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Macau could allow a new casino
The new Asian casino would be located at The 13 Hotel on the Cotai-Coloane border.
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Arkansas AG finally approves casino ballot

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Arkansas AG finally approves casino ballot
Leslie Rutledge (pictured), Arkansas Attorney General (AG), who is notorious for turning down more than 60 initiatives for building casinos in this state, finally gave in – it was announced last week, that she...
Vanessa Selbst Gets Poker Nostalgic on Twitter, Might Partner Phil Galfond for Upcoming WSOP Tag Team
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Vanessa Selbst Gets Poker Nostalgic on Twitter, Might Partner Phil Galfond for Upcoming WSOP Tag Team
It all started with a nostalgic poker-related tweet from retiree Vanessa Selbst, but it now seems that the three-time WSOP gold bracelet winner might...
Bloomberry expects to score a Japanese IR
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Bloomberry expects to score a Japanese IR
The Philippine-based company is hoping to get the licence to develop an IR in Japan’s Wakayama Marina City.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Macau Legend’s Cape Verde Casino to Swing Its Doors Open in August
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Macau Legend’s Cape Verde Casino to Swing Its Doors Open in August
Part of Macau Legend’s $300-million casino resort in Cape Verde will open doors this August, CEO David Chow Kam Fai told local media earlier today after the company’s Annual General Meeting...
Creedence Clearwater Revisited at Blue Chip
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Creedence Clearwater Revisited at Blue Chip
Creedence Clearwater Revisited will play Saturday, 14 July at 8 pm in the Stardust Event Center in Michigan City.
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Swiss Voters Seem to Support Foreign Online Casinos Ban
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Swiss Voters Seem to Support Foreign Online Casinos Ban
A nationwide opinion poll in Switzerland has shown that plans for a gambling law amendment are making progress ahead of the vote scheduled for June 10th.
Only a few weeks before the changes in the...
Century Casinos, Inc. opens Century Casino in Bath
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Century Casinos, Inc. opens Century Casino in Bath
On 25 May 2018, over 1,200 guests were welcomed on the red carpet by Century Casino Bath's staff and were invited to explore the newly constructed casino on a 15,000 square foot gaming floor.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
The future of sports betting; Interview with AG Burnett – Pt I

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The future of sports betting; Interview with AG Burnett – Pt I
Additional reporting by K. Morrison When New Jersey filed briefs with the Supreme Court on the future of sports betting last August, many legal experts predicted that the conservative court...
Poker’s Most Profitable So Far This Year
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Poker’s Most Profitable So Far This Year
We are just five months into the year but some of poker’s finest players have already added millions of dollars to their bankrolls. They have traveled the world, faced other fine and seasoned players and have outmaneuvered...
Upcoming Summer Poker Festivals: Las Vegas Edition
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Upcoming Summer Poker Festivals: Las Vegas Edition
With this year’s Super High Roller Bowl now being halfway through and the 49th annual World Series of Poker being just a couple of hours away from kicking off with record 78 gold bracelets up for grabs,...
Monday, May 28, 2018
New casino could be set in Springfield
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New casino could be set in Springfield
A project to expand the Springfield casino market is moving towards approval this year.
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NetEnt continues progressive jackpot streak

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NetEnt continues progressive jackpot streak
You all know and possibly love NetEnt’s progressive jackpot title, Mega Fortune. You’ve probably become used to hearing about it and some of the brand’s other popular progressives in the news with life-changing...
Star Entertainment Revenue Boosted by VIP Customers and Queensland Businesses
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Star Entertainment Revenue Boosted by VIP Customers and Queensland Businesses
One of the largest Australian gaming and entertainment groups, Star Entertainment Group, shared that high-roller customers and Queensland businesses have brought larger revenue,...
Louisiana’s riverboat casinos now free to move ashore

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Louisiana’s riverboat casinos now free to move ashore
Louisiana’s 15 riverboat casinos can now operate on land after a single vote victory in the Senate approved SB 316 and on May 23, 2018, Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the law into effect. The...
Sunday, May 27, 2018
New Jersey race track sues NCAA, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB over $150m in lost revenue

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New Jersey race track sues NCAA, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB over $150m in lost revenue
A lawsuit filed Thursday by the operator of Monmouth Park, the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA), against the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
Matthew Waxman Wins WPT Tournament of Champions
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Matthew Waxman Wins WPT Tournament of Champions
It started off with 80 former WPT Main Tour Main Event champions, but it was Matthew Waxman who outlasted that elite field to become this year’s WPT Tournament of Champions winner. The player claimed the...
Illinois House to Discuss Gambling Expansion Deal, Springfield Developer Rekindles Downtown Casino Talks
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Illinois House to Discuss Gambling Expansion Deal, Springfield Developer Rekindles Downtown Casino Talks
A Springfield, Illinois developer has once again put forward a plan for the construction of a downtown casino and the addition of video gaming terminals...
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Malta Gaming Authority to launch unified self-exclusion system
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Malta Gaming Authority to launch unified self-exclusion system
The MGA is set to embark on another ambitious project which will lead to the implementation of a unified self-exclusion system for all its remote gaming licenses.
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William Hill US to operate sports book at Ocean Resort Casino

