IGT Unveils Major New Innovations at G2E 2016 Including SPHINX 4D September 26, 2016 at 9:13 am International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) will unveil its entire 2016 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) portfolio today, including the new SPHINX 4D™ game on the CrystalCurve™ TRUE 4D™ cabinet, The Voice Video Slots, and the CrystalCurve™ cabinet, in booth 3659 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. These marquee innovations will complement the Company’s previously announced G2E … [Read more...]
Skill-Based Video Game Gambling Company GameCo, Inc. Raises $8.25 Million To Bring Popular Games Into Casinos GameCo, Inc. · September 21, 2016 at 9:35 am LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GameCo, Inc., the creator of the world's first skill-based video game gambling machines (VGM™), announced today that it has raised both Seed and Series A financing totaling $8.25 million with the latest round led by Javelin Venture Partners, with participation by Courtside Ventures, QB1 Ventures, New York Angels, Steel Partners, and numerous strategically … [Read more...]
Eldorado Resorts Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Acquire Isle Of Capri Casinos Valued At $1.7 Billion Isle of Capri Casinos · September 19, 2016 at 6:31 am RENO, Nev. and ST. LOUIS, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERI) ("Eldorado," "ERI," or "the Company") and Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISLE) ("Isle of Capri" or "Isle") announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Eldorado will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Isle of Capri for $23.00 in cash or 1.638 shares of … [Read more...]
IGT Expands Live Electronic Table Games Footprint to Bellagio in Las Vegas September 6, 2016 at 7:29 pm International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) today announced that the Company has installed its live Electronic Table Game (ETG) Dynasty cabinets, featuring live roulette and live baccarat games, at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The installation includes IGT’s Dynasty cabinets and three dealing tables. “The expansion of IGT’s live Electronic Table Games footprint into … [Read more...]
PT’s Entertainment Group unveils interactive content to its mobile app for tavern guests Howard Stutz, PT Entertainment · September 1, 2016 at 3:59 pm LAS VEGAS (Sept. 1, 2016) – PT’s Entertainment Group (PTEG), a division of Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDEN) has updated its mobile application and will now offer guests of the company’s wholly-owned taverns interactive free play gaming opportunities, such as video poker tournaments and football pick’em contests. The app will also feature a link to cutting-edge Tunity technology, where … [Read more...]
IGT Megabucks® Awards $10.7 Million Jackpot at Wynn Las Vegas August 24, 2016 at 9:09 am LONDON, U.K. – Aug. 23, 2016 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) delivered a colossal $10,777,271 jackpot to a lucky player on the Megabucks® Wynn Wheel at Wynn Las Vegas on Sunday, Aug. 21. This jackpot continues IGT Megabucks' mega-payout history, now totaling more than $1 billion since its inception in 1986. The world record in slot jackpots was won on IGT Megabucks and … [Read more...]
Tioga Downs to donate more than $100,000 to local veterans charity August 18, 2016 at 1:50 pm Nichols, N.Y. – August 18, 2016 – Saturday’s Grand Funk Railroad concert helped Tioga Downs raise significant funds for the Southern Tier Veteran’s Support Group (STVSG). A combination of proceeds from ticket sales and a personal donation by owner Jeff Gural equals a gift in the amount of $100,530, which will be made to the charity. Tioga Downs sold 3,351 concert tickets at $15 each to raise … [Read more...]
Several Station Casinos restaurants introduce new happy hours Heidi Knapp Rinella, Las Vegas Review-Journal · August 13, 2016 at 11:00 pm Several Station Casinos restaurants have announced new happy hours. At Amigo’s at Fiesta Henderson, it’s from 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 8 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with food specials priced at $5 to $7, $2 Sauza margaritas and domestic drafts and more. The Charcoal Room at Palace Station and Santa Fe Station are featuring $9 social snacks from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and half-price … [Read more...]
Olympics Offers Latest Sign of Sports Betting’s Growing Popularity Chris Moyer, American Gaming Association · August 11, 2016 at 4:21 pm Washington, DC – More than $1 billion will be wagered – both legally and illegally – on the Summer Olympic Games this month, and, for the first time in 16 years, Nevada sports books will accept bets on the Games in Brazil, highlighting how sports betting is more popular than ever. “Nevada sports books accepting bets on the 2016 Summer Olympics offers yet another proof point that sports betting … [Read more...]
PT’s Entertainment Group plans job fair for new tavern concept August 10, 2016 at 11:59 am LAS VEGAS (Aug. 10, 2016) – PT’s Entertainment Group, a division of Golden Entertainment, Inc. and the largest traditional tavern gaming operator in Nevada, is holding a job fair to staff its new location near the 215 Beltway and Flamingo Road. The job fair will be held Tuesday, Aug., 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the company’s Golden … [Read more...]
