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In the United States and numerous industry analysts have reportedly predicted that the recent passing of Sheldon Adelson (pictured) at the age of 87 should have little serious impact on the immediate future of Las Vegas Sands Corporation. According to a story from CDC Gaming Reports, Adelson died at his home in southern California on

Michael Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, has congratulated Kwasi Kwarteng on his appointment as the new Business Secretary. The Conservative MP is replacing Alok Sharma, who has been named president of the UN COP26 climate conference, which is taking place in Glasgow in November. Mr Kwarteng, the MP for Spelthorne, has

The controversial Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for American casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Sheldon Adelson (pictured), reportedly passed away yesterday evening at the age of 87. According to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper, Adelson died at his home in Malibu, California, only four days after taking medical leave so as

Zitro Digital, Zitro’s online division, has just announced the recent certification of some of its most popular games for the Colombian market. Online casino operators in the Andean country now have at their disposal a wide range of famous video slot and video bingo titles, including great bingo hits such as DaVinci Secrets and Double

Prominent iGaming and sportsbook operator Entain has reportedly announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Shay Segev (pictured), has decided to stand down after less than seven months in charge. According to a report from the Reuters news service, the revelation follows last week’s rejection by shareholders in the company previously known as GVC Holdings of

It’s a brand new year and Microgaming, together with its ever-expanding network of exclusive studios have been hard at work ensuring clients can welcome in 2021 with some amazing new content. Exclusive to Microgaming, the month of January is all about inquisitive leprechaun detectives, enormous gorillas, and anonymous bounty hunters. January 5 All41studios‘ new title Shamrock

British online casino games developer Blueprint Gaming Limited has just kicked off the new year by premiering the latest addition to its Eye of Horus family of video slots in the five-reel and 40-payline Eye of Horus: Power 4 Slots innovation. The Newark-headquartered firm used an official Thursday press release published by European Gaming Media

LONDON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) and the Plaza Hotel & Casino announced today the debut of the Wheel of Fortune® Slots Zone, a dynamic, branded space within the Plaza Casino in Downtown Las Vegas that is dedicated exclusively to legendary Wheel of Fortune slots games. The vibrantly themed Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone covers more

Apparently, heavy lifting was involved in the reported theft of over KRW14.5b (US$13.4m) in cash from South Korean casino operator Landing International Development Limited‘s Jeju Shinhwa World resort casino. The missing funds reportedly consisted entirely of 50k ($46) Korean won notes, which would tip the scales at over 617 lbs. in total. In its “inside

In eastern Pennsylvania and the $600 million Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia is reportedly set to officially open to the public from February 11 following a little over two years of construction. According to a Wednesday report from the online news domain at PhillyVoice.com, the coming 510,000 sq ft venue for the southern Philadelphia suburbs

December 2020 The AGEM Index improved by 60.18 points in December to 691.90 points, a 9.5 percent gain from November 2020. Overall, the majority of AGEM Index companies reported gains in stock price over the month, with nine trending positively and four moving negatively. The AGEM Index’s growth was due in large part to an increase

In the United States and lottery and gaming machines innovator International Game Technology (IGT) has reportedly just been granted a patent that could soon allow punters to play a range of land-based slots utilizing cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin. According to a Tuesday report from the Bloomberg news service, the New York-listed developer has received authorization for technology

For the 51st consecutive year, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 No-Limit Hold-Em World Championship, also known as the Main Event, crowned a world champion on Sunday, Jan. 3, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino as international champion Damien Salas of Bueno Aires, Argentina, played head-to-head in a first-of-its-kind showdown against U.S. champion Joseph Hebert

American casino operator Bally’s Corporation has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see it design, build and operate a new gambling-friendly facility for central Pennsylvania featuring up to 750 slots alongside as many as 30 gaming tables. Previously known as Twin River Worldwide Holdings Incorporated until undergoing a name-change late last year,

Jamul, CA, January 4, 2021 – Today, the Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV or Tribe), owner and operator of Jamul Casino®, announced its 2020 year-end donations totaling $75,000 to local healthcare agencies, including $45,000 to Sharp Grossmont Hospital, $15,000 to Southern Indian Health Council, and $15,000 to Indian Health Council, Inc.  JIV provided these

Australian gaming technologies and software firm BetMakers Technology Group Limited has announced that it has raised approximately $38.28 million via a public placement so as to help fund its planned acquisition of the racing and digital assets of British pools betting innovator Sportech. The Sydney-listed firm used an official Monday filing (pdf) to detail that

In Arizona and New Mexico, more than 1,100 workers at Navajo Nation-operated casinos were temporarily laid off on New Year’s Day due to prolonged closures caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The decision was announced on Thursday night by the federally recognized tribe’s business arm, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, saying that the lack of revenue

In Las Vegas and the new Legacy Club lounge at the recently-opened Circa Resort and Casino is reportedly set to play host to a special New Year’s Eve television program being put on by local broadcaster KLAS-TV. According to a Tuesday report from the Las Vegas Sun newspaper, the 8,400 sq ft rooftop facility was officially opened

The government of South Korea has reportedly granted Kangwon Land Incorporated a three-year license extension so as to allow the company to continue running the nation’s prestigious Kangwon Land Casino until the end of 2023. According to a report from GGRAsia, the decision from the country’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministry will take effect from

Playson is counting down to the New Year by announcing an action-packed extravaganza that is sure to help you bring in 2021 with a bang! The third and final installment of the Maltese based software developer’s Holiday Delights series, which kicked off in early December, Welcome 2021 keeps the thrills coming for players who are