Battle for Cybertron Slot Launched by IGT
International Game Technology and Double Down Casino have launched Transformers Battle for Cybertron for desktop and mobile devices.
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Gearan OK’d as Head of New York Gaming Panel
New York state senators have officially approved Mark Gearan to head up the state’s gaming commission. Gearan is the president of Hobart and William Smith colleges. He has pledged...
Bitcoin Update
It’s been a relatively slow news week for Bitcoins after the turmoil of the week before, but there have been some developments in the virtual currency’s story. Failed Bitcoin...
Cahill Resigns from LVS
Chis Cahill is resigning his position as executive vice president of global operations for Las Vegas Sands Corporation effective March 31.
Buro Resigns from MTR
Fred Buro has resigned from his position as chief marketing officer of MTR Gaming Group to pursue a start-up opportunity in the online gaming industry.
GCA Names Taylor CFO
Global Cash Access has promoted Randy L. Taylor from senior vice president and controller to the post of chief financial officer, among other executive appointments.
Bally Wulff Names Development Executive
Bally Wulff has named Thomas Wendt to the newly created position of development executive, in charge of the team creating new game packages.
GSA Announces Officers
The Gaming Standards Association announced the results of its board of directors election, including the re-election of IGT’s Adrian Marcu as chairman.
Skorton to Exit NYRA
David Skorton, president of Cornell University and chairman of the New York Racing Association, will be leaving both establishments at some point for a new post as secretary at...
Isle, Carnival Form Marketing Alliance
Isle of Capri Casinos and Carnival Cruise Lines have announced a partnership under which Isle players will earn complimentary cruises and special rates on Carnival ships.
Vegas Palms Begins Later Check-Out
Imagine renting a hotel room for a full 24 hours, and not being shortchanged by several hours due to a fixed check-out time. That’s the plan for the Palms...
GLI Founders Buy Kobetron
GLI founders James Maida (l.) and Paul Magno have acquired all the assets of Kobetron LLC, an Ohio-based gaming testing company.
FutureLogic Signs Distribution Deal
FutureLogic, Inc. has signed a sales and service agreement with Universal Gaming Resources, which will sell and service FutureLogic products in Colorado and South Dakota.
Inspired, Franco Sign Platform Deal
Inspired Gaming has signed an exclusive agreement with Spanish slot manufacturer R. Franco to supply Franco its Open SBG technology platform.
PAGCOR Announces Slot Standards
PAGCOR, assisted by Gaming Laboratories International, has announced uniform technical standards for electronic gaming machines. The two groups finalized the deal in Manila recently
Murder, They Wrote
Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority has ordered Irish bookmaking giant Paddy Power to pull an advertisement offering odds on the outcome of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. Paddy Power has...
Slot Keys on eBay
A Las Vegas newspaper was able to purchase two of the “2341 keys” at the center of the $1 million fine against Reno’s Peppermill simply by going on eBay.
Japan Casino Bill Delayed
A leading pro-casino lawmaker in Japan’s Diet says a legalization bill may not pass by summer, as was expected. Support for the bill remains strong, but it appears to...
New Hampshire Kills Casino Bill Again
Members of the House in New Hampshire reaffirmed their longstanding opposition to casino gaming last week. They voted 173-144 to kill a bill that would have authorized a single...
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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.
