Inspired Ready to Launch Virtual Sports in Nevada

Inspired Gaming’s Virtual Sports package has been approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission.

Published March 23, 2015

JCM Expands Distributor Relationships

JCM Global has expanded its relationships with distributors of its bill validation technology to casinos in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

Published March 23, 2015

Baha Mar Picks IGT

The new Baha Mar casino resort in the Bahamas has selected 500 slot machines and the sbX Floor Manager server-based system from IGT.

Published March 23, 2015

Suzo Happ Acquires Scan Coin

Suzo Happ has completed the acquisition of Swedish cash-handling technology supplier Scan Coin in the fourth technology acquisition of the past 15 months.

Published March 23, 2015

Intralot Wins in Greece

Intralot, a supplier of integrated gaming systems for the casino industry, won the Extroversion Award during the 2015 Active Greece Awards. The distinction is awarded for business excellence and...

Published March 23, 2015

Ivey Covered

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s lawsuit against poker pro Phil Ivey accusing him of cheating at baccarat can move forward into the discovery phase, a judge has ruled.

Published March 23, 2015

Italian Mafia Not Shockingly Into Gambling

Legalized gambling in Italy was supposed to help stop organized crime in the country, however, it has provided opportunities for syndicates to thrive.

Published March 23, 2015

NEWS & NOTES

Small Nuggets of News

Published March 23, 2015

Revel Atlantic City Sale Scrapped

The sale of the closed Revel Atlantic City to Florida developer Glenn Straub was halted last week when a bankruptcy court judge decided she lacked the authority to approve...

Published March 16, 2015

End Run Planned for Japanese Casino Bill?

Proponents of legal gaming in Japan led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (l.) could try to push the casino bill forward by bypassing the busy cabinet committee and resubmitting...

Published March 16, 2015

Chaffetz Walks Out on Debate Over Online Ban

According to several published reports, U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz (l.)—who is the main sponsor of the Sheldon Adelson backed bill to ban online gambling in Congress—abruptly left a conference...

Published March 16, 2015

Echo Entertainment on the Move

Australian gaming operator Echo Entertainment Group may move its headquarters from Sydney to Brisbane if the Queensland government OKs its bid to build a multimillion-dollar casino resort (l.) at...

Published March 16, 2015

High 5 Sues IGT

High 5 Games is suing IGT for breach of contract involving 81 of the manufacturer’s most popular games that were designed by High 5 and licensed to IGT. High...

Published March 16, 2015

Martino Leaving Maryland Agency

Stephen Martino announced he is resigning from his position as director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to enter private law practice.

Published March 16, 2015

Caesars Setback

Caesars gets its first bad ruling in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of its largest operating unit, as a Chicago judge approved the creditor panel opposed to the restructuring...

Published March 16, 2015

Finger Lakes Track Sues NY Gaming Commission

The Finger Lakes racino in Albany sued the New York Gaming Commission for recommending Lago Resort & Casino in Tyre, just 25 miles away. Racetrack officials said the proposed...

Published March 16, 2015

MGM Resorts To Break Ground in Springfield

MGM Resorts last week announced it would break ground on its Springfield, Massachusetts casino next week that will include the implosion of the old Zanetti School (l.). And KG...

Published March 16, 2015

Indiana Casinos Adapting To Competition

The two-month increase in revenues has ended for northwest Indiana's five casinos, which took in $79.35 million last month versus $80.25 million in February 2014. But the casinos are...

Published March 16, 2015

Vicksburg Hotel Wants Land-based Casino

Officials with Portofino Resort LLC in Vicksburg, Mississippi have received Army Corps of Engineers approval for a floodwall and soon will file an application to begin construction of a...

Published March 16, 2015

Maine Governor, Lawmakers Battle Over Keno

A group of bipartisan legislators is trying to keep keno out of Maine, stating they have the authority to approve it, not Governor Paul LePage (l.). His administration said...

Published March 16, 2015