Gaming Compact for Senecas Pressures Governor
A bill that would require New York Governor Kathy Hochul (l.) to begin negotiations for a new gaming compact for the Seneca Nation of Indians puts new pressure on...
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Shreveport, Louisiana Lifts Casino Smoking Ban
Smoking now will be allowed at Shreveport’s two casinos, Sam's Town Casino and Bally’s Shreveport Casino, following the city council’s 4-2 vote to lift the smoking ban enacted in...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Aristocrat to Acquire NeoGames
Aristocrat Leisure Limited will acquire Israel-based online gaming solutions provider NeoGames SA for $1.2 billion, or $29.50 per share—104 percent higher than NeoGames’ pre-market price.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Iowa Universities Face Sports Betting Scrutiny
In the latest college betting scandal, Iowa and Iowa State universities have been notified by various organizations that their student athletes may not have acted on the straight and...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Ontario Casinos Under Spotlight for Suspicious Transactions
Casinos across the province of Ontario—the most populous in Canada—have come under scrutiny after reporting more than $350 million in suspicious transactions last year. $4 million of that is...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Tennessee Legislature Passes Bill To Tax Sports Wagering Handle
Lawmakers in Tennessee have approved SB472 that addresses several issues in regards to sports betting. Now it awaits the governor's signature to become law.
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...
European Leagues Continue to Grapple with Gambling Sponsorships
The English Premier League enacted a ban on gambling advertising on their front of shirts worn on match day, while the Scottish Professional Football league resisted a similar ban;...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Everi to Acquire Video King
Everi will acquire the assets of Video King, a leading integrated electronic bingo gaming device and systems provider, for cash consideration of approximately $59 million.
Louisiana Regulators Approve Diamond Jacks Sale to Cordish
The shuttered Diamond Jacks (l.) in Bossier City, Louisiana will be sold to the Cordish Companies, which has grandiose plans for the venue. Foundation Gaming purchased the property from...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Texas Lawmaker Proposes Tribal Gaming Compacts
Texas state Rep. Mary Gonzalez (l.) is sponsoring a bill that would require the governor to negotiate Class III gaming compacts with three tribes that currently offer electronic bingo...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Kentucky Passes Skill Games Ban
Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill banning slot-like skill games, although thousands of the machines have proliferated statewide in recent years. Governor Andy Beshear officially cemented it with his signature...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Golden Entertainment to Divest Route Operations
Golden Entertainment announced that it will divest its distributed gaming operation, selling slot routes in Nevada and Montana to Illinois-based J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC for $361.5 million.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Sonoma County Approves Casino Pact With Rancheria
After three years of negotiations, Sonoma County officials have reached agreement with the Dry Creek Rancheria, allowing the tribe to move forward with plans to build a casino (l.)...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Bermuda Premier Wants to Save Casino Industry
The government of Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory, has called for a redo of gambling laws in order to restart the process for bringing casino gambling to the country....
WEEKLY FEATURE: U.S. Commercial Gaming Revenue Breaks Record, Again
Revenue from commercial casinos in 2022 topped $60 billion, topping 2021’s $53 billion to set an earnings record for the second consecutive year.
WEEKLY FEATURE: American Gaming Association: 50 Million to Bet on Super Bowl
Super Bowl 57 is the first played in a state with legal betting. The American Gaming Association predicts more than 50 million will bet in the U.S., a record....
WEEKLY FEATURE: Happier New Year: During CNY, Macau Tourism, Revenues Rebound
The reopening of travel to Macau and the Chinese New Year celebration combined to boost gaming revenues for January, with casinos posting their highest monthly GGR in three years....
WEEKLY FEATURE: Maverick’s Tribal Sports Betting Suit Could Go to Supreme Court
Maverick Gaming’s ongoing lawsuit that challenges the ability of Washington tribes to hold exclusive rights to sports betting in the state is heating up, and could be headed to...
WEEKLY FEATURE: New Jersey 2022 Gambling Revenues Matches High Point
It took 16 years to claw back, but New Jersey finally equaled its high mark in revenues with $5.2 billion. But hold your applause. Retail casino play only represented...
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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/.
