Las Vegas Mirage Offers Locals Perks
Hard Rock International, which bought the Mirage (l.) on the Las Vegas Strip from MGM Resorts International last year, has begun offering free parking, show and spa discounts and...
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LVCC Renovations Begin; LVCVA Says No Shows to be Impacted
The Las Vegas Convention Center (l.) is slated to begin a $600 million renovation project, but the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has pledged that the work will...
NYC Casino Bidders Jostle for Position
As Caesars and SL Green battle opposition from local theater owners to their proposed Times Square casino, the Mohegans double down on efforts to gain support for their Midtown...
All Roads Lead East: Hard Rock Hosts East Coast Gaming Congress
The 26th East Coast Gaming Congress examined issues ranging from the future of omnichannel gaming to the battle against unregulated gaming and the emerging sports betting market.
It’s Official: A’s to Purchase Off-Strip Plot, Relocate to Las Vegas
After 50-plus years with no professional sports, Las Vegas sure seems to be making up for lost time, as the Oakland Athletics have announced plans to purchase an off-Strip...
Revenue Roundup: States Report Mixed March Results
Revenue tracking among states is one of the broadest and simplest ways to track the health of the U.S. gaming industry, but March’s up-and-down results didn’t provide much clarity...
Colorado Firm Buys Cal-Neva, Will Reopen as Proper-branded Hotel
A Colorado real estate firm has acquired the shuttered Cal-Neva resort (l.) in Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe, and will reopen the property under the luxury brand Proper.
Texas House Committee Considers Poker Rooms Legislation
Currently 56 poker clubs operate in Texas without regulation. But a House committee is considering bills that would let local officials approve or ban the clubs, and change state...
Resorts World Genting Rebuilding Post-Covid
Resorts World Genting in Malaysia is looking to return to pre-Covid operational levels, with a new focus on international tourism, says Genting Malaysia Chairman Alwi Jantan.
Another Strip Casino Sale in 2023? Not From Caesars
There has been some speculation recently that a Las Vegas Strip casino could be hitting the auction block before year’s end—the only problem is that none have emerged as...
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against MGM Resorts
U.S. District Court Judge Sul Ozerden (l.) dismissed a lawsuit against MGM Resorts International, in which the plaintiff claimed MGM cheats slot players by using a redemption system that...
Missouri House Committee Passes Casino Bill
Missouri voters may have a chance to vote for a constitutional amendment allowing a 14th casino on the Osage River. Current state law limits casinos to the Mississippi and...
PA Board Looks to Regulate Skill Games
Proposed regulation would bring so-called skill games under the oversight of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, creating a tax structure and monitoring-and-control system.
Nevada’s Hospitality Industry Feeling Impacts of ‘Great Resignation’
The hospitality sector in Las Vegas is experiencing the repercussions of the “Great Resignation” and many resorts are finding it challenging to find workers.
Alabama Attorney General Closes Illegal Bingo Operations
Fourteen bingo halls in Jefferson County, Alabama were shuttered by teams of state and federal agents, led by state Attorney General Steve Marshall’s (l.) office. The venues offered a...
NGCB Begins Process of Revising Outdated Regulations
It’s spring cleaning time for the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which is currently undergoing an internal review to look for subsections that could be deemed outdated or irrelevant. Governor...
NV Regulator Raises Eyebrows with Rebuke of MGM Resorts
Former Las Vegas judge George Assad (l.), who was appointed to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in January, recently caused some controversy by questioning the recent business decisions of...
LV Spending Higher Than Ever, but LVCVA Cautious for the Future
The latest economic report from Applied Analysis shows that Las Vegas visitors are spending more than ever, even surpassing pre-Covid averages. Despite this, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...
Atlantic City Casinos Struggled Last Year
Atlantic City casino profits dropped 4.6 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, with the operators’ association pointing to inflationary pressures and rising expenses.
Sports Betting Celebrates 5
The rejection of the Professional and Amateur Sports Betting Protection Act (PASPA) turns five next month with improvements in the AGA’s Code of Conduct.
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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/.
June 12, 19, and 26, 2023: Full Course – Maximize your Slot Revenue, Online 3 days x 3 hours. Real World Tools To Maximise Your (Land Based) Electronic Gaming Revenues, with Lucien Wijsman For more information visit https://www.gamingoperationsacademy.com/product/land-based-gaming-slot-full-course/.
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.
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/.
