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Nevada governor Joe Lombardo has named Las Vegas attorney Kirk Hendrick, a longtime general counsel for UFC in Las Vegas, as the state’s new chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. He replaces Brittnie Watkins, who was named interim chairwoman in November following the resignation of former chairman Brin Gibson. Watkins has two years remaining

This week’s gambling news looks at when we can expect the MSG Sphere Las Vegas to open, and who will headline the opening act! Also, tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are on sale now… and they’re not cheap! Plus, updates on renovation work at New York-New York and Circus Circus resorts. [embedded content]

Any person who is familiar with the casino and sports betting industry has probably heard about pay per head websites. On the surface, this term can sound confusing and complicated, but it’s not. It is a business model for fully automating bookie and online casinos while operating them online. This article will discuss a Pay

Data-driven sports betting tracking and analytics app Juice Reel announced Monday that former CBS Radio President and CEO and former VSIN Chairman Dan Mason will join the company as an Investor and Strategic Advisor. Furthermore, the business also announced that RAFAMEDIA, a transaction advisory company, will also be functioning as a consultant to Juice Reel. 

Amid efforts to legalize sports betting in North Dakota, and expand the activity beyond the tribal casinos where it is currently only allowed, a House panel heard arguments Monday over a measure to let voters decide the issue next year.  Republican Representative Greg Stemen of Fargo noted to the Judiciary Committee that the passage of

The Big Shake Neon slot machine is a fantastic, 80’s themed coin pushed slot machine from our friends at Eclipse Gaming. We had a front row seat for all the action this game brings, combining the traditional slot machine with the player favorite coin pusher game for a lot of excitement and some huge win

The legendary band U2 is scheduled to perform the very first concert at the MSG Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas. And while there is no specific date as of yet, the venue is expected to open sometime this year. The opening had been originally slated for 2021. However, the delays associated with the

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has launched a new toolkit that provides resources for the gaming industry to spread awareness of anti-human trafficking. The latest effort builds off a guide published in June last year. The new resource is also part of AGA’s efforts for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which calls for industries across

Online betting giant bet365 has announced £2.8 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2022 revenue, corresponding to the financial year ended March 27, a figure that implies a 2.9% increase from the prior-year period. However, increased customer acquisition costs in new markets led to an almost 90% drop in profit, which totaled £49.8 million ($60 million) –

The Las Vegas Strip is always changing. And what doesn’t change gets improved. That’s the case with the latest New York-New York upgrades have been revealed, as the property plans to remodel close to 1,900 of it’s hotel rooms and suits. The overhaul will cost over $60 million, but most visitors to Sin City would

Macau gaming companies MGM China, Sands China, Wynn Macau, SJM Holdings, Galaxy Entertainment, and Melco Resorts began operating their new licenses on January 1, following the conclusion of 2022’s bidding process. But while the businesses are eager to start welcoming guests to their casino floors, their fate also hangs in meeting the government’s mandate of diversifying away from gambling, by far

So, you want to watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix in person? Well, you better be ready to fork over nearly $3,000 per person. And that doesn’t include your airfare, taxi rides, or food. But what an experience it will be to watch the cars zip past you at over 200 miles an hour on

As reported by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission, Maryland’s six casinos collectively generated $165.2 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in December. The total represented a decrease of $7.7 million (4.5%) compared to the same period the previous year. MGM National Harbor was the top generating property, which saw $69.3 million in revenue, a

Penn Sports Interactive, which operates the Barstool Sportsbook brand, has received preliminary approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for a temporary mobile sports betting license, following a suitability review.  The final vote was carried unanimously on Wednesday, but conditions were placed on the sports and entertainment brand. Barstool is owned by Penn Sports Interactive, the

Atlantic City’s Hard Rock casino hired Tuesday a new management team as the property seeks to gain an even greater share of the market. George Goldhoff has been named president of the casino and Mike Sampson was appointed general manager. Both are expected to start within the next few weeks, after the firm receives approval

We kick off the new year with gambling news from Las Vegas, where a tribal casino is now open right in the middle of the Strip! We also discuss what many believe will be the new trend for gambling in 2023! [embedded content] Hello friends! Happy New Year! And welcome to This Week in Gambling!

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos has announced a job fair for its expanded Indiana property, Four Winds South Bend. The meeting is set to take place at the University Park Mall, inside the old Bar Louie, located at 6501 Grape Road in Mishawaka. The job fair seeks to hire specifically for hospitality roles at the

Here we are, barely into the New Year, and we were wondering what we could look forward to in 2023. Some feel that cashless gambling will soon sweep the nation, as in previous years when we’ve seen the explosion of sports betting and online betting. Recently, our friends at Yogonet interviewed Noah Acres of Acres

Sports betting is now officially live in Ohio. The countdown to the 2023 New Year coincided with the countdown to legal sports gaming in the Buckeye State, with midnight marking the launch of the new market. After several delays and failed bills, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29 into law in December 2021.

iGaming content provider CT Interactive announced that the Gibraltar Gaming Commission has given the firm the green light to take its first steps in the jurisdiction. The regulator has issued a Letter of Variation approval for the company as a software provider for aggregator Pariplay. “We are extremely happy with how our partnership with Pariplay