal to acquire the Quickfire content platform from Microgaming and new enterprise Games Global Limited has announced its confident launch onto the global iGaming scene. The Isle of Man-based company used an official Tuesday press release to declare that it is committed to'ushering in a bold new era in iGaming'…

Industry ・ 05 December 2022

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Lucky Winner: Westchester County Man Wins $925K Jackpot At Casino

A lucky Westchester County man has won the largest jackpot of the year at a popular casino in the county. Walter from Yonkers, who did not release his last name, won a $925488 jackpot at Empire City Casino after betting $20 on the IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine, according to an announcement by the casino from Tuesday, Nov. 15. The…

Winnings ・ 03 December 2022

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Lucky Winner: Man Wins $925K Jackpot At Hudson Valley Casino

A lucky Westchester County man has won the largest jackpot of the year at a popular casino in the county. Walter from Yonkers, who did not release his last name, won a $925488 jackpot at Empire City Casino after betting $20 on the IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine, according to an announcement by the casino from Tuesday, Nov. 15. The…

Winnings ・ 28 November 2022

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Elderly Lady Wins the Lottery and Keeps Promise to Man Who Sold Her the Ticket

This grandmother promised the convenience store worker she would share her winnings if she hit the numbers. Every day, people from all over the world go into a store and purchase a lottery ticket. The lottery is something that billions of people aspire to win. Sometimes, the jackpots get so large, that winning can truly change somebody's…

Lottery ・ 27 November 2022

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Lucky Winner: Man Wins $925K Jackpot At Casino In Region

A lucky Westchester County man has won the largest jackpot of the year at a popular casino in the county. Walter from Yonkers, who did not release his last name, won a $925488 jackpot at Empire City Casino after betting $20 on the IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine, according to an announcement by the casino from Tuesday, Nov. 15. The…

Winnings ・ 19 November 2022

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Lucky Winner: Yonkers Man Wins $925K Jackpot At Empire City Casino

A lucky Westchester County man has won the largest jackpot of the year at a popular casino in the county. Walter from Yonkers, who did not release his last name, won a $925488 jackpot at Empire City Casino after betting $20 on the IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine, according to an announcement by the casino from Tuesday, Nov. 15. The…

Winnings ・ 18 November 2022

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…

Jobs ・ 13 November 2022

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Gambling News

Microgaming Sells Quickfire Platform to Games Global Ltd

Microgaming has announced that it will be unloading the world-famous Quickfire distribution business and portfolio. This includes the platform's jackpot games which will be shifting ownership under Games Global Limited's banner. The change of ownership will include the host of games studios across multiple jurisdictions, Games Global mentioned in a…

Winnings ・ 27 October 2022

Motor 1

Ken Block Slides Audi EV Through Las Vegas In Latest Gymkhana

Electrikhana is finally here. Ken Block takes the Audi S1 Hoonitron on a high-speed adventure through the Las Vegas Strip, including into a casino. Along the way, some of Audi's most important race cars make cameos. Things kick off with a misdirect. It seems like Block is walking up to Walter Röhrl's Audi S1 Pikes Peak rally car, but then the…

Land-based ・ 26 October 2022

The Football Faithful

The first casinos in Las Vegas: A history of the gambling capital

It's hard to imagine Las Vegas at the moment without the flashy gambling signs, luxury hotels and entertainment venues, but there was a time when none of these things existed. Moreover, in the city's rather long history, there have been periods when gambling was banned even in this gambling oasis. The success that Las Vegas is so famous for is no…

Land-based ・ 30 September 2022

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Films That Are Useful To Watch Before CA Casino Gambling

Casino Gambler's Toolkit suggests that before you sit down at the table, you should watch a movie that tells the story of casino life. Some movies are based on true stories, and some are about recent developments like real money online slots and online casinos with no deposit bonus and free spins. Every movie that is based on gambling has earned a…

Movies ・ 22 September 2022

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Bally's Submits Application For Downtown Chicago Casino License

Bally's formally submitted its application for a casino license to the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday, seeking to build a $1.7 billion venue in the River West neighborhood of the third-largest city in the United States. If the IGB approves the application, Bally's would operate a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in nearby River North while…

