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Atlantic City, N.J. (May 13, 2021) – North Beach Atlantic City announced that the entertainment district of Atlantic City will celebrate the official start of summer with a premiere ocean-front firework spectacular to be held on Friday, June 25 at 9:30 p.m. The firework spectacular, in partnership with Fireworks by Grucci, will be free and

In a move that it says will immediately establish its U.S. operating footprint and set the foundation for the firm’s growth strategy in the region,  Bragg Gaming Group (TSXV:BRAG) will reportedly acquire Nevada-based interactive software developer and distributor Spin Games LLC in an approximately $30 million cash and stock transaction. Announced Wednesday, May 11th, 2021,

Brussels, 11 May 2021 – Following the cancellation of this year’s event, the European Casino Association has responded swiftly to calls from the land-based gaming industry to announce new dates for the competition in 2022. Postponed twice due to the impact of the pandemic and ongoing restrictions affecting European travellers, the ECA Board of Directors has

American casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited has reportedly announced plans to spin off its Wynn Interactive Limited subsidiary into a newly-listed entity established in partnership with Austerlitz Acquisition Corporation. According to a Monday report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper, the firm made the announcement during a conference call to discuss its first-quarter financial results.

LONDON, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) (“IGT”) announced that on May 10, 2021 its wholly-owned subsidiary, IGT Lottery S.p.A. (formerly Lottomatica Holding S.r.l.) (the “Seller”), completed the sale of 100% of the share capital of Lottomatica Videolot Rete S.p.A. and Lottomatica Scommesse S.r.l.. The members of the IGT group which conduct its Italian

In Australia and The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly floated a non-binding proposal that could see it merge with rival casino operator Crown Resorts Limited to create an entity that would run seven properties across four states. According to a report from GGRAsia, the consolidation bid from the Brisbane-headquartered operator values individual shares in

LAS VEGAS, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games,” “SGC” or the “Company”) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. Barry Cottle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Games, said, “I am extremely pleased with our progress this quarter. Despite the continued challenges, our teams’ dedication and

Malta-headquartered online casino platform and game developer, Wazdan Ltd., has decided to enhance its Hold the Jackpot portfolio, having had success with a series of recent releases including Unicorn Reels, Clover Lady, Burning Stars 3, and Sun of Fortune, which was launched on April 27th. Due to its recognition and popularity among the developer’s fans

LONDON, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – International Game Technology PLC (IGT) (NYSE: IGT) announced that Walter Bugno, Executive Vice President of New Business and Strategic Initiatives, has resigned to pursue a new professional opportunity. Mr. Bugno will continue in his current position until May 14, 2021. “I would like to thank Walter for his accomplishments over the course of more than

Swedish online casino games developer Play‘n GO has announced that it is continuing with its series of heavy metal-themed video slots via the premiere of its new seven-reel HammerFall advance. The Vaxjo-headquartered innovator used an official Thursday press release to detail that the debut of the seven-row video slot follows its earlier launch of titles

Tom Reeg, Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., commented, “Our first quarter results improved significantly versus the fourth quarter of 2020 as the pace of vaccinations across the country accelerated and consumers started to resume more normal behavior. We are excited to see the dramatic improvement in operating efficiencies throughout our enterprise which we believe

In a move that further strengthens its foothold in Mexico, leading turnkey solutions provider Oryx Gaming has inked a content distribution deal with Logrand Entertainment Group for the latter’s online casino brand in Mexico, Strendus Casino. The new alliance will see the online casino gain access to the Bragg Gaming Group (TSXV:BRAG) company’s exclusive remote

In early April, one guest hit scored two jackpots at the same time to total more than $1 million. The guest was playing two Diamond Queen® games in The Venetian’s high limit salon and won by hitting the bonus on both games. Three of the wins occurred hours apart from each other on Sunday, April

In the United States and several prominent industry figures recently participated in a special webinar in which the nation’s current federal sportsbetting excise tax was discussed at length. According to a Monday report from the news domain at SportsHandle.com, legislation passed in 1951 levied a 10% tax on all sports wagering revenues as a way

LAS VEGAS (May 6, 2021) – After being forced to board up its front door more than 400 days ago, the wildest watering hole in the west, Atomic Saloon has reopened at Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. Spiegelworld celebrated with two riotous, sold-out performances of ATOMIC SALOON SHOW last night, May

On Monday, May 3rd, 2021 the New England Patriots made a couple of interesting announcements including that they are declining to pick up the fifth – year option of their fairly young star running back Sony Michel’s rookie contract, and the New England Patriots’ front office has decided to exercise the fifth – year option

The AGEM Index increased by 94.30 points to 858.43 points in April 2021, a 12.3 percent gain from March 2021. In the last month, the majority of AGEM Index companies reported increases in stock price, with 11 posting positive contributions and two recording negative contributions to the index. The AGEM Index’s April 2021 growth was

In the Philippines and the giant Resorts World Manila and Solaire Resort and Casino properties have reportedly followed their neighboring Okada Manila venue in being officially licensed to offer online gaming to domestic punters. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the authorizations under the Philippine Inland Gaming Operator (PIGO) scheme were revealed by

Highland, Calif. (May 4, 2021) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (“San Manuel” or the “Tribe”) and the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (“SMGHA”) today announced a definitive agreement for a subsidiary of SMGHA to acquire the Palms Casino Resort (the “Palms”) in Las Vegas, Nevada from Red Rock Resorts, Inc. The

On May 20, the Prime Social Club will launch its own Summer Series. There are 16 events on the schedule with a total of $1.8 million in guaranteed prize money up for grabs. The series is one of a few happening in Texas right now and Prime hopes to give the Lone Star Poker Series