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Three downtown casinos owned by Derek Stevens have successfully negotiated a tentative five-year contract with Culinary Union Local 226. The agreement, involving nearly 800 union staffers at The D, Golden Gate, and Circa, is pending ratification, with a vote expected to be announced shortly. Approximately 2,600 union members employed at Downtown and certain Strip resorts

Don’t look now, but even the Las Vegas bus drivers and mechanics are now getting into the spirit of walking off their jobs. Drivers voted to authorize a strike a few days ago, but did not go as far as setting a date just yet. After rejecting a proposed contract, the Las Vegas bus drivers

Bulgarian gaming manufacturer EGT has announced that it is exhibiting at ICE London with a booth of almost 2,000 sq m, where it will demonstrate a selection of bestsellers and new developments. Among the main highlights will be EGT’s bestseller Bell Link, which will showcase its new multigame Multi 2, containing 10 titles, 5 of which are

iGaming and sportsbook software supplier Soft2Bet announced that Nicolás Campano has joined the company as Sales Director for the LatAm region to further strengthen its team in what the company described as a “key region of growth”. Campano brings a wealth of experience to Soft2Bet, having worked in senior roles in leading gaming companies such as

The Tropicana closing has officially been confirmed. Its last day of business has been set, and the resort will be demolished. In the meantime, thousands of casino workers are threatening to strike within days… just in time for Las Vegas to host the Super Bowl. [embedded content] While we wait for specifics on the Tropicana

After three years of limited progress in the push to ban smoking at Atlantic City’s nine casinos, a major development unfolded on Monday as the New Jersey Senate health committee approved a measure aimed at closing the loophole that allows indoor smoking at gambling venues. This marks a step forward for casino workers who have

Are you ready for professional baseball in Las Vegas? If so, that means a Tropicana demolition, but not a lot of people seem to be upset about that. The building is one of the oldest on the Strip… but not for much longer. Bally’s Corporation owns the resort, and they have officially announced that April

With less than two weeks separating us from ICE’s last edition in London – the major gambling expo relocates to Barcelona starting this year – Yogonet caught up with Merkur Gaming to learn more about the international gaming brand’s plans for the event, taking place at the ExCel exposition centre, February 6 – 8. In conversation with Yogonet,

Sports technology provider Sportradar has announced a slate of changes aimed at streamlining the company’s organizational structure, part of a previously announced initiative to drive product development and profitability. A new executive leadership team to oversee global functions has now been announced. Effective immediately, the new organizational structure consists of six business functions: Product Delivery

The start of the year tends to be a key time in the calendar for companies, which utilize the opportunity to share their roadmap for the upcoming 12-month period. In the case of affiliate marketing expert Eightroom and Vpag, its turnkey payments solution, the focus will be placed on advancing the performance of gambling businesses

So you don’t like Resort Fees in Las Vegas? You’re not alone. They have been hated by travelers for years, and the resorts don’t give a damn if you like them or not. Most would argue that they are deceptive and should be included in the price. And now the Federal Government agrees, as if

There have been some positive developments, even as the Las Vegas strike date is approaching next week. About 8,000 workers in culinary and hospitality positions are threatening to strike if a new agreement is not reached, which had the potential to effect some twenty resorts during the Super Bowl. Happily, as we believed would happen,

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Wednesday that it has received an MSCI ESG rating of AAA, the highest possible score the global rating agency presents.  According to IGT, the year-over-year improvement in score highlights the company’s sustainability leadership in managing ESG-related risks and opportunities. The company, which employs over 10,500 people, achieved significant scores in the

The Department of Gaming is pleased to announce that it will begin accepting applications for Arizona sports betting licenses in February. Pursuant to the aws and regulations, the ADG will accept applications for one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises. This

iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator has obtained the Online Gambling Permit for Software Supply from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC). The gambling license is valid from December 5, 2023, to December 4, 2028, and, according to the company, marks “a pivotal moment for Slotegrator in expanding its operations and solidifying its position in the industry.” In

With record-breaking profits rolling in, some have decided that now is the time to jack up the Las Vegas Resort Fees and parking rates A Las Vegas vacation could now cost you over $200 more at some resorts than just two weeks ago! [embedded content] Sin City is making more now than ever before, but

iGaming content supplier EGT Digital has made its debut in the Greek market through a partnership with Stoiximan, a brand operated by Kaizen Gaming. The development comes soon after EGT Digital’s receipt of a license to operate in the Greek market, making the Bulgarian provider’s games available to local players.  As a result of the

It seems that enough is never enough for some, and Las Vegas parking fees are a perfect example. It’s not enough that the city has had 33 consecutive months of more than a billion dollars in revenue. And it’s not enough than they just raised their Resort Fees. Now, they’re jacking up parking as well.

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced that it has further expanded its partnership with the Boldt Group, as the Bplay brand has now seen launches in two more regulated Argentinian provinces: Cordoba and Mendoza. These mark the sixth and seventh regulated jurisdictions for Bplay powered by GiG’s platform and sportsbook technology. These latest launches arrive at a

We haven’t mentioned it in a while, but the billion dollar streak for Nevada gaming revenue has quietly been continuing for over two years. November of last year marked the 33rd consecutive month, in fact. And it was helped a lot by the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Statewide, casinos and sports betting were able to