Travel ・ 11 August 2022

Mind Matters

Casinos: How Nerds Gamble and Win, Using the Law of Large Numbers

In last week's podcast, "The house always wins in the long run" (June 2, 2022), Walter Bradley Center director Robert J. Marks interviewed mathematician, computer scientist, and engineer Salvador Cordova on the world of gamblers and how they try to improve their odds by physically manipulating dice (dice sliding) and cards (false shuffling).…

Blackjack ・ 07 June 2022

WTTW

Chicago City Council Votes 41-7 to Approve Bally’s River West Casino

The Chicago City Council voted 41-7 on Wednesday to go all in on a plan from Bally's to build a casino in River West, capping a 30-year odyssey and handing Mayor Lori Lightfoot a significant victory as she prepares to run for a second term as Chicago mayor. The $1.73 billion proposal now heads to the Illinois Gaming Board, which must license…

Covid ・ 26 May 2022

Block Club Chicago

Chicago Casino Approved By City Council After Screaming Match Between Mayor, Alderman

CHICAGO - Chicago's first casino is almost a done deal after City Council approved the plan Wednesday. Bally's plan to build a $1.7 billion riverfront casino and resort at the Tribune Publishing site in River West was approved by a 41-7 vote. Now it heads to the Illinois Gaming Board for final approval. See how your alderperson voted: Wednesday's…

Mobile ・ 25 May 2022

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago City Council approves Bally’s $1.7 billion casino in River West

Chicago's 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is drawing to a close, amid hopes it will produce the jackpot needed to bail out police and fire pension funds. Less than three weeks after Mayor Lori Lightfoot put her chips on Bally's $1.7 billion River West bid, the City Council authorized Bally's to build a permanent casino at…

Law ・ 25 May 2022

Chicago Reader

Who's left out of the casino?

On Wednesday, the city council approved a plan to offer Chicago's sole casino license to Bally's Corporation, 41 - 7, with one recusal. Alderpersons Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward), Anthony Beale (9th), Ed Burke (14th), Ray Lopez (15th), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th), Brendan Reilly (42nd), and Michele Smith (43rd) voted against the proposal. Alderperson…

Land-based ・ 25 May 2022

CBS News

City Council approves Bally's plan for River West casino

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Aldermen on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build the city's first casino in the River West neighborhood, despite complaints from some critics that the project was rushed through City Council, and that the projected $200 million in annual tax revenue the project is estimated to bring to…

Land-based ・ 25 May 2022

CBS News

Bally's proposal for River West casino wins first key vote, with final City Council approval on tap for Wednesday

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build the city's first casino in the River West neighborhood cleared its first major hurdle on Monday, as a key city panel approved the plan, setting up a final City Council vote on Wednesday. The City Council's Special Committee on the Chicago Casino voted 27-3 to approve an ordinance…

Land-based ・ 24 May 2022

WTTW

Chicago Casino Plan Poised for Approval Later This Week After Initial City Council Vote

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to tap Bally's to build a casino in River West won the approval of 27 members of the Chicago City Council on Monday, setting the $1.73 billion proposal up for a final vote on Wednesday. Only three members of the special City Council committee created by Lightfoot to consider the casino proposal voted against the…

Covid ・ 24 May 2022

Chicago Sun Times

$1.7B Bally’s Chicago casino clears key hurdle in City Council

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's race to secure $40 million in upfront payments from Bally's to keep police and fire pensions solvent and stave off a pre-election property tax increase cleared a key hurdle Monday with committee approval of a long-sought Chicago casino. Thanks to the lobbying muscle of organized labor, a special City Council committee stacked…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 May 2022

CBS News

First vote on Bally's plan for River West casino delayed, amid ongoing questions, complaints from aldermen

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The first expected vote on Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build a $1.74 billion casino in River West was called off on Friday, as aldermen continued to raise questions about the project, but the mayor is still hoping to get it approved by next week. The City Council's Special Casino Committee had been expected to vote…

Land-based ・ 21 May 2022

Toronto Life

The Questionnaire: These CEOs are betting big on the future of online gambling

The Questionnaire: These CEOs are betting big on the future of online gambling Ontario recently legalized online gambling, so we asked three pioneering CEOs their favourite book, best gambling advice and guiltiest pleasure Co-founder and CEO, Rivalry First thing you do in the morning: "Make breakfast for my two kids." If you could have one…

