Tuesday, July 31, 2018

World Casino News
Caesars Entertainment Corporation casinos to debut sportsbooks

Caesars Entertainment Corporation is set to become the latest casino operator to expand its sportsbetting services in the United States after announcing that it intends to launch sportsbooks for its properties in New Jersey and Mississippi over the next few weeks. Launches to begin in New Jersey: Las Vegas-headquartered, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, used an official Monday press release […]
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Two Arrested for Running Gambling Trailer

Police in Girard, Ohio this week announced that they arrested two men that are accused of running a gambling operation out of a small trailer.

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Yggdrasil announces new fun-filled Penguin City slot

Sometimes a slot game doesn’t need any tricks or gimmicks to be appealing to players, it just needs to be fun. Penguin City by Yggdrasil is just that. The industry-leading game developer has created a unique slot with this new game, offering players a chance to free penguins from the Emperor Penguin, an evil penguin […]
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Choctaw Casino & Resort to host WPT

The World Poker Tour is back in Oklahoma in just a few days, as the Choctaw Casino & Resort will be hosting the WPT Choctaw event. Running from the 3rd to the 7th of August, the stop will mark the fourth year running that the WPT has traveled to Oklahoma for the main leg of […]

Monday, July 30, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
MGM CEO apologizes to employees for not communicating about Oct. 1 lawsuits

After the company that owns Mandalay Bay sued more than a thousand Las Vegas mass shooting victims, its CEO is apologizing to employees — for not communicating better.

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Caesars launching sports betting in New Jersey, Mississippi
Two Atlantic City casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment are joining New Jersey's growing sports betting market this week, and another two in Mississippi will do so in mid-August. Bally's casino in Atlantic City started ...
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MGM in talks with sports betting company about joint venture

The Las Vegas-based casino operator is in talks with GVC Holdings, one of the world’s largest sports betting companies, about a potential sports betting joint venture.

Sunday, July 29, 2018

World Casino News
GVC Holdings in merger talks with MGM Resorts

Isle of Man-based online gambling company, GVC Holdings, has reportedly confirmed it is engaged in talks regarding a merger with global hospitality and entertainment company, MGM Resorts International (MGM:New York). According to Sky News … The owner of British-based betting and gambling company, Ladbrokes Coral Group plc, will this week or as soon as Monday, […]
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Pachinko remains king for Japanese gamblers

In Japan, pachinko reportedly remains the most prevalent form of gambling with the amount spent by players enjoying the vertical pinball-like slot machines regularly topping approximately $200 billion every year. Revenues double earnings from automobile exports: According to a Thursday report from The Independent newspaper, the Japanese pachinko sector annually takes in about twice what […]
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TAG Media Limited premieres First Look Games

British iGaming consultancy TAG Media Limited has reportedly announced that online casino games developers and industry affiliates now have a direct link following the launch of its new First Look Games service. Get all of the latest games information: According to a Monday report from iGamingBusiness.com, TAG Media Limited stated that its latest innovation offers […]
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Wynn Resorts battle with dealers over tip sharing continues

Matt Maddox moved swiftly to put out corporate fires when he replaced Steve Wynn as CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd. in February.Yet Maddox has not shown any signs yet of settling what is likely the company’s longest-running battle.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

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Gamenet Group SpA purchasing rival GoldBet

Italian gaming operator Gamenet Group SpA has reportedly announced a deal that is to see it pay out approximately $310 million in order to purchase all of the capital in domestic rival GoldBet. Combined entity to be ‘clear leader’ in Italy: According to a report from iGamingRadio.com, Guglielmo Angelozzi, Chief Executive Officer for Rome-headquartered Gamenet […]
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Union, casinos continue to reach labor agreements
Casinos in Las Vegas and unionized workers continue to reach labor agreements two months after thousands of housekeepers, bartenders and others threatened to go on strike. Members of the Culinary Union on Monday reached a tentative deal with Four Queens and ...
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Remembering past icons south of the Las Vegas Strip — PHOTOS

The owner of the Klondike Inn saw the end coming when he shut down his place near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

Friday, July 27, 2018

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Operators reaffirm their interest in coming Japanese casinos

Following last week’s passage of the Integrated Resort Implementation Bill, three of the world’s largest gambling operators have reportedly reaffirmed their interest in running one of Japan’s coming trio of integrated casino resorts. According to a Thursday report from GGRAsia, the past seven days have seen leading figures at Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited, Las […]
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Sportito Remains Queens Park Rangers Sponsor

Daily fantasy sports group Sportito has announced that they've reached an agreement and will remain an official sponsor of the Queens Park Rangers football club for the upcoming season.