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William Hill US to operate sports book at Ocean Resort Casino
The largest sports book in Nevada, William Hill US will reportedly run the sports book at the Ocean Resort Casino slated to open at June’s end this year. The partnership between the London-based...
Darren Elias Leads WPT Tournament of Champions Final Table, Eyes Back-To-Back Wins
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Darren Elias Leads WPT Tournament of Champions Final Table, Eyes Back-To-Back Wins
The second day of the WPT Tournament of Champions was completed on Saturday at Aria Resort & Casino. It started with 29 players but just five of them survived through...
Cherry CEO detained for suspected insider trading
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Cherry CEO detained for suspected insider trading
Cherry AB has terminated the employment of Anders Holmgren as the company's CEO and President, following his detention by authorities in Sweden on reasonable grounds suspected for severe insider trading
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Friday, May 25, 2018
Caesars sets date for Incheon casino
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Caesars sets date for Incheon casino
Caesars Entertainment Corp casino in South Korea would open its doors by 2021.
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Dennis Blieden Leads 29 Survivors into WPT Tournament of Champions Day 2
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Dennis Blieden Leads 29 Survivors into WPT Tournament of Champions Day 2
The WPT is about to wrap up another successful season. Once again the popular poker series is celebrating the end of its season with the WPT Tournament of Champions, a three-day event...
Turtle Beach and Houston Outlaws band together
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Turtle Beach and Houston Outlaws band together
The leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand today announced a new multi-year partnership with Overwatch League (OWL) organization.
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Hard Rock Given the Nod to Build €2-Billion Casino Resort in Catalonia
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Hard Rock Given the Nod to Build €2-Billion Casino Resort in Catalonia
The Government of Catalonia has given the nod to the €2-billion project for the construction of an integrated resort with a gaming floor in Tarragona. The plan has been proposed by...
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Developments in US sports betting

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Developments in US sports betting
While the race has been on for awhile to regulate sports betting at the state level, the pack broke into a sprint on May 14 when the US Supreme Court declared the federal law banning the practice unconstitutional when...
Aliitzei Consortium agrees Tote acquisition
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Aliitzei Consortium agrees Tote acquisition
The Alitzeti consortium and Betfred have entered into a deal worth up to £150m for UK bookmakers the Tote
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Pragmatic Play kicks off with The Champions
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Pragmatic Play kicks off with The Champions
Online slots developer Pragmatic Play has announced the release of its latest video slot, bringing players all the excitement of the beautiful game in The Champions
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Playtech receives official consent for Snaitech SpA purchase

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Playtech receives official consent for Snaitech SpA purchase
In Italy, omni-channel gaming software and services innovator Playtech has reportedly received official approval from the nation’s Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato (AAMS) regulator...
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
The Reel Life: Scratch 'n' sniff edition
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The Reel Life: Scratch 'n' sniff edition
The United States Postal Service is hitting us right in the childhood nostalgia.
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Borgata Casino Ready to Offer Sports Betting on First Day It Becomes Legal in New Jersey
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Borgata Casino Ready to Offer Sports Betting on First Day It Becomes Legal in New Jersey
Atlantic City’s highest grossing casino resort, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, is ready to begin offering sports betting on the very day the provision of that service...
Genting, close to Andorra casino licence
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Genting, close to Andorra casino licence
The first casino licence in Andorra will soon be issued and Genting is among the companies that will most likely score the rights.
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Video Review: Celestial Sun Riches & Celestial Moon Riches slots from Konami
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Video Review: Celestial Sun Riches & Celestial Moon Riches slots from Konami
We get a first hand look at one of Konami Gaming's newest available progressive series slot machines. The Celestial Sun Riches & Celestial Moon Riches slots.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
GGA Las Vegas 2018 Self nominations close on May 25
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GGA Las Vegas 2018 Self nominations close on May 25
Self-nominations for the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2018 will close in just a few days’ time
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Nigerian Lawmakers Scold Local Lottery Commission for Regulatory Failures
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Nigerian Lawmakers Scold Local Lottery Commission for Regulatory Failures
The Nigerian Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has faced the criticism of the local House of Representatives, with the latter blaming it for its failure to impose effective regulation...
Another senior resignation at Silver Heritage Group Limited

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Another senior resignation at Silver Heritage Group Limited
Only two weeks after David Green abruptly stood down as its Chairman, and Asian casino operator Silver Heritage Group Limited has announced that Richard Barker has resigned in a similar sudden...
Chinese Government Unlikely to Allow Casino Gambling in Hainan, Experts Say
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Chinese Government Unlikely to Allow Casino Gambling in Hainan, Experts Say
Last week, casino industry experts refuted rumors that the island of Hainan, also known as “China’s Hawaii”, is set to become the next casino hub in the country. Still, they confirmed...