Sports ・ 16 May 2022

WTTW

Lightfoot’s Casino Pick Not a Done Deal, City Council Members Say

Video: Alderpeople Jeanette Taylor, George Cardenas, Jason Ervin, and Walter Burnett join "Chicago Tonight" to discuss the proposal for a Chicago casino. (Produced by Blair Paddock) Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants the Chicago City Council to go all-in on her decision to tap Bally's to build a casino in River West in two weeks - but several members of…

Politics ・ 11 May 2022

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino: Lightfoot picks Bally’s proposal at Tribune printing plant site

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is betting big on Bally's. Lightfoot on Thursday confirmed the East Coast gambling company as her pick to run the city's coveted casino at the busy River West site of the Chicago Tribune's Freedom Center printing plant. The mayor's choice for the house of chance, first reported Tuesday by the Chicago Sun-Times, marks an upset…

Land-based ・ 06 May 2022

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Promoted feature: Games Global thunders onto the scene, ushering in a bold new era in igaming

A new age in igaming has arrived as the era of Games Global officially begins. Today marks the official operational launch of Games Global following the complete acquisition of Microgaming's distribution business, iconic game IP and legendary progressive jackpot network as well as interest in a variety of game studios. With regulatory licensing…

Sports ・ 03 May 2022

Chicago Sun Times

Labor groups join aldermen in critique of casino plans over lack of living wage guarantees

Chicago's casino proposals, already getting berated from neighbors close to the three potential sites, drew fire Monday from organized labor groups who want the gambling kingpins to accept a unionized labor force. Alderpersons eagerly supported that demand. None of the casino applicants has agreed to negotiate with unions traditionally in the…

Mobile ・ 26 April 2022

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Winning $140K Lottery Ticket Sold At West Hartford Gas Station

One CT Lottery player from Hartford County turned $5 into more than $140000 after cashing in big on a "fast play" lotto ticket. Lottery officials announced that on Friday, April 22, a West Hartford resident cashed in a "Super 7s Progressive" ticket worth $140986 that was sold at On The Go Valero on South Street in West Hartford. The winner chose…

Lottery ・ 23 April 2022

Casino News Daily

The second half of April is still juicy with Microgaming slot releases

Microgaming is sometimes referred to as the " Godfather of Slots " because the Isle of Man software developer has been pumping out games since the 1990s and has well over 1000 title s to its name. The company announced some changes in its composition late last year with the former CEO of IGT International (GTECH/Lottomatica) purchasing almost all…

Malta ・ 21 April 2022

Block Club Chicago

Chicago Casino Plans Rejected By All 3 Alderpeople Who Represent Potential Sites

RIVER WEST - Chicago is making grand plans to open a world-class casino - but none of the alderpeople who represent the potential sites want a gambling mecca in their ward. Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th) is the latest alderperson to say he doesn't want a casino as Bally's is lobbying to open at the Tribune Publishing site in his ward. Burnett's…

Travel ・ 21 April 2022

Block Club Chicago

Ald. Pat Dowell Says She 'Cannot Support' Hard Rock Casino Proposal Near Soldier Field

CHICAGO - Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) "cannot support" Hard Rock International's plan to open a casino as part of a proposed mega-development in her ward, she announced Monday, citing neighbors' fears of crime and overcrowding. Her position leaves just one casino proposal - Rhode Island-based Bally's plan to build a resort in River West - whose local…

Land-based ・ 19 April 2022

WTTW

Hammered by Complaints, Push for Chicago Casino Faces Bumpy Final Stretch

None of the Chicago casino finalists rolled double sixes at community meetings staged by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, complicating the future of the gaming palace and entertainment district officials contend is key to the city's financial future. While city officials touted the meetings as a chance for Chicagoans to weigh in on the three finalists…

Covid ・ 12 April 2022

Crain's Complete Business

Bally's casino proposal on Tribune Publishing site gets pushback in public hearing

Amid vocal opposition, the backers of Bally's casino proposal at the Tribune Publishing site along the Chicago River argued Wednesday night their plan would decrease traffic and increase public space over what is already permitted to be built at the site. The $1.74 billion casino and hotel along the North Branch of the Chicago River, between…

