Genting’s Miami Bidder Bails
The planned sale by Genting Malaysia of four Miami properties has fallen through. The would-be purchaser, while tabling its current bid of $1.225 billion, remains interested in the 15-5...
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With Funding Secured, A’s Focus on Relocation, Demolition
Now that Nevada lawmakers have agreed to a $380 million financing package for the Oakland A’s proposed stadium in Las Vegas (l.), the team must shift its focus to...
Casino Fraud Suspect Arrested in FL Armored Truck Heist
A fugitive from Puerto Rico accused of fraud at a casino was arrested as a suspect in a heist of a June 7 armored truck courier in Pembroke Pines...
Miami Poker Player Robbed After Being Followed Home
Alejandro Eugenio Arguello of Plantation, Florida was charged with armed robbery after following a poker player at the Casino at Dania Beach to his Miami home and robbing him...
Illinois Riverboat Move Approved
Penn Entertainment’s plan to relocate its Hollywood Casino riverboat (l.) in Aurora, Illinois to a $360 million land-based venue was approved by the planning and zoning commission.
NJ Rolls Out Pair of RG Resources
The state of New Jersey recently unveiled two new responsible gaming resources, those being a new dedicated helpline and a virtual self-exclusion program.
Alabama Judge Bans VictoryLand Electronic Bingo
A Macon County judge permanently banned VictoryLand Casino (l.) from having electronic bingo machines unless the state legalizes them. The state Supreme Court unanimously declared the machines illegal gambling...
Maverick Gaming Sells Washington Casino
Washington-based Maverick Gaming LLC has sold its Palace and Chips casino (l.) in Lakewood, Washington to Oak Street Real Estate Capital in Chicago. The sales price was $27 million,...
New York’s Vernon Downs Escapes Closure
Vernon Downs Racetrack and Casino (l.) was threatening to close operations but a tax relief bill passed by the New York Legislature will keep their doors open.
Virginia Casino Referendum Do-Over Approved
In Virginia, the Richmond City Council approved a second referendum on a proposed $562 million casino resort which voters narrowly rejected in 2021. The Virginia Lottery and Richmond Circuit...
PA Skill-Game Manufacturer Wins Court Decision
For the fourth time, a county judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that Pace-O-Matic’s so-called “skill games” do not violate the state’s gaming law.
MGM Updates Policy to Allow Pics, Vids, Streams at Tables
In today’s world, everyone has a smartphone, which means that everyone is a content creator. As such, MGM recently became the first Nevada operator to allow players to take...
Virginia Casino Benefits Local Businesses
Since the temporary Caesars Danville (l.) opened in Virginia in May, area businesses report increased activity and excitement in the former textile manufacturing center. The permanent casino will open...
Decision on Off-Track Betting at Pimlico Still Up in Air
The owners of Pimlico Race Course (l.) have waffled on the decision to get rid of off-track betting and no definitive answer has yet to come.
Michigan Racetrack Approved For Relocation
Plymouth Township, Michigan’s board of trustees is nearing approval of Northville Downs (l.) racetrack’s request to relocate. The 79-year-old racetrack, the oldest in the state, is moving to the...
Illinois Casino Interested In Golf Course Land
In Illinois, Hard Rock Rockford (l.) faces competition to acquire part of a 220-acre former golf course, located next to where the 180,000-square-foot casino and entertainment center are being...
Public Comments Heard on Proposed Encore Boston Expansion
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission held its second public comment session regarding the expansion proposal of Encore Boston Harbor (l.).
Responsible Gaming Bills Stuck in New York, New Jersey
A pair of responsible gaming-related bills are having a difficult time clearing the finish line in New York and New Jersey, and time is running out to make it...
Kentucky’s 18+ Rule Criticized by Ohio Regulator
Kentucky recently passed sports betting legislation to allow gamblers 18-20 to wager on sports and the top regulator for betting in Ohio criticized the policy.
PA Self-Exclusion List Reaches 20,000
Pennsylvania’s Casino Self-Exclusion program has received its 20,000th voluntary request, with 21 percent of those gamblers requesting lifetime bans.
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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 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
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/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
