Robert Johnson’s Casino News Daily archive follows the business and technology behind gambling. His published coverage includes US sports-betting legislation, casino development proposals and operators entering new markets.
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Nevada-based gambling operator Wynn Resorts reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2015. Net revenue for the period amounted to $1.09 billion, compared to $1.51 billion posted this…
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Michonne Ascuaga, former Chief Executive Officer of John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada, was appointed to the state Gaming Commission by Gov. Brian Sandoval. Ms. Ascuaga is replacing Joe…
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Members of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee voted in favor of Assemblyman Adam Gray’s AB 431 that would legalize online poker in California at a hearing held on Monday. This…
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Several major poker events are to kick off in the upcoming week, with the EPT Season 11 Grand Final undoubtedly being the most exciting one. Here is a selection of…
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Earlier today, gaming software developer Playtech plc announced its trading update for the first quarter of 2015. The company posted a 31% increase in overall revenue to €134.9 million as…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) released information about its financial performance during the first quarter of 2015. Net income increased slightly to PHP937.6 million as compared to the…
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Day 1 of the WPT World Championship was completed last night. The Borgata in Atlantic City plays host to the prestigious event, just as it did last year. The first…
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On January 15, Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. (CEOC), a subsidiary of gambling operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in Chicago.…
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New Bedford officials agreed for a citywide referendum to be held on June 23. Thus, residents will be able to cast their vote on the potential construction of a $650-million…
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Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed a new legislation that approves the addition of a hotel at Twin River Casino, Lincoln, currently being the only full-fledged gambling venue on the…
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Payment service provider SafeCharge International Group Ltd. announced earlier today that its prepaid PokerStars-branded MasterCard had been launched. It allows UK-based poker players to deposit and withdraw directly from their…
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The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Board held two meetings yesterday – one in Pittsburg and one in Columbus, which are to help the board choose the best of all three…
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Popular supplier of real-money games Genesis Gaming Inc. has launched a selection of social casino content, which marked the beginning of the company’s provision of free-to-play content. The supplier explained…
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Twin River Management Group Inc. announced its plan to move its Newport Grand casino to a new location in the northern part of Tiverton, in order to be able to…
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Popular developer and supplier of various gaming solutions Playtech announced earlier today that it has decided to recruit as many as 300 new employees in the course of the next…
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New York-based Oneida Indian Nation revealed more information about all the venues its Yellow Brick Road Casino, a $20-million property which is currently under construction, is to feature once it…
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Although no WPT and WSOP events are scheduled to start in the upcoming week, players will still have the opportunity to enter some thrilling tournaments. Here is a look at…
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The 2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Maryland Live! Casino Main Event was completed mere hours ago with New York-based player Greg Himmelbrand as its champion. He took home the first-place prize…
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The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida is currently playing host to the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event. The week-long event had its three…
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Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, together with the Board of Cherokee County Commissioners, filed a preliminary injunction to federal court against the Quapaw Tribe on Thursday, April 16. The state’s…
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As reported yesterday, gambling operator Metro Play Limited, owner of online casino brand 666BET, has finally released a statement on having its UK and Alderney licenses suspended by the local…
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On January 9, 2015, online gambling portal ThePOGG.com received a complaint from user with the screen name jcc1, saying that the 2 Ways Royal video poker game offered by Skybook’s…
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А few hours ago, Hong Kong-based gambling operator Galaxy Entertainment Group released information about its financial results for the first quarter of this fiscal year. The company reported a 40%…
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Online casino 666BET and its owner Metro Play Limited have finally broken silence on having their operating license suspended by both the UK and the Alderney Gambling Commissions. On March…
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It was announced that three mobile generators arrived on Tuesday at the former Revel Casino, which was shuttered back in 2014. The property had its electricity cut off last Thursday.…
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The Heartland Poker Tour River City Main Event was completed with Missouri-based player Paul Belken as its winner. He defeated three-time HPT champion Reginald Shawn Roberts and prevented him from…
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It was announced mere hours ago that all seven members of the South Bend Common Council have voted in favor of the proposed casino and tribal village for the Pokagon…
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Tsogo Sun, one of South Africa’s two major gambling operators, announced that it is interested in purchasing a 40% stake in Golden Valley Casino and GrandWest Casino in the Western…
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The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission released a report on the financial performance of the state’s eighteen gambling venues in March. According to latest data, revenue increased from February and…
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Debates over the future of Florida’s gambling industry continue and it seems that it will take a long time before things are settled. Legislators are currently discussing two bills that…