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Aruze Gaming Debuts ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Slot Machine at Global Gaming Expo
Aruze Gaming unveiled its latest slot machine at this week's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. And the innovative terminal is based on a hand game said to have originated in China thousands of years ago. Aruze Gaming, a Japanese-based gaming...
Massachusetts Gaming Regulators Contract Consultants to Expedite Sports Betting
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is facing much criticism for its slow pace in allowing legal sports betting operations to begin. In an effort to accelerate the process, the regulatory committee has contracted independent third parties. The MGC is tasked with determining...
DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana Presents $200M Redevelopment Plan
The shuttered DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, La., a COVID-19 casualty, is readying its comeback. Mississippi riverboat operator Foundation Gaming acquired the shuttered Bossier City casino in May from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) for an undisclosed sum. Foundation owns and operates the...
Georgia Election Could Determine Sports Betting, Casino Odds in Peach State
The 2022 midterms will determine the power of Congress. But in Georgia, the November 8 outcomes will also establish who serves the state in its top government positions. Georgians next month will elect a governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general,...
LIV Golf Bill in New Jersey Moves Forward, Lawmakers Seek Prohibition on Saudi Circuit
LIV Golf might soon be banned from hosting its multimillion-dollar professional golf tournaments in New Jersey. The New Jersey Senate's State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee is the mover behind the bill. On Thursday, it voted 3-2 in favor of...
Vermont Sports Betting Committee Continues Regulatory Discussion at Snail’s Pace
Vermont offers a quieter, slower pace of life for residents and so-called "flatlanders." The term refers to people who have migrated north to the Green Mountain State from Boston, New York, and other parts of the Northeast. Legal sports betting has rapidly...
Coney Island Casino Pitch Rumored, as New York Readies Downstate Bidding
Coney Island is perhaps best known for being home to the Cyclone wooden roller coaster, Wonder Wheel Ferris wheel, Luna Park amusements, and of course, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs. But rumblings around the seaside town suggest a prominent real estate developer could...
Casino Revenue Reports Show US Gaming Could Be Cooling Amid Economic Uncertainty
Casino revenue reports issued from commercial gaming states in recent days suggest play is cooling across the nation. After more than a year of robust action, with numerous states reporting unprecedented casino revenue, the latest numbers are beginning to align with Wall...
Casino Dealer School Opens Near Atlantic City as Industry Seeks Skilled Workers
A casino dealer school where future table game croupiers can hone their craft has opened just outside of Atlantic City in Pleasantville, NJ. In response to most of its classes moving online, the T. Byrd Center, an education and career-advancement training facility,...
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Undergoing $100M Renovation
Big changes are in store for the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. One of the largest convention facilities in the United States -- Mandalay Bay, operated by MGM Resorts -- is set for a $100 million renovation. In announcing the project today, MGM...
