Resorts Casino Unveils New Permanent DraftKings Sportsbook In Atlantic City

Resorts Casino Unveils New Permanent DraftKings Sportsbook In Atlantic City The king of NJ online sports betting, DraftKings Sportsbook, opened up a new permanent retail sportsbook location inside Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. The post Resorts Casino Unveils New Permanent DraftKings Sportsbook...

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12:51 PM

Pariplay announces content partnership with High 5 Games

Casino City Times Pariplay announces content partnership with High 5 Games Through this partnership, H5G's full suite of proven slot content will be integrated into Pariplay Fusion, a comprehensive state-of-the-art solution. more info... ...

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6:28 AM

Macau Oct visits upped by Golden Week, HKZM Bridge: govt

GGRAsia Macau Oct visits upped by Golden Week, HKZM Bridge: govt The Chinese National Day holiday period and the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau (HKZM) Bridge spurred October growth in the tally of inbound visitors to Macau. The city’s Statistics and Census Service claimed so in a Friday announcement. October visitor arrivals totalled over 3.15 million, up by 9.2 percent year-on-year. That...

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12:51 AM

Phu Quoc casino okayed, locals’ gambling allowed: reports

GGRAsia Phu Quoc casino okayed, locals’ gambling allowed: reports Vietnam’s authorities have reportedly approved the inclusion of a casino in a resort on the island of Phu Quoc, local media reported. Significantly, the project has been allowed to join a three-year trial scheme permitting Vietnamese into selected casinos, reports added. Online media VnExpress reported on Thursday that the People’s...

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6:51 PM

New hotel Shinhwa Resort at Jeju ready 2019: promoter

GGRAsia New hotel Shinhwa Resort at Jeju ready 2019: promoter A self-branded hotel named “Shinhwa Resort” at the Jeju Shinhwa World casino complex on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju, is likely to be ready next year rather than this year, the entire site’s promoter  Landing International Development Ltd has confirmed to GGRAsia. The new hotel facility still needs to get local-government...

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1:00 PM

Guitar smash at opening of Hard Rock Cafe

Casino City Times Guitar smash at opening of Hard Rock Cafe To celebrate the grand opening of the new Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood and adjacent casino expansion, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will host a guitar smash and media availability on 27 November. more info... ...

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6:30 AM

MGS 2018 promoter happy, denies qualified buyers lacking

GGRAsia MGS 2018 promoter happy, denies qualified buyers lacking Businessman Jay Chun, head of the main promoter of the MGS Entertainment Show, a three-day Macau event that features a casino industry trade exhibition and conference, told GGRAsia he was “satisfied” with the 2018 edition. Several casino sector exhibitors – that asked not to be identified – had expressed to GGRAsia concerns about...

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12:27 AM

Hitting Paydirt: Giving Thanks During NFL Week 12 With DraftKings Sportsbook

Hitting Paydirt: Giving Thanks During NFL Week 12 With DraftKings Sportsbook DraftKings Sportsbook looks in on the upcoming NFL Week 12 games on Thanksgiving. The NJ sports betting site has a few lines and odds to consider. The post Hitting Paydirt: Giving Thanks During NFL Week 12 With DraftKings...

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6:33 PM

BetStars NJ Sheds Light On Trends, Lines For NFL Thanksgiving Games

BetStars NJ Sheds Light On Trends, Lines For NFL Thanksgiving Games As Thanksgiving approaches, NFL games are in the spotlight for NJ sports betting enthusiasts and BetStars NJ offers some info about the upcoming games. The post BetStars NJ Sheds Light On Trends, Lines For NFL Thanksgiving Games...

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12:48 PM

Live 5 goes premium with SG Digital

Casino City Times Live 5 goes premium with SG Digital Building on Live 5's existing partnership with SG Digital, which includes back-end game development services, Live 5 plans to level up its content offering to focus on premium gaming experiences. more info... ...

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6:12 AM

The Bellamy Brothers return to Roland

Casino City Times The Bellamy Brothers return to Roland The band will bring “Let Your Love Flow” and other hits back to Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland on 14 December. more info... ...

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12:57 AM

DraftKings Sportsbook’s $60 Free Bet Is The Best Thing Since Apple Pie

DraftKings Sportsbook’s $60 Free Bet Is The Best Thing Since Apple Pie DraftKings Sportsbook offers new players an exclusive $60 in free bets just for signing up, no deposit required. The limited time offer ends Nov. 26! The post DraftKings Sportsbook’s $60 Free Bet Is The Best Thing Since Apple...

