Connecticut Considering OTB Slots
A Connecticut legislative task force is considering introduction of a bill to legalize slot machines at three off-track betting facilities.
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Nevada Casinos Won $11.1 Billion in 2013
Nevada casinos took in $11.1 billion in 2013, the fourth year in a row they ended in the plus column. The win was largely due to strong baccarat play...
Hard Rock Biloxi Debuts Platinum Tower
The $32.5 million Platinum Tower hotel debuted at the Hard Rock Casino Biloxi. The 12-story facility features 140 rooms and 14 suites plus music memorabilia from Elvis Presley, Johnny...
Iowa Gaming Board Asked To Stop Casino
The nonprofit license-holder to the Isle Casino in Waterloo, Iowa, will ask the Iowa Racing and Gaming Board to block the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids. A...
Union Chief Seeks to Protect Revel Jobs
Bob McDevitt (l.), the leader of Atlantic City’s largest casino union, is urging the state of New Jersey to protect the jobs of 3,000 workers at the Revel casino...
Lobbyists, Campaign Cash Flowing To Florida
Conservative legislators said they could support expanded gambling if Governor Rick Scott negotiates a Seminole Tribe compact this year, and if voters pass a constitutional amendment requiring their approval...
Gansevoort Now the Cromwell
Gansevoort was supposed to have replaced Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall. Now Cromwell is replacing Gansevoort. That’s the name of the new luxury hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
Will Super Bowl 2014 Break a Betting Record?
Sports bettors wagered $99 million on the pigskin contest in 2013. With less anxiety about the economy, this could be the year fans go all the way, and set...
Atlantic City Changes Promotion Strategy
Initially, Atlantic City had to rebrand itself through its “Do AC” marketing push. For 2014, however, the Atlantic Alliance—the city’s marketing arm—and President Liza Cartmell (l.) wants to tell...
Kansas Introduces Problem-Gambling Campaign
A new $380,000 multimedia campaign will help raise awareness of problem gambling and help gambling addicts get treatment in Kansas. Funded by dedicated tax revenue from the two state-owned...
Hollywood Casino Completes $62 Million Revamp
After purchasing Harrah's Casino in Maryland Heights, Missouri for $610 million from Caesars Entertainment in November 2012, Penn National renamed it Hollywood Casino and invested $62 million in renovations....
Foxwoods Back in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has begun the final review process of the proposals to build casinos in the state. But another player, Foxwoods, is preparing to file an application...
Job Fair at Horseshoe Baltimore
The Caesars Entertainment casino, now under construction in Baltimore, Maryland, will bring 1,700 new permanent jobs to the city. The Horseshoe will open later this year.
Vegas Wrangles Rodeo
Yee ha! After weeks of negotiations and number crunching, officials with the National Finals Rodeo have chosen to renew the event’s contract with Las Vegas. The NFR had originally...
New Owners Investing in Northern Nevada Casino
The new owners of John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks, Nevada, led by CEO Carlton Geer (l.) will spend millions to overhaul the landmark casino, owned by one family for...
N.H. Senate Committee Backs Casinos
The New Hampshire Senate’s Ways and Means Committee has approved of a bill that would authorize two casinos in the Granite State, sponsored by state Senator Lou D’Allesandro (l.)....
South Dakota Voters Could Approve Casino Games
If the South Dakota legislature approves, this November voters statewide could pass a constitutional amendment allowing Deadwood casinos to offer roulette, keno and craps. Supporters said the games are...
Maine Legislature Mulls More Casinos
The Maine legislature appears likely to take up the issue of expanding gaming in the state. The two existing casinos Oxford Casino (l.) and Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway,...
Cuomo Budget Bans Welfare Bucks at Casinos
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget includes a measure that would prohibit welfare recipients from using benefits at casinos and strip clubs. The rule is tied to federal funds.
Casino Developers in Massachusetts Sue To Stop Ballot Measure
Casino developers hoping to build in Massachusetts have joined forces to sue to prevent an initiative that would repeal the gaming expansion from making it to the ballot in...
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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.
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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/.
