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G2E Asia Moving to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore for 2022 Gaming Industry Show
The 2022 Global Gaming Expo Asia -- better known as G2E Asia -- is a go after all. But not at its typical host venue in Macau. After repeated postponements because of Macau adhering to China's "zero COVID" policy that continues to...
Macau Labor Day Likely to Be Quiet, as Zero COVID Continues to Stall Gaming Recovery
China's Labor Day is just two and a half weeks out. But with COVID-19 continuing to limit cross-border traffic between the mainland and Macau, the gaming hub won't likely see the rush of visitors the enclave typically experiences during the annual holiday....
Bally’s Invests in Gambit Rewards, Casino Operator to Leverage Social Gaming Platform
The Bally's Corporation is investing $5 million into Snipp Interactive (OTCPK: SNIPF) in exchange for a 9% ownership position in the digital marketing firm. Snipp acquired social gaming platform Gambit Rewards in January for $5 million. The free-to-play iGaming network allows users...
San Manuel Tribe Doubles Down on Responsible Gaming, Partners with UNLV
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians was bestowed the distinguished award of "Responsible Business of the Year" during the 2021 Global Gaming Awards. The California-based gaming tribe is further committing its pledge to conduct gaming in a responsible manner. Through the...
Philadelphia Casinos Forced to Reinstitute Mandatory Face Masks on City Orders
Philadelphia casinos once again require face masks for workers and patrons. That's after city officials reinstated the COVID-19 protocol as new cases rise. Pennsylvania's largest city is the first in the US to restore indoor mask mandates. The city did so after...
State College Casino Opposition Calls on University to Reject Bally’s Project
The proposed State College casino near the Penn State University campus has generated stern opposition from the local community. But one voice that hasn't yet weighed in on the matter is the most influential entity in all of Centre County: the school...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban Continues to Gain Momentum, Gaming Workers to Rally
Some 16 years ago tomorrow, Atlantic City casinos were given an exemption from New Jersey's clean indoor air law. But tomorrow, gaming workers will rally to urge state lawmakers to close the loophole. Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) will meet tomorrow,...
North Las Vegas Strip Real Estate Market Suggests Developer Enthusiasm
The northernmost part of the Las Vegas Strip has for decades been a relatively quiet section of the world's most famous casino drag. But recent property transactions in the area suggest a budding enthusiasm regarding its future. Las Vegas real estate tycoon...
Atlantic City Casino 2021 Profit Report Stirs Mixed Analysis
Atlantic City casinos disclosed late last week their full-year 2021 gross operating profits. The numbers gave fodder for an array of opinions regarding the gaming beach town's future. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) revealed that the nine casinos collectively...
US Casino Industry Flourishing, 2022 Gaming Revenue Nearly $9B Through February
COVID-19 brought the commercial gaming industry to a standstill in 2020. But two years later, casinos are experiencing unprecedented play. Today, the American Gaming Association (AGA) reported gaming revenue generated by non-tribal casinos for January and February 2022. The trade group says...