Shares of International Game Technology closed almost 6 percent up on Tuesday following the official merger of the company with its parent company GTECH SpA . The merged entity will be called International Game Technology PLC.

Produced through an exclusive agreement with MediaBrains, the new Global Gaming Business Directory allows the publication to provide new online resources to readers of Global Gaming Business magazine , GGB News , Casino Design , Tribal Government Gaming and Casino Connection , while expanding their advertising reach and creating new opportunities for industry marketers to reach key decision makers. Part of the extensive MediaBrains Advertising Network, the Global Gaming Business Directory provides new resources to the gaming industry worldwide, serving the needs of buyers and advertisers alike.

The Nevada Supreme affirmed sanctions against Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Sands China in a case involving the casino operator’s dealings in Macau. Clark County Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez ordered the sanctions after approving an obstruction motion by Steven C. Jacobs, who in October 2010 filed an employment complaint against Las Vegas Sands and Sands China.

Twisted Sister has hired drummer Mike Portnoy to replace A.J. Pero, who died last month, and announced the heavy metal group will disband next year. The band said Wednesday it chose Portnoy, who played with Dream Theater, Adrenaline Mob and the Winery Dogs, to perform at its remaining seven shows this year.

Shares have traded down nearly 30% in the past year, most of its operations are in a region that is experiencing a severe downturn, and its largest domestic market is tepid at best. ) at the moment.

DJ Ashba performs during Guns N Roses’ An Evening of Destruction, No Trickery!, which marked their return to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is the Village Pub at the E Gates at McCarran International Airport. Tonight the E stands for enervated, as this is a uniformly exhausted assortment of travelers.

In her new role, Ms. Genovese will be responsible for all outbound sales from the U.S., Canada and South America for Kerzner resorts, including ultra-luxury One&Only resorts and the iconic entertainment destination Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai.

Imagine Communications, a global leader in video infrastructure, advertising systems and workflow management solutions serving media networks, broadcast stations, digital media, communication service provider and enterprise markets, today announced that its exclusive ImagineLIVE event will kick off a week of showcasing the company’s visionary leadership and latest innovations spanning its advertising, playout, networking and distribution portfolios at NAB 2015 taking place April 11-16 in Las Vegas.

It has been an incredible ride for 25-year-old Irish singer-songwriter and musician Hozier in the past six months that has included a Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year , that same single staying in the Top Five of the Billboard Hot 100 for more than six months, and performing with The Eurythmics legend Annie Lennox at the Grammy Awards. A pale version of “Take Me to Church,” one of the best masterpieces to be released in years, was, of course, used in Fox’s now-ended “Glee,” while a stronger mashup of it was performed by Rascal Flatts during their recent mini-run of “Vegas Riot!” at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel.

The Las Vegas stage production of The Duck Commander Musical, based on the popular, yet controversial family from the A&E series “Duck Dynasty,” premieres April 8 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The cast features Broadway actors Mimi Bessette as Miss Kay, Ben Thompson as Willie, Tad Wilson as Phil and Russell Arden Koplin as Missy.

The case for passing until US results show whether millenial investors will provide the engines of growth and investor enthusiasm. Author’s note: Articles by this author are not written as standard security analysis.

To ensure that everyone’s chances of winning the lottery are completely fair, the Texas Department of Agriculture inspects lottery balls for the Texas Lottery Commission several times a year. Everything from climate, to the location of the lab, to the material of the weighing table is controlled so that each lottery ball is inspected accurately.

Ohio’s four casinos and seven harness-racing facilities were nearly even in the perpetual race for the state’s gambling crown in March, but momentum is shifting to the racinos. The battle is playing out in Columbus, where Scioto Downs Racino saw a 3 percent boost in revenue to $12.8 million in March, while revenue at Hollywood Casino Columbus dropped 12 percent to $18.3 million from a year earlier.

This electronic table games ‘stadium’ at The Venetian in Las Vegas is a smaller version of what Sands Casino is planning to build in Bethlehem. This electronic table games ‘stadium’ at The Venetian in Las Vegas is a smaller version of what Sands Casino is planning to build in Bethlehem.

The SPYONvegas.com Hot 100 returns to WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Friday, April 24for another season of sinful competition as sun-kissed beauties enter the “Bikini Battle Royale,” a new spin on the contest where lucky ladies hope to claim the title of “hottest female in Las Vegas.” Taking place select Fridays throughout the summer, SPYONvegas and WET REPUBLIC are gearing up for the hottest season yet with $150,000 in cash and prizes at stake.

GTECH S.p.A. and International Game Technology have announced the completion of the combination of their businesses, creating what they say will be a “global leader in delivering innovative end-to-end solutions across the full spectrum of regulated gaming.” The combined company’s name is International Game Technology PLC .

State regulators late last week dealt a setback to efforts to build a casino on a 33-acre site in Everett. Gov. Charlie Baker’s Energy and Environmental Affairs chief, Matt Beaton, on Friday evening reported that the project “does not adequately and properly comply” with a review under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act .

A festival aimed at entertaining the public and raising the profile of the gaming industry in Norwich has kicked off in the city. The Norwich Gaming Festival gets under way at the Forum.

An advisory firm has recommended shareholders show their dissatisfaction with the state of affairs at Wynn Resorts in an upcoming election of board members. Elaine Wynn, who co-founded the casino operator with her ex-husband, company CEO Steve Wynn, is in a battle for re-election to the board.

An advisory firm has recommended shareholders show their dissatisfaction with the state of affairs at Wynn Resorts in an upcoming election of board members. Elaine Wynn, who co-founded the casino operator with her ex-husband, company CEO Steve Wynn, is in a battle for re-election to the board.