Ground Broken for LVCC Renovation
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center (l.).
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Red Rock Says Durango Costs to Grow an Extra $30 Million
Red Rock Resorts has indicated that the costs for its Durango Station (l.) project have increased by approximately $30 million. Company officials said the added expenses are attributable to...
Colorado House Revives Bill Allowing Casino Loans
A bill to allow casinos in Colorado to extend credit to players was saved from the grave on May 6. The Colorado House originally voted 34-31 to kill the...
Illinois City Updates 1957 Gambling Laws
An Evanston, Illinois city council committee voted 3-2 to change its gambling laws, passed in 1957, to allow video gambling terminals in bars and restaurants.
Lawsuit Alleges Room Price-Gouging in AC
A proposed class-action lawsuit from Atlantic City casino-hotel customers alleges that the city’s operators colluded to artificially boost room rates.
Malaysian Operator Tips NY Plans
Genting Malaysia will use $1 billion from the sale of Miami assets within 48 months from the completion of the deal, according to a filing. The receipts are likely...
Bally’s May Offer Casino Shares To Chicago Residents
Bally’s said it may offer shares in its $1.7 billion Chicago casino (l.) to residents who “satisfy the qualification agreements.” No details have been released about the plan. Meanwhile,...
Kentucky Derby Wagering Sets Record
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby set records for betting, and wagering was up as a whole for the week leading up to the famed Triple Crown race....
A’s Nix Red Rock Deal, Pivot Back to Tropicana Site
In a shocking turn of events, the Oakland A’s have pulled out of its previously announced deal with Red Rock Resorts and have decided to instead partner with Bally’s...
Illinois Approves Hollywood Joliet, Aurora Relocations
The Illinois Gaming Board approved Penn Entertainment’s request to move Hollywood Casino Joliet to Rock Run Crossings and Hollywood Casino Aurora to an Interstate 88 site.
Urban One Completes Divestment of MGM Stake
Urban One has completed the sale of its minority stake in MGM National Harbor (l.), receiving $136.8 million after MGM bought back all of the media company’s investment.
Station Casino Project Approved In Nevada
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved Station Casino’s purchase of 3.8 acres for the Station Inspirada casino resort, opening in March 2025.
Virginia’s Third Casino Opens May 15
Caesars Virginia will open a 40,000-square-foot temporary facility in Danville on May 15, becoming the state’s third casino. The permanent $400 million facility (l.), opening in late 2024, is...
Caesars Invests $100 Million in Paris LV Hotel Tower Renovation
Caesars Entertainment will invest $100 million to renovate the Jubilee Tower from Horseshoe Las Vegas and connect it to Paris Las Vegas (l.) by a new pedestrian bridge, the...
Genting Abandons Miami, Looks to New York
In 2011, Genting Malaysia acquired a bayfront parcel in Miami with plans to develop a casino there. Now the company will sell that prime real estate to a Florida...
Virginia Cities Continue Casino Competition
The competition for a casino continues in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia. After Richmond voters rejected casino gambling in 2021, Petersburg lawmakers maneuvered to block a do-over, and aim to...
Coney Island Leaders Reject Casino Proposal
A community board appointed by Brooklyn borough and council members passed a resolution that overwhelmingly rejects the proposal for a Coney Island casino.
A’s Ballpark Deal Comes with Both Problems and Perks
The Oakland A’s have found their new ballpark site (l.), but the question remains as to how it’ll get funded. The team previously solicited Strip operators for potential tax...
Missouri Official Pressured To Return Donations
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (l.) withdrew from a lawsuit against the state Highway Patrol filed by two companies accused of operating illegal gambling machines. Now Bailey’s being urged...
New Jersey Workers Urge Smoking Ban; Missouri Joins the Fight
CEASE, an Atlantic City casino workers group, is urging New Jersey lawmakers to eliminate the casino exemption to the state’s indoor smoking ban before the legislature breaks for the...
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June 5-9, 2023: Full Course – Online Gaming Management Masterclass, Online 5 days x 3 hours. Comprehensive online gaming training for executives and managers, with Itsik Akiva For more information visit https://www.gamingoperationsacademy.com/product/igaming/.
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June 13-15, 2023: Canadian Gaming Summit, offers multiple and creative ways to connect with your staff, peers, suppliers and clients. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Produced by the Canadian Gaming Association and SBC For more information visit https://www.canadiangamingsummit.com.
June 14-15, 2023: Full Course – Lottery Modernization Masterclass, Online 2 days x 3 hours. How to maximise your Lottery revenue and modernize your operation., with Wendy Lawrence For more information visit https://www.gamingoperationsacademy.com/product/lottery-operations/.
June 14-18, 2023: SIGMA Americas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. SiGMA America’s first event for the market is perfectly timed to connect its wide-reaching network in the West with Latin America’s leading suppliers, operators, and affiliates. For more information visit sigma.world/americas.
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.
June 27-28, 2023: Full Course – Online Sportsbook Fundamentals, Online 2 days x 3 hours. How to build a sportsbook, with Hugo Llanos For more information visit https://www.gamingoperationsacademy.com/product/sportsbook/.
July 17-19, 2023: AML Bootcamp + Cage Operations Conference, Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego, CA. Join us at Sycuan Casino Resort in beautiful San Diego, CA for our single day AML Bootcamp and Cage Operations Conference. Our theme is “Learn, Connect and Belong” to this Gaming Community that is focused on best practices and education around tools and automation that enhance the gaming experience in uncertain times. For more information visit https://skiild.com.
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.
September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
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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November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights.For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
