Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Passenger traffic at McCarran up again in latest report, officials say

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Passenger traffic at McCarran up again in latest report, officials say

On the heels of a record-breaking 2017, passenger traffic continued to grow at McCarran International Airport during the first month of the new year, the Clark County Department of Aviation reported Wednesday.

Nevada gaming win cracks $1B; Las Vegas Strip has decline

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Nevada gaming win cracks $1B; Las Vegas Strip has decline

The Nevada gaming win cracked the $1 billion barrier for the first time in a year, but the Las Vegas Strip showed the steepest monthly decline among 20 markets monitored in Nevada, the Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday.

Las Vegas judge tosses Czech casino owner’s claim in poker lawsuit

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Las Vegas judge tosses Czech casino owner’s claim in poker lawsuit

A judge on Tuesday threw out a Czech casino owner’s counterclaims against the Aria and an Australian poker player over a multi-million dollar poker game. Lawyers for Leon Tsoukernik had alleged that he lost $3 million to a professional poker player because the casino plied him with alcohol.

LVbet becomes official partner of the German Ice Hockey Federation

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LVbet becomes official partner of the German Ice Hockey Federation
The one-year agreement will see LVbet gain exposure via televised sporting events, billboards and video displays within DEB arenas.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Red Rock Resorts’ earnings dampened by construction

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Red Rock Resorts’ earnings dampened by construction

The continued ongoing disruption of two Station Casinos’ properties dampened fourth-quarter earnings for Las Vegas-based Red Rock Resorts, company officials said Tuesday.

Curling Championship returns to The Orleans

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Curling Championship returns to The Orleans
The World Men's Curling Championship will bring talented curling teams from around the world to the casino for the first time in a decade from 31 March to 8 April.

Betfred partners with Racing Post to provide digital soccer content

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Betfred partners with Racing Post to provide digital soccer content
The app, which is now live, offers players an array of markets along with data from Racing Post, including match verdicts and key stats.

Hard Rock casino to flood Atlantic City with live music

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Hard Rock casino to flood Atlantic City with live music

Atlantic City’s newest casino promises to flood the city with live music.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Plaza Hotel celebrates St. Patrick's Day with fireworks

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Plaza Hotel celebrates St. Patrick's Day with fireworks
Starting at 7 p.m. on 17 March, casinogoers can enjoy a free show featuring green fireworks.

Interblock Names New Account Executive for Northeast United States

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Interblock Names New Account Executive for Northeast United States

Luxury gaming manufacturer Interblock® announced today the appointment of Brian Hartmann as Account Executive, serving the eastern half of the United States. 

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Parking, resort fees could put damper on Las Vegas Strip boom

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Parking, resort fees could put damper on Las Vegas Strip boom

While the Southern Nevada casino industry enjoys a burst of prosperity and development, it also may be facing a tide of negative sentiment from loyal casino customers regarding high resort fees and paid parking policies at Strip casinos.

Complaints hit one of Nevada’s sports betting mutual funds

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Complaints hit one of Nevada’s sports betting mutual funds

Former clients of Bettor Investments, one of the first sports betting mutual funds in Nevada, are accusing the company’s founder of going “radio silent” and not responding to requests to return their money.

Live! Casino celebrates Black History Heroes Awards

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Live! Casino celebrates Black History Heroes Awards
The Maryland casino hosted the ceremony, recognizing ten local business and community leaders.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Niki Lauda And Novomatic Agree Long Term Cooperation

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Niki Lauda And Novomatic Agree Long Term Cooperation

Niki Lauda,three-time Formula-1 World Champion and entrepreneur, has agreed a long term co-operation with the NOVOMATIC Group.

SiGMA 2018 space sells out quickly

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SiGMA 2018 space sells out quickly
The upcoming conference's floor space is almost fully booked, with 80% already assigned to big names in the gaming industry.

SIS funds British Greyhound Breeders Forum

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SIS funds British Greyhound Breeders Forum
The financial assistance will support British greyhound breeders for the next three years.

Complaints hit one of Nevada’s first sports betting mutual funds

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Complaints hit one of Nevada’s first sports betting mutual funds

Former clients of Bettor Investments, one of the first sports betting mutual funds in Nevada, are accusing the company’s founder of going “radio silent” and not responding to requests to return their money.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Casino regulators: nothing wrong with Steve Wynn donation to GOP

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Casino regulators: nothing wrong with Steve Wynn donation to GOP

Massachusetts gambling regulators say there was nothing improper about a $2 million donation Wynn Resorts made to the Republican Governors Association in 2014.

TGG confirmed latest major customer for Asian market with Solaire agreement

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TGG confirmed latest major customer for Asian market with Solaire agreement

(Hong Kong) TGG Takara Gaming Group, the world’s first Asian focused game distributor for casino entertainment, has agreed a deal with Solaire Resort & Casino 

Stephen Patton Joins Interblock as VP of New Business Development & Technology

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Stephen Patton Joins Interblock as VP of New Business Development & Technology

Luxury gaming manufacturer Interblock® announced today the appointment of Stephen Patton as Vice President of New Business Development & Technology. 

Sam's Town invites guests to shoot hoops for slot dollars

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Sam's Town invites guests to shoot hoops for slot dollars
Next month, the casino will offer multiple ways to win big in March, including March Hoopla celebrations and a Pot O' Winnings kiosk game.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

New details emerge for Sphere Las Vegas project near Strip

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New details emerge for Sphere Las Vegas project near Strip

The Clark County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved waivers of development standards, including a reduction in the number of required parking spaces, for the planned 18,000-seat Madison Square Garden Sphere Las Vegas performance venue.

New details emerge for Sphere Las Vegas project on the Strip

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New details emerge for Sphere Las Vegas project on the Strip

The Clark County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved waivers of development standards, including a reduction in the number of required parking spaces, for the planned 18,000-seat Madison Square Garden Sphere Las Vegas performance venue.

Tax break helps MGM Resorts offset quarterly profit drop

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Tax break helps MGM Resorts offset quarterly profit drop

A massive one-time income tax break enabled MGM Resorts International to escape a fourth-quarter decline in earnings, the Las Vegas-based casino company reported Tuesday.

Call from Steve Wynn led Maddox to career in casino work

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Call from Steve Wynn led Maddox to career in casino work

It never occurred to Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox that what he thought was a prank telephone call in 2002 would ultimately lead to a possible appearances before regulators to answer questions about his boss and mentor, Steve Wynn.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Resorts World Catskills introduces live table games

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Resorts World Catskills introduces live table games
The New York casino offers an array of live table games, including blackjack, craps, baccarat, roulette and Pai Gow Tiles.

Tax break helps MGM Resorts offset quarterly profit drop

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Tax break helps MGM Resorts offset quarterly profit drop

A massive one-time income tax break enabled MGM Resorts International to escape a fourth-quarter decline in earnings, the Las Vegas-based casino company reported Tuesday.

Police searching for woman who robbed South Point casino cage

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Police searching for woman who robbed South Point casino cage

Las Vegas police are searching for a woman who robbed the South Point casino cage at gunpoint Monday night.

Las Vegas police respond to robbery at South Point casino

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Las Vegas police respond to robbery at South Point casino

Police were called about the robbery just before 7:40 p.m., Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon said.

Monday, February 19, 2018

Genting Casino Brighton Undergoes Half a Million Pound Refurbishment

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Genting Casino Brighton Undergoes Half a Million Pound Refurbishment

Genting Casino Brighton - located on Preston Street, close to Regency Square - has undergone major refurbishment, marking an investment of more than £500,000 for the business.

Top 10 random observations from the casino and gambling world

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Top 10 random observations from the casino and gambling world
The casino industry never skimps on the drama and scandal, as these past few weeks have demonstrated.

Jack Cincinnati invites Sawyer Brown to Event Center

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Jack Cincinnati invites Sawyer Brown to Event Center
The country music band will perform at the casino on Saturday, 31 March. Tickets are on sale now.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Report shows Las Vegas Strip has Nevada’s tightest slot machines

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Report shows Las Vegas Strip has Nevada’s tightest slot machines

When the state Gaming Control Board released its statewide gaming win statistics for 2017 in late January, the headline was the 2.8 percent increase from $11.26 billion in 2016 to $11.57 billion for the 336 nonrestricted locations across Nevada.

Tioga Downs celebrates first year since casino expansion

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Tioga Downs celebrates first year since casino expansion
In December, the New York casino marked a year of growth after the opening of its enhanced gaming floor and hotel.

A look at the Wynn Resorts duplex villa Steve Wynn calls home

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A look at the Wynn Resorts duplex villa Steve Wynn calls home

Steve Wynn has been living in a duplex villa at Wynn Resorts overlooking his golf course and valley mountains for the past decade.

Friday, February 16, 2018

Jackpot of $1.23M win at downtown Las Vegas casino

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Jackpot of $1.23M win at downtown Las Vegas casino

A guest of the Fremont in downtown Las Vegas hit a IGT “Wheel of Fortune” jackpot valued at $1.23 million, according to a statement from the hotel.