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West Virginia Quietly Becomes Fourth State to Launch Sports Betting
West Virginia quietly became the fourth state to launch legal sports betting after the US Supreme Court struck down in May a federal ban on wagering on professional and collegiate sports...
Friday, August 31, 2018
Novomatic AG bringing it all to Entertainment Arena Expo

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Novomatic AG bringing it all to Entertainment Arena Expo
Giant Austrian firm, Novomatic AG, has announced that it will be attending the upcoming Entertainment Arena Expo in Romania in order to showcase its portfolio of games, cabinets and system tools...
SugarHouse Casino's September promotions
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SugarHouse Casino's September promotions
Guests at the Philadelphia casino can enjoy performances in The Event Center and celebrate the beginning of football season with all-new beverage specials in Fishtown Hops and Lucky Red.
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West Virginia sports betting launches early
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West Virginia sports betting launches early
West Virginia has become the fifth state to offer legalised sports betting, with Hollywood Casino accepting wagers a few days ahead of schedule
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Visit the Retro 70s with Booming Games new Disco Bar 7s slot release

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Visit the Retro 70s with Booming Games new Disco Bar 7s slot release
Take a trip back in time to the dancing 70s with the new online slot game release by Booming Games, titled Disco Bar 7s. The new disco title is designed for every player, offering funky...
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Jackpot at Pala Casino
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Jackpot at Pala Casino
Jeffrey K., a slot player from Oceanside, California, won $18,720.97 playing Buffalo Stampede at the California casino on 29 August.
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Nayong Pilipino Foundation Slams Corruption Allegations over Casino Project
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Nayong Pilipino Foundation Slams Corruption Allegations over Casino Project
Nayong Pilipino Foundation officials once again denied corruption allegations and stressed on the legality of the foundation’s deal with Hong Kong casino resort developer Landing...
Suncity acquires Central Vietnam IR

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Suncity acquires Central Vietnam IR
The company announced it has bought the 34% stake at the Hoiana IR development in Central Vietnam.
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Osage Casino Tulsa expansion opens in Oklahoma

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Osage Casino Tulsa expansion opens in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the federally-recognized Osage Nation reportedly opened the $150 million expansion of its Osage Casino Tulsa venue earlier today complete with an enlarged around-the-clock gaming floor that...
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
IPI requests more time to finish Saipan casino

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IPI requests more time to finish Saipan casino
Imperial Pacific International revealed new delays for its Saipan casino.
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Habanero helping fans reveal lost riches with Egyptian Dreams Deluxe
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Habanero helping fans reveal lost riches with Egyptian Dreams Deluxe
Premium slots and table games provider Habanero is giving players the chance to uncover hidden treasures with the launch of its latest release, Egyptian Dreams Deluxe
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Ladbrokes provides Racing Post Tipster content to 217 stores in Ireland
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Ladbrokes provides Racing Post Tipster content to 217 stores in Ireland
The launch follows successful trials at Punchestown Racecourse and the recent installation of a stand-alone Tipster screen in the Finglas store in Dublin.
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Michael Copeland Takes Down WPT500 Los Angeles for $181,950
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Michael Copeland Takes Down WPT500 Los Angeles for $181,950
The 2018 edition of the WPT500 Los Angeles is now in the books. The tournament drew 2,509 entries who challenged their luck and tested their skills against each other at one of California’s hottest...
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Better Collective revenue up 93
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Better Collective revenue up 93
Better Collective, the online gaming industry educational platform developer, grew its revenue 93% year-on-year to €9
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Silver Heritage invests in Nepal

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Silver Heritage invests in Nepal
The international casino company has acquired land in Nepal to build a new casino resort.
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Kentucky Lawmakers Look to Take Small But Very Precise Steps on Sports Betting Legalization
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Kentucky Lawmakers Look to Take Small But Very Precise Steps on Sports Betting Legalization
It has been three months since the US Supreme Court struck down the 1992 nationwide ban on sports betting. The historic ruling led up to the legalization and launch...
MGM Springfield opens for business

