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G2E 2019 Gives Gaming Companies a Chance to Show Off Innovations (VIDEO)
October 22, 2019

G2E 2019 Gives Gaming Companies a Chance to Show Off Innovations (VIDEO)

LAS VEGAS – The 2019 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) wrapped up last week at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, with more than 27,000 gaming professionals gathering to discuss and learn more about the future...

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New Konami Casino Facial Recognition Technology Could Rival Reward Cards
October 22, 2019

New Konami Casino Facial Recognition Technology Could Rival Reward Cards

Konami Gaming will offer its latest facial recognition tech for slot machines or table games next year as an option to loyalty cards, as privacy rights continue to be fought over in US courts. Konami...

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Taxis To Test Flat Rate Fare Between McCarran Airport, Las Vegas Strip Hotels
October 22, 2019

Taxis To Test Flat Rate Fare Between McCarran Airport, Las Vegas Strip Hotels

Taxi passengers traveling between McCarran International Airport and hotels on the Las Vegas Strip will soon pay a flat rate based on zones during a six-month 2020 test period, as ride share services like Uber...

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Kidnapped Cambodian Online Casino Worker Rescued Following Violent Threats
October 22, 2019

Kidnapped Cambodian Online Casino Worker Rescued Following Violent Threats

A kidnapped employee of an online casino based in Sihanoukville, Cambodia was rescued recently after being threatened her fingers would be cut off if she failed to pay a $4,950 ransom, as Southeast Asia responds...

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Genting Malaysia Wants To Sell Luxury Yacht with Scandalous Past for $200M
October 22, 2019

Genting Malaysia Wants To Sell Luxury Yacht with Scandalous Past for $200M

Genting Malaysia Bhd is selling its "superyacht" -- with a checkered history -- for $200 million. Just six months ago, the casino mega-company acquired the 300-foot vessel for $126 million, according to news reports. The...

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FanDuel to Offer Mobile Sports Betting Application in Indiana Starting Tuesday
October 21, 2019

FanDuel to Offer Mobile Sports Betting Application in Indiana Starting Tuesday

Starting on Tuesday, sports bettors in Indiana will have a third option for a mobile application, as FanDuel will launch its online platform in the state. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) posted the notice on...

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Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell Now Lending His Expertise to Synergy Blue for Skill-Influenced Casino Games
October 21, 2019

Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell Now Lending His Expertise to Synergy Blue for Skill-Influenced Casino Games

LAS VEGAS - A half-century after starting his career, Nolan Bushnell is back to doing what he loves best. The 76-year-old, who co-founded Atari and establish the Chuck E. Cheese chain of pizza restaurants, is...

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Genting Highlands Malaysia Theme Park Struggling with Increased Construction Costs
October 21, 2019

Genting Highlands Malaysia Theme Park Struggling with Increased Construction Costs

The under-construction Genting Highlands Malaysia outdoor theme park is likely to face cost overruns as the opening date gets set, according to a financial firm. The prediction was announced on Monday by Maybank Investment Bank...

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Indonesian Men Flogged for Alleged Gambling as Crowd Snaps Photos
October 21, 2019

Indonesian Men Flogged for Alleged Gambling as Crowd Snaps Photos

Two Indonesian men suspected of gambling were forcefully caned in public Monday by a police officer who repeatedly struck their backs with a bamboo rod, according to news reports. The well-attended punishment took place in...

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Bristol, Virginia Casino Developers Donate $310,000 to State Political Campaigns
October 21, 2019

Bristol, Virginia Casino Developers Donate $310,000 to State Political Campaigns

Virginia state legislators so far have gotten over $310,000 in contributions through a new political action committee (PAC) from the developers of the proposed Bristol Resort and Casino, according to news reports. The Betting on...

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