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17th May, 2012 at 05:05:33

Former Wynn Resorts exec now chief executive of an exciting Silicon Valley start-up

MGM Resorts International chief Jim Murren has been punting his company's plans to enter the social gambling arena for the past few weeks at various speaking engagements, and this week the Wall Street Journal published an interview that may provide clues to what sort of vehicle MGM may be using.

Full Story: Is Playstudio Mgm's Social Gaming Vehicle? »

15th May, 2012 at 03:48:00

Experts brief Gaming Policy Advisory Committee

Nevada's Gaming Policy Advisory Committee, revitalised earlier this year by Governor Brian Sandoval as online poker legalisation moves progressed (see previous reports) met for the second time Monday to listen to security experts on ways to keep the underaged and cheaters away from internet gaming sites, reports CBS.

Full Story: Security And Underage Gambling The Main Concerns As Las Vegas Committee Meets (update) »

09th May, 2012 at 05:29:15

Intent on building relationships with major players and regulators

A delegation led by Gibraltar's gambling overseer Minister Gilbert Licudi, attending the GIGse Totally Gaming conference held in San Francisco, used the opportunity to meet with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board Mark Liparelli in a bid to solidify relationships with its U.S. counterparts.

Full Story: Gibraltar Govt Working On Us Relationships »

03rd May, 2012 at 11:18:16

CEO praises interactive division's strong performance

Las Vegas gambling group Caesars Entertainment is the latest mainly land gambling operator to discover that online gambling is useful generator of revenues, especially when overall group returns are looking rather mediocre.

Full Story: Online Operations Boost Caesars Results »

26th April, 2012 at 05:48:14

Users can be located identified within 260 feet of their location

Geolocation solutions provider GeoComply reports that its Matrix Solution has successfully been verified by accredited testing facility BMM.

Full Story: Geo-location Firm Achieves Bmm Certification »

20th April, 2012 at 08:41:35

Social gaming giant and land gambling group would make a powerful combination

The San Francisco-based social gaming developer Zynga is believed to be in talks with land casino empire Wynn Resorts to create a potential online gambling partnership that will capitalise on the possibility of legal internet gambling in the United States, according to reports in the publication Inquisitr.com.

Full Story: Zynga And Wynn Resorts To Partner? »

11th April, 2012 at 04:10:14

Land gambling revenues fell 5 percent

New Jersey's Atlantic City land casinos took another drubbing in March 2012, with gambling revenues dipping another 5 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Full Story: Dismal March For Atlantic City »

09th April, 2012 at 05:03:19

Declining land casino revenues could be boosted by legalised internet gambling

Brigid Callahan Harrison, is professor of political science and law at Montclair State University, came out in support of online gambling provided via Atlantic City land casinos in an op ed piece over the weekend in North Jersey.com.

Full Story: Online Gambling Could Make The World Of Difference To Atlantic City »

04th April, 2012 at 01:55:11

Rock Gaming to pay $60.8 million for a slice of Caesars Interactive

Long time land gambling business partners Rock Gaming and Caesars Entertainment Corporation have inked an agreement that will see Rock buying into an undisclosed percentage of Caesars online enterprise, Caesars Interactive, for a consideration of $60.8 million.

Full Story: Land Gambling Firm Bids For A Piece Of Caesars' Online Action »

04th April, 2012 at 01:55:11

Potential online gambling partnership on the table

The San Francisco-based social gaming giant Zynga is in talks with land casino company Wynn Resorts about a potential online gambling partnership, the New York Post reported late Tuesday night.

Full Story: Social Gaming Giant In Talks With Wynn Resorts »

29th March, 2012 at 10:47:35

Governor urges interested parties to get involved and make suggestions

The first meeting of the revitalised 11-man Nevada Gaming Policy Committee took place Wednesday with Governor Brian Sandoval urging interested parties to get involved in the Nevada online poker initiative by way of ideas and suggestions for its future development.

Full Story: Nevada Gaming Policy Body Discusses The Future (update) »

27th March, 2012 at 11:50:18

Land and online gambling games developer and equipment supplier seeks an interactive gaming licence

WMS, the US gambling equipment and games developer that has an online presence through Jackpot Party Casino, is the latest company to submit an application to the State Gaming Control Board (SGCB) for an interactive gaming licence in the State of Nevada.

Full Story: Wms The Latest Applicant For A Nevada Licence (update) »

15th March, 2012 at 08:03:15

Spielo the vehicle for Nevada licensing

The Lottomatica Group has filed for Interactive Gaming Service Provider licenses from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Full Story: Lottomatica Group Applies For Nevada Interactive Supplier Licence »

10th March, 2012 at 02:23:20

Leap year's extra day notwithstanding, February was another disappointing month

Despite an extra day in February thanks to the leap year, Atlantic City casino revenues slid another 5.9 percent last month, edging down to $242.7 million, according to the monthly regulator's report.

Full Story: Weak February For Atlantic City Casinos »

08th March, 2012 at 04:21:55

European giant the latest to bet on Nevada legalisation

The giant European online gambling conglomerate Bwin.Party digital entertainment has become the latest internet gambling operator to file for a Nevada internet poker licence, reports Card Player.com, which has been closely monitoring applications.

Full Story: Bwin.party Files For Nevada Online Poker Licence »