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MGM Springfield opens for business
After receiving its regulatory approvals from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission two days earlier, the $960 million MGM Springfield integrated casino resort reportedly opened its doors to players on Friday morning. Procession...
Monday, August 27, 2018
Jon Dorenbos back at SugarHouse Casino
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Jon Dorenbos back at SugarHouse Casino
Following the success of his two sold-out shows this past weekend, Dorenbos will be at The Event Center at the Philadelphia casino on 2 and 3 November.
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Myanmar gets ready for casinos

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Myanmar gets ready for casinos
The Government of Myanmar is debating the approval of foreign-only casinos.
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Galaxy Chairman Expresses Strong Confidence in Boracay Casino Plan
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Galaxy Chairman Expresses Strong Confidence in Boracay Casino Plan
Chinese casino tycoon Lui Che Woo is confident that Galaxy Entertainment Group will build a $500-million integrated resort with a gaming floor on the Philippine island of Boracay, despite...
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Wazdan launches with relax gaming

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Wazdan launches with relax gaming
Award-winning gambling software supplier Wazdan has announced yet another partnership for their company. The content supplier has now launched with Relax Gaming, a multi-vertical gaming provider based in Estonia and Malta....
Dustin Gottstein Emerges as WPT500 Los Angeles Overall Chip Leader
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Dustin Gottstein Emerges as WPT500 Los Angeles Overall Chip Leader
Saturday was an eventful day at The Bicycle Casino in the Los Angeles area as the ongoing WPT500 Los Angeles finally concluded its starting flights stage. Over the course of the past eight...
NetEnt AB is taking its video slots to the Max

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NetEnt AB is taking its video slots to the Max
Online casino games and solutions developer NetEnt AB has announced the launch of the first video slots in its Max mixed volatility product line via the new Berryburst and Berryburst Max titles. Double release...
Saturday, August 25, 2018
New MGM Springfield casino makes New England debut
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New MGM Springfield casino makes New England debut
Investing in the revival of historic Springield, Massachusetts' first resort and casino brings 3,000 permanent jobs and new entertainment offerings to region.
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Mega Moolah jackpot passes $12 million milestone

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Mega Moolah jackpot passes $12 million milestone
Online casino games and software developer Microgaming has announced that the progressive jackpot tied to its Mega Moolah video slot recently surpassed the $12 million mark and is continuing to grow by the...
MGM appoints new member to its board

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MGM appoints new member to its board
The company has named Paul Salem as its 13th director and member board.
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Scientific Games and Caesars Launch Sports Betting in Newly Regulated Mississippi
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Scientific Games and Caesars Launch Sports Betting in Newly Regulated Mississippi
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") has launched sports betting with Caesars Entertainment, powered by its world-class OpenBet™ product suite
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Friday, August 24, 2018
Las Vegas Judge Throws Out Steve Wynn Defamation Case against The Associated Press
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Las Vegas Judge Throws Out Steve Wynn Defamation Case against The Associated Press
A Nevada judge has recently dismissed a defamation case lodged by disgraced casino tycoon Steve Wynn against The Associated Press and an AP reporter. It was in April when...
Top 10 first impressions of the new MGM Springfield casino
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Top 10 first impressions of the new MGM Springfield casino
Casino City's Gary Trask spent the last 24 hours roaming the new MGM Springfield and reports back with 10 first impressions of the lavish $960 million property, located a two-hour drive west from Boston.
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South Korean firm considering Russian casino development

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South Korean firm considering Russian casino development
In Russia, a South Korean firm has reportedly held negotiations with the state-owned Primorsky Krai Development Corporation about the possibility of bringing a $263.6 million development to the casino-friendly...
Gambling Watchdog Slaps Six-Figure Fine on Netherlands-Facing Betsson Subsidiary
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Gambling Watchdog Slaps Six-Figure Fine on Netherlands-Facing Betsson Subsidiary
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit, has slapped a hefty fine on a Betsson subsidiary for serving Dutch players without holding the necessary permission, the...
Banner year for United States commercial casino industry

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Banner year for United States commercial casino industry
Last year saw aggregated gross gaming revenues for the 460 commercial casinos in the United States increase by 3.4% year-on-year to reach $40.28 billion as the 215 venues located in Nevada once again...
Thursday, August 23, 2018
MGM Cotai to open junket rooms in September

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MGM Cotai to open junket rooms in September
The new casino resort developed by MGM China is set to open new VIP gambling rooms next month.
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Pala Interactive teams up with Betgenius
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Pala Interactive teams up with Betgenius
The company will benefit from Betgenius' expertise in delivering personalized digital campaigns in the online gaming space, as well as its performance-focused approach to programmatic media buying.
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Global Casino Giants Lodge Interest in Athens Integrated Resort Mega-Scheme
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Global Casino Giants Lodge Interest in Athens Integrated Resort Mega-Scheme
Five casino giants have expressed interest in building a casino resort at the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport near Athens, Greece, the Hellenic Gaming Commission...
MGM Cotai to begin utilizing junket operators

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MGM Cotai to begin utilizing junket operators
In Macau, the recently-opened MGM Cotai venue is reportedly going to allow a pair of external junket operators to set up in-house VIP services from next month before bringing in a further trio of such partners...
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
WPT500 Los Angeles Days 1G and 1H End with Alexander Beleson and Aram Bedrosian Leading
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WPT500 Los Angeles Days 1G and 1H End with Alexander Beleson and Aram Bedrosian Leading
Two more starting flights of the WPT500 Los Angeles are in the books now. Days 1G and 1H were played at the host facility, The Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California...
Louisiana Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games For Five Years
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Louisiana Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games For Five Years
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced that the Louisiana Lottery Corporation (the "Lottery") has extended its existing contract with the Company to provide instant products and services...
Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2018 Shortlist is now live
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Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2018 Shortlist is now live
Following months of deliberating, the companies who have been successful in making the 2018 Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas Shortlist are being contacted now
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East Windsor casino takes shape

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East Windsor casino takes shape
The tribes behind the proposal said they plan a fall groundbreaking for the future casino.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Esports betting site Luckbox partners with Omega

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Esports betting site Luckbox partners with Omega
After earlier this month announcing it had been awarded a full gambling license in the Isle of Man, esports betting site, Luckbox, has agreed a deal with top platform provider, OMEGA Systems. The...
Budd Beaman and Straton Wilhelm Emerge as WPT500 Los Angeles Days 1E and 1F Chip Leaders
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Budd Beaman and Straton Wilhelm Emerge as WPT500 Los Angeles Days 1E and 1F Chip Leaders
The fifth and sixth starting flights of the WPT500 Los Angeles were completed on Monday at the host venue, the Bicycle Casino. Days 1E and 1F brought the field of...
BETDAQ launches TV ad campaign
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BETDAQ launches TV ad campaign
Launched on Monday 20 August and running across multiple TV channels in the UK and Ireland, the campaign celebrates the company's commitment to offering a no-nonsense, permanent commission of just 2% on all sports and all markets.
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Ladbrokes Australia pulls out of gaming reform strategy
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Ladbrokes Australia pulls out of gaming reform strategy
Ladbrokes has distanced itself from a multi-company collaboration on safer gambling strategies in Australia
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Monday, August 20, 2018
Imperial Pacific urges patience regarding delay in paying workers

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Imperial Pacific urges patience regarding delay in paying workers
In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a statement issued by Saipan casino operator, Imperial Pacific International LLC (IPI), on Friday asks for the...
Football at Boyd Gaming locations
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Football at Boyd Gaming locations
Throughout southern Nevada, Boyd Gaming guests can participate in Las Vegas' free football contest Pick the Pros, enjoy an array of football-inspired food and beverage specials, and check out game-day viewing parties complete with giveaways and more.
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