Sunday, November 25, 2018

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Play’n GO partners with RoyalCasino.dk

Swedish slots specialist Play’n GO recently announced a new partnership agreement with Danish operator RoyalCasino.dk after having made the move to the developer’s Casino Platform. According to the official press release… The new alliance, which marks the leading online and land-based casino platform supplier’s fourth partnership in the Danish market, allows the online operator to continue its growth, confident in 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 ...

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hearing set for complaint against man accused of cheating at Bellagio

A hearing is scheduled Dec. 20 on a state Gaming Control Board complaint against a man accused of cheating at gambling.

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Crystal Rift video slot unearthed by Microgaming

Online casino games and software firm Microgaming has followed up yesterday’s premiere of the Astro Legends: Lyra and Erion video slot by announcing its launch of the new five-reel and 25-payline Crystal Rift innovation. Rabcat partnership: The Isle of Man-headquartered concern used an official Wednesday press release to declare that its latest three-line video slot was […]
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Nevada regulators approve deal with sportsbook operator
Nevada gambling regulators have approved a settlement with a troubled sportsbook operator that has admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts. The Nevada ...

Friday, November 23, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Arizona mans wins, then loses, in jackpot dispute at tribal casino

A Scottsdale man jumped in excitement when a slot machine at a tribal casino flashed three red double-sevens in a row for what he thought was a $50,000 jackpot.

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Evolution Gaming to acquire Ezugi in all-cash deal

Live Casino provider Evolution Gaming announced Wednesday that it has penned an agreement to acquire Ezugi, cutting edge, mobile and web live dealer gaming provider. According to the official press release… The initial consideration of $12 million in the all-cash deal could possibly see the addition of a maximum consideration of $6 million. The transaction’s planned completion […]
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Yggdrasil Gaming announces first-ever branded game Nitro Circus

Players looking for an adrenaline pumping online slot game should look no further than Nitro Circus by Yggdrasil Gaming. The new title is the first-ever branded title by the developer, featuring the biggest stars of Nitro Circus, including the best stunts and crazy vehicles. The online slot includes a quality base game and extra spins, […]
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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 ...

Thursday, November 22, 2018

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Betsoft Gaming to Release Chillipop Slot Next Week

Spicing up their slot game offering, online software developer, Betsoft Gaming, has announced the upcoming release of a new slot game titled Chillipop. Featuring hot and spicy peppers, the new online slot game is cluster-based and includes cascading game play. Betsoft added an expanding grid to ensure players have new ways to win! Assemble the Best […]
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Nevada regulators approve deal with sportsbook operator
Nevada gambling regulators have approved a settlement with a troubled sportsbook operator that has admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts. The Nevada ...
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Oaklawn Racing and Gaming announces $100 million expansion

In Arkansas, the firm behind Oaklawn Racing and Gaming has reportedly unveiled a plan that is to see it spend approximately $100 million in order to add a 200-room hotel and a 14,000 sq ft events center to the horseracing and gaming venue. Expanded gaming floor: According to a Tuesday report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette […]

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

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SLS Las Vegas offering ‘Cyber Madness’ resort fees break

The resort on Wednesday announced that online bookings through Monday, often referred to as “Cyber Monday,” the online version of Black Friday, would not charge a resort fee.

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Underage Gambling Addicts Grow in UK

A study by the UK Gambling Commission released this week reveals that children problem gamblers is on the rise, hitting 55,000 over the past two years for those aged 11-16.

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Jury awards $524K in lawsuit after Mandalay Bay offered $2.5M

A jury awarded about $524,000 to a California man who sought millions of dollars for injuries he said he suffered when a temporary sign collapsed atop him at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.

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Wisconsin alliance for Playport Gaming Systems

American instant-win games technology firm, Playport Gaming Systems, has announced the signing of a deal that is to see it provide Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in northern Wisconsin with a customized portfolio of mobile real-money bingo-style titles. Playport-branded technology: The Kansas innovator used an official press release published by European Gaming Media and Events […]

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

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Record Setting NFL Game Causes William Hill to Take 7 Figure Loss

Last night's Monday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams was an offensive explosion with 105 points scored, way more than the 64 over under number that William Hill posted. That result saw the bookmaker take a large seven figure loss for the event.

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Twin Casino Review

I've been reviewing casinos for a while now, and nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to names or branding of these sites. The industry has gifted us some truly bizarre names, and sometimes the sites have nothing to do with the name. Twin Casino gifts us a name that's not too strange, but has nothing that makes it stand out as being a duplicate of something. Indeed, this is a case where the marketing of a site has nothing to do with the name. Still, the casino looks good, has a good game selection, and reasonable payout times.

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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 ...

Monday, November 19, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Release of Steve Wynn documents in Massachusetts blocked for now

A judge has temporarily blocked the planned release of a Massachusetts Gaming Commission report about allegations of sexual misconduct against former casino mogul Steve Wynn, a court official in Las Vegas said Monday.

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Nordic gamers now have access to 3,000 slot machine variants via SlotsMillion

Alea, the parent company of SlotsMillion, has been super busy as of late, continuing to work on providing the best gaming options for players located around the world. After they launched the first virtual reality casino with SlotsMillion, the company is now focusing on including individuals who do not have a VR headset or those […]
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Complexity Gaming partners with WinStar

Leading esports organization, Complexity Gaming, has partnered with Chickasaw Nation-owned and operated WinStar World Casino and Resort. The recently-inked partnership marks the first time a casino has been designated by a U.S. esports organization as its official sponsor. According to the official press release… Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Complexity Gaming, Jason Lake said, “WinStar is a preeminent gaming and […]

Sunday, November 18, 2018

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HyperCasino set to launch soon

Sister to NightRush Casino, HyperCasino is set to launch in the near future, offering players a quality online casino gaming experience. With Maltese and UK licensing, players in several regions will be able to access this up and coming brand. Areas included once the brand is live are the UK, Norway, Germany, Austria, Canada, Finland […]
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Nevada regulators approve deal with sportsbook operator
Nevada gambling regulators have approved a settlement with a troubled sportsbook operator that has admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts. The Nevada ...

Saturday, November 17, 2018

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Microgaming heralds new Switch Studios partnership

Exactly one month after inking a content supply deal with Swedish iGaming operator Betsson AB and online casino games and software developer Microgaming has now announced the signing of an alliance with the new Switch Studios endeavor. Innovating table games: The Isle of Man-headquartered innovator will be exhibiting all of its wares at Malta’s SiGMA […]
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New Atlantic City Casinos Eating Revenues of Older Spots

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement posted October gaming revenues for Atlantic City, revealing that new properties are eating away at the revenues of existing locations.

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Cascades Casino Delta receives final regulatory approval

In western Canada, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited has announced that its plan to spend approximately $53 million in order to build a new resort casino in the city of Delta has been endorsed by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Planned 2020 opening: The Vancouver-headquartered casino operator used an official Tuesday press release to detail […]

Friday, November 16, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Luxor arena gets new name: HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas

Fountain Valley, California-based Kingston Technology Co. Inc. and Allied Esports on Friday announced that the arena at Luxor will be known as HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas.

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Boss Gaming Solutions gets Habanero Systems BV content

A little over two weeks after inking a content supply deal with British iGaming platform developer, Bede Gaming Limited, and online casino games innovator, Habanero Systems BV, has now announced the signing of a similar agreement with Boss Gaming Solutions. Plethora of video slots: According to an official Tuesday press release published by European Gaming Media 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 ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sexual harassment prevention rules for Las Vegas casinos delayed

The Nevada Gaming Commission won’t take up sexual harassment regulations anytime soon.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
2 added to Nevada’s ‘black book’ for scamming Bellagio in craps

Two men who were part of a group that scammed Bellagio of an estimated $1.2 million in craps games have been placed on Nevada’s list of excluded persons, commonly called the “black book.”

