Two States Weigh Historic Racing Machines
The four horseracing and three dog racing tracks in Texas recently received the state racing commission's permission to allow betting on historical or instant racing machines. The commission must...
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Entry Fees Proposed in Philippines
A lawmaker in the Philippines wants the country’s citizens to pay Singapore-style entry fees to enter casinos. The bill is aimed at protecting those who can least afford to...
Lion’s Share Hits, Ending Era
The storied 20-year-old progressive jackpot on the “Lion’s Share” slot machine at MGM Grand hits, granting a $2.4 million payoff and ending an era.
Jeju Governor Halts Genting Casino
The new governor of South Korea’s popular resort island of Jeju, Won Hee-ryong (l.), has stopped Genting’s planned casino hotel from breaking ground. He’s concerned the island has too...
Duluth Considers City-Owned Casino
Duluth, Minnesota City Councilor Howie Hanson will present a revised proposal for a city-owned casino. The casino could replace $6 million in annual tax revenue the city lost when...
India Awaits Critical Poker Ruling
Authorities in India differ on whether poker and rummy are games of skill or gambling games, and the Supreme Court to expected to issue a ruling that could be...
Downtown Vegas Could Regulate Street Performers
Street performers don’t quite outnumber pedestrians at the Fremont Street Experience, but the city of Las Vegas is considering limiting the number of people allowed to sing, dance or...
Clarion Closes
The Clarion Hotel Casino in Las Vegas has closed yet again. The star-crossed property, which first opened in 1972, has never caught on despite multiple owners and changes in...
Smoking To Cease At Mountaineer Casino
Starting July 1, 2015, patrons may not light up at Mountaineer Racetrack and Casino in Hancock County, West Virginia, where the board of health recently voted 5-0 to ban...
Vegas Could Hit 40M Visitors in 2014
Fabulous Las Vegas is on a winning streak, with visitation likely to break the 40 million mark by the end of the year. July was a record-breaker, with...
Lower Casino Revenue Impacts Mississippi County Budget
Dozens of Tunica County employees recently attended a meeting of the county council, concerned that their jobs could be cut due to a proposed 2015 budget that's $3 million...
Vegas Council Tables Soccer Talk
Las Vegas City Council was set to vote on a multimillion-dollar soccer stadium for the city’s Downtown last week. The vote was postponed as city leaders ponder a plan...
THEHotel now the Delano
THEHotel in Las Vegas last week officially assumed the swanky Delano brand, losing the moniker that just never caught on. The change and renovation were done in partnership by...
Casinos Moving From Water To Land
Casinos are moving off the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, off the Mississippi River in Iowa and possibly off Lake Michigan in Indiana. The Mississippi and Iowa gaming commissions recently...
Golden, PT’s Add to Assets
Golden Gaming and PT’s Entertainment Group continue their acquisition strategy with the purchase of four Irish-themed taverns in the Las Vegas Valley. All will be rebranded under the name...
Ohio Casino Operator Fined and Faces Federal Lawsuit
The operator of the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati has been fined $200,000 by Ohio’s gaming regulators for failing to disclose a refinance deal. The same casino is being sued for...
Trop Greenville Ahead of Schedule
The $10 million expansion at Trop Greenville, in historic downtown Greenville, Mississippi, is ahead of schedule and will open Friday, October 10. The property will offer 300 additional slots,...
Florida Governor Candidates’ Gaming Stances Unclear
As the Disney corporation lobbies Florida legislators to oppose expanded gambling, Las Vegas Sands has its sights set on a destination resort in Miami. But where do Republican Governor...
New York OTB Hires Consultants Union Gaming
Nassau Regional Off Track Betting of Mineola, New York recently hired Union Gaming Analytics of Las Vegas to help it gear up for opening a mini-casino featuring 1,000 video...
Study Says Maine Could Absorb two More Casinos
Maine could absorb two more casinos without threatening the state with gaming saturation, a new study says.
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September 24-26, 2024: SBC Summit, Feira Internacional De Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit.
October 7-10: Global Gaming Expo (G2E), The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by RX and the American Gaming Association. For more information visit Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
October 15-16: European Gaming Congress, Hotel Polonia Palace, Warsaw, Poland. Produced by Hipther. For more information visit hipther.com/events/egc/.
November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
October 7-10: Global Gaming Expo (G2E), The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by RX and the American Gaming Association. For more information visit Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
October 15-16: European Gaming Congress, Hotel Polonia Palace, Warsaw, Poland. Produced by Hipther. For more information visit hipther.com/events/egc/.
November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
