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Global Payments Tests VIP Mobility at OK Casino

The Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Oklahoma has launched a successful pilot of VIP Mobility, from Global Payments Gaming Solutions, which enables true cashless casino gaming. Increasingly, consumers are choosing to go cashless in their daily lives, from the coffee shop to the gas pump to the grocery store. They want that convenience to extend… Read more »

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Aristocrat Launches ‘Buffalo Xing’ at Silverton in Vegas

Slot supplier Aristocrat Technologies announced the launch of the first-ever “Buffalo Xing” at the Silverton Casino in Las Vegas. The newest evolution of the fan-favorite brand Buffalo, the Buffalo Xing offers all their favorite Buffalo games in one space. The Buffalo Xing officially opened with an event on Wednesday, July 1. “We’re thrilled to unveil… Read more »

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SciPlay Acquires Casual Game Developer Come2Play

SciPlay Corporation, the iGaming supplier that is 83 percent owned by gaming supplier Scientific Games, has acquired Come2Play, Ltd., an Israeli-based developer and manager of casual mobile games. This acquisition brings the company into the fast-growing casual gaming segment. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with additional development offices in Poltava City, Ukraine, Come2Play’s social mobile… Read more »

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Gaming Arts Launches New Slot and ETG Families

Las Vegas-based supplier Gaming Arts, LLC has announced the launch of two highly anticipated new products, the Dice Seeker family of slot games and Casino Wizard Table Games suite of electronic table games. Recently, Cahuilla Casino Hotel in California and Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel in Michigan were first to market with Dice Seeker, and… Read more »

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Empire Licensed in Multiple Jurisdictions

Empire Technological Group Ltd. last month announced the approval of its gaming applications by the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Choctaw Gaming Commission of Mississippi, the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission of Oklahoma, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) and the California Gambling Control Commission. This licensure allows the Las Vegas-based game manufacturer to provide its Class… Read more »

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Gulfstream Park LaunchES Konami Synkros

Gulfstream Park & Casino in Hallandale Beach, Florida has chosen Konami Gaming’s award-winning Synkros casino management system to replace a previous CMS. Gulfstream is the first land-based casino to launch Synkros in the state of Florida. “We selected Konami Gaming to replace our previous system, due to Synkros’ demonstrated extremely high reliability and Konami’s reputation… Read more »

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IGT Launches PeakBarTop Cabinet

International Game Technology Plc. announced that it successfully launched its next-generation bartop hardware, the PeakBarTop cabinet, at California’s Cache Creek Casino Resort, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and San Manuel Casino, and Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. “Launching the PeakBarTop builds on IGT’s decades of commanding leadership in video poker and positions… Read more »

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Nevada OKs Cashless Transactions

It’s “all systems go” in Nevada after the state Gaming Commission took the first baby steps toward establishing a cashless wagering process when it changed and approved several regulations. The prohibition against using such systems was the first to go, which opens the door to beta tests for systems developed by various manufacturers. The commission… Read more »

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G2E Canceled, ICE Delayed Due to Covid-19

The two largest trade shows in the gaming industry took a hit last month as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced the cancellation of this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the industry’s largest annual trade show and convention, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions that resulted.… Read more »

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Sports Betting Expert Resigns in Tennessee

Jennifer Roberts joined the Tennessee Lottery as the director of the state’s online-only sports betting program in December 2019. Now, six months later, she has tendered her resignation before the first bet was placed. Roberts will join video game gambling company GameCo. Tennessee lacks a land-based casino industry, so lawmakers were unable to turn to… Read more »

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San Manuel CEO Departs

Loren Gill, chief executive officer for San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, has left his position. The band operates the San Manuel Casino in San Bernardino County, Southern California. No reason was given for Gill’s departure. However, San Manuel Tribal Chairman Ken Ramirez issued this statement: “Loren has developed what we believe is one of… Read more »

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Scientific Games Names Chief HR Officer, Asia VP

Scientific Game Corp. announced two appointments last month. Eileen Moore Johnson will join the company as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. In this role, Johnson will oversee the company’s global human resources organization and report directly to Scientific Games President and CEO Barry Cottle. A well-respected gaming industry leader, Johnson joins Scientific… Read more »

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IGT Sets New Organizational Structure

International Game Technology has announced a new organizational structure focused primarily on two business segments: Global Gaming and Global Lottery. According to a company statement, the new structure is designed to: provide greater responsiveness to customers and players; increase IGT’s effectiveness and competitiveness in providing products and solutions that address the opportunities of each market… Read more »

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Station Casino President Dies In Water Accident

Station Casinos was mourning its president, Richard Haskins, who passed away last month after an accident with a watercraft while on vacation in Michigan. Haskins had been with Station for more than 25 years, spending the last 10 as president. He was second from the top at Station behind CEO Frank Fertitta III. In a… Read more »

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James Vardy makes golden boot history

Leicester City striker James Vardy made history on the final day of the 2020 EPL campaign, becoming the oldest player in the EPL to claim the Golden Boot award. The 33-year old Vardy’s tally of 23-goals was enough to see off Southampton’s Danny Ings, Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.

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The EPL campaign came to a disappointing end for Leicester City though; a 2-0 loss to Manchester United saw them miss out on Champions League qualification for next season.

Leicester City Manager Brendan Rodgers was glowing in his tribute to Vardy’s achievement:

MLB is back in the swing of things, and so is COVID-19

Last week brought with it something no one thought could happen – the start of the MLB regular season. It took forever for team owners and players to reach an agreement on how to handle issues regarding games and salaries, but, once they did, baseball fans everywhere were ready for Opening Day. What they weren’t ready for, however, was an unwanted player on the field; one that could threaten the season and bring it to an even shorter end than the 60 games already imposed. COVID-19 appears to be ready to play baseball. 

Yesterday, the Miami Marlins took on the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia. Noticeably missing from the Marlins lineup was right-handed pitcher Jose Urena, who was scratched ahead of the game. While there wasn’t a reason given for his removal, it was later learned that he tested positive for the coronavirus. In addition, it was revealed that catcher Jorge Alfaro (he was scratched last Friday), infielder Garrett Cooper and outfielder Harold Ramirez have also tested positive. 

As a result, the Marlins, which would beat the Phillies 11-6, delayed their return flight home, choosing to hang out in Philadelphia a little longer and fly out today – the same day they have to play the Baltimore Orioles at home. According to a statement from manager Don Mattingly, “We were more comfortable flying as a group later. We’re talking about these guys traveling back home to their families and their kids, and it’s the reason we want to be safe.”

Undoubtedly, health officials are already looking to trace how the virus is being spread through the league. Last week, the Marlins took on the Atlanta Braves in exhibition games, and three Braves – first baseman Freddie Freeman and catchers Travis d’Arnaud and Tyler Flowers – are out after showing signs of COVID-19 symptoms. It isn’t clear of the Marlins players picked up the virus during those games, or if they passed it on, having been contagious without realizing it.