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

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

NEWS & NOTES

Small Nuggets of News

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

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

Analysts: National Harbor a Revenue Gem

Analysts are saying that the casino license won by MGM Resorts International for Prince George’s County, Maryland, could be the most lucrative gaming license of the decade.

Published January 6, 2014

Walker May Further Delay Kenosha Casino Decision

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (l.) may delay his decision on the Menominee tribe's proposed $800 million off-reservation casino in Kenosha until after the 2014 elections. Walker is running for...

Published January 6, 2014

Atlantic City Swears In New Mayor

It’s been no secret that the relationship between the Atlantic City government and the casino industry has been rocky for more than a dozen years. But an upset winner...

Published January 6, 2014

Third Arena for Vegas?

Former NBA player Jackie Robinson plans to develop a multimillion-dollar sports stadium on 27 acres in Vegas. It could be the city’s third, but MGM’s arena is ready to...

Published January 6, 2014

Judge Allows Iowa Hard Rock To Proceed

With an emergency stay granted by Iowa Supreme Court Justice Brent Appel on December 19, construction continues on the $128.5 million Hard Rock in Sioux City, Iowa. Earlier, a...

Published January 6, 2014

Atlantic City Challenges Borgata Tax Judgment

An expected challenge to a $48 million tax judgment for the Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa has been filed by Atlantic City. The resort maintains that the original tax...

Published January 6, 2014

Las Vegas Makes Bid to Keep Rodeo

After 30 years, the popular National Finals Rodeo may saddle up and leave Las Vegas. But Sin City is making an 11th hour effort to keep the event from...

Published January 6, 2014

Court Orders Seizure of Troubled Macau Hotel

Bad news continues to mount for Macau’s ailing Greek Mythology casino. The latest chapter has seen a court order the seizure of the casino’s adjoining New Century Hotel for...

Published January 6, 2014