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6:54 PM

Macau police step up action against illicit gambling websites

GGRAsia Macau police step up action against illicit gambling websites Macau’s Judiciary Police has requested web hosting companies working outside Macau to block or remove so far a total of 237 alleged illicit gambling websites. So said on Tuesday Macau’s Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak (pictured in a file photo). It was unclear from Mr Wong’s comments whether the figure referred...

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12:51 PM

IWG partners with Bede Gaming

Casino City Times IWG partners with Bede Gaming As part of the agreement, IWG's portfolio of games, including the popular Cash Busters series, have been integrated onto the Bede Play platform. more info... ...

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6:42 AM

MGM to gain share in tough 2019 Macau mkt: Nomura

GGRAsia MGM to gain share in tough 2019 Macau mkt: Nomura Macau-based casino operator MGM China Holdings Ltd is likely to increase its share of the city’s gaming sector in 2019, says the Instinet LLC research arm of Japanese brokerage Nomura. That is despite a potential contraction of overall gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau next year. MGM China operates two casino properties in Macau: MGM...

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12:55 AM

Tree lighting ceremony at Sam's Town

Casino City Times Tree lighting ceremony at Sam's Town The Las Vegas resort will light up its celebrated Winter Wonderland display at Mystic Falls Park on 21 November at its annual tree lighting ceremony, hosted by Boyd Gaming Executive Chairman Bill Boyd. more info... ...

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6:27 PM

GSA Technology Summit was an industry success

Casino City Times GSA Technology Summit was an industry success Gaming Standards Association (GSA) welcomed the industry to its first ever conference event: GSA Technology Summit – Focus on Blockchain at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, Nevada. more info... ...

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12:18 PM

Sci Games wants further Asian growth in 2019: Ken Jolly

GGRAsia Sci Games wants further Asian growth in 2019: Ken Jolly Gaming technology provider Scientific Games Corp says 2018 has been a “good” year in terms of performance in Asia, but the firm is already eyeing further growth across the region in 2019. So says Ken Jolly, its vice president and managing director – Asia. Mr Jolly (pictured) told GGRAsia that Scientific Games’ priority in Asia...

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6:42 AM

Jumbo looks to operations, happy with distributor APE

GGRAsia Jumbo looks to operations, happy with distributor APE Taiwan-based Jumbo Technology Co Ltd, a supplier of electronic table games, is exploring the chance for some forms of gaming operation in Cambodia and the Philippines, its business development director Allen Hsu (pictured) told GGRAsia. He was speaking at the MGS Entertainment Show 2018, held last week at Cotai Expo at the Venetian...

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12:12 AM

Macau labour group protest against public holiday scheme

GGRAsia Macau labour group protest against public holiday scheme Approximately 1,000 people were said to have gathered in Macau on Sunday to protest against a new, voluntary scheme regarding enjoyment of public mandatory holidays. The scheme is being proposed by the local government as part of a wider revision to the city’s Labour Relations Law. The attendance estimate came from the protest organiser,...

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6:24 PM

Atlantic City Casinos Boast Another Good Month Of NJ Gambling Revenue

Atlantic City Casinos Boast Another Good Month Of NJ Gambling Revenue Atlantic City casinos brought in $239.1 million total revenue in October, a 15.8 percent increase over last year's figure of $206.4 million. The post Atlantic City Casinos Boast Another Good Month Of NJ Gambling Revenue appeared...

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6:30 AM

San Manuel partners with two sports teams

Casino City Times San Manuel partners with two sports teams The California casino teamed up with LAFC and the Los Angeles Chargers for a pair of sports clinics in November. more info... ...

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12:48 AM

Chiefs May Be The Best Bet, But NJ Sports Betting Favors NY Giants At BetStars

Chiefs May Be The Best Bet, But NJ Sports Betting Favors NY Giants At BetStars According to Betstars NJ, the Kansas City Chiefs have covered the point spread 80% of the time this season. But still, NJ bettors favor the NY Giants. The post Chiefs May Be The Best Bet, But NJ Sports Betting Favors...

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6:30 PM

BetStars Rolls Out Limited Time $50 Free Bet Offer For NJ Sports Betting Users

BetStars Rolls Out Limited Time $50 Free Bet Offer For NJ Sports Betting Users BetStars NJ has a $50 free bet available for new users (no deposit required). But this NJ sports betting offer is only available Saturday and Sunday. The post BetStars Rolls Out Limited Time $50 Free Bet Offer For NJ...