Sports ・ 07 April 2022

Crain's Complete Business

Chicago casino bidders get grilled in first public hearing

The first of three high-stakes meetings for the finalists hoping to win Chicago's sole casino license kicked off Tuesday as Hard Rock Chicago tried to convince a skeptical audience its proposal wasn't tethered to a larger development in need of $6.5 billion in state assistance. The meetings represent an opportunity for Hard Rock, Bally's and Rivers…

Travel ・ 06 April 2022

Crain's Complete Business

Chicago alderman oppose proposed casino sites

Mayor Lori Lightfoot will have her work cut out for her as the city tomorrow begins public hearings on the three finalists to own and operate the proposed Chicago casino. The problem: overcoming moderate to strong community opposition to each of the sites, with some aldermen stopping just short of declaring "not in my ward." For instance, Ald.…

Politics ・ 04 April 2022

Los Angeles Times

Las Vegas casino triggered FBI's Los Angeles bribery case

Las Vegas casinos pamper their big spenders with loads of perks, and the $13 million Wei Huang had lost gambling at the Palazzo made him a coveted "whale" of a customer. So the casino charged him nothing to fly on its private jet and stay in its presidential suite overlooking the Strip. But when Palazzo security learned one day in July 2015 that…

Land-based ・ 08 February 2022

The Sun

Winning Lotto numbers revealed with £3.6m jackpot up for grabs

TONIGHT'S National Lottery Set For Life jackpot stands at an estimated £3.6million - enough money to change your life forever. Monday's mega draw sees the chance to bag £10000 a month for the next 30 YEARS. Talk about life-changing! Monday's winning numbers are 05, 31, 34, 36 and 47, while the all-important Life Ball is 01. Meanwhile, Tuesday will…

Winnings ・ 07 February 2022

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National Lottery draw LIVE: £10k-per-month Set For Life Lotto jackpot up for grabs TONIGHT after EuroMillions numbers

TONIGHT'S National Lottery jackpot stands at an estimated £3.6million - as the Set For Life draw returns. Monday's mega draw sees the chance to bag £10000 a month for the next 30 YEARS. Talk about life-changing! The game will take place at 8pm sharp and we will publish the results immediately after, in real-time. Meanwhile, Tuesday will see the…

Winnings ・ 07 February 2022

World Casino News

YG Masters partner G.Games new online slot

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Incidents ・ 01 February 2022

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Gambling Evidence To Be Allowed In Councilman's Corruption Trial

LOS ANGELES, CA - A federal judge Monday denied a bid by Jose Huizar to suppress evidence that the former Los Angeles city councilman was removed from a Las Vegas casino after refusing to reveal the source of tens of thousands of dollars of gambling money he was using when he was identified as an elected city official. During a lengthy hearing to…

Incidents ・ 01 February 2022

The Sun

National Lottery draw LIVE: HUGE £3.6m Set For Life jackpot up for grabs TONIGHT after EuroMillions numbers revealed

SET For Life returns TONIGHT, with a staggering jackpot worth a lifetime payout of £3.6m! By playing, it'll give you a chance to win £10000 a month for the next 30 years. The draw takes places at 8pm this evening, and the results will be published right here on our live blog just minutes later Please gamble responsibly. And when the fun stops,…

Winnings ・ 31 January 2022

The Indian Express

86-year-old splits lottery prize with the cashier who sold her the ticket

Forrest, who is a regular customer at Duke's Mini Mark, was convinced to buy the lottery ticket by Walter, a cashier there. (Source: Heidi Forrest/ Instagram) It is not every day that people win a lottery but what's even rarer is people sharing their lucky spoils. On Wednesday, Marion Forrest won a $300 lottery. Unlike most people, the 86-year-old…

Lottery ・ 07 January 2022

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Here's What Chicago's Casino Could Look Like

CHICAGO - City officials unveiled the five finalist casino proposals Friday, giving Chicagoans a first look at what the city's first casino could look like. The five casinos are being proposed for the Chicago Tribune printing site, the old Michael Reese site, near McCormick Place, at the One Central development near Solider Field and in the The…

Sports ・ 06 December 2021

European Gaming

Microgaming to Sell Quickfire Distribution Business to Games Global Limited

Microgaming has announced that it has agreed in principle the sale of its Quickfire distribution business and portfolio of online games, including progressive jackpot titles, to Games Global Limited. The landmark sale, which is subject to newly established Games Global receiving certain regulatory approvals, is expected to complete in Q22022. Under…

