Asian casino magnate Stanley Ho denies organized crime ties
(US).- Asian casino magnate Stanley Ho denied this week that he has ties to Chinese organized crime gangs. His denial via a spokeswoman came a day after New Jersey gambling regulators released a report that accused Ho of letting gangs operate and prosper inside his casinos.
IGT’s Sex and the City slots make their Atlantic City premiere at Borgata
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Sex and the City slots offer a chance at five progressive jackpots and four bonus games. |
(US).- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced the unveiling of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte and Mr. Big, who will make their fabulous mark on Borgata’s casino floor in the new Sex and the City slot machine from IGT.
Brazil: “It is necessary to end with the illegality that is just detrimental to the country and the workers”
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Representative Regis de Oliveira (PSC-SP) expects the proposal to regulate the bingo operation is approved by the plenary of the Chamber of Representatives in the following days. |
(Brazil).- Representative Regis de Oliveira (PSC-SP) expects that the proposal to regulate the bingo operation is approved by the plenary of the Chamber of Representatives in the following days. The project was included as a priority in the votation guidelines for the next two weeks in the meeting of leaders held last Tuesday.
GSA creates game authentication committee to develop an EGM validation protocol
(US).- To help operators, regulators and suppliers resolve three software concerns at the gaming device level, the Gaming Standards Association has created the Game Authentication Terminal (GAT) Committee.
Thunderbird to sale 63.63% of its stake in six Panama casinos to Codere
(Panama).- Thunderbird announced that it has entered into agreements for the sale of its 63.63% stake in its six Panama casinos with Alta Cordillera and Powelton Company. The firms are both affiliates of Codere, a Spanish based gaming company which currently has gaming holdings in Panama.
UK: Increased prize gaming limits means new licences for bingo operators
(UK).- The Gambling Commission is issuing this week new licences to 225 licensed bingo operators after Parliament approved a Department for Culture Media and Sport proposal to increase prize gaming limits in bingo clubs.
Las Vegas Sands launches Sands Eco 360 Program
(US).- Las Vegas Sands Corp. cemented its position as an industry leader in innovating and developing sustainable business practices with the launch of its Sands Eco 360 degrees Global Sustainable Development program.
Ireland to draft new gaming laws
(Ireland).- The process of updating Irish gaming laws is expected to get under way this summer. There are estimated to be between 25 and 35 casino-style clubs in Ireland at present.
TCS chosen to supply gaming equipment for the Hard Rock Hotel Tower
(US).- TCS John Huxley has been chosen to supply gaming equipment for the HRH Tower, the recently opened suite tower of The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, consisting of 55 tables for the new gaming area as well as 65 tables in the existing casino.
Azkoyen showcases its novelties to the Italian market in ENADA
(Italy).- Azkoyen is present at ENADA show in Italy, which is being held March 17-20. Italy is one strategic markets for the company, that’s why the Rimini event ENADA is a perfect opportunity to showcase the latest novelties.
Global Payments enters agreement with ARIA Resort and Casino
(US).- Global Payments announced an agreement between its gaming subsidiary, Global Payments Gaming Services, and CityCenter to provide ARIA Resort and Casino with its PlayerCash credit and debit card cash advance service, through its VIP LightSpeed platform.
Indiana surpasses Mississippi in gaming revenues
(US).- Mississippi, which has built much of its marketing for more than a decade around being the third largest gaming destination in the country, lost that title in 2009 to Indiana. The state slipped to fourth place in terms of adjusted gross revenues from commercial gaming.
