Casino Referendum Looming in Revere
Voters in Revere, Massachusetts February 25 will decide for a second time whether they want a casino resort in their town, this one operated by the Mohegan Sun (l.)....
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Saratogians Duke It Out Over New York Casino
At yet another well-attended City Council meeting, Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen said council members would revisit a 2012 resolution that gave official support to full-scale casino gaming in...
MGM Submits National Harbor Plan
MGM Resorts International has submitted detailed plans for its casino resort at National Harbor in Maryland’s Prince George’s County, which include the participation of a local architecture firm.
Pinnacle Outperforms in Regional Markets
The Vegas-based gaming company, which has no casinos in its home state, is doing great in regional markets. Its $2.8 billion acquisition of Ameristar has paid off big-time, with...
New Jersey To Study Gambling Expansion
The only new twist in a longstanding debate in New Jersey on whether the state should expand casino gaming outside of Atlantic City before a state Assembly panel last...
Deadwood Seeks Legislative, Marketing Boost
South Dakota lawmakers are considering three bills to help Deadwood better compete with other gaming destinations. In addition, a marketing consultant recently assessed the situation and offered suggestions to...
Peppermill Pays for Slot Spying
The Peppermill Casino in Reno will fork over $1 million in fines to the Nevada Gaming Control Board for spying activities by an employee. He used a slot machine...
Golden Gaming CEO: Poised to Grow
Blake Sartini, the CEO of the Nevada-based tavern-and-slots operation Golden Gaming suggests the company may one day expand into neighboring states such as Arizona and California. For now, it’s...
Hard Rock Can Keep Iowa License
Polk County District Court Judge Eliza Ovrom recently ruled the $128 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City can keep its gaming license and proceed toward a late-summer...
Wynn Execs Shedding Stock
A sell-off of Wynn Resorts shares by top-tier executives is only good news for the company. The stock’s value recently hit a 52-week high. And insiders are making a...
Ohio Casino May Expand This Year
The 2014 could be the year of decision for Rock Ohio Caesars, the year it decides on whether to go forward with Phase II (l.) of its Horseshoe Casino...
Does Vegas Need Multiple Arenas?
Projects in the planning stages include a Symphony Park arena; another near the Las Vegas Strip; a minor league baseball stadium, and a stadium at UNLV (l.). A local...
Rhode Island Casino Readying for Massachusetts Rivals
The threatening Mass appeal of casinos in the Bay State is forcing Rhode Island’s Twin River casino (l.) to change its modus operandi to deal with the competition.
New Jersey Senator Criticizes Caesars Atlantic Club Purchase
New Jersey state Senator James Whelan (l.) says Caesars Entertainment is trying to ensure that the Atlantic Club—which it purchased late last year—never opens as a casino again. Whelan...
New Details on Drai’s at Las Vegas Casino
Nightlife impresario Victor Drai new club at the Cromwell in Las Vegas will be open 24/7. Drai promises a change from many dayclubs and nightclubs, which have become showcases...
Atlantic City Alliance Seeks to Draw Tourists through Discount Hotel Deals
The Atlantic City Alliance—the city’s marketing arm—announced a new set of hotel packages and discounts in the hopes of attracting tourists back to the city. Included are “Taste of...
Report: Miss America Pageant Finances Raise Questions
In an analysis of the Miss America Pageant’s finances by the Press of Atlantic City, the paper found the pageant organization’s expenditures and top executive salaries fluctuate wildly even...
70 New Conventions Coming to Vegas
Sin City’s convention business is booming. Last year, more than 5 million conventioneers visited Southern Nevada, and generated almost $7 billion in revenues. This year will be even better.
Arkansas Racinos Post Record Revenue
Two Arkansas racinos posted record revenues for 2013. Thoroughbred racetrack Oaklawn in Hot Springs posted a 10 percent increase in wagers of $1.154 billion, and greyhound racetrack Southland in...
SLS Las Vegas Opening Labor Day
SLS Las Vegas will open Labor Day weekend. The $415 million resort, which overhauled the historic Sahara, is a project of SBE Entertainment of Los Angeles.
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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.
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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.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
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/.
