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Whatever happened to that new resort on the south end of the Strip? I think they called it Dream Las Vegas? Ah yes, you mean that empty, half finished hole in the ground close to Mandalay Bay. Well, we we’re wondering about that, too… so we walked ourselves down there and took a look around.

Penn Entertainment has reported a 3.8% decline in revenue to $1.61 billion for the first quarter. Revenue was down across all core businesses during the three months through March 31, although the company remains positive about longer-term growth prospects for the full year. The drop includes the Interactive segment, which has been a growth area

iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced the release of the second MoneyGram Haas F1 Team playlist, which it describes as “a cumulation of the sounds that inspire the team ahead of the Miami race weekend,” the first of the American team’s home races this season.  “Following the successful release of Ayao’s Anthems on the

Smart tables, which seek to enhance game security in the casino industry, have made cheating almost impossible, according to MGM China. During an earnings call with analysts after the release of its first-quarter results, MGM China highlighted advancements in the casino industry through the integration of smart tables. Since 2016, the company has been leveraging this

Building a casino from scratch takes a supply of time, money, and know-how that very few entrepreneurs have on tap. In contrast, products like Slotegrator’s White Label Casino provide a complete business, technical, and legal solution. In this report, Slotegrator experts break down why its white-label product is the go-to option for online casino operators. A

Gaming Labs International (GLI) has acquired all outstanding shares in Trisigma, a global gaming testing, inspection, certification, and auditing laboratory servicing both online and land-based regulated gaming clients. According to the announcement, Trisigma will continue to operate its network of testing laboratories independently while coordinating its efforts with GLI’s larger sales, operations, and back-office staff globally.

Bally’s Corporation has unveiled its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing a 3.3% uptick in revenue to $618.5 million. The positive trajectory was propelled by robust growth in its Casinos & Resorts and North America Interactive segments, offsetting a decline in International Interactive operations. CEO Robeson Reeves characterized the quarter as a

MGM Resorts International‘s partnership with U.S. hotel brand Marriott International is already proving fruitful and is anticipated to fuel company growth throughout the year, executives revealed on Wednesday. Bill Hornbuckle, Chief Executive Officer & President of MGM Resorts International, disclosed during the company’s first-quarter earnings call that the licensing collaboration with Marriott International, launched this

Amid speculation surrounding the development of a resort attached to the upcoming Major League Baseball stadium being constructed by the Oakland Athletics on the Tropicana site, a Bally’s Corp. executive indicated on Wednesday that the company is in no rush to finalize plans for the project. During Bally’s first-quarter earnings call, Charles Diao, Senior Vice President

The Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Market Entities (ANBIMA) released the results of a survey that investigated the behavior of the population in relation to their financial life. According to the report, 14% of Brazilians made at least one online bet in 2023, which equals approximately 22 million people (more than the number of

In a major shift for the US sports betting industry, ad spending fell 21% last year to $1.1 billion, marking the first decline since 2016, according to a Nielsen study commissioned by the American Gaming Association trade group. The report highlights a notable decrease in the prevalence of betting commercials that once dominated sports television,

Michigan’s Gun Lake Casino has nearly completed the fifth phase of its ongoing expansion project. The construction crew on Thursday held a topping-out ceremony,  a construction tradition held to celebrate the near-completion of a project, on the fifth floor of the casino’s parking garage. The ceremony saw workers secure the final beam, painted white and

The Gambling Commission announced Wednesday widespread changes across the UK industry. The measures include reducing the intensity of online games, improving consumer choice over receiving gambling marketing, “light-touch” financial vulnerability checks, and tightening processes to support age verification checks on premises. With the intention of “boosting safety and choice for consumers”, the new measures will be

Gaming technology supplier Win Systems has announced its participation in the upcoming Feria Internacional del Juego de Madrid (FIJMA), taking place from May 7th to 9th at the IFEMA exhibition center in Madrid, Spain. The company invited attendees to explore its solutions for the operation of venues and casinos in Spain at booth C14 in

Sports trading exchange Betswap.gg has unveiled an upgrade to its casino and main site. The enhancements are designed to improve user experience and engagement through the integration of features such as an interactive social chat section, new UI/UX, and a global loyalty program for regular users and VIPs, the company said. “As we continue to

US sports betting giant DraftKings saw its revenue grow 53% to $1.17 billion in the first quarter of the year, marking an increase of $405 million from the $770 million reported during the same period last year. The company said the growth is driven primarily by “continued healthy customer engagement, efficient acquisition of new customers, the expansion of

The Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS) has stepped into the fray amidst growing concerns over how UK sportsbooks handle customer complaints in the settlement of bets using third-party data services. This move comes in response to recent media reports that point to instances where customers felt shortchanged after losing bet builder wagers allegedly due to

The latest edition of the SAGSE Latam expo drew representatives from the leading companies across the region in late March. Dozens of attendees gathered at the Hilton Hotel of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to explore the future of the gaming industry over the show’s two days. Among the companies exhibiting at the expo was CT Gaming,

Online gaming provider Pragmatic Play has released a new fruit-themed online slot called Fruity Treats. The title is the latest addition to its collection of ‘cluster pays’ slots. The company explains that five or more fruit symbols must connect horizontally or vertically to award a win in this “vibrant 7×7 title”, which features a variation