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United Arab Emirates might grant casino licenses to all seven emirates
6 Nov 2023

This move is targeted at tapping into profitable gaming tourism, while maintaining a degree of control over the industry’s development.

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13th annual Salute to the Troops at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas
3 Nov 2023

MGM Resorts International will host the United Service Organizations Experience: Salute to the Troops, honoring more than 100 active-duty service members who have been injured in the line of duty beginning 10 November.

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US Supreme Court rules in favor of Florida sports betting
27 Oct 2023

Although this is a win for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, don’t expect wagering to begin anytime soon.

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MGM Resorts ready for F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
23 Oct 2023

MGM Resorts International is putting the pedal to the metal for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix from 16-18 November, creating exclusive events, artist engagements and more.

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World Poker Tour Season XXII first half schedule set
23 Oct 2023

The World Poker Tour locked in the first half of the Season XXII schedule, offering a combination of seven WPT Prime and four WPT Main Tour festivals across the globe from late January to early June.

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Mohegan Digital names Guy Greene VP of Online Marketing
13 Oct 2023

He will oversee all marketing and advertising strategies for the Digital Division of Mohegan, including MoheganSunCasino.com and PlayFallsViewCasino.com.

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Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open at Florida casino
12 Oct 2023

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is gearing up for tournament poker action when the Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open” returns on 15 November through 28 November.

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MGM Resorts provides update on recent cybersecurity issue
6 Oct 2023

The company determined that an unauthorized third party obtained personal information of some of its customers.

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Howard Hughes Holdings appoints Anton D. Nikodemus as CEO of Entertainment Division
5 Oct 2023

During his over 30 years of experience, he has served as President and COO of CityCenter for MGM Resorts, and he was responsible for creation and development of MGM Springfield.

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Interblock CEO to speak on panel at Global Gaming Expo
5 Oct 2023

John Connelly will present “Transforming Table Games Through Technology” on Monday, 9 October at the 2023 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.

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MGM Resorts' joint venture signs implementation agreement for Japan resort
28 Sep 2023

Osaka IR Corporation signed an agreement with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City to implement the Specified Integrated Resort Facilities Area Development Plan for Yumeshima, Osaka.

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Hard Rock International kicks off 24th annual PINKTOBER campaign
28 Sep 2023

Throughout October, Hard Rock hotels, cafes, casinos, rock shops, bet and games around the globe are "going pink" by participating in fundraising efforts supporting the Hard Rock Heals Foundation.

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Koin Payments and Marker Trax add two new executives
27 Sep 2023

Sean Salce assumes the role of vice president of business development – eastern region, while Mark J. Wiedemer is the new senior director of business development.

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Florida continues to take aim against sports betting
26 Sep 2023

Last week, the state’s gaming commission sent cease-and-desist letters to three Daily Fantasy Sports operators, which comes on the heels of the Hard Rock Bet legal battle.

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Slot player hits six-figure jackpot in Florida
25 Sep 2023

A Unity Card member took home a $194,500 prize last Wednesday at the Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood.

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