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Eight casino bidders race to meet deadline in high-stakes New York license contest
The contest to win one of three coveted casino licenses in downstate New York entered its final phase Friday, with eight contenders submi...
New York State Gaming Commission finalizes financial requirements for downstate casino bids
Details have been released of a new participant protection conference which Allwyn, the operator of the UK National Lottery, will host in...
Inspired Entertainment launches first branded hybrid dealer roulette game
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading provider of B2B gaming content, systems, and solutions, proudly announces the ...
NYC Council approves legislation enabling Bally’s Bronx casino bid following mayoral support
The vote allows Bally’s to advance its application for a downstate casino licence, with the final decision to be determined by the state....
Maryland casinos record $176.4 million in May revenue, seventh-highest month on record
Maryland’s six casinos brought in a combined $176.4 million in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2025, marking the st...
OLG launches accessible online slot for disabled players
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has launched an online slot game with accessibility in mind for players with disabilities.
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Merkur Group granted a manufactures and distributors licence in Nevad
Michael Gauselmann, chairman of the supervisory board of the Merkur Group, is delighted, as it was under his leadership that Merkur was g...
Las Vegas celebrates 120th birthday
PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas celebrated its 120th birthday, as dignitaries and special guests came together to commemorate the destination...
Virginia Lottery releases April 2025 casino activity report
17 May 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Today, the Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of April 2025. Th...
Bally's Chicago: Construction on the Bally’s site will begin on Thursday, May 15th
Construction on Bally’s Chicago casino is set to resume after a two-week halt imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) over the use of ...
US-backed gaming operators will not be targeted amid China-US tensions: Macau gov’t
Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has publicly confirmed that US-backed gaming companies operating in Macau will not face retaliatory mea...
OLG announces 20-year agreement with Caesars to operate Windsor casino
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced today it has selected Caesars Entertainment Inc. as the service provider for its Win...
Swiss Casinos secures ISO 14001 certification
Swiss Casinos has officially received ISO 14001 certification, a key milestone in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strate...
How MGM Resorts is working to prevent money laundering at its Las Vegas casinos
In the wake of an investigation into illegal bookmakers laundering money at two of its Las Vegas casinos, MGM Resorts International says ...
Hard Rock International names NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. Teams as brand ambassador
Hard Rock International has welcomed NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a brand ambassador to its roster of athlete partners. Th...
MAR 29 Mark Giannantonio got 2 Atlantic City casinos through crises
Mark Giannantonio’s first casino job was bringing food to gamblers at an eatery on the casino floor at Resorts Casino Hotel as a college ...
Florida non-tribal casino revenue down 0.1% year-over-year in February
Florida’s eight non-tribal casinos generated $58.4 million in net slot revenue last month, down 0.1% compared to the $58.5 million in Feb...
Resorts World Las Vegas agrees to pay $10.5 million fine to settle money laundering violations
The second-largest fine in Nevada gaming history payment covers the Strip resort’s failure to comply with federal anti-money laundering l...
Virginia casinos reach record $75 million revenue in February, with Caesars in top spot
Monthly gaming revenues rose to over $19.7 million during February at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. Overall, casino gaming re...
IGT Grows Multi-Level Progressive Portfolio in Spain’s Salones Sector
Company launches captivating Treasure Box Link™ game, the newest market-attuned theme in its high-performing Salones Espana portfolio
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Lottery Commissioner Charlie McIntyre Sees Increased Revenue from Border Casinos Opening, Expanding
It’s a good bet there will be changes and possibly new revenues coming from and to charity casinos after a gangbuster report of the openi...
Choctaw enables cryptocurrency for casino gaming
Choctaw Casino & Resorts customers can now fund their gaming with cryptocurrency, thanks to a new partnership with Bitline, a provide...
Genting Empire Has New Day-to-Day Leader Following Abrupt Exit of Lim Kok Thay
Lim Kok Thay is out as president and CEO of Genting Group Genting owns and operates Resorts World casinos Genting posted disappointing 20...
Online Casino Revenue Surges While Land-Based Gaming Hits Record High In Latest AGA Accounting
US casino gambling is at its highest levels in history, both online and in brick-and-mortar establishments. Data released this week by th...
The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of January 2025.
There are three operating casinos in Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia. During January, gami...
Casino leaders form coalition to oppose iGaming, share report warning about "economic and social dangers"
A coalition of gaming and entertainment business leaders have formed the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), seeking to oppose ...
Nevada Casinos Set Another Annual Record, Gaming Win Climbs to $15.6B in 2024
Nevada casinos experienced record action from gamblers for the fourth consecutive year.
The iconic Bellagio Fountains and the Las Vegas ...