Sports ・ 23 November 2021

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Peruvian congressman introduces a project to tax online gambling

Peruvian congressman Walter Ascona has submitted a bill that aims at taxing online gambling and sports games. If approved, the tax would take 12% of the revenue to be shared among municipalities and provinces. Currently, although online gambling in Peru is not regulated, it registers revenues of around $485m according to local outlet RPP. The bill…

Finance ・ 16 November 2021

Gaming Intelligence

Microgaming agrees sale of Quickfire business to Games Global

Microgaming has agreed to sell its Quickfire distribution business and portfolio of online games to Games Global, a newly established private capital-backed company led by former IGT executive Walter Bugno. Games Global will acquire the international distribution rights to Microgaming's exclusive gaming content, including progressive jackpot…

Winnings ・ 15 November 2021

Chicago Tribune

Only in Chicago does a debate about one casino turn into a fight over six

Chicago is debating the location and operator of its first casino within city limits. It is doing so decades after other cities hungry for tax revenue and willing to overlook the social costs took that step. But our City Council can never make things easy. In the last few days, it has become clear the great civic casino debate is, in fact, not over…

NFL ・ 12 November 2021

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Billionaire Casino Magnate Says Allowing Betting At Wrigley, United Center Would Hurt City's New Casino Before It's Built

CHICAGO - Allowing sports betting at Wrigley Field and the United Center could make Chicago's first casino a bust, billionaire casino magnate Neil Bluhm told aldermen Monday. Bluhm spoke to aldermen at a hearing about allowing the city's stadiums to offer sports betting - but the teams that would benefit from sports betting at stadiums aren't…

Land-based ・ 09 November 2021

Boss Hunting

A Las Vegas Casino-Owned Collection Of Picasso Artwork Just Sold For $145 Million

When you think of the most important artworks ever created, you probably think of them either tucked away in the private collection of a wealthy family, or on display for all to see at a museum. But as it turns out, MGM Resorts in Las Vegas actually owned a sizeable collection of Picasso paintings, which went on sale this weekend at a Sotheby's…

Land-based ・ 26 October 2021

ARTnews

Picasso Auction at MGM Casino Brings Over $100 M.

Against the backdrop of a buzzing Las Vegas, 11 works by Pablo Picasso auctioned by Sotheby's at the MGM Bellagio resort on Saturday evening brought in a total of $108 million. The works sold in the Nevada city had been on display for nearly two decades years, with five of the sale's lots long showcased at the casino's restaurant, which is named…

Travel ・ 25 October 2021

KIRO7

11 Picasso works fetch nearly $110M at Las Vegas auction

LAS VEGAS - Eleven works by artist Pablo Picasso that have been on display at a Las Vegas casino sold for a collective total of more than $110 million Saturday night. The curated selection of paintings, works on paper and ceramics from Picasso, highlight his work from 1917 to 1969, according to Sotheby's, which organized the auction. The auction…

Travel ・ 24 October 2021

The Guardian

Picasso paintings displayed at Las Vegas hotel sell for more than $100m

Eleven Picasso paintings and other works that helped turn Las Vegas into an unlikely destination for art have been sold at auction for more than $100m. The Sotheby's auction was held on Saturday at the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas, where the works had been on display for years, and took place two days before the 140th birthday of the…

Land-based ・ 24 October 2021

The New Daily

Las Vegas casino nets $134m auctioning its Picasso paintings

Eleven Picasso paintings and other works that helped turn Las Vegas into an unlikely destination for art have been sold at auction for more than $US100 million ($A134 million). The sale adds further momentum to the movement within the US museum and arts communities to broaden their collections with more works by women, gays, the indigenous and…

Land-based ・ 24 October 2021

Star Advertiser

Bellagio in Las Vegas showing 11 Picasso works before auction

LAS VEGAS >> Eleven Pablo Picasso artworks will be on display today and Saturday at a Las Vegas Strip resort, ahead of a Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art auction that host Sotheby's estimates could fetch a combined $100 million. The nine paintings and two ceramic pieces had been displayed inside the Picasso restaurant at the Bellagio until owner MGM…

Land-based ・ 23 October 2021

Times Of Casino

$2.4 Million Jackpot Wins

We hear about many tales of massive jackpot paydays, both in Vegas and online, but there seems to be a popular recurring number amongst jackpot wins, with the figure $2.4 million popping up regularly. This recurring figure is a nifty amount to pocket, and has changed the lives of many. Probably the most famous case is that of Jennifer Lopez's mum -…

