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Louie Theros appointed as new President and COO of MGM Springfield

NewsJanuary 4, 2024462Views 0Likes 0Comments

MGM Resorts International has announced that Louie Theros will be the new President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Springfield, effective January 1, 2024. Theros will replace Chris Kelley, who has been leading the casino resort since January 2020. Theros brings extensive experience in the gaming industry Theros has been with MGM Resorts since 2002, holding…

Pennsylvania Skill Games Score Legal Victory, But State Plans to Appeal

Games, NewsJanuary 4, 2024407Views 0Likes 0Comments

The legal battle over the controversial skill games that are found in many bars, restaurants, and clubs in Pennsylvania is not over yet. On Thursday, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a lower court’s ruling that declared the skill games to be legal and not gambling devices. However, the state’s Attorney General’s office announced that…

VP Harris visits Las Vegas amid Culinary Union strike threats

NewsJanuary 4, 2024276Views 0Likes 0Comments

Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, is facing a potential crisis as thousands of hospitality workers are threatening to go on strike if they don’t reach new contracts with their employers. The situation is complicated by the visit of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to deliver remarks and meet with the…

Florida Lawmakers Debate iGaming Expansion at Special Conference

NewsJanuary 4, 2024448Views 0Likes 0Comments

Florida lawmakers gathered at a special conference to discuss the possibility of expanding iGaming in the state, as part of a broader gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. The conference, hosted by the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), featured experts and stakeholders from various sectors of the gaming industry, who shared their…

Fontainebleau Las Vegas welcomes 2024 with Post Malone and a dazzling fireworks show

NewsJanuary 3, 2024423Views 0Likes 0Comments

Las Vegas is known for its extravagant New Year’s Eve celebrations, and this year is no exception. The newly opened Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the tallest hotel tower in the city, is hosting a spectacular weekend of festivities to ring in 2024, featuring a live concert by superstar Post Malone and a stunning fireworks display from…

BeyondPlay: A Rising Star in the Online Gaming Industry

NewsJanuary 3, 2024337Views 0Likes 0Comments

BeyondPlay, a B2B start-up founded in 2023, is making waves in the online gaming industry with its innovative products and solutions that aim to transform solo game sessions into engaging multiplayer entertainment experiences. The company has enjoyed a successful 2023, launching its first product, a content-agnostic jackpot management software, with Casumo, a renowned online casino…

Curaçao introduces new digital seal for online gaming operators

NewsJanuary 3, 2024301Views 0Likes 0Comments

Curaçao, a Caribbean island nation and a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has launched a new digital seal for its online gaming operators. The seal is part of the island’s new licensing regime, which aims to improve the transparency and regulation of its gambling industry. What is the digital seal and how does…

Maine Tribes Seek to Expand Gaming Options with New Bills

NewsJanuary 3, 2024342Views 0Likes 0Comments

Maine’s federally recognized tribes are hoping to gain more control over their gaming operations with a series of bills that would allow them to offer casino gambling and online sports betting on their lands. The bills are part of the tribes’ long-standing struggle for sovereignty and economic development in the state. Tribal Gaming in Maine: A…

ESPN BET: The New Game Changer in Sports Wagering

NewsJanuary 3, 2024327Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sports betting has been booming in the U.S. in recent years, reaching new heights of popularity and profitability. In 2023, the sports wagering industry surpassed $100 billion in handle and $10 billion in revenue for the first time, thanks to the expansion of legal markets, the emergence of new players, and the increased demand for…

New York City’s Casino Race Heats Up as 2024 Deadline Approaches

Casino, NewsJanuary 3, 2024416Views 0Likes 0Comments

New York City is gearing up for a high-stakes competition as several casino developers vie for one of the three downstate casino licenses that will be awarded by the state in 2024. The city, which is home to more than 8 million people and millions of tourists every year, is seen as a lucrative market…