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NagaCorp Limited records very positive first-half financial results

Asian casino operator, NagaCorp Limited, has reportedly released its financial results for the first half of 2018 showing that its net profit rose by 19.6% rise year-on-year to $180.1 million thanks to an associated 84.6% increase in aggregated gross gaming revenues to almost $713.9 million. Cambodian exclusivity paying off: According to a report from GGRAsia, the […]
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Snaitech Will Delist After Playtech Purchase

Betting group Snaitech announced this week that they'll be de-listing from the Italian bourse stock exchange after Playtech took full control of the company.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

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Boyd Gaming preparing to expand sports betting into more states

The Las Vegas-based casino operator also said it is increasing its earnings guidance for the year and is preparing to expand sports betting into more states, the company said in a statement on Thursday.

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Provisional license for fifth Entertainment City integrated casino resort

Chinese real estate firm, Landing International Development Limited, has announced that one of its subsidiaries has been granted a provisional gaming license for the new integrated casino resort it is planning to build in the Philippines. Hong Kong-listed Landing International Development Limited revealed via an official filing (pdf) that its wholly-owned Landing Resorts Philippines Development Corporation […]
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Las Vegas Sands Financials Fall

Land casino giant Las Vegas Sands has announced their second quarter financial results, revealing that earnings fell short of expectations for investors.

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Las Vegas Sands sees Japan relationship as asset for possible casino license

Las Vegas Sands Corp. shares slid after the company announced second-quarter net income that missed Wall Street forecasts.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

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Integration sees Wazdan go live with EveryMatrix

In December 2017, major casino games producer, Wazdan, agreed a deal to integrate its award-winning content onto the EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine platform. Per the agreement, the producer’s portfolio of innovative online slots, which players can enjoy on desktop, tablet and mobile, will now be made available to the UK-headquartered firm’s network of operators. According to the […]
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MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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Union, casinos continue to reach labor agreements
Casinos in Las Vegas and unionized workers continue to reach labor agreements two months after thousands of housekeepers, bartenders and others threatened to go on strike. Members of the Culinary Union on Monday reached a tentative deal with Four Queens and ...
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New casino may be on the cards for Saipan

In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a Japanese businessman has reportedly met with the Mayor of Saipan in order to discuss the possibility of opening various businesses including a new casino in the American territory. Return visit scheduled for August: According to a report from the Marianas Variety newspaper, Saipan Mayor David Apatang […]

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

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Gamenet Purchases Goldbet

Italian gaming group Gamenet announced this week that they've come to an agreement to purchase rival betting company Goldbet for a €265 million consideration.

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Culinary reaches temporary deals with Binion’s, Four Queens

Casinos in Las Vegas and unionized workers continue to reach labor agreements two months after thousands of housekeepers, bartenders and others threatened to go on strike.

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Atlantis casino in Reno to stop offering plastic straws
The Atlantis casino-resort in Reno will stop asking customers if they'd like a plastic straw with their drink ...
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KamaGames Revenues Surge 53% in First Half

Irish poker group KamaGames has announced their first half 2018 financial results, revealing that revenues were up 53% during the period.

Monday, July 23, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
$3.5M in sports bets placed in 9 days at New Jersey racetrack

The Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey took in nearly $3.5 million in sports bets during its first nine days of accepting such bets.

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Kansas warned against sports betting over-optimism

Legislators in Kansas have reportedly been warned that bringing legalized sports betting to ‘The Sunflower State’ may not end up being the magic pill that will help them to solve an estimated $320 budget deficit. Revenue cannibalization warning: According to a Sunday report from local television broadcaster, WDAF-TV, the caution came as part of a study […]
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Playtech Integrates Live Dealer Product With Ladbrokes

Internet betting group Playtech has announced that they've partnered up with Ladbrokes Coral to expand its live dealer offering to include the opportunity to place a sportsbetting slip during gameplay.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

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Camel Rock Casino agrees licensing deal with VizExplorer