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KamaGames targeting India with Teen Patti release

Social mobile poker operator, KamaGames, has announced that it is targeting the growing casual gaming market in India with the launch of its new iOS and Android-friendly Teen Patti innovation. Indian roots: The Dublin-headquartered firm used an official Monday press release to explain that Teen Patti can be simultaneously enjoyed by up to five competitors and […]
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
No one hurt, sprinklers put out downtown Las Vegas hotel fire

No one was injured and evacuations were not necessary in an early Thursday morning fire at the California Hotel in downtown Las Vegas.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Marijuana conference MJBizCon opens to big crowds in Las Vegas

The three-day MJBizCon conference kicked off Wednesday morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center with speeches by executives at leading North American cannabis companies.

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Betway Limited awarded with ISO 27001 certification

Online casino and sportsbook operator, Betway Limited, has announced that it has been granted ISO 27001 certification by the United Kingdom’s eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) testing agency. Evidence of data security: The iGaming firm holds licenses from regulators in Malta, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom and used an […]
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Stars Rewards Loyalty Program Launches in New Jersey

Online betting firm The Stars Group announced this week that they've launched their Stars Rewards program in New Jersey, allowing punters in the market to claim exclusive perks at PokerStars poker room and casino.

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Wisconsin man wins $1.3 million at O’Sheas casino
A Kenosha, Wis., man won more than $1.3 million over the weekend when he hit a royal flush while playing Three Card Poker Progressive at O’Sheas at ...
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wisconsin man wins $1.3M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

A Las Vegas visitor from Wisconsin became an instant millionaire after hitting a jackpot worth more than $1.3 million Saturday afternoon.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

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Stride Gaming Fined £7.1 for Money Laundering Violations

British bingo firm Stride Gaming has been handed a £7.1 million fine by the UK Gambling Commission for violating the country's anti-money laundering laws.

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Swedish player banks life-changing Joker Millions progressive jackpot

A lucky online casino player in Sweden is celebrating this week after taking home €7,832,262 ($8,833,383) in cash courtesy of the progressive jackpot tied to the Joker Millions video slot from developer, Yggdrasil Gaming Limited. Mobile pay-day: The Malta-based firm used an official press release to detail that the life-changing sum was won late on Friday […]
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Quickspin Launches 'Tiger's Glory' Slot

Internet casino group Quickspin has announced the launch of their newest game 'Tiger's Glory', which takes players to ancient Rome and lets you battle the beasts for a chance to win credits.

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
CG Technology offers $1.75M settlement to Nevada regulators

CG Technology, the sportsbook operator whose settlement agreement was rejected by the Nevada Gaming Commission in August, has offered to pay a $1.75 million fine to the state to settle the complaint.

Monday, November 12, 2018

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NHL and New Jersey Devils ink landmark deals with FanDuel

The latest deal between a gambling company and a sports league happened last week when daily fantasy sports provider FanDuel inked a multi-year partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and its New Jersey Devils franchise for fantasy sports play and sports betting. The landmark deal makes the DFS service an official sports betting partner of the professional hockey […]
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Gambling Feud Results in Six Shot, 2 Killed

Six people were shot in Memphis, Tennessee this past weekend were shot after a gambling dispute, leading to two people being killed.

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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 ...

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Las Vegas Sun Stories: Gaming
Wynn scraps lagoon project, will reopen golf course
The Wynn Resorts Paradise Park lagoon project has been shelved and will be replaced by a revamped 18-hole golf course, the company announced today during its third-quarter earnings call. Wynn contracted Tom Fazio, the original designer of the golf course, to ...
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FunFair Technologies announces new Wheel of Fun game

Combining several popular gaming elements, FunFair Technologies is ready to provide players with an exciting new online gambling game. Titled Wheel of Fun, the new game combines a wheel of fortune concept with the simple moves of Hi/Lo, an instant win game twist and the security of blockchain, for an overall quality experience. Take on […]
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 ...

Saturday, November 10, 2018

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Malta iGaming Awards returning to this month’s SiGMA

This year’s SiGMA exhibition is due to return to the island nation of Malta later this month with the extravaganza revealing that it is once again set to recognize some of the online gambling industry’s best and brightest via the third annual staging of the Malta iGaming Awards. iGaming spectacular: The 2018 edition of SiGMA […]
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24 Year Old Man Dies During Gambling Raid

This week a 24 year old man in Hallomajra Village in India fell to his death during a police related to illegal gambling.

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Wynn scraps lagoon project, will reopen golf course
The Wynn Resorts Paradise Park lagoon project has been shelved and will be replaced by a revamped 18-hole golf course, the company announced today during its third-quarter earnings call. Wynn contracted Tom Fazio, the original designer of the golf course, to ...

Friday, November 9, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Man wins $140K jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

A California man’s life has changed after only one day in Las Vegas.

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Former AGA President, CEO Geoff Freeman joins AGS board

The appointment was announced the day after AGS reported mixed results in its third-quarter earnings. The company reported record revenue for the quarter, but missed analysts’ earnings expectations.

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NetEnt AB agrees William Hill live casino games partnership

Two weeks after inking a content supply deal with American casino operator Penn National Gaming Incorporated and NetEnt AB has now announced the signing of a similar agreement with British bookmaking giant William Hill. Deal includes blackjack and roulette: The Swedish innovator used an official Thursday press release to detail that this latest partnership has […]
Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Scientific Games studies social gaming business IPO

The company’s social gaming division includes such apps as Bingo Showdown, MONOPOLY and Jackpot Party Social Casino and is one of its fastest growing segments.

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BetConstruct Adds Kiron Virtual Sports Games

Internet gaming platform BetConstruct has announced that they're going to be offering Kiron virtual sports products on their platform, providing operators with a new product.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Stratosphere owner Golden Entertainment books $3M quarterly loss

The Las Vegas-based company – which operates casinos, the PT’s Pub chain and a network of slot machines and video poker in bars, grocery stores and other locations – on Thursday reported a $3.1 million loss for the three months ending Sept. 30. That’s compared to about $8.5 million in profit during the same period last year.

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Steve Wynn files suit to stop release of sexual misconduct report

Former Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn has filed a lawsuit attempting to block the public release of an investigative report by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

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AGames announces new Egypt Story slot game

As the year comes to an end, top online gaming content developers are pushing out new online slot titles left and right. New content is a must to keep players coming back for more, allowing operators to have new and exciting games to offer. One of the latest developers to announce a new game is […]

Wednesday, November 7, 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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The Stars Group Posts Third Quarter Fiscal Results

Online betting firm The Stars Group has posted their third quarter 2018 fiscal report, revealing that their revenues were up during the period.

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21.com Partners receives Affiliate Guard Dog certification

Online gambling affiliate program review service Affiliate Guard Dog has announced that 21.com Partners has been approved by its team to become the latest member of its Platinum Certified Program. ‘Affiliate-friendly’ recognition: Established in 2009, Affiliate Guard Dog was acquired by independent online casino directory and review website LCB.org last year and employs factual metrics […]

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Everi Holdings reports third straight profitable quarter

The Las Vegas-based gaming equipment manufacturer’s revenue and earnings for the quarter ending Sept. 30 beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations.

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United States gambling market expected to continue growing

Gamblers in the United States lost approximately $116.9 billion in 2016 and this figure is reportedly expected to continue growing as adults enjoy an ever-expanding market alongside higher wages engendered by an increasingly robust economy. Nation ranks fifth per capita: According to a Friday report from The Wizard of Odds gambling and online casino news […]
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MGM and Caesars Reportedly in Merger Talks

Today the New York Post is reporting that land casino titans MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are in merger talks, the latest rumored talks related to the future of Caesars in recent weeks.

Casinos & Gaming | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Culinary union reaches deal with D Las Vegas, Golden Gate

Once the agreements with those two properties are wrapped up, the union will have established contracts with every property it had set out to complete.

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Resorts see possibility of marijuana lounges as a dilemma
Hospitality industry leaders expressed mixed feelings about the prospect of marijuana lounges here, which on one hand would give guests a place to legally consume and on the other compete with resorts for tourist money ...

Monday, November 5, 2018

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Hard Rock Atlantic City Fined by NJDGE

This week Hard Rock International was fined $5,000 by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for not disclosing the hiring of a new executive, which is required by state law.