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12:34 PM

BtoBet to address Artificial Intelligence

Casino City Times BtoBet to address Artificial Intelligence Kostandina Zafirovska, BtoBet's CSO, will be traveling to Sofia to attend this month's Eastern European Gaming Summit that will take place from 20 to 21 November at the Inter Expo Center. more info... ...

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6:15 AM

E-Sports, VR need Asia casino tryouts: Innovation Group

GGRAsia E-Sports, VR need Asia casino tryouts: Innovation Group Bringing e-Sports or virtual reality (VR) games into casinos is a “meaningful” experiment in diversification for casino operators, even in the Macau context, where the city’s casinos are famous for a focus on gambling via traditional games, said Michael Zhu (pictured), senior vice president of international operations planning and...

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12:09 AM

NJ Online Gambling, Golden Nugget Shatter Revenue Records In October

NJ Online Gambling, Golden Nugget Shatter Revenue Records In October NJ online gambling revenue hit $26.8M, beating the previous online casino record of $25.9M in July. The champion Golden Nugget inched close to $10M. The post NJ Online Gambling, Golden Nugget Shatter Revenue Records In October...

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6:30 PM

NJ Sports Betting On Fire With $260M In Handle In October, $174M From Online

NJ Sports Betting On Fire With $260M In Handle In October, $174M From Online This story is developing and will be updated.  The sports betting industry in New Jersey seems to not recognize any limitations. According to NJ sports betting figures released Thursday by the NJ...

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12:18 PM

No news on licence refreshment in Macau policy address

GGRAsia No news on licence refreshment in Macau policy address Macau’s Chief Executive, Fernando Chui Sai On (pictured), delivered on Thursday the local government’s policy address for 2019, but the city’s leader provided no guidance regarding what will happen in the run up to when the licences of the six current Macau casino operators expire. “Taking into consideration that the existing gaming...

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6:24 AM

Your Guide To NJ Sports Betting As NFL And NBA Games Pick Up The Pace

Your Guide To NJ Sports Betting As NFL And NBA Games Pick Up The Pace For now, there are 8 retail sportsbooks and 8 online sports betting apps in New Jersey. But NJ sports betting is just getting started. The post Your Guide To NJ Sports Betting As NFL And NBA Games Pick Up The Pace appeared first...

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12:39 AM

Konami’s Fortune Streams link slots nodded for Macau

GGRAsia Konami’s Fortune Streams link slots nodded for Macau Japanese gaming equipment brand Konami has gained Macau regulatory approval for its “Fortune Streams” family of linked progressive video slot machine games. The news was given to GGRAsia by Matthew Loon (pictured), product and marketing manager for Konami Australia Pty Ltd. “We are very excited about that,” he said. The video slot has...

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6:31 PM

Harrah's Atlantic City announces plans for $56 million Coastal Tower

Casino City Times Harrah's Atlantic City announces plans for $56 million Coastal Tower The new tower at the Atlantic City resort will feature 507 finely-appointed guest-rooms & suites and is to be completed in its entirety by summer 2019. more info... ...

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12:51 PM

Interblock multi-games in Macau likely by year-end: VP Asia

GGRAsia Interblock multi-games in Macau likely by year-end: VP Asia Slovenian maker of electronic table games Interblock DD says it is aiming to install its first multi-game machines in the Macau market “by the end of the year”. “It’s a great achievement for us as we can grow our presence” in Macau, said Michael Hu (pictured), Interblock’s vice-president for Asia, in comments to GGRAsia. In August,...

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6:39 AM

Choctaw Casino in Durant announces expansion project

Casino City Times Choctaw Casino in Durant announces expansion project The expansion, expected to start in spring 2019, will increase room capacity, the gaming floor and add additional amenities. more info... ...

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12:24 AM

Pennsylvania Casino Parx Could Join NJ Online Sports Betting Market In The Future

Pennsylvania Casino Parx Could Join NJ Online Sports Betting Market In The Future Pennsylvania's Parx Casino partners with gaming tech company Kambi Group and could make a possible move on the NJ online sportsbook market. The post Pennsylvania Casino Parx Could Join NJ Online Sports Betting Market...

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6:12 PM

Slotastic player hits $95,259 jackpot on Megasaur

Casino City Times Slotastic player hits $95,259 jackpot on Megasaur Graziella, who's been playing at Slotastic since 2015, won a $95,259 progressive jackpot on Realtime Gaming's Megasaur slot. more info... ...