Provider of operational intelligence (OI) solutions to the casino industry, VizExplorer, recently announced that it had entered into a new licensing agreement to initiate deployment of its campaignViz and floorViz solutions at the Camel Rock Casino in New Mexico. Highly competitive market: Owned and operated by the Pueblo of Tesuque, the entertainment facility opened in 1995. […]
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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NCAA to study possible effects of widespread legal wagering
The NCAA announced Thursday it will create a working group of "subject matter experts" to assess areas such as officiating, NCAA rules, federal and state laws ...
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La Jolla tribe adds gaming to local business

In northern San Diego County, a partnership between the federally recognized La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and multinational oil and gas company, BP, will reportedly see the opening of the La Jolla Trading Post & Casino before the month’s end. The Valley Roadrunner newspaper reports…. Chief executive officer for the 700-member La Jolla tribe, […]

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
About 2K temporary employees worked WSOP in Las Vegas

Some of the employees are part-time workers at Nevada casinos. A few are from outside the industry, like local teachers seeking to make money during their long summer vacation. But for others, tournaments are their livelihood.

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Poker’s Chris Moorman says move to Las Vegas good for his game
Chris Moorman, a native of England, cut his poker teeth on the online sites Poker Stars, Full Tilt and 888poker before competing in the World Series of Poker. With more than $15 million in online earnings, he holds the record for ...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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CYPRUS: Limassol casino visitorship exceeds expectations

Cyprus Casinos (C2) opened its doors to the public on June 28, since then 6,000-plus visitors have signed up for membership to the C2 Rewards Club loyalty program. Membership is not a requirement to gain entry into the casino, however, there is a 21-and-older age requirement. “strong, positive word of mouth and self-discovery by the […]

Friday, July 20, 2018

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20,000 Arrested for Illegal Gambling in Malaysia This Year

Law enforcement officials in Malaysia have revealed that more than 20,000 people have been arrested in the country this year for illegal gambling.

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Tabcorp agrees $51 million penalty to exit Sun Bets deal in the UK

Australian integrated gambling and entertainment company, Tabcorp Holdings (TAH.AX), on Thursday announced that it would pay Rupert Murdoch’s News UK a penalty of 39.5 million pounds ($51.4 million) to exit their struggling gaming joint venture with Sun Bets. The parties that have operated the UK online wagering and gaming business together since 2016 after having […]
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Panic button maker displays devices that protect hotel workers
When a housekeeper at many Las Vegas hotels feels their well-being is threatened or comes across a guest having a medical emergency, the solution to a fast response is closer than ever ...
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Station Casinos must negotiate with union, labor board says

The National Labor Relations Board has rejected a challenge by Station Casinos to stop the unionization of one of its resorts.

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China's Sports Lottery Handled $6.9 Billion in World Cup Bets

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, China's sanctioned sports lottery handled sales of RMB 46.34 billion ($6.9 billion USD), which is almost four times what was wagered in 2014.

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Kangwon Land hiring scandal in South Korea nets two indictments

A hiring scandal at South Korea’s only casino accessible to locals, Kangwon Land (pictured), has reportedly resulted in the indictment of two lawmakers from the nation’s conservative Liberty Korea Party. The indictments bring to a close an investigation by an independent probe team that lasted two and a half years. KBS World Radio, the official […]
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Downtown casino plan gets quick OK from Las Vegas City Council

The 1,224,485-square-foot resort that will replace them will tower 459 feet over Fremont Street on the north side of the Fremont Street Experience, across the pedestrian mall from the Golden Gate casino.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
FanDuel Group to launch online sports betting and casino
FanDuel Group says it will launch online sports betting and an internet casino, hopefully in time for the start of football season. FanDuel, which is mostly owned by Ireland-based Paddy Power Betfair, will provide online ...
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Hard Rock International announces Hard Rock Hotel Dublin plans

Less than three weeks after inaugurating its Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City and American casino operator, Hard Rock International, has announced that it plans to enter Ireland by opening a new 120-room boutique hotel in the heart of central Dublin. The Orlando-headquartered firm used an official Tuesday press release to reveal that it hopes […]
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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Fruity Casa Casino Review

Now it should be noted that I'm no Spanish speaker, but if my translation skills serve me correctly, then Fruity Casa Casino roughly translates as Fruity House Casino. This strange name doesn't exactly roll off the tongue when you hear it in English, and it's probably best we just keep this odd mix of English and Spanish (Spanglish?) in the background. It is a white label casino running on the Whitehat Gaming platform, which I am familiar with after playing at sites such as PlayGrand and 21 Casino in the past.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Social media uproar follows lawsuit against victims with #BoycottMGM

