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Cordish Gaming Group appoints Bill Mikus as vice president of human resources for new LIVE! Casino properties

Cordish Gaming Group, a division of The Cordish Companies, announced the appointment of Bill Mikus as vice president of human resources for the company’s...

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juli 29, 2020

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SAHARA Las Vegas plans for June 4 reopening

Following orders from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak lifting the government-mandated closure of casino operations, SAHARA Las Vegas will reopen at 10 a.m....

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maj 28, 2020

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Wind Creek Bethlehem names new general manager

Wind Creek Hospitality (Wind Creek) announced the appointment of Kathy McCracken to the role of executive vice president and general manager of...

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februari 26, 2020

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San Manuel elects Ken Ramirez as chairman

Kenneth Ramirez, newly elected chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and other Business Committee members, were sworn in by...

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april 16, 2020

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment announced Ray Pineault as chief operating officer

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) announced the newest member of its executive leadership team to further sustain and enhance the organization’s positive performance...

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juli 30, 2020

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Caesars Entertainment announces temporary shutdown

Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced that it will temporarily shut down its owned properties in North America, consistent with directives from various government...

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mars 18, 2020

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Casinos need to consider online

It’s hard to find any positive economic news emanating from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The record surge of new coronavirus cases in...

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augusti 10, 2020

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Illinois racetrack to move forward with casino development

Thirty years after Illinois passed legislation legalizing 10 casinos to operate throughout the state, Stickney, Ill.-based Hawthorne Race Course was preliminarily approved...

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augusti 24, 2020

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IGT and Boyd Gaming bond over sports betting

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has signed a long-term sports betting technology agreement with leading U.S. casino operator Boyd Gaming Corporation. Under...

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september 24, 2020

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Caesars Entertainment confirms June 4 reopening for Caesars Palace and Flamingo Las Vegas

In accordance with directives from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Caesars Entertainment Corporation confirmed that it will resume gaming and...

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maj 27, 2020

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MGM Resorts International releases health and safety plan for re-opening U.S. properties

MGM Resorts International released a report outlining the comprehensive health and safety protocols the company is implementing prior to re-opening its domestic...

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maj 13, 2020

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Remembering the man who established a casino empire

In the early 1990s, whenever I asked gaming operators what their dream Asian locale was for new casino development, the answer more...

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juni 22, 2020

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Casino resorts come clean in the post-COVID world

Recent weeks have seen a wide-scale reopening of casinos across the U.S. after weeks of coronavirus-mandated closures. The ability for many of...

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juni 22, 2020

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Konami’s latest progressive slot series start strong in field

Konami Gaming’s All Aboard video slot series has demonstrated exceptional player popularity at initial launch locations, with the premium linked progressive series...

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september 16, 2020

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Hollywood continues to foster a damning image of casinos

Like many of you, COVID-19 mandates have made me more reliant on at-home forms of entertainment. For better or worse, the one...

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juli 20, 2020

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Caesars Entertainment announces COVID-19 work force and community assistance efforts

Caesars Entertainment announced that an assistance fund has been established for purposes of supporting team members at the company’s properties across the...

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april 27, 2020

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Caesars Entertainment transforms its iconic business with Oracle

Caesars Entertainment Corporation recently announced it has selected Oracle Cloud Applications to improve the experiences of its guests and employees. With Oracle...

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februari 19, 2018

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Tropicana Entertainment Inc. announces acquisition of The Chelsea Hotel

Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (the “company”) recently announced that its subsidiary, Tropicana Atlantic City Corp., has acquired The Chelsea Hotel in Atlantic City,...

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juli 7, 2017

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An interview with Wynn Resorts Chairman Phil Satre

Retirement is just a word When the gaming industry celebrated Phil Satre, the impactful CEO and chairman of Harrah’s Entertainment, at his...

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oktober 23, 2019

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Coloradans crazy for casino reopenings

Colorado casinos could reopen as soon as mid-June, and players are eager to return to land-based gaming in The Centennial State, according...

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juni 22, 2020

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Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady issues WARN Act notices to furloughed team members

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady announced that it has issued Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN Act) notices to its currently furloughed...

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juli 16, 2020

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Casino industry hires and promotions

» AINSWORTH GAME TECHNOLOGY Ainsworth has unveiled a number of internal promotions, led by Deron Hunsberger, who has been named chief commercial...

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februari 28, 2020

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Jamul Casino promotes Benjamin Petell to vice president of non-gaming operations

Jamul Casino announced that Benjamin Petell has been promoted to vice president of non-gaming operations.  Petell joined Jamul Casino approximately a year ago...

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juli 15, 2020

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SAHARA Las Vegas teams up with World Central Kitchen to provide meals to healthcare workers across the Las Vegas Valley

SAHARA Las Vegas teamed up with Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen (WCK) to support healthcare heroes and first responders across Southern Nevada. In total,...

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maj 6, 2020

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The midwest hold a lot of promise for sports betting

For the most part, the expansion of sports betting within the U.S. since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection...

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januari 23, 2020

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