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Non-Gambling Investment Will Be Welcome on Boracay, President Duterte Spokesperson Says
New tourism projects would be welcome on Boracay when it opens after its six-month environmental cleanup, except casino resorts, a spokesperson for Philippine President...
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
MGM Springfield offers first look at M life Rewards
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MGM Springfield offers first look at M life Rewards
New England's first integrated luxury resort and entertainment destination is inviting the public to experience the excitement of joining M life Rewards, MGM Resorts' loyalty program.
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Caesars Entertainment Corporation casinos to debut sportsbooks

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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...
International companies to land in the Philippines

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International companies to land in the Philippines
Foreign casino operators are targetting the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and will soon land in the country.
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Poker Buddies Antonio Esfandiari and Kevin Hart to Meet in the Boxing Ring
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Poker Buddies Antonio Esfandiari and Kevin Hart to Meet in the Boxing Ring
After some clashes at the poker table, poker pro Antonio Esfandiari and popular comedian turned avid poker player Kevin Hart are set to storm the boxing ring, Esfandiari himself...
Monday, July 30, 2018
EGT and Reel Games install in California

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EGT and Reel Games install in California
The companies signed an agreement for the Cache Creek Casino located in California.
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J. Cole announces support acts for Vegas
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J. Cole announces support acts for Vegas
Jaden Smith and Earthgang will join the 34-date tour when it makes a Las Vegas stop at T-Mobile Arena Friday, 7 September at 7:30 p.m.
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EGBA and LOGiCO: Italy’s Gambling Advertising Ban “Will Have a Counterproductive Effect”
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EGBA and LOGiCO: Italy’s Gambling Advertising Ban “Will Have a Counterproductive Effect”
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and the Italian Online Gaming Association (LOGiCO) sent a joint letter to Italian ministers in hopes to overturn...
Sunday, July 29, 2018
GVC Holdings in merger talks with MGM Resorts

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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...
Pachinko remains king for Japanese gamblers

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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....
Ireland’s Revenue Declares War on Dublin’s Illegal Casinos
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Ireland’s Revenue Declares War on Dublin’s Illegal Casinos
Ireland’s Revenue has issued enforcement letters to a number of illegally operating casino facilities across Dublin giving them 21 days to remove gambling machines from their premises, The Times...
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Boracay Casino Resort Still On Track to Open in 2021 Despite Ongoing Hurdles
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Boracay Casino Resort Still On Track to Open in 2021 Despite Ongoing Hurdles
A planned casino resort on Boracay is on track to be launched in 2021, despite the Philippine island’s closure for environmental rehabilitation, a representative of one of the...
Gamenet Group SpA purchasing rival GoldBet

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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...
Delta Corp Limited success highlights land-based possibilities

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Delta Corp Limited success highlights land-based possibilities
Indian gaming and hospitality operator Delta Corp Limited has reportedly released its second-quarter financial results showing an over 92.5% increase year-on-year in operational net profit...
Friday, July 27, 2018
Massachusetts regulator delays Brockton casino talks until September
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Massachusetts regulator delays Brockton casino talks until September
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), which voted against a $677m casino-and-hotel complex for Brockton two years ago, said it will reconsider the project later this September
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Ocean Resort Casino's upcoming events
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Ocean Resort Casino's upcoming events
The Atlantic City casino features a line-up of events, entertainment and guest amenities cater to a wide-range of interests.
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Mega jackpot at Resorts Casino Hotel
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Mega jackpot at Resorts Casino Hotel
On 25 July, one lucky guest hit the Let It Ride Poker Progressive Jackpot at Resorts Casino Hotel. Walking away with excitement after receiving the Royal Flush Mega Jackpot of $368,326.
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Puyallup Tribe would open a casino in Washington

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Puyallup Tribe would open a casino in Washington
Washington State could become the host of a new casino operated by local Tribe, Puyallup.
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Swiss Gambling Ban Sees Overwhelming Support from All Age Groups, Study Finds
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Swiss Gambling Ban Sees Overwhelming Support from All Age Groups, Study Finds
There was no significant difference in the way voters from different age groups voted on the proposed ban on the provision of online gambling services by offshore operators in...
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Franco celebrates third anniversary in Vegas
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Franco celebrates third anniversary in Vegas
Magician Mat Franco will team up with Sunny 106.5 and Petco to collect much-needed supplies to benefit The Animal Foundation, Nevada's largest open admission shelter.
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Provisional license for fifth Entertainment City integrated casino resort

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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...
Olympic Entertainment Group see revenue growth in first half of 2018
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Olympic Entertainment Group see revenue growth in first half of 2018
Olympic entertainment reported a 2
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Integration sees Wazdan go live with EveryMatrix

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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...
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Experts dismiss Japanese successful market

