Pennsylvania Casinos Implement Cashless Options
Three Pennsylvania casinos have begun tests of cashless wagering options after receiving approval from the state Gaming Control Board.
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F1 Fans Already Buying Out Strip Restaurants for Nov. Race
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix was always expected to bring big money to the Las Vegas Strip, but renting out entire world-class restaurants with views of the...
Nebraska Temporary Casino Expands
Table games, a sports bar, a sportsbook and live entertainment area are being added to the temporary casino at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska. Construction is expected to...
Borgata Unveils Rebranded MGM Tower
Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has unveiled the rebranded MGM Tower (l.), after a $55 million refurbishment of the hotel tower originally branded The Water Club.
Missouri AG Noncommittal On Unregulated Machines
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (l.) was noncommittal when asked if he thought gambling machines proliferating statewide were legal or not. But a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report indicated Missourians...
Four Suspects Involved in $225K ETG Scam at the Cosmo
A team of four fraudsters has been charged with cheating after winning over $225,000 in a scam involving the Azure Roll to Win Electronic Craps table (l.) at the...
NJ Bill Would Mandate Treatment for Underage Gamblers
A bill that cleared committee in the New Jersey Senate would give judges the option to mandate treatment for underage offenders caught gambling in casinos.
Colorado Governor Vetoes Casino Credit Bill
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (l.) disagreed with those in the state Legislature and vetoed a bill that would have allowed casinos to loan money to customers.
Danville, Illinois Casino Welcomes the Public
The $105 million Golden Nugget Danville (l.) in Illinois opened on May 27 with 500-plus slots, 14 table games, a sportsbook, fine dining restaurant and sports bar. Future plans...
RSCVA to Pause Search for New CEO, Citing Need to Restrategize
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority has had a tough run of controversy at the CEO position. Now that outgoing boss Charles Harris has been granted an early separation,...
Caesars, Hudson Yards Unveil New York Plans
Caesars Entertainment has unveiled elaborate plans for its proposed casino in Times Square (l.), while the developer of a proposed Wynn-branded casino at Hudson Yards revealed a revised bid.
A’s, Lawmakers Release Draft for Strip Stadium Financing Plan
The hands have shaken, the deals have been signed and the renderings for the A’s new stadium (l.) have been released. The only thing left is the financing and...
San Jose Casinos May Not Expand After all
The Bay 101 (l.) and Casino M8trix casinos in San Jose, California may not be able to expand after all, although they will still be stuck with higher taxes...
Marriott Preserves NV License with Pop-Up Casino
Nevada gaming licenses are valuable, and hard to obtain. Organizations with grandfathered licenses often retain them by opening eight-hour “pop-up casinos” to satisfy state and county regulations—Marriott International recently...
Missouri Casinos Oversee Players’ Credit
Each Missouri casino sets its own rules regarding players’ lines of credit. The Gaming Commission doesn’t regulate or collect data on how many gamblers use short-term loans. Meanwhile, the...
New Hampshire Casino Application Delayed
The application review for a proposed casino, microbrewery, hotel and conference center in Concord was delayed after the developers failed to include enough information regarding emergency services and other...
New York Orders Dice Investigation
A New York federal court ruled New Jersey regulators should investigate a gambler’s claim that the dice used when he played craps at Golden Nugget Atlantic City (l.) were...
AARP Cautions Florida Seniors Against Illegal Casinos
Florida seniors have been warned by AARP Florida and the state gaming commission to avoid unregulated, illegal casinos operating as arcades, game rooms, internet cafes or senior clubs. ...
North Carolina Eyes Legalizing Gray-Area Games
A North Carolina House committee is re-examining a bill that would legalize and regulate thousands of gray-area gaming machines currently operating in “sweepstakes parlors.”
Richmond, Virginia Revisits Casino Project
Richmond, Virginia voters narrowly rejected the ONE Casino + Resort (l.) in November 2021. Now the city council has revamped the $562 million project that would include a casino,...
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June 20-23, 2023: International Gaming Summit, (IAGA) Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast, Northern Ireland. A premier event that brings together leaders from all global gaming sectors, the Summit will provide operators, suppliers, attorneys, investors, bankers, regulators and other advisor delegates with an unparalleled opportunity to meet and discuss the most important issues facing gaming. For more information visit https://www.theiaga.org/2023-summit-preview.
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July 19-22, 2023: SIGMA Asia, Manila, Philippines. With an eye towards new horizons, the SiGMA Group heads to Manila, connecting the sharpest minds in the sector, and bringing a vast network in the West closer to Asian suppliers, operators and affiliates. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
August 14-16, 2023: OIGA Conference & Tradeshow, Cox Business Convention Center, Tulsa, OK. Lively, fun, informative, high-energy assembly of some of the biggest names in the gaming and hospitality industries. https://oiga.org/tradeshow.
September 4-7, 2023: SIGMA Balkins & CIS, Limassol, Cyprus. With the New Gambling Act of 2020 creating a more responsible, accountable, and well-regulated Land-based and iGaming sector in Serbia, the nation has the potential to host an even more robust, flourishing economic industry, attracting firms and talent from far beyond its shores as its local market swells. For more information visit sigma.world/cis.
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September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the one place to see the people, products, and ideas to drive your business forward and define the future of gaming. Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. www.globalgamingexpo.com/en-us.html
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
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