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Hard Rock Sportsbook expands to Virginia
17 May 2022

Hard Rock Digital announced the expansion of Hard Rock Sportsbook to Virginia, with its mobile app now live and a retail sportsbook scheduled to open in July at the Bristol Casino.

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TAPPP and BetMGM announce expansion of BetMGM gift cards
17 May 2022

The amount of stores carrying BetMGM prepaid cards will roughly double from around 6,000 to more than 12,000 in the current quarter.

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MGM Resorts completes acquisition of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
17 May 2022

MGM Resorts International announced the closing of its transaction with Blackstone to acquire the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for $1.625 billion.

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Beau Rivage Casino welcomes theatrical circus sensation FUNAMBULA
10 May 2022

Comedic daredevil Bello Nock returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to headline limited summer engagement, 28 May - 23 June.

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BetMGM named sports betting partner of Houston Astros
9 May 2022

Under the agreement, BetMGM signage will be prominently featured at the Major League Baseball team's home park, including a permanent outfield wall sign and rotational promotional messaging behind home plate.

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BetMGM announces BetMGM Poker Championship
6 May 2022

The first BetMGM Poker Championship is scheduled for 23-26 June at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, featuring a $3,500 No Limit Hold'em tournament carrying a $1 million guarantee.

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BetMGM, PointsBet fined by Ontario regulator for alleged advertising infractions
5 May 2022

The fines were served to the two sportsbook operators in the newly launched market by the registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario with BetMGM getting hit with $48,000 in penalties and PointsBet taking a hit for $30,000.

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PokerGO announces exclusive live streaming schedule for 2022 World Series of Poker
5 May 2022

Poker fans around the world will be treated to streaming of 21 unique WSOP gold bracelet events, beginning 2 June and including the 2022 WSOP $10,000 Main Event.

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Arizona sportsbooks fall just short of $500 million handle in February
4 May 2022

Super Bowl kept business brisk at sportsbooks, which generated nearly $3 billion in wagers over market’s first six months, according to analysts.

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Kambi Group signs mobile sportsbook agreement with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment
3 May 2022

The multi-year deal will see MGE leverage Kambi’s award-winning technology and mobile sports betting offering, which includes its unparalleled ice hockey product and expansive Bet Builder capability.

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MGM Resorts International announces offer to acquire LeoVegas
2 May 2022

MGM Resorts believes the acquisition of LeoVegas will provide a unique opportunity for the company to create a scaled global online gaming business.

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Americas Cardroom's awarding 20 packages to WSOP Main Event
28 Apr 2022

The U.S.-facing online poker site is running a WSOP Takedown promo from 5-22 May, guaranteeing 20 packages to the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.

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Virginia hands first land-based casino license to Hard Rock
28 Apr 2022

Following a review of application materials and a background investigation and a 7-0 vote, the Virginia Lottery Board issued to Hard Rock Bristol a facility operator’s license to operate Virginia’s first casino.

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BetMGM wins big at EGR North America Awards
27 Apr 2022

The sports betting and digital gaming company has been named Casino Operator of the Year at EGR North America Awards 2022.

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Beau Rivage opens Mississippi Gulf Coast's first gaming floor Buffalo Zone
22 Apr 2022

The room features 50 player-favorites, such as Buffalo Chief, Buffalo Max, Buffalo Gold, Buffalo Link, Buffalo Gold Revolution, and Buffalo Grand while complementing the 47 other Buffalo-themed games throughout the casino floor.

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