Seminole Hard Rock Tampa unveils $65m revamp
Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has unveiled over $65m in resort enhancements that have been designed to elevate the guest experience.
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Long-running strike ends at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Las Vegas' longest-running industrial action in recent years has ended after a deal was struck with the powerful Culinary Workers Union.
Circus Circus owner floats potential $5bn sale
Phil Ruffin, the owner of the Circus Circus casino in Las Vegas, has said that he has been approached regarding a potential takeover of the famous venue.
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New iGaming bills drop, Maryland governor wants tax hikes, Iowa lawmakers race to block Cedar Rapids casino and more.
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Lawmakers in Maryland and Virginia to discuss iGaming bills, new racino proposed for Decatur, Tysons developers make first comments and more.
Coalition for Fantasy Sports, idPair Announce Pilot Testing of RG Tool
A new responsible gambling tool from idPair will allow for one-touch self exclusion. It's set to to debut in two states in March 2025.
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FTC institutes new rule regarding resort fees, Sanborn appeals license revocation, Cedar Rapids City Council approves casino project and more.
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Cordish fights back against Louisiana iGaming, Illinois gaming tax revenue hit new high in FY24, LVCVA’s Hill says this year’s F1 not as impactful and more.
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Las Vegas NBA arena project moves forward, Nevada regulators recommend new operators for Virgin Las Vegas, a deep-dive on NCLGS’ model iGaming legislation and more.
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AGA touts Q3 growth, debate continues over Cedar Rapids casino proposal, Bally’s-Queen merger approved by shareholders and more.
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Fertitta bets big on Wynn, Sanborn’s casino sale rejected by state, Cedar Rapids casino faces new opposition and more.
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Lake of the Ozarks casino denied by Missouri voters, Caesars Virginia sets opening date, Sanborn requests state help in forced casino sale and more.
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A plethora of Virginia casino developments, Dream Las Vegas developers seek extensions, Nevada revenue jumps despite Strip declines and more.
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Goldstein pumps the brakes on LVS’ NY outlook, more fallout in the Station-Culinary feud, Holt leaves IC360 and more.
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Two casinos proposed for Biloxi, new materials submitted for A’s stadium site, Sanborn arrested for more fraud charges and more.
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Norfolk casino project gets green light from city council, Tropicana implosion marks new era for Las Vegas, Cedar Rapids casino facing pushback and more.
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Atlantic City price-fixing suit dismissed, Cedar Crossing casino advocates pitch project to state regulators, the New Jersey casino smoking battle continues and more.
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NYC casino bidders race to enhance proposals, Sanborns squeaks out Concord Casino sale extension, Boyd goes all-in on Resorts Digital and more.
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Sanborn hopeful for another extension for Concord Casino sale, Cedar Rapids market study highlights casino’s potential, Nevada regulators hit with discrimination lawsuit and more.
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New-look Norfolk casino project approved, NJ Republicans pledge support for smoking ban, GLPI closes on Bally’s Chicago plot and more.
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February 23-25: SiGMA Eurasia, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/eurasia.
February 25-27: SBC Summit Rio, Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-rio.
February 25-27: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit AGELagos.com.
March 10-12: SiGMA Africa, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, Cape Town, South Africa. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/africa.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
March 12-13: NEXT Summit New York 2025, Convene, New York City, New York. Produced by NEXT.io. For more information visit next.io/summits/newyork/
March 19-20: SAGSE LATAM 2025, Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, Argentina. Produced by Monographie. For more information visit sagselatam.com
March 31-April 3: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit www.indiangamingtradeshow.com
April 15-16: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Cooper Levenson, Evolution, Sightline, and PlayDoIt.Mx. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 7-9: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, Venetian Macao, Macau, China. Produced by RX. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 13-15: SBC Summit Americas, Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com
June 1-5: SiGMA Asia Summit, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
June 10-12: SBC Summit Malta, InterContinental Hotel, Malta. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta
June 17-19: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/canadian-gaming-summit
July 9-12: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, Kentucky. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org
September 8-11: BSA/AML Gaming Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.bsaamlgamingconference.com
February 25-27: SBC Summit Rio, Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-rio.
February 25-27: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit AGELagos.com.
March 10-12: SiGMA Africa, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, Cape Town, South Africa. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/africa.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
March 12-13: NEXT Summit New York 2025, Convene, New York City, New York. Produced by NEXT.io. For more information visit next.io/summits/newyork/
March 19-20: SAGSE LATAM 2025, Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, Argentina. Produced by Monographie. For more information visit sagselatam.com
March 31-April 3: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit www.indiangamingtradeshow.com
April 15-16: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Cooper Levenson, Evolution, Sightline, and PlayDoIt.Mx. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 7-9: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, Venetian Macao, Macau, China. Produced by RX. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 13-15: SBC Summit Americas, Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com
June 1-5: SiGMA Asia Summit, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
June 10-12: SBC Summit Malta, InterContinental Hotel, Malta. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta
June 17-19: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/canadian-gaming-summit
July 9-12: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, Kentucky. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org
September 8-11: BSA/AML Gaming Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.bsaamlgamingconference.com