Winnings ・ 08 October 2021

The Roanoke Times

Casino referendum campaigns ramp up ahead of Election Day next month

Richmond voters are barrelling toward a decision about whether the One Casino will rise. Urban media magnate Alfred Liggins says his plans for a $565 million casino resort with a 250-room luxury hotel off I-95 can transform a part of south Richmond that residents and city leaders say has been neglected for far too long. Critics, however, say that…

Law ・ 04 October 2021

Architectural Digest

A $100 Million Picasso Auction Is Set to Take Place in Las Vegas

On October 23-which will mark what would be Pablo Picasso's 140th birthday-MGM and Sotheby's will host an auction of the works by the late Spanish artist at the infamous Bellagio Hotel, Art Net News reports. The sale is expected to fetch at least $100 million, thanks to its selection of 11 paintings, works on paper, and ceramics made between 1919…

Travel ・ 10 September 2021

The Real Deal

Blackstone Shops Cosmopolitan Las Vegas for $5B

Blackstone is once again seeking a high roller to purchase the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, this time soliciting offers in excess of $5 billion for the 11 year-old resort casino. One potential suitor exploring an offer is Apollo Global Management, according to Bloomberg. MGM Resorts International is also reportedly looking to swoop in as a potential…

Travel ・ 09 September 2021

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…

NFL ・ 25 August 2021

Crain's Complete Business

Neil Bluhm mulls bid for Chicago casino amid a changing gambling industry

Neil Bluhm, the longtime king of legalized gambling in Illinois, isn't much of a gambler. While he might hit the craps tables every few years in Las Vegas, his big bets, he says, are "when I try to do one of these deals." Bluhm means the bidding for Chicago's first casino. His Rush Street Gaming is widely considered by industry insiders to be the…

Industry ・ 18 August 2021

Travel Awaits

11 Picasso Works Going Up For Auction At Bellagio In Las Vegas

Sotheby's and MGM Resorts are teaming up for a major art auction in Las Vegas that will include 11 original works by Pablo Picasso valued at more than $100 million. The event will take place October 23 at the Bellagio and mark the largest auction to ever take place in Las Vegas. It will be the first time Sotheby's has conducted a marquee Evening…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2021

Boss Hunting

A Las Vegas Casino Is Selling $136m Worth Of Picasso Artwork

Las Vegas is an abstract place, full of abstract sins. Be it the gambling away of abstract life savings, the drunken commitment to abstract marriages, or the abstract sense of time as you finish your ninth vodka soda at the bar. Fittingly, Las Vegas will be the scene of one of the largest Picasso collections to hit the market at one time, with…

Land-based ・ 13 August 2021

Taipei Times

Picasso pieces worth about US$100 million to be auctioned in Las Vegas

Las Vegas: the city of sin, where you can gamble away your savings, get married on a whim, dine on an octuple bypass burger at the Heart Attack Grill - and soon, it has been announced, take part in one of the most valuable Picasso auctions ever staged. Sotheby's has announced it is to sell 11 Picasso works owned by MGM Resorts, which have a…

Travel ・ 12 August 2021

Review Journal

Pablo Picasso pieces to be auctioned in Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International plans to auction off 11 pieces by Pablo Picasso this fall worth upward of $100 million. The resort company is teaming with luxury art firm Sotheby's to auction off Picasso works in MGM Resorts' fine art collection, the companies announced Wednesday. The auction will take place Oct. 23 at the Bellagio and represents "the…

Travel ・ 12 August 2021

Best US Casinos

Opening the First Casino in Chicago Won't be Easy

For years, officials in Illinois have been interested in getting a major casino-resort open in the city of Chicago. Unfortunately, numerous issues have come up trying to move these plans forward. It now appears there are very few companies interested in opening the first casino in Chicago. It's disappointing news for gambling fans to hear. Today,…

Sports ・ 11 August 2021

The Art Newspaper

Place your bids: Sotheby’s to auction 11 Picassos live from Bellagio in Las Vegas

