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June 6, 2023
Myanmar Cuts Electricity to Controversial Casino Town after Shutting Down Gambling
Over the past several days, the Myanmar Provincial Electricity Authority or PEA has reportedly shut down the power supply to an entire town, Shwe Kokko, which is generally considered a hub for casinos and other activities. China’s Signature All Over However, the country’s military regime disconnected the town from PEA in a bid to curb […]
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June 5, 2023
Mohegan Enters Newsweek’s 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces List
Mohegan, the internationally recognized gaming and hospitality brand of the tribe from Connecticut, received another global recognition by entering Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list. Creating a Culture of Value, Support and Empowerment Mohegan ranked 85th in the 2023 Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list prepared by Newsweek in collaboration with leadership […]
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June 5, 2023
Nassau Citizens Rally against Vegas Sands’ Plea for Tax Exemptions
This clash between corporate interests and community welfare only compounds the growing controversy surrounding the project as more organizations raise concerns regarding the planned Nassau casino’s social impact. The civic organization protested Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s request for tax breaks, accusing the company of undermining the principles of fair taxation and potentially depriving the local […]
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June 5, 2023
Las Vegas 11th Worst City for Hotel Services
Sin City has been named the 11th worst city in the United States when it comes to the level of its hotel services. The survey, conducted by Planetware.com with the help of 7.8 million TripAdvisor reviews, aims to give a very rough outline of which cities have to improve. Las Vegas Needs to Up Its […]
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June 5, 2023
Thailand Potentially Closing in on Establishing First Casino Resorts in 2030
A new report by Bloomberg citing anonymous sources has suggested that a number of prominent operators, among which MGM Resorts International and Galaxy Entertainment, have formed a group that has been advising the government on how to approach the development of a gambling framework that will usher in a new era of casino resorts in […]
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June 5, 2023
IGT Reveals New Local Entity to Bolster Footprint in Panama
This comes at a time when the company is embarking on a series of localized expansions in specific markets as it wants to fortify its presence in what it sees as important geolocations and achieve a better presence in those jurisdictions. IGT Commits to Further Growth in Panama and LatAm Apart from focusing on the […]
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June 5, 2023
Aristocrat Chief Executive Sees Way to Balance Online and Land-Based Operations
Speaking to CNBC, a media news outlet, Aristocrat CEO Hector Fernandez explained that the company’s decision to invest more heavily in the online gaming sector was not necessarily out of a fear that interactive gaming platforms are going to take over the land-based sector. Aristocrat Sees a Dual Future for Online and Land-Based Gambling There […]
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June 2, 2023
MGM Resorts Updates Table Games Policies for Las Vegas Casinos
When entering a casino floor, visitors are required to comply with certain regulations. It’s a common rule for casinos around the world to prohibit customers from carrying any type of firearm or weapons such as knives or blades. While some casinos allow taking photos, others have strict rules that prohibit such activities. But given the […]
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June 2, 2023
Caesars Rewards Member Hits First-Ever 88 FORTUNES WAP Jackpot
While engaged in a captivating game of 88 FORTUNES online via the Caesars Sportsbook & Casino mobile app in New Jersey, Stacy M. from Edgewater, New Jersey, won the progressive jackpot that stopped at $308,914.50. “This Can’t Be Real!” It only took Stacy 20 minutes to spin the reels on her $2.64 spin before she […]
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June 2, 2023
Light & Wonder: Asia Central to Becoming Number One Globally
Light & Wonder will continue to focus on Asian markets in pursuit of its strategic objective of becoming the number one gaming equipment supplier globally, according to the company’s senior vice president and international managing director for EMEA & APAC, Simon Johnson. Johnson pointed out that the strategic goal to become the world’s number one […]