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When is the Mirage Las Vegas closing date? When will the Hard Rock Open? And what will happen to the Mirage Volcano? We have that information and more! Plus, many states are pushing back against Dave & Busters plans to allow gambling in their restaurants! [embedded content] Hello friends, Mirage Las Vegas has made it

George Milos has officially taken on the role of Executive Director for both the Deadwood Gaming Association (DGA) and Business Improvement District 8 (BID 8). Milos started his new role on May 15. The DGA, established in 1990, is the primary non-profit organization advocating for South Dakota’s commercial casino sector. It acts as the representative body

Commercial US gaming revenue continued its slow growth during the first quarter of this year, but still managed to expand by a healthy margin compared to the same time last year. This according to data compiled by the American Gaming Association from state regulatory disclosures. The industry realized year-over-year growth across both land-based and online

Potawatomi Casino Hotel is in the process of developing a mobile app to enhance its sports betting offerings, following the recent opening of its permanent retail sportsbook. The new app will allow patrons to place bets from anywhere within the casino building. The on-premise mobile sports betting app is currently under full development and is

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) welcomed the government’s modernization plans for land-based casinos and called for their swift implementation. Proposals outlined by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), in its White Paper consultation response on land-based betting and gaming, included what the association labeled “a host of modest, but mission critical, modernization measures.”

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Payment solutions company PayBrokers announced that its brand was displayed on the billboard of Nasdaq, one of the world’s largest stock exchanges, in New York. The activation took place on May 14 and 15, when the company’s executives were in the U.S. city participating in events in the financial, technology, and investment segments, as well as

Last week, we released a video detailing plans for how Dave & Buster’s gambling could become a real thing. The company has plans to roll out peer-to-peer betting through their app for guests in their restaurants who are over 18 years of age. We also speculated that this would run into legal challenges, and we

Miccosukee Casino and Resort is set to unveil a new and exclusive smoking casino section this summer. The venue, located in the northwest corner of the property, is tailored for casino-goers who prefer to smoke while playing slots “in a comfortable and refined indoor ambiance” featuring 20-ft. tall ceilings. “At Miccosukee Casino & Resort, we

Well, we knew it was coming but it still hurts. The era of the Mirage Las Vegas will come to and end this summer, ushering in new ownership with a new look on The Strip, as Hard Rock International finally steps into a prime time location. This despite a previous announcement that the resort would

The Chilean Judiciary announced its decision to reopen a criminal investigation against online betting platforms and, as part of the process, ordered to summon former football players, sports club directors, and journalists. It also summoned, as a defendant, businessman Fernando Felicevich. According to BioBioChile, the Fourth Court of Guarantee of Santiago accepted the request of

Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet is growing quickly. If that growth continues, the operation is set to pose a serious challenge to the dominance of both DraftKings and FanDuel in the American market. This according to a survey from Truist Financial Corporation, a US-based bank holding company. That 2024 survey highlights the pivotal role of ESPN

The South Point hotel-casino in Las Vegas announced that renovations worth $6 million have been completed. The resort, which is located 6.5 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, has finished an upgrade of 84 suites on the 25th floor. The renovations included upgrading the flooring, furnishings, and overall accommodations. Guests can now stay in the

Are there really plans for betting on arcade games at Dave & Buster’s? Believe it or not, the restaurant chain is really going to allow guests to gamble on a variety of games for real money! However, not everyone is happy about this, and a showdown may be brewing! [embedded content] Dave & Busters has

New York state registered a close to $1.97 billion handle in sports betting in April, as reported by the New York State Gaming Commission on Friday. This showcased a 6.2% increase from March, an unusual rise in the industry. The sports betting revenue rose 20.6% to $184 million in April.  The boost was attributed to

HIPTHER Agency has announced a series of Wellness Networking Sessions for the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit. Scheduled for June 4 – 5 at the Hilton Tallinn Park, Estonia, the event is hosted yearly in a Baltic capital and gathers professionals from the iGaming, blockchain, fintech, and artificial intelligence communities. “With 125 participants joining us

The European Casino Association (ECA) is preparing for what it anticipates will be a record attendance of casino industry professionals when ICE 2025 launches in Barcelona (20th – 22nd January). ECA Secretary General Hermann Pamminger, who has worked in the industry since joining Casinos Austria International in 1991, said there is “a growing sense of anticipation”

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority reported its highest quarterly net revenue in history at $461.7 million for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024. This figure marked a 13.8% growth year-over-year. The growth was partly attributed to the newly opened Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, featuring a foreigner-only casino complex. “Net revenues of $461.7

A number of markets are coming to the forefront of the iGaming world at the same time — including India and several African markets. What prospects await investors in these markets? Slotegrator and its partners share some significant insights.  According to Statista, India has a rapidly expanding gaming market that has grown to $3.1 billion.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law legislation that bans dog racing in the state. The move repeals laws and regulations that made it legal for dog racetracks to operate in Connecticut while also enacting a new provision that prohibits the sport. While there are no currently active dog racetracks in Connecticut, lawmakers said