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F1 can benefit Las Vegas and vice versa

Casino, NewsFebruary 21, 2024151Views 0Likes 0Comments

The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix was a huge success for the city and the sport, but there is room for improvement in the future. Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg shared his views on how F1 can attract more fans and boost the local economy. The impact of the Las Vegas Grand Prix The Las Vegas…

Station Casinos welcomes back former Red Rock GM as senior VP

Casino, NewsFebruary 21, 2024132Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mark Tricano, who led the opening of the new Fontainebleau resort on the Strip, has joined Station Casinos as senior vice president of operations. A new challenge for Tricano Mark Tricano, a veteran casino executive with more than 25 years of experience in the industry, has taken a new role at Station Casinos, the leading operator…

Betsson makes a comeback in the Dutch market with two strategic acquisitions

Casino, NewsFebruary 20, 2024128Views 0Likes 0Comments

Betsson Group, a leading online gambling operator, has announced its return to the Dutch iGaming market with two new acquisitions. The company has bought Holland Gaming Technology Ltd, a licensed online casino operator, and Holland Power Gaming B.V., a game development studio that supplies exclusive content to Holland Gaming Technology. The total value of the…

FDJ to Acquire Kindred Group in a $2.7 Billion Deal

Casino, NewsFebruary 20, 2024122Views 0Likes 0Comments

The French gambling giant La Francaise des Jeux SA (FDJ) has announced its intention to buy the Swedish online gaming operator Kindred Group Plc for 27.95 billion kronor ($2.7 billion) in cash. The deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, will create a European gaming champion with a strong…

New Hampshire Casino Faces Uncertain Future Amid Legal Troubles

Casino, NewsFebruary 20, 2024106Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Concord Casino, a charitable gaming venue owned by former state senator Andy Sanborn, is up for sale after being ordered by state officials to close down and find a new buyer. The casino, which was accused of fraudulently obtaining and misusing federal COVID relief funds, has been suspended from operating for at least six…

Ontario leads the way for iGaming in Canada

Casino, NewsFebruary 20, 2024127Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ontario has become the first province in Canada to launch a regulated online gaming market, opening up new opportunities for operators and players alike. The new market, called iGaming Ontario, is overseen by a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and aims to provide a safe and legal alternative to the…

MGM Grand awaits A’s stadium plans to remodel its entrance

Casino, NewsFebruary 19, 2024142Views 0Likes 0Comments

The MGM Grand Las Vegas, one of the largest and most iconic resorts on the Strip, is holding off its remodeling plans until the final designs for the Oakland A’s stadium are revealed. The resort wants to create a connection between its main entrance and the $1.5 billion ballpark, which is expected to be built…

How SBC Summit Rio will connect sports teams and sponsors

Casino, NewsFebruary 19, 2024167Views 0Likes 0Comments

The SBC Summit Rio, the largest event for the betting and gaming industry in Latin America, will host a special meet-up for sports teams and sponsors on March 6. The meet-up, called SBC Resenha FC, will take place at the Pragmatic Play Networking Bar and Lounge, and will offer an exclusive opportunity for delegates to…

Betnacional Partners with Pragmatic Play to Offer Multi-Product Content

Casino, NewsFebruary 19, 2024123Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Brazilian online gambling operator Betnacional has announced a new deal with Pragmatic Play, one of the leading content suppliers in the iGaming industry. The agreement will allow Betnacional to access Pragmatic Play’s diverse portfolio of games, including slots, live casino, and virtual sports. Pragmatic Play Strengthens Its Foothold in Latin America Pragmatic Play has been…

Nevada casinos set new revenue records in 2023

Casino, NewsFebruary 19, 2024157Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nevada’s casino industry had a remarkable year in 2023, breaking its own revenue records for the third consecutive year. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the state’s 300 casinos that grossed $1 million or more in gaming revenue generated a combined net income of $3.4 billion from total revenues of $27.4 billion. This represents…