Jimei Group Enters Perth Market

Jack Lam’s (l.) Jimei International Entertainment Group Ltd., which runs junket operations at eight Macau casinos, has entered into an “arrangement” with Crown Perth for its “junket patrons or...

Published February 9, 2015

Team Named to Conduct Gaming Study for Japanese Government

The Innovation Group has been named as industry advisor for the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan to complete a comprehensive research study conducted by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Published February 9, 2015

Inspired Buys Out Merkur in Partnership

Inspired Gaming has acquired the stake of Merkur gaming in the joint-venture partnership that has supplied video lottery terminals to the Italian market.

Published February 9, 2015

JCM Makes Major California Installation

Using Nano Curve LED displays, JCM Global has installed the largest curved video wall in North America at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino.

Published February 9, 2015

Aristocrat Installs in Spain

Aristocrat Technologies has introduced its first Class III games in the Spanish market, in Casino de Barcelona and Casino Peralada.

Published February 9, 2015

Fantini Launches New Publication

Gaming industry analyst and GGB magazine columnist Frank Fantini has launched Fantini’s Public Policy Review to serve stakeholders of the gaming industry.

Published February 9, 2015

Desert Diamond, Joingo Partner on App

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment has partnered with Joingo to design the Desert Diamond Casinos mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.

Published February 9, 2015

Scientific Games Moving to Las Vegas

Lottery and gaming giant Scientific Games Corporation is moving its headquarters from New York to Las Vegas after completing its acquisition of two slot suppliers.

Published February 2, 2015

Merkur Casino Takes Tickets to Pit

Germany’s new Merkur Casino will feature ticket-in/ticket-out operation at either the slot machines or the table games, permitting cash-free play. Managing Director Frank Ziegler head of IT and security...

Published February 2, 2015

Galaxy to Exhibit at ICE

Galaxy Gaming announced it will be a “full participant” at this week’s ICE Totally Gaming trade show in London, at stand S6-112.

Published February 2, 2015

Clarion Events Sold to Providence Equity

The organizer of the ICE Totally Gaming and EiG trade shows was acquired by Providence Equity for approximately US$300 million.

Published January 26, 2015

Summit Ascent Buys EGMs for Russian Casino

A subsidiary of Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd, owned by Macau casino investor Lawrence Ho Yau Lung, has agreed to buy electronic gaming machines for a casino project in Russia....

Published January 26, 2015

AGA Welcomes FinCEN Guidance

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) last week offered advice on the operations of sports books, and urged further scrutiny of illegal sports betting. The risk of money laundering...

Published January 19, 2015

Mecca Bingo Signs With SG Gaming

SG Gaming has signed a five-year agreement to provide server-based gaming solutions to Becca Bingo clubs across the U.K.

Published January 19, 2015

Kansas Taps GLI

GLI has signed a new contract with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission as a certified testing laboratory for the state-owned casino business.

Published January 19, 2015

Terrorism Insurance Bill Passes for Las Vegas

Congress recently passed a bill to renew financial protection for casinos due to a terrorist attack. The bill, which would see the government step in to help pay for...

Published January 19, 2015

Amaya to Divest Cadillac, Diamond Game

Amaya Gaming Group is exploring opportunities to divest B2B assets that include Georgia-based slot manufacturer Cadillac Jack and game producer Diamond Game.

Published January 19, 2015

MGM Resorts Gets Award for Employee Training

MGM Resorts was honored by two separate companies for its training programs, which offers to employees classes in language, leadership and computer skills.

Published January 19, 2015

American Gaming Association Adds First Tribal Member

Reversing a long-held policy, the American Gaming Association welcomed its first tribal member last week, the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The admission of the tribe continues the AGA drive...

Published January 12, 2015

IGT Shareholders to Vote on GTECH Merger

IGT has scheduled a special meeting of its shareholders for February 10, at which a vote will be taken to approve the merger that will result in the company’s...

Published January 12, 2015