The world is slowly returning to normal after the Coronavirus pandemic, and Harrah’s Las Vegas has returned with a new look. They utilized the down time to complete a $200 million renovation with the casino floor receiving upgraded lighting, carpeting, and ceiling tiles. Additionally, the lobby and front desk areas were redesigned to include marble
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E GT Interactive has released its latest video slot, Tirol Fest. The company’s June video slot reveals folk festive reels with special and rewarding features, in a traditional Beerfest adventure. This 6-reel, 50 paylines video slot offers “joyful gameplay, captivating graphics, wild sound effects and features with tremendous payouts,” the provider said. [embedded content] The
The US Department of Justice is being asked to reverse their opinion on the Federal Wire Act… again.If they do so, it will be the third time their opinion has fluctuated on the matter. The DOJ used the Wire Act in an attempt to criminalize online gambling in America prior to 2011. That’s when they
For technology that integrates sports and esports wagering across the main platforms E sports Technologies, a provider of advanced esports wagering products and technology, announced that it has filed a comprehensive provisional patent application for its technology that enhances the betting experience for sports and esports live streaming events. The provisional patent filing covers a
Last week we reported that betting on sports in Louisiana needed only the governor’s signature to become law. That signature came this week. Governor John Bel Edwards actually signed a pair of bills, with the first bill regulates sports bets. The second one provides guidance for the use of the funds generated from sports bets
Video interview with Korbi Carrison, Event Director of Global Gaming Expo at Reed Exhibitions US O n June 1, the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions confirmed that Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021 will be held as an in-person event again across October 4–7 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Since last year,
We have quite a full week of gambling news to share! It seems that the once reviled online gambling in America is helping to push the industry to new heights! Plus, there is another Las Vegas casino grand opening set for this week, as we welcome Resorts World Las Vegas to The Strip! Also, we
T he iGaming industry is constantly in motion, new casinos, new games, new betting features, and new payment methods are popping up almost every week. All of this is done to deliver the best experience possible for players. But is this really what the players want? Whether it’s online casino or sports betting, payment options,
The wait for the newest property on The Strip is over, as Resorts World Las Vegas will begin to welcome their first guests this week on Thursday, June 24th. In addition to being the new kid on the block, they are also touting themselves as “the most technologically advanced”. And with some of the amenities
M GM Resorts invested $500,000 in the regrading and reconstruction of its 122-year-old historic Yonkers Raceway, the first renovation at the track since 2006. The company took ownership of Empire City Casinoand Yonkers Raceway in January 2019 and this project, completed on Yonkers Raceway during the regularly scheduled June racing break, marks the first major
“Fortunately we are a very large group in Mexico, a benchmark in entertainment, we have had physical casinos for fifteen years and that allowed us to have a fairly detailed knowledge of what players want. Four years ago we decided to launch Strendus.com.mx and nowadays we are in third place in Mexico. Within such a
Even though the Governor of Nevada lifted COVID restrictions, capacity limits, and social distancing, a small group of Las Vegas casinos still remained closed… and most likely will stay that way for another six months to a year. Word from Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho is that the properties will remain shuttered for another six
On the heels of their highly successful release of the Beat Square Tournament game, Konami has rolled out the Beat Square Single Player version! This is a casino skill game that tests players responses, rhythm, and coordination! All so they can win money! [embedded content] You can also check out our review for the Beat
As the gaming industry recovers from the pandemic, we are seeing record numbers all across America. Pennsylvania online gambling is performing as well as any, generating nearly $99 million last month. The jump in numbers is over 75% higher that May of 2020. It is also a 10% increase over April of this year. So
W hich were the specific factors involved driving Sightline Payments, a FinTech company that provides cashless, mobile, and omni-channel payment solutions for the regulated gaming markets, to invest and acquire a mobile engagement and loyalty platform for the casino gaming industry? And why in this particular moment, amid a new landscape for the industry over
As the rest of the gaming community across the country enjoys a rebound, New Jersey gambling revenue has rebounded as well. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that total gaming revenue in the state rose 290% from last year at this time. In May of 2020, the state only made $96 million. But
L as Vegas Sands will contribute $163,000, through Sands Cares to close out phase one of The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada’s $400,000 capital campaign to expand the Arlene Cooper Community Health Center in Downtown Las Vegas. Because of the fundings, The Center will move forward with plans to provide full onsite health and wellness
They’re back, baby! The 2021 WSOP has returned to Las Vegas for live play! And as is customary, the event will be held at the Rio Casino. All told, there will be 18 bracelet events, featuring different variations of poker and buy-ins ranging from just $400 all the way to $250,000. Registration for the tournament
” I joined TVBet a little over two months ago and this is a sign of the interest the company has in the Latin American market. There are great expectations. They have asked us for information in all the continent’s countries, Central America, Peru, Brazil. In the Peruvian market we already have operators offering our
We’re bringing you an amazing week of gambling news, as the American gambling industry has witnessed second highest revenue month of all time! And right on the heels of the pandemic that almost killed them! No doubt that the spread of sports betting across the country helped a lot! We also cover Las Vegas casino