URL on Maryland License Plates Leads to Gambling Website
The website printed on 798,000 Maryland license plates from 2012 to 2016 used to lead to the website of a nonprofit raising funds for the War of 1812 Bicentennial...
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Players Seek Regulatory Help to Protect Against Unruly Fans
One of the problems with in-person sports is their gladiator-like setting. Players pitted against each other surrounded by fans, who are not always supportive. This becomes even more of...
Taxation, Las Vegas Style
Las Vegas is already charging resort fees, just another name for a tax. What if we charged a few other taxes that most visitors would not notice, asks Ira...
Former Spy: Casinos Must Address Security Vulnerabilities
Vaillance Group Chief Executive Officer Shawnee Delaney (l.), a former military spy, warned casinos that security threats can occur from the inside and outside, so strong vulnerability assessments and...
Top Slot Influencer to Operate Only Smoke-Free
Brian Christopher (l.), the top “slot influencer” in the business, has officially pledged to only play, promote and live-stream slots at smoke-free gaming spaces.
Isle Casino Developers Opt to Pay Fee Rather than Relocate Owls
Harrah’s, owner of the Isle Casino in Pompano Beach, Florida, has some pesky owls living on the property that is getting in the way of planned renovations, so they...
Las Vegas City Council Approves Marijuana Lounges
Cannabis consumption lounges are now headed for Las Vegas as well as unincorporated areas of Clark County, following a near-unanimous vote by the Las Vegas City Council. Licensing and...
Wynn Resorts Battles New Lawsuit from Massage Therapist
Wynn Resorts is facing a new lawsuit from Brenna Schrader, a massage therapist who has repeatedly accused former CEO Steve Wynn (l.) of sexual assault. This time, however, Schrader...
Protester at Hot Dog Contest Prompts Sportsbook Refunds
Joey Chestnut hoped to break his own record of 76 hot dogs consumed at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. However, a pork protester rushed onstage (l.) and...
With Bet from Space, BetOnline Goes for Guinness Record
Following a complicated and high-tech experiment, BetOnline has become the first gaming operator to field a live bet in outer space, in hopes of achieving a world record for...
Virginia Senator Slams ‘Virginia is for Bettors’ Slogan
The Virginia Senate has unanimously approved that would fine gambling operators for using the ad slogan “Virginia is for Bettors”—a play on the familiar tourism tag, “Virginia is for...
McCarran Airport Now Harry Reid International
Las Vegas’s airport has been renamed the Harry Reid International Airport, after the former U.S. Senator who represented the state for decades. It was formerly McCarran International Airport.
Yukon Residents: Fine for Ex-Casino CEO a Wrist Slap
Last week, a former casino executive and his actress wife pleaded guilty to jumping the line to get Covid vaccines in the Yukon. Locals were disappointed by the punishment:...
Big Spender Loses London Casino Claim
A man who gambled £27 million (US$37.7 million) over five nights at a London casino has lost a court case in which he claimed that the Park Lane Club...
AGA: And Now For Some Good News
American Gaming Association President & CEO Bill Miller (l.) gave something of a “state of the industry” presentation last week and, while admitting that there are still many challenges...
Trump Plaza Implosion Gets $60,000+ in Bids
Atlantic City is taking bids from people who want to push the button that implodes the derelict Trump Plaza next year. Thus far, the auction has attracted more than...
Just Richard
Richard Schuetz (l.) reflects on the many different roles he’s played in his life. The gaming veteran has worked on every side of the industry to become an expert...
Revived Tribe Claims Massachusetts Territory
A tribe that recently surfaced in Massachusetts, the Mattakeeset Massachuset Tribe, claims that it is the rightful possessor of land that the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe wants to put into...
Are the Two Las Vegas Adults Only Casinos Just a Fad?
A certain buzz circulated around Circa and the Cromwell, two adults-only casinos in Las Vegas. Cromwell is home to the legendary Drai’s Nightclub (l.) But the question is whether...
Judges Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Blogger
A judge has thrown out a defamation suit brought by the Sahara casino against a blogger who reported the casino was about to close. District Judge Trevor Atkin dismissed...
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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/.