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Experts dismiss Japanese successful market
Morgan Stanley experts think Japanese regulations could jeopardise casino profits.
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Melco Resorts revenues decrease by 5 in Q2
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Melco Resorts revenues decrease by 5 in Q2
Hong-Kong listed casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd saw its net revenue decrease by 5% between April and June to approximately $1
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Exclusive Interview with PlayOJO CEO Ohad Narkis on UK Gambling Industry’s Challenges
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Exclusive Interview with PlayOJO CEO Ohad Narkis on UK Gambling Industry’s Challenges
Ohad Narkis is the CEO of PlayOJO, an innovative online casino that launched last year and is aiming to challenge the big industry names. Having previously worked for...
New casino may be on the cards for Saipan

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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...
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
SBTech agrees to deal with Rocket X
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SBTech agrees to deal with Rocket X
The agreement has been contracted directly with Swedish mobile gaming company LeoVegas, which created the Rocket X brand in March to consolidate its UK assets, newly acquired from IPS.
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BC Hard Rock workers end strike

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BC Hard Rock workers end strike
After a deal reached with the employer, more than 400 workers are set to return to work.
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YouGov survey finds over one in ten bet on the World Cup
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YouGov survey finds over one in ten bet on the World Cup
A large study showed about 12% of people surveyed placed a bet on the FIFA World Cup, with SkyBet being the most popular operator
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BetChicago prepares for legalized sports betting market with Sportradar partnership
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BetChicago prepares for legalized sports betting market with Sportradar partnership
NEW YORK – CHICAGO - JULY 23rd 2018 – Sportradar AG – global market leader in betting technology and services – and BetChicago, the go-to source for Chicago sports betting news and analysis, announced a formal multiyear partnership
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Monday, July 23, 2018
Kansas warned against sports betting over-optimism

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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...
Koy to perform at Blue Chip
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Koy to perform at Blue Chip
The stand-up comedian, Jo Koy, will be at the Indiana casino on Saturday, August 18 at 8 pm in the Stardust Event Center.
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Larnaca airport to feature two casinos

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Larnaca airport to feature two casinos
The two facilities are expected to be ready and operational by the end of the third and fourth quarter of the year.
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Sunday, July 22, 2018
Camel Rock Casino agrees licensing deal with VizExplorer

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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...
IGT brings Fort Knox video slot to Portugal

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IGT brings Fort Knox video slot to Portugal
Gaming machine and systems innovator International Game Technology (IGT) has reportedly announced that its Fort Knox multi-level progressive jackpot video slot has made its debut in Portugal by being unveiled...
Australian Racing Rolls Out New Rules to Combat Illegal Online Gambling
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Australian Racing Rolls Out New Rules to Combat Illegal Online Gambling
Australian horse racing trainers and owners could have their computers and mobile devices seized if they are suspected of gambling with illegal betting websites, under a new set of...
Melco Opens Two Casino Facilities at Larnaca Airport Within Months
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Melco Opens Two Casino Facilities at Larnaca Airport Within Months
Two satellite casino facilities will open doors at the Larnaca International Airport by the end of the year under an agreement between Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus and Hermes Airport...
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Ponca Tribe could open new casino

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Ponca Tribe could open new casino
Despite the legal battle around the facility, the tribe is considering opening the casino in order to bring revenue.
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La Jolla tribe adds gaming to local business

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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...
Menopause: The Musical at Harrah's Las Vegas celebrates 5,000th performance
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Menopause: The Musical at Harrah's Las Vegas celebrates 5,000th performance
The landmark show was welcomed by Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs who walked the red carpet before the show, including The Bronx Wanderers, Katie Kenner (Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man), Tenors of Rock, cast members from The Miss Behave Gameshow...
CYPRUS: Limassol casino visitorship exceeds expectations

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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...
Friday, July 20, 2018
Louisiana gaming revenue up by 5 in June 2018
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Louisiana gaming revenue up by 5 in June 2018
Last month, revenue at Louisiana’s gambling venues grew by 5% as revenue increases in Lake Charles and New Orleans casinos helped off-set a 15
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Vietnamese Casino Fined for Faulty Tax Reports
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Vietnamese Casino Fined for Faulty Tax Reports
The owner of Royal International Gaming Club in Ha Long, Vietnam has received a $15,000 fine after being found to have provided faulty reports of value added tax and using illegal invoices, local news outlet...
Legal gambling raises 2 5bn for Colombian healthcare
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Legal gambling raises 2 5bn for Colombian healthcare
Legalised gambling has raised $2
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Nagoya to get involved in IR conversation

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Nagoya to get involved in IR conversation
Mayor Takashi Kawamyra said that he favours an IR bid for the city and said he believes “it would be a good thing for Nagoya to raise its hand.”
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
The Venetian Resort restaurants donate nearly 120,000 meals to Three Square Food Bank
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The Venetian Resort restaurants donate nearly 120,000 meals to Three Square Food Bank
The Venetian and The Palazzo Resort's donated a record number of meals as part of the citywide Restaurant Week, the annual program held for at the end of June in Las Vegas.
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Dedicated live bet on poker table in land-based casino
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Dedicated live bet on poker table in land-based casino
Within the framework of the Vbet Russian Poker Tour, BetConstruct creates a unique experience for players by bringing the live casino from studio to Senator Casino in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia
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Kangwon Land hiring scandal in South Korea nets two indictments

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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...