MGM Resorts International’s public image took a bruising on social media following lawsuit against victims

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Ontario casinos heading for American stewardship

In Canada, it looks like the future operators of Casino Niagara and the nearby Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort are set to be American after local casino firms Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited reportedly withdrew from the bidding process. According to a Sunday report from The Globe and Mail newspaper cited […]
Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Applications for New Jersey sports betting surge for NFL start

New Jersey regulators have received five additional applications from gambling companies seeking to start offering sports betting before football season starts in September.

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State gets 5 more sports betting applications
New Jersey regulators have received five additional applications from gambling companies seeking to start offering sports betting before football season starts in September ...

Monday, July 16, 2018

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Macau Gambling Numbers Grew in Second Quarter

Casino gambling in Macau grew by 14.4% in the second quarter this year, as VIP participation dropped but mass punter numbers increased.

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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Successful June for New Jersey sportsbetting industry

The newly-legalized sportsbetting industry in New Jersey reportedly generated some $16.4 million in wagers last month led by the performance of the sportsbook operation offered by the eastern state’s Monmouth Park Racetrack. According to a Friday report from G3Newswire, last month saw New Jersey become the second state after Delaware to take advantage of a […]

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Off-Strip Westgate casino, union reach tentative labor deal
Unionized workers in Las Vegas have reached a tentative labor agreement with the Westgate casino-resort a week after guests and others encountered picket lines outside ...
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Red Tiger Gaming introduces Tiki Fruits

On the heels of its partnership deal with multi-brand online casino operator, Pomadorro, top developer of casino games, Red Tiger Gaming, has sweetened its video slots offering with the premiere of its fresh Tiki Fruits. Playable on all devices, the Isle of Man-based supplier’s most recent title is a cluster-type game played on a unique […]

Saturday, July 14, 2018

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Wazdan puts a DELUXE spin on Highway to Hell

Leading online casino games developer Wazdan continues pumping out the hits with its latest title, Highway to Hell Deluxe, just in time for iGB Live! and during the same month AC/DC’s famous road song was released back in 1979. While the new slot game pays homage to the song penned by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and […]
Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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Intralot SA extends New Hampshire Lottery contract

Five months after inking a ten-year supply deal with the Illinois State Lottery and global gaming operator and lottery solutions innovator Intralot SA has now announced the signing of an extension agreement with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. Athens-listed Intralot SA used an official July 2 press release to detail that the latest five-year extension […]
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Playtech BGT Sports extends Racing Post relationship

In the United Kingdom, omni-channel gaming software and services innovator, Playtech, has announced the signing of an extension deal that will see the self-service betting terminals from its Playtech BGT Sports sportsbetting subsidiary continue to utilize content from Racing Post. According to an official press release published by European Gaming Media and Events, London-listed Playtech explained […]

Friday, July 13, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Off-Strip Westgate casino, union reach tentative labor deal
Unionized workers in Las Vegas have reached a tentative labor agreement with the Westgate casino-resort a week after guests and others encountered picket lines outside ...
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Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Sportsbetting Bill

This week two Ohio state senators introduced a new bill that would legalize sportsbetting within the state's borders, bringing it in line with other states such as Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Casinos & Gaming – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Group faces hurdle in financing bids for Las Vegas sporting events

Financing bids to host big-ticket sporting events staged in Southern Nevada could be the biggest challenge ahead for a committee developing a report for state policymakers.

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Andrew Wilkie criticizes Victoria gaming regulator

In Australia, independent politician and anti-slot campaigner, Andrew Wilkie (pictured), has reportedly criticized the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) for completing its quinquennial review of a casino license held by Crown Resorts Limited without first hearing the testimony of a whistleblower. According to a Tuesday report from The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, […]

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
MGM, Wynn tamp down Boston casino intrigue
Executives for MGM and Wynn are tamping down speculation the companies are quietly in talks over Wynn's Boston-area casino. MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said today it would have to be an "extremely unique situation" for officials to ...
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GAN Signs Agreement With Ocean Resort Casino

Gaming specialist Game Account Network (GAN) has announced that they've signed an agreement with the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, offering a full turnkey online service for the casino.