Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem once again led the pack in total gaming revenue in January.

According to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), total revenue at the state’s 12 casinos in January came to $255.9 million compared to the $247 million that was collected in the same month last year. The Keystone State collected $108.85 million in gambling tax revenues

Slot machine operations generated a total of $184.8 million, representing a 2.1% improvement over the $180.9 million that was taken in January 2015. Parx Casino was the top earner gross slot machine revenue, making $30.9 million, followed by Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem with $23.4 million and Rivers Casino with $21.3 million.

According to PGCB, slot machine revenues were 5% higher during the first 21 days of the month, but a winter storm made it difficult for patrons to reach state casinos, and therefore resulted in lower than usual weekend revenues for gambling operators. Still, the state collected $98.75 million in slot machine tax revenues in January.

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem once again led the pack in total gaming revenue in January.

According to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), total revenue at the state’s 12 casinos in January came to $255.9 million compared to the $247 million that was collected in the same month last year. The Keystone State collected $108.85 million in gambling tax revenues

Slot machine operations generated a total of $184.8 million, representing a 2.1% improvement over the $180.9 million that was taken in January 2015. Parx Casino was the top earner gross slot machine revenue, making $30.9 million, followed by Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem with $23.4 million and Rivers Casino with $21.3 million.

According to PGCB, slot machine revenues were 5% higher during the first 21 days of the month, but a winter storm made it difficult for patrons to reach state casinos, and therefore resulted in lower than usual weekend revenues for gambling operators. Still, the state collected $98.75 million in slot machine tax revenues in January.

Stars of the TV sitcom Friends have spoken out about the importance of poker in the structure of their friendships, and pro poker player Anna Khait has been called ‘reality TV’s hottest new star’ after her appearance on the premier of Survivor.

Friends (cue the theme song).

For a decade, it was the show that placed human beings around the globe into a trance. It was a story of six friends sharing a Manhattan apartment. We wanted to be them, we wanted to sit with them, we wanted to sleep with them.

The show was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards and is recognised as one of the most successful television shows of all time. Cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, became global icons during those 10-years.

Stars of the TV sitcom Friends have spoken out about the importance of poker in the structure of their friendships, and pro poker player Anna Khait has been called ‘reality TV’s hottest new star’ after her appearance on the premier of Survivor.

Friends (cue the theme song).

For a decade, it was the show that placed human beings around the globe into a trance. It was a story of six friends sharing a Manhattan apartment. We wanted to be them, we wanted to sit with them, we wanted to sleep with them.

The show was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards and is recognised as one of the most successful television shows of all time. Cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, became global icons during those 10-years.

Hong Kong-listed casino equipment maker and gaming solutions provider Paradise Entertainment Ltd. has deployed a total of 3800 Live Multi-Game (LMG) terminals in Macau to date as popularity of the product grows for both casino players and operators.

Paradise announced that it has recently installed 70 LMG at Casino Diamond, a satellite casino on Macau’s Peninsula operating under a SJM Holding license.

“We are pleased to work with Casino Diamond and glad to see our LMG terminals as part of their product offerings. LMG terminals are designed to increase efficiency and productivity, which provide the casino operators an ideal solution amid the current challenging business environment to manage operation cost effectively,” said Jay Chun, chairman and managing director of Paradise. “We believe our cutting-edge gaming machine expertise and operational capabilities will continue to lead the market and deliver solid performance.”

Earlier this month, Paradise deployed 78 of its live multi-game (LMG) terminals at the flagship property of SJM, Grand Lisboa casino, a placing that will eventually expand to 120 terminals.

Hong Kong-listed casino equipment maker and gaming solutions provider Paradise Entertainment Ltd. has deployed a total of 3800 Live Multi-Game (LMG) terminals in Macau to date as popularity of the product grows for both casino players and operators.

Paradise announced that it has recently installed 70 LMG at Casino Diamond, a satellite casino on Macau’s Peninsula operating under a SJM Holding license.

“We are pleased to work with Casino Diamond and glad to see our LMG terminals as part of their product offerings. LMG terminals are designed to increase efficiency and productivity, which provide the casino operators an ideal solution amid the current challenging business environment to manage operation cost effectively,” said Jay Chun, chairman and managing director of Paradise. “We believe our cutting-edge gaming machine expertise and operational capabilities will continue to lead the market and deliver solid performance.”

Earlier this month, Paradise deployed 78 of its live multi-game (LMG) terminals at the flagship property of SJM, Grand Lisboa casino, a placing that will eventually expand to 120 terminals.

At least 30 people bade farewell to their jobs at Resorts World Sentosa during the Chinese New Year period.

Singaporean news outlet The Straits Times reported that some of those who were let go were from the casino department, including pit managers and cage cashiers. The resort complex employs an estimated 12,000 people, according to the news outlet.

In an email to CalvinAyre.com, Resorts World Sentosa clarified what happened was “not a lay-off but part and parcel of Resorts World Sentosa’s annual team member performance review.”

“We constantly review our operational resources to stay relevant in this rapidly evolving business environment,” a Resorts World Sentosa spokesperson told CalvinAyre.com. “As part of our efforts to improve our service delivery in our resort, staff performance appraisal and movement is integral of this effort.”

At least 30 people bade farewell to their jobs at Resorts World Sentosa during the Chinese New Year period.

Singaporean news outlet The Straits Times reported that some of those who were let go were from the casino department, including pit managers and cage cashiers. The resort complex employs an estimated 12,000 people, according to the news outlet.

In an email to CalvinAyre.com, Resorts World Sentosa clarified what happened was “not a lay-off but part and parcel of Resorts World Sentosa’s annual team member performance review.”

“We constantly review our operational resources to stay relevant in this rapidly evolving business environment,” a Resorts World Sentosa spokesperson told CalvinAyre.com. “As part of our efforts to improve our service delivery in our resort, staff performance appraisal and movement is integral of this effort.”

Gov. Rick Scott’s $3.1 billion gaming compact with the Seminole tribe is finally moving ahead in the Florida Senate—albeit in a different form—which could throw a wrench in the lawmakers’ ability to pass a gambling bill this session.

Senate President-designate Joe Negron, R-Stuart, believes “a pure gaming compact won’t pass,” which was why he submitted an amended proposal that will not only see six counties get slot machines, but will also allow race tracks with slots and card rooms as replacement for live racing.

The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries voted 8-4 in favor of Negron’s version.

In his speech before the Senate committee, Negron said the compact needs the vote of the lawmakers—divided between those who refuse a gambling expansion of any kind and those who represent constituents who want slot machines in their counties—to get further ahead in the Legislature.

Gov. Rick Scott’s $3.1 billion gaming compact with the Seminole tribe is finally moving ahead in the Florida Senate—albeit in a different form—which could throw a wrench in the lawmakers’ ability to pass a gambling bill this session.

Senate President-designate Joe Negron, R-Stuart, believes “a pure gaming compact won’t pass,” which was why he submitted an amended proposal that will not only see six counties get slot machines, but will also allow race tracks with slots and card rooms as replacement for live racing.

The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries voted 8-4 in favor of Negron’s version.

In his speech before the Senate committee, Negron said the compact needs the vote of the lawmakers—divided between those who refuse a gambling expansion of any kind and those who represent constituents who want slot machines in their counties—to get further ahead in the Legislature.