Hard Rock International has announced an agreement to acquire the operations of The Mirage Las Vegas, both the casino and hotel, from MGM Resorts International. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Hard Rock plans to use this acquisition to build an iconic Guitar-shaped Hotel which will be located on
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In the biggest “no shit” story for Christmas, the Problem Gambling Help Network is discouraging gambling games be given as gifts to children. And we would like to add that alcohol and cigarettes are also not appropriate… just to avoid any confusion. Yes, although the holidays are a time for family, friends, and turkey with
Just how much the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus will affect Las Vegas remains to be seen. But those in the travel industry are already concerned, and rightly so, that the impact could be yet another setback on the path of recovery. In the midst of a fell economic recovery for Las Vegas and Nevada,
The eSports gaming industry and competitive video gaming is being seen by many jurisdictions in the U.S. as another… and a new, revenue for their state’s coffers. A recent article in Gambling News discussed the new incentive that has just recently came to pass in the state of New Jersey. It said that apparently, Gov. Phil
The State Gaming Commission has finally approved the rules for New York mobile betting. And according to one State Senator, bets could be taken as soon as the middle of next month. However, before any bets can be placed, there is an important process to be worked out. That is, the location of the servers
MGM Resorts today announced it has reached an agreement to sell the operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Hard Rock for $1.075 billion in cash, subject to customary working capital adjustments. Under the terms of the agreement, MGM Resorts will retain The Mirage name and brand, licensing it to Hard Rock royalty-free for
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It is now possible to not only have fun when gambling online, but also to make money from the convenience of your own home if you choose to use an online casino. What are the pros of gambling online? That is what we will discuss in this article. Gambling markets may now be accessible from
Tunica County, Mississippi, will be issuing bonds this week in an effort to diminish its reliance on casinos. The county, one of the US top gambling destinations, will be selling about $148 million in urban renewal bonds to convert the former Harrah’s casino resort into a new “family-oriented” complex. The project is set to feature
Masks have been an indoor requirement since this past summer for casinos across Nevada. However, most people even wear their masks out on the Vegas Strip, although technically that’s not a requirement. Now, with the threat of a Las Vegas Omicron surge, the mask mandate is getting an update. Duane Young, the Governor’s policy adviser,
Official data technology and commercial partner powering sports, betting and media, Genius Sports, announced a landmark strategic partnership with the Canadian Football League, the second largest football league globally with over 100 years of history. The transaction is expected to become effective in January 2022. Under the terms of the new deal, Genius Sports will
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According to a report released Thursday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, up to $1.7 trillion is estimated to be wagered on illicit betting markets each year. The estimate dwarfs the legal sports wagering market, which is about $40 billion. Offering a playbook to effectively tackle crime and corruption in sports by
Microgaming, one of the longest-running industry veterans, the company behind some of the most generous jackpots and some of the most popular slots games in Thailand and pretty much every corner of the globe is ending the year with a blowout of new games. Some of them, as you might expect, are embracing the holiday
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play is launching a Christmas Operator Tournament running from the 8th to the 19th of December, the company announced on Wednesday. The event features €100,000 in giveaways to operators. The free-to-play tournament is open to employees of Pragmatic Play partners and will see the provider giving away 100 cash prizes, worth
We’ve been following Seminole sports betting in Florida for several weeks. Recently, a Federal District Judge ruled the agreement between the two to be ‘invalid’, as it violated the state constitution and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. However, after the ruling the Tribe continued to accept online sports wagers. Initially, the Seminoles filed a “motion
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, developed and operated by Rush Street Gaming, on Tuesday 7 hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the construction of the new gaming and entertainment complex planned for Victory Boulevard. This $300 million plus project will feature a casino, BetRivers Sportsbook, premier restaurants, a live entertainment lounge, hotel, and event center. Rivers
It’s difficult to believe that the CEO of a major sports betting operator would say something to alienate his existing and potential customers. Yet, that’s exactly what Jason Robins did while speaking on the Canaccord Genuity 2021 Digital Gaming Summit held virtually last week. His statements came amidst conversations concerning how operators could be profitable
Chicago city is now proposing to impose its own 2% on gross revenues from sports betting, which would bring the total tax collected in the city to 19%, under a revised ordinance poised for City Council approval this week. Rush Street Gaming owner Neil Bluhm criticized the proposal, as he lobbies against legalizing sports betting
The Malta Gaming Authority announced Friday that its General Counsel, Dr. Yanica Sant, has resigned and will be taking up a role in the private sector. According to a statement released by the MGA, Sant will remain in office until February 2022, fulfilling functions that the Authority’s management considers to not give rise to any