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Operators Compete for Japanese Casino Licenses

August 21, 2018

The Japanese government has finally given the go-ahead for casino gambling, and the market is about to heat up. Three casino resort licenses are available for which nearly a dozen gaming operators will be competing. They are definitely pulling out all the stops when it comes to courting local officials, and we’ve seen some extraordinary displays of courtship. Big Brands Spending Big Bucks Most recently, Melco Resorts and Entertainment, a gaming operator based in Macau, hosted an impressive fireworks display after meeting with Osaka’s governor. Additionally, MGM chief executive Jim Murren hosted a party for 100 attendees on a chartered… Read More

Evolution Gaming Opens Live Casino Studio in New Jersey

August 18, 2018

Evolution Gaming is keeping up with the rapidly expanding online gambling market in America with a unique new property in New Jersey. The developer has recently announced its plans to open a purpose-built live casino studio – the first in the country. Evolution Gaming Leads the Way The new live casino studio will be the 10th of its kind from Evolution Gaming. It will be used to broadcast live dealer games for players across American using their tablets, smartphones or desktop computers. At first, there will be 10 table games broadcasted out of the New Jersey studio, but more games… Read More

AC’s Resorts Casino Cuts Ribbon on New Sports Book

August 14, 2018

It has been a few months since the federal government decided to overturn the Professional And Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), and we are beginning to see individual states jump into action. While many states are still putting together their plans for launching sports betting products, New Jersey is ahead of the pack with Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino cutting the ribbon on its brand-new sports book tomorrow. New Jersey’s First Sports Book Resorts Casino will be the first venue in New Jersey to offer sports betting products to local punters. Its sports book with be a state-of-the-art facility at which… Read More

Aristocrat Joins Forces with Boyd Gaming

August 11, 2018

Boyd Gaming has been very busy lately, working on its relationships with fellow gaming operators. Just days after confirming its plans to collaborate with Paddy Power, the company has announced a new partnership with Australian operator Aristocrat. Improving Player Engagement While the Paddy Power deal concerns sports betting, Boyd’s work with Aristocrat is focused on gaming machines. Boyd Gaming will be using Aristocrat’s Oasis 360 casino management system at its 24 properties across the country. The two companies will also work together to create new gaming innovations in Boyd casinos, such as linked bonuses and jackpot networks. The Oasis 360… Read More