Place your bids: Sotheby's will sell 11 works by Picasso from the MGM Resorts Fine Arts collection at the resort and casino Bellagio in Las Vegas this October. The entire collection, which carries a guarantee, has an estimate of $70.5m-$104.2m. The auction marks the first time Sotheby's has held a marquee, live-streamed evening sale in North…

Land-based ・ 11 August 2021

Barron's

Sotheby’s to Stage Las Vegas Auction of MGM’s Famed Picassos

MGM Resorts is selling 11 works this fall by Pablo Picassovalued at an estimated US$100 million that had once been in the collection of Steve Wynn'sMirage Resorts. MGM bought Mirage in 2000, and with it, a portion of its famed art collection, which included works by EdgarDegas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir,and Vincent van Gogh.The Picasso works starred in…

Travel ・ 11 August 2021

KTVU FOX 2

Here's how the NHL investigates gambling allegations

Evander Kane's wife, Ana, made the claims against her husband on social media over the weekend. The NHL player responded in his own post, denying this ever happened. Allegations from his estranged wife that Evander Kane bet on hockey games, including his own, and tried to lose for profit have sparked an NHL investigation into the San Jose Sharks…

Sports ・ 06 August 2021

Spectrum News

EXPLAINER: How leagues investigate gambling allegations

Allegations from his estranged wife that Evander Kane bet on hockey games, including his own, and tried to lose for profit have sparked an NHL investigation into the San Jose Sharks forward's gambling activities. Just what the league will find and how quickly is anyone's guess. If the investigation reveals Kane bet against his own team, those are…

Sports ・ 06 August 2021

Tulsa World

Letter: Las Vegas is fertile ground for Halsey country music

The Jim Halsey Co. pioneered name Country music artists as main attractions in Las Vegas and Reno where casinos prevailed. First, Hank Thompson and his Brazos Valley Boys, Wanda Jackson and then Roy Clark played weeks out of each year. Long term deals were made at the famous Golden Nugget Casino and Saloon in downtown Las Vegas. The famous Las…

Land-based ・ 05 August 2021

Finsmes

Sightline Payments Acquires Casino Mobile App Developer JOINGO

Sightline Payments, a Las Vegas, Nevada-based fintech company specializing in digital payments solutions for the sports betting and casino markets, acquired JOINGO, a mobile engagement and loyalty platform for the casino gaming industry. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition provides Sightline the ability to offer casino…

Mobile ・ 30 July 2021

Best US Casinos

Complete Review of Harrah’s Gulf Coast Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS

Harrah's Gulf Coast Hotel & Casino gets major credibility for being part of the Caesars Empire. So, if you're familiar with or you're a member of Caesars Rewards, you can definitely take advantage of all the cool promotions and build your loyalty points here. If you've yet to join, you will find out how to do so and how you can maximize all those…

Land-based ・ 25 July 2021

Best US Casinos

Reviewing Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana

Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport is yet another great casino option in the Bossier City-Shreveport region. So, if you're looking to embark on a casino tour of the Bossier City/Shreveport Casinos, consider adding Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport to your itinerary. A Boyd Gaming-operated location, Sam's Town Hotel & Casino has a big name…

Land-based ・ 02 July 2021

GGRAsia

Genting helps fintech firm acquire casino tech biz JOINGO

Malaysia's Genting group is among investors that raised US$100 million for financial technology (fintech) firm Sightline Payments LLC, for tasks including the latter acquiring casino mobile application developer JOINGO LLC, according to a press release from Sightline Payments. The suitor firm and the target are both Las Vegas, Nevada-based…

Travel ・ 11 June 2021

Casino Reports

Two CA$1,000,000 Maxmillion Prizes Go to Manitoba

During this record-breaking week for the Canadian lottery as the fan-favorite Lotto Max draw-based game offered CA$117 million prizes. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation has just informed that during this week's Tuesday Lotto Max draw two Maxmillion prizes each CA$1000000 have been sold to two lucky Manitoban ticket holders. The first one in…

Lottery ・ 10 June 2021

SBC Americas

Argentina shutdown forces bettors to turn to illegal gambling sites

Argentina, provincial regulators revealed this week that they have detected an exponential growth in illegal gambling activity. Buenos Aires Deputy Ombudsman Walter Martello told Radio 99.9 that "…illegal gambling is expanding in all provinces", and that different authorities are considering a regulatory change to control gambling in the…

Gambling Sites ・ 19 January 2021