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Mega Moolah Mega Jackpot hits for €18,915,872.81; sets new record

September 29, 2018

Jackpot Winners, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

Update: 11.29.18 As of today the Mega Moolah Jackpot climbed again to £9.300.000 (and counting). According to the jackpot history on Slots.info, this is one of the biggest jackpots on Mega Moolah. It might even...

Branson consortium buys Hard Rock in Las Vegas

Lars Jones

April 2, 2018

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

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Virgin Group announced Friday that the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will become Virgin Hotels Las Vegas by the end of 2019. Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson held a poolside party news conference...

Tribal General Manager & Casino Executive Exchange, La Jolla, Feb 25-27

Lars Jones

February 12, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, California, Conferences / Trade Shows

The Fifth Annual Tribal General Manager & Casino Executive Exchange will be taking place at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA February 25-27, 2018. The yearly event for C-Suite executives in ...

Georgia to offer gambling control contract

Lars Jones

September 22, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Taxation, Georgia-Eurasia

The Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia (RS) is inviting expressions of interest in the country's gambling control regimen. The Revenue Service seeks candidates or corporate groups interested ...

Churchill Downs subsidiary offers real money online slots in US?

Lars Jones

August 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New online casinos, The Players Lounge, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News

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Update: Slotwow.com's DNS address cannot be found - the site has been offline since at least Sept. 8 There is no evidence to suggest that slotwow was ever authorized by any of the companies mentioned in this...

Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove moves forward

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, California

A casino planned for the Sacramento Valley in Elk Grove, California got another step closer to reality on Wednesday when Gov. Jerry Brown signed a compact allowing the Wilton Rancheria Tribe to operate the gami...

Malta Gaming Authority suspends Random Games Limited license: Updated

Adam Morgan

March 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Malta

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After earlier initiating an investigation into Random Games Limited, the Malta Gaming Authority has now suspended the online casino games developer’s license while additionally ordering the firm to cease all op...

Some Massachusetts casino operators may not object to online gambling there: Updated

Lars Jones

March 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Massachusetts

Editor's note 3/08/2017: This article has been updated to convey a message from Wynn Resorts' Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Michael Weaver, that contrary to what MGC Chairman Stephen Cr...

Legend Palace Hotel opens with live-dealer gaming tables

Adam Morgan

February 27, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Macau

In Macau, casino operator Macau Legend Development Limited has opened its new 223-room Legend Palace Hotel development in the city’s Fisherman’s Wharf district along wit a few gaming tables. The complete casino...

Online poker bill in New York moves forward with committee vote

Sadonna Price

February 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, New York

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Online poker has been a hot topic of discussion across the US, with several states showing interest in the industry. In New York, two bills have been proposed to legalize the activity this year, one in the Asse...

Okada Manila to hold preview today: Updated

Sadonna Price

December 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino openings, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Philippines

Today marks a ‘preview period’ for the Okada Manila, the newest gaming and entertainment resort to be located in the Philippines. The public will be able to take part in offerings provided by the venue beginnin...

Landing Casino tops South Korea anti-money laundering assessment

Adam Morgan

December 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Korea

In South Korea, Landing International Development Limited has announced that its Landing Casino inside the Hyatt Regency Jeju hotel has come top of an anti-money laundering assessment carried out by the Korea F...

Ten Casino owner Glenn Straub’s problems with New Jersey continue with new lawsuit being filed: Updated

Renee Kingsley

December 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

When Florida developer Glenn Straub and his Polo North Country Club acquired the former $2.4 billion Revel casino in Atlantic City for just $82 million, he had ambitious plans for the property but could not for...

Grand Bahama Hotel and Casino industry slowly recovering after Hurricane Matthew

Renee Kingsley

November 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino project updates, Bahamas

The Bahamas was rocked in early October when Hurricane Matthew, rated as a category 4 hurricane left a trail of devastation that included loss of lives, destruction of property, and resulted in the closure of a...

Breaking: Arkansas Supreme Court kills casino amendment: Updated

Lars Jones

October 13, 2016

Arkansas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Included in a flurry of decisions today the Arkansas Supreme Court decided that citizens of the state will not get to decide whether to legalize three new casinos. Apparently, the ballot referendum didn't fa...