Sands Bethlehem to Add Kid’s Quest

The Sands casino in Bethlehem is adding a Kid’s Quest children’s entertainment center, a combination day care and amusement center.

Published January 13, 2014

Chinook Chooses DiTronics

DiTronics Installs Transaction Rewards at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, to extend player’s club features and provide personalized cash access.

Published January 13, 2014

Echo Installs Konami CMS

Echo Entertainment Group’s two Queensland venues, Jupiters Hotel & Casino and Treasury Casino & Hotel, have installed Konami’s gaming enterprise management system.

Published January 13, 2014

WMS Awarded Patent for ‘My Poker’

WMS Gaming has been awarded a patent for its video poker product which allows personalization of graphics, ergonomic button placement and other features.

Published January 13, 2014

NEWave Licensed in Wisconsin

NEWave has been licensed by the state of Wisconsin to sell its myCompliance software suite and other products to the state’s casinos.

Published January 13, 2014

IGT to Debut Titles at ICE

International Game Technology will debut premium titles at the ICE Totally Gaming trade show in London, including Venture to Never Isle,” “Jenga Tower” and “Aladdin Prince of Adventure.”

Published January 13, 2014

AlfaStreet to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

AlfaStreet Gaming Instruments will use the upcoming ICE Totally Gaming trade show to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary.

Published January 13, 2014

Billionaires Bet

A group of billionaires led by hedge fund operator and liberal activist George Soros (l.) have taken positions in Caesars Acquisitions Company, a spinoff from Caesars Entertainment (CZR).

Published January 13, 2014

Charges Dropped in Video Poker Glitch

Federal charges of wire and computer fraud against two players who exploited a glitch in the programming of IGT video poker machines have been dropped.

Published January 13, 2014

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Published January 13, 2014

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Published January 13, 2014

American Gaming Assocation Announces Significant Hires

The American Gaming Association has announced the hiring of important staff members, including a new communications team and

Published January 6, 2014

Macau Books $45 Billion in 2013

Macau’s casino boom hit a new height in 2013, posting $45 billion in gaming revenue on the strength of increased visitation from China and steadily expanding rail and air...

Published January 6, 2014

WEEKLY FEATURE: Vote Set in Revere

The convoluted procedure that resulted from the defeat of a casino referendum in East Boston, but approval in neighboring Revere has resulted in a new partner and a new...

Published January 6, 2014

Atlantic Club Demise to Impact Atlantic City

The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, after being sold at a bargain-basement price, will close on January 13 after 33 years of continuous operation under various owners....

Published January 6, 2014

Adelson Eyes Major Cities for Integrated Resorts

Just weeks after walking away from plans for an integrated resort in Madrid, Sheldon Adelson (l.) is back. The Las Vegas Sands chairman said he’s interested in building integrated...

Published January 6, 2014

Matsu Casinos Possible in Five Years

Casinos are coming to Taiwan’s Matsu islands. The question is when. A top government official says five years, but even he admits his time frame is optimistic.

Published January 6, 2014

Feds Shut Down Oklahoma Online Tribal Casino

Efforts to legalize tribal online gaming hit a serious roadblock last week when the federal government blocked a website owned by an Oklahoma tribe, which had reached an agreement...

Published January 6, 2014

Massachusetts Tribe Wins BIA OK on Compact

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe got approval from the Interior Department on its recent compact with the state of Massachusetts, freeing it to begin pursuit of a state gaming license...

Published January 6, 2014

Genting Building UK’s Biggest Casino

Resorts World Birmingham will be Britain’s largest casino when it opens in 2015. The £150 million complex will feature a hotel, retail, restaurants and convention facilities.

Published January 6, 2014