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Bellagio, Circus Circus deals for MGM balance sheet: CEO

Oct 16, 2019 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck, World

United States-based casino firm MGM Resorts International’s planned sale for US$825 million of its Circus Circus Las Vegas venue and its decision to “monetise” for US$4.2 billion in cash its...

Global Gaming Expo 2019 starts Tuesday Las Vegas

Oct 14, 2019 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2019, the latest edition of the casino industry trade show and conference presented by the trade body American Gaming Association, starts on Tuesday (October 15). The event,...

Call to replace Donaco board to be aired at investor meet

Oct 14, 2019 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck, World

There has been a fresh attempt to influence the leadership direction of troubled Asian casino operator Donaco International Ltd. Two people – Gerald Tan Eng Hoe and Patrick Tan Teck Lee – have...

Ainsworth North America boss moves to UNLV role

Oct 11, 2019 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Australia-based slot machine maker Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd says Joseph Bertolone has resigned from his role as the firm’s president – North America, with effect from Friday. In a filing...

Investor sues Empire, says Lim offer undervalues: report

Oct 11, 2019 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck, World

A minor shareholder is reportedly suing United States-based casino firm Empire Resorts Inc, operator of Resorts World Catskills (pictured) in New York state, claiming that group’s stock is...

Everi to launch Empire Flex cabinