GTECH Extends West Virginia Deal

GTECH has signed a two-year extension on its deal with the West Virginia Lottery to maintain existing systems and terminals and deliver new self-service products.

Published June 2, 2014

SG Gaming Launches WMS Titles

SG Gaming has launched the first two titles from WMS Gaming to be included in SG Games’ licensed betting shops, arcades and bingo locations.

Published June 2, 2014

Hillary? Christie? In 2016, Nevadans Can Guess, But Not Bet

A proposal by Senator Tick Segerblom (l.) to legalize betting on federal elections was rejected by Nevada legislators. But one Vegas oddsmaker says the wagers could finally put an...

Published June 2, 2014

Vegas Out of Running for GOP Convention

For months, Las Vegas lobbied to win the Republican National Convention in 2016. Skeptics said the staid GOP would never risk coming to Sin City. But in the end,...

Published June 2, 2014

Waiting for the Streak

Successful gamblers have good habits that stand them in good stead when they are on a winning streak, seemingly violating the laws of chance. Poor players’ habits also contribute...

Published June 2, 2014

Cosmo vs. Cosmo

What’s in a name? Apparently, everything. But the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas may have overreacted when it filed a recent trademark suit. The action would prevent a women’s magazine...

Published June 2, 2014

Is It a Mirage? Moulin Rouge Back for a Day

Though it was largely demolished after a fire in 2010, the Moulin Rouge in Las Vegas, the first integrated gaming hall in the U.S., will reopen for eight hours...

Published June 2, 2014

NEWS & NOTES

Small Nuggets of News

Published June 2, 2014

Is Vietnam Done as Chinese Destination?

Riots in several Vietnam cities targeting Chinese nationals and businesses may spell the end of plans to target Mainland VIPs as customers for junket operators, severely impacting the business...

Published May 26, 2014

LV Sands’ Leven to Retire

Michael Leven (l.), the president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has announced he will retire at the end of the year, initiating an executive search...

Published May 26, 2014

Massachusetts Commission Set to Vote on First Casino Resort

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has set June 13 for the first date when it will award a casino license for the Western gaming zone. The only remaining applicant for...

Published May 26, 2014

Timing Running Out on Japan Casino Bill

Pro-casino lawmakers in Japan say the window is closing on passage of a legalization bill in the current session of the Diet. The bill must pass by the end...

Published May 26, 2014

Bwin.party Settles With Ader After Board Shakeup

Bwin.party announced that it had settled its dispute with activist investor Jason Ader, just days after three of its board members, including co-founder Manfred Bodner (l.), stepped down after...

Published May 26, 2014

Queensland Competition Heats Up

Proposals for multibillion-dollar resort casinos on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are causing supporters and opponents to get hot and bothered. With new casino licenses up for bid, Queensland will...

Published May 26, 2014

Last Gasp for Illinois Gaming Expansion

With less than two weeks remaining in the Illinois legislative session, state Rep. Bob Rita (l.) has asked his colleagues to support his expanded gambling proposals, both calling for...

Published May 26, 2014

Delaware Casinos May Be Out of Luck

As state lawmakers begin a budget debate by searching for ways cut spending to head off a deficit, proposed tax cuts for the Delaware’s struggling racinos, including Dover Downs...

Published May 26, 2014

Analysts: Cosmo Sale a Good Deal All Around

Gaming analysts say the sale of the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas will lighten the load for outgoing owner Deutsche Bank, and could be a bonanza for the new owner Blackstone...

Published May 26, 2014

Caesars Completes Harrah’s New Orleans Sale

On May 20, after receiving approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Caesars Entertainment Corp. completed the sale of its Harrah’s New Orleans to Caesars Growth Partners. At the...

Published May 26, 2014

Cromwell, SLS Will Succeed with ‘Narrowcasting’

In Las Vegas, the era of supersized casinos designed to appeal to the masses could be drawing to a close. That wide-net approach is giving way to “narrowcasting,” in...

Published May 26, 2014

Feds: New Jersey Had its Chance at Sports Betting

Federal legal filings in response to New Jersey’s attempt to overturn a federal ban on sports betting before the U.S. Supreme Court say the state missed its chance to...

Published May 26, 2014