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...]
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...]
IGT Wheel of Fortune Slots Deliver Three Life-Changing Jackpots in July August 10, 2016 at 11:26 am International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) Wheel of Fortune slots delivered three jackpots in July that totaled more than $3.7 million in combined payouts. IGT awarded the following million dollar-plus jackpots across the U.S. in July: A $1,426,890 jackpot was awarded on Wheel of Fortune Double 3x4x5x Pay slots at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., on July 26 A … [Read more...]
American Gaming Association launches Snapchat ahead of major gaming events Chris Moyer, American Gaming Association · July 27, 2016 at 10:07 am Washington, DC – Ahead of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) September 27-29 and two Get to Know Gaming events in August, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is launching Snapchat to provide a behind-the-scenes look at key gaming events. During G2E, the social media tool will feature exclusive content that highlights AGA members, from the show floor and education sessions to the main stage and the … [Read more...]