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12:10 PM

Stars Rewards Rolls Out For New Jersey PokerStars And BetStars Players

Stars Rewards Rolls Out For New Jersey PokerStars And BetStars Players PokerStars launched its new customer loyalty program, Stars Rewards, in New Jersey for its online casino, sportsbook (BetStars NJ), and poker room. The post Stars Rewards Rolls Out For New Jersey PokerStars And BetStars Players...

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6:09 AM

Typhoon Mangkhut cost Macau casinos US$119mln: estimate

GGRAsia Typhoon Mangkhut cost Macau casinos US$119mln: estimate The Macau Statistics and Census Service estimates that Typhoon Mangkhut caused economic losses to the city amounting to MOP1.55 billion (about US$192.1 million), including MOP960 million in losses to the gaming industry. A written statement posted online on Monday by the Statistics and Census Service said the storm is estimated...

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12:21 AM

Macau gaming labour reps fear holiday rights loss

GGRAsia Macau gaming labour reps fear holiday rights loss Several Macau gaming labour groups – including one usually seen as the most aligned with the local government’s thinking – have requested withdrawal of a law amendment proposal on compensatory leave for working any of four specific locally-designated mandatory holidays. The workers fear the proposal could leave them with...

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6:45 PM

P!nk makes Las Vegas stop on 2019 tour

Casino City Times P!nk makes Las Vegas stop on 2019 tour The Grammy award-winning pop artist will be at T-Mobile Arena on 12 April with Julia Michaels. more info... ...

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12:09 PM

Betsoft partners with Equinox Dynamic

Casino City Times Betsoft partners with Equinox Dynamic Solidifying its presence in Scandinavian and German markets, Betsoft Gaming has signed a strategic content agreement with Equinox Dynamic, specific to its NordiCasino operation. more info... ...

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6:42 AM

Okada Manila VIP volume down 30pct q-on-q, mass growing

GGRAsia Okada Manila VIP volume down 30pct q-on-q, mass growing Japanese gaming conglomerate Universal Entertainment Corp reported third-quarter profit of JPY167.97 billion (US$1.47 billion) on net sales of JPY67.01 billion. In 2017 the firm had changed its fiscal year end from March 31 to December 31, so year-on-year comparisons were not possible regarding the latest numbers filed to Jasdaq. Group...

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12:09 AM

Bloomberry 3Q profit slips 39pct on upped costs, VIP hold

GGRAsia Bloomberry 3Q profit slips 39pct on upped costs, VIP hold Bloomberry Resorts Corp, operator of Solaire Resort and Casino (pictured) in Manila, the Philippine capital, reported consolidated net profit down 38.9 percent year-on-year in the third quarter. Such profit was PHP1.13 billion (US21.3 million), compared to PHP1.86 billion in the prior-year quarter. The firm said the decline was...

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6:20 PM

BetStars Rolls Out Limited Time $50 Free Bet Offer For NJ Sports Betting Users

BetStars Rolls Out Limited Time $50 Free Bet Offer For NJ Sports Betting Users BetStars NJ has a $50 free bet available for new users (no deposit required). But this NJ sports betting offer is only available Sunday and Monday. The post BetStars Rolls Out Limited Time $50 Free Bet Offer For NJ...

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12:27 PM

Optimistic Betfair Pleased With FanDuel’s Performance In NJ Sports Betting

Optimistic Betfair Pleased With FanDuel’s Performance In NJ Sports Betting In its earnings call last week, Paddy Power Betfair's CEO Peter Jackson called FanDuel Sportsbook a success with optimism for NJ sports betting. The post Optimistic Betfair Pleased With FanDuel’s Performance In NJ Sports...

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6:45 PM

SBC Awards 2018 announce hosts

Casino City Times SBC Awards 2018 announce hosts Former Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher and three-time UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year Peter Schmeichel have been confirmed as hosts for this year's SBC Awards, held 4 December at the HAC Artillery Garden. more info... ...

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12:18 PM

Macau court rules Wynn jointly liable for junket deposit

GGRAsia Macau court rules Wynn jointly liable for junket deposit Macau’s Court of Second Instance has ruled that casino operator Wynn Macau Ltd was jointly liable for the refund of a chip deposit worth HKD6 million (US$766,440) lodged with Dore Entertainment Co Ltd, an operator of Macau gambling junkets. The case is related to a high-profile 2015 incident of alleged theft of large amounts of...

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6:06 AM