The report says Nevada collected USD 68.4M in taxes based on the month’s gambling revenue, about 2 percent less than a year ago.
(US).- Nevada’s casinos may have been bigger winners in January than they were a year ago, amassing USD 952.7 million from all wagers made, thanks in part to the popular card game, baccarat. Gambling revenue was up 15 percent on the Las Vegas Strip and 14 percent in Reno, Nevada.
On Friday, the board endorsed a new request for applications in the Southern Tier, something Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo had urged, pending approval by the gaming commission.
(US).- The panel that recommended locations for three new casinos in New York released its final report on the selection process on Friday, finding, among other things, that applicants were often overly optimistic about the gambling market in New York. In December, the Gaming Facility Location Board chose three winners — in the Catskills, Schenectady and near the Finger Lakes - from a total of 16 proposals.
Debate in the Republican-controlled Senate is expected to focus on the provision permitting live dealers at the racinos.
(US).- The House overwhelmingly approved Wednesday a package of gaming industry changes aimed at helping Indiana casinos better compete with new gambling options and facilities in neighboring states.
(Canada).- Bet Rite has announced an agreement to introduce, distribute, and service Ortiz Gaming’s video bingo games in Canada. The partnership is designed to introduce Canadian casinos and community gaming centers to the multinational leader in electronic bingo products.
(US).- In April last year NetEnt signed an agreement with Rational Group to deliver online casino games and services to their Full Tilt platform. Rational Group is an online poker operator globally and after a successful integration process, a selection of NetEnt´s game portfolio is now live.
(US).- Isle of Capri Casinos is looking for a buyer for the Lady Luck Casino, which opened in Pennsylvania in July 2013. The resort casino was initially plagued with financial difficulties as it is one of two statewide that require patrons to be overnight guests or resort customers, but business has improved in the past few months.
(Costa Rica).- Thunderbird Resorts Inc. has announced the sale of its entire economic interest and management rights in its seven casinos in Costa Rica to CIRSA International Gaming Corporation, S.A.
(US).- Pechanga.net and Spectrum Gaming Group will host the third-annual Indian Country Online Congress, June 10 - 11, at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort in Pala, California. Attendees will include tribal gaming operators, gaming regulators, attorneys, analysts, and gaming experts from around the world.
(Vietnam).- The Grand Ho Tram Strip and World Gaming Group Limited has announced that The Grand – Asia’s only beachfront-integrated resort – will be home to Vietnam’s International Poker Festival, according to the APT Vietnam.
(UK, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Ainsworth’s President of Latin America, Miguel Cuadros, chatted with Yogonet about ICE Totally Gaming’s latest edition, stressing the firm’s aspirations to remain a top-performing company: “Our objective is to continuously deliver innovative game content while providing exciting game experiences to all players.”
(Australia).- JCM Global has announced it will be exhibiting at the Keno Australasian Hospitality & Gaming Expo, which will take place March 24-25 at the Convention & Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Australia.
(Montenegro).- The Remote Gambling Association has voiced a rather ominous perspective on Montenegro's proposed online gambling regulation.
(US).- 666Bet will incorporate Metric Gaming’s SuperLive and Bettor Option products into its sportsbook offer following a licensing agreement last week.
(Gibraltar).- On the global stage, La Fleur’s World Lottery Almanac found that the online lottery industry was worth USD 275 billion in 2012, and that was after an increase of 7% and, to serve the global lottery industry, Lottonetix, will provide live lottery games hosted by real-life dealers.
(US).- Fantasy sports provider DraftKings, Inc. has announced its latest partnership with the premier mixed martial arts organization, UFC.
