Casino
December 18, 2020
Carousel Casino Equipped with Innovative IGT Management System
South Africa’s famous Carousel Casino has reopened under new management and with a new casino management system from International Gaming Technology (IGT). Carousel Integrates IGT’s Advanced Suite South Africa’s famous Carousel Casino has reopened under new leadership and with a new casino management system from International Gaming Technology (IGT). The IGT Advantage casino management system […]
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December 17, 2020
Trump Plaza’s Demolition Will Raise Funds for Atlantic City Club
A casino in Atlantic City is set to be demolished next month and city officials hope to turn the demolition event into a fundraiser, expecting to raise in excess of $1 million. That casino is Trump Plaza and the bidding winner will be able to push the button and blow it up. “I wanted to […]
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December 16, 2020
Crown Sydney Non-Gaming Allowed to Open December 28
Crown Resorts was allowed to open its new AU$2.2 billion casino resort in Barangaroo near Sydney, albeit for its non-gaming operations, after the gaming regulator in New South Wales (NSW) issued an interim liquor license for the property. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) granted a license for the Crown Sydney hotel, bars and […]
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December 16, 2020
The Londoner Macao Set to Open Ahead of the Chinese New Year
Sands China is planning on opening its newly-rebranded The Londoner Macao property, GGRAsia reported, noting the availability of bookings for stays at the resort starting from January 22. Phase 1 Celebration According to the press release issued by the Chinese subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands (LVS) on Tuesday, the company is scheduling an official ceremony […]
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December 16, 2020
Casinos in Massachusetts Suffer Substantial Revenue Drop in November
Massachusetts’ casino industry reports surprisingly low revenue figures for November. Altogether, the companies have suffered a $24 million drop month-on-month. MGM On A Record Low The Massachusetts casino industry has been impacted heavily by the ongoing global pandemic and the tightening safety measures put in place by the state. All three casinos within the State […]
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December 15, 2020
Penn Acquires Operations at Hollywood Casino Perryville
Penn National Gaming announced today the company would be re-entering the market in Maryland as it entered into a definitive agreement with the real estate investment trust (REIT) Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville. “Penn National is excited to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville, a property […]
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December 15, 2020
AGA Finds 2021 Promising for Higher Slot Reporting Threshold
As the casino industry expands across the country, and the amount of slot jackpots grows, so does the problem with the slot reporting threshold. The IRS Threshold Issue Was Raised at the First G2E Insider Live Webinar The issue of the low IRS threshold was commented on in the first G2E Insider Live webinar, “The […]
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December 15, 2020
LeoVegas Goes Live with Pink Casino Brand in Canada
Pink Casino, a LeoVegas Group brand, is debuting in Canada which adds to the group’s efforts in securing a more permanent position on the North American market. Pink Casino Makes Its Mark on Canada LeoVegas continues with the expansion of its Pink Casino brand across Canada bringing local players a world-class gaming and entertainment experience, […]
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December 14, 2020
Japan National IR Casino Opening Pushed Back Beyond 2025
Plans for opening the first integrated casino resort in Japan suffered a setback after an official announcement at a joint sub-committee meeting pushed the original 2025 date for the second half of the 2020s. IR Casino Opening Delayed to Late 2020s The Japanese government admitted it would not be able to have its first IR […]
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December 14, 2020
AUSTRAC Identified Serious Risks Related to Junket Operations
Australian financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC uncovered a number of criminal activities related to casino junket operators which are being targeted by organized crime and foreign spies to facilitate dirty cash flows through the casinos, as well as make political donations. “Some junket tour operations have been exploited, and in some instances infiltrated, by serious and […]