Novomatic AG, one of the world’s largest international producers and operators of gaming technologies, now has a strong footprint at the Golden Palace Casino in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, owned by Belgian Class II operator Golden Palace Group. The property reopened under its new owners in mid-2019. Featured on the slot floor are VIP-style machines like the… Read more »
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GeWeTe recently introduced its new high-security cabinet, Cash Centre Deluxe. The firm’s in-house development team has allowed for a customized front panel to enhance the design and make it unique to each operator. The cabinet features a 24-inch touch screen and illuminated side panels to ensure that it stands out on any gaming floor. With… Read more »
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ParxOnline.com, the online arm of Pennsylvania’s Parx Casino, has launched five of Everi Holdings’ popular stepper titles, including Double Jackpot, Meltdown, Smokin’ 777, Tiger 7s and Vortex. Everi’s Remote Gaming System (RGS) currently supports a library of more than 30 titles, which the company expects to continue to expand on an annual basis. Everi designed… Read more »
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Global sportsbook operator PointsBet has entered an exclusive primary skin agreement with Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg, Kansas. The agreement allows PointsBet to provide retail and online sports wagering in the Sunflower State, pending regulatory approvals. PointsBet and Kansas Crossing will work in tandem to build out a multi-faceted sports entertainment venue, which will include… Read more »
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Konami Gaming’s award-winning Synkros casino management system has been selected by Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle brand from billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. The brand has announced plans to launch four ships, leading with the Scarlet Lady, which is scheduled to set sail in April. Konami will deliver its Synkros player tracking system, combined with… Read more »
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PT’s Taverns locations in Nevada have debuted the first bar-top gaming machines produced by Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., the Winner’s World multi-game unit, at all of the company’s 66 locations. Developed with state-of-the-art technology and graphics, Winner’s World offers multiple games including poker and bingo, as well as Buffalo Slots and Buffalo-themed Keno, each based on… Read more »
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The new Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in Glendale, Arizona opened in February with JCM Global products and solutions in place across the 75,000-square-foot casino floor. The property is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise. The massive, property-wide installation of JCM products, systems, and digital signage solutions is an expansion of a… Read more »
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Scientific Games Corp. was chosen by Hard Rock International for its newest casino property, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, to supply its full complement of casino management system products, as well as a full library of slot games, table games and utility products. Fire Mountain opened with more than 1,800 slot… Read more »
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Longtime gaming executive Eric Hausler has joined Greenwood Racing, Inc., parent company of Parx Casino in Pennsylvania, as the company’s new CEO. He assumed the post in January, replacing former CEO Anthony Ricci, who retired in April 2019. Hausler previously was a director of VICI Properties, the real estate investment trust controlled by Caesars Entertainment.… Read more »
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Paradise Entertainment, the Macau-based parent company of game supplier LT Game, has appointed Kelcey Allison, longtime executive and former CEO of Aruze Gaming America, as senior vice president of operations and business development for the company’s U.S. subsidiary. Allison most recently was president and CEO of GSL Gaming Group. In addition to his time at… Read more »
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Aqua Caliente Casinos last month announced that Michael J. Facenda, vice president of marketing for Agua Caliente Casinos for the past two years, has been named senior vice president and general manager of the company’s third casino, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, which will open in the fall. Facenda’s 30-plus years in gaming have included… Read more »
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Global gaming supplier Scientific Games has beefed up its management team, recruiting several executives from rival Aristocrat Technologies. Former Aristocrat Technologies President and Managing Director Matt Wilson has joined the company as executive vice president and group chief executive, gaming. Siobhan Lane, formerly senior vice president of marketing and gaming operations at Aristocrat, joined in… Read more »
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Former Caesars Entertainment executive Jan Jones Blackhurst is joining the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ International Gaming Institute as chief executive in residence. In her new role, she will expand the institute’s executive development program, a highly regarded training ground for future industry professionals. It’s part of an initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusiveness… Read more »
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced the appointment of David Williams as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective March 3, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Williams, who joins Penn National following more than 20 years as a finance executive at Apple Inc., succeeds William (B.J.) Fair, who announced his resignation in September. Williams will… Read more »
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Two stunning fixtures saw British sides on opposite sides of fortune as Chelsea were thrashed at home by Bayern Munich but Manchester City won at the Bernebeu on two nights of drama in the Champions League Round of 16.
Chelsea 0-3 Bayern Munich
A humbling experience at Stamford Bridge saw The Blues well beaten on the night by Bayern Munich as Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski ran riot in Chelsea’s own backyard.
The first half was more of a tense affair that the second half would be, with both sides spurning chances to take the lead, Olivier Giroud and Thomas Muller coming close but failing to break the deadlock. After the break, however, the Germans run amok. Serge Gnabry’s opener after 51 minutes saw Chelsea cut through at the back, and his second, just three minutes later, was the death knell on the night. When Robert Lewandowski tapped in at the far post for a third, the tie had gone the same way, Chelsea now playing for pride in the second leg in Munich next time these sides meet.
Just four games on this Thursday’s NBA schedule and not one of them features a matchup of teams that would both currently qualify for the playoffs.
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The first tip at 7pm ET looks like a mismatch as the terrible New York Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers, who are all but invincible at home at 27-2 and will be set as heavy favorites at sportsbooks. The Sixers, who like the Knicks will be playing the second of a back-to-back, look for the four-game season sweep but the first three were all close with the Knicks covering in each. Philly is currently without All-Star Ben Simmons due to lower-back problems that could put his season in jeopardy.
What’s the one thing these teams do have in common? Both could have new head coaches next season. New York almost surely will as it is currently operating under interim coach Mike Miller following the firing of David Fizdale in early December. While the Knicks have been better under Miller, it’s a long shot he gets the full-time job.
It may never rise to the level of the NFL, but the XFL is quickly gaining traction with fans and gamblers nonetheless. For the second consecutive week, the new league saw an increase in overall fan attendance, reaching nearly 82,000 fans in the four games of week 3. However, enthusiasm has not ended there, as betting on contests on the league is also increasing.
Ratings for Week 1 exceeded 3.3 million viewers, which declined in Week 2, which was expected when the league was competing against the Daytona 500. Week 2 saw just over 2 million people tuning in. Week 3 ratings will be out later this week.
But without those ratings, we can look to in house attendance, and the numbers at the gate have continued to improve. Attendance during the first week of the season was just below 70,000 total, with a high of 17,815 in Los Angeles. The following week fan attendance increased to 76,285, with more than 29,000 fans attending the Seattle Dragons contest.
This last weekend, the trend continued with a total of 81,942 fans attending games. The high was set in St. Louis’ home opener, where the BattleHawks had an overall attendance of 29,554, a league record to this point. Seattle had a nearly 25% drop off in their second home contest, but still had over 22,000 fans.
It may never rise to the level of the NFL, but the XFL is quickly gaining traction with fans and gamblers nonetheless. For the second consecutive week, the new league saw an increase in overall fan attendance, reaching nearly 82,000 fans in the four games of week 3. However, enthusiasm has not ended there, as betting on contests on the league is also increasing.
Ratings for Week 1 exceeded 3.3 million viewers, which declined in Week 2, which was expected when the league was competing against the Daytona 500. Week 2 saw just over 2 million people tuning in. Week 3 ratings will be out later this week.
But without those ratings, we can look to in house attendance, and the numbers at the gate have continued to improve. Attendance during the first week of the season was just below 70,000 total, with a high of 17,815 in Los Angeles. The following week fan attendance increased to 76,285, with more than 29,000 fans attending the Seattle Dragons contest.
This last weekend, the trend continued with a total of 81,942 fans attending games. The high was set in St. Louis’ home opener, where the BattleHawks had an overall attendance of 29,554, a league record to this point. Seattle had a nearly 25% drop off in their second home contest, but still had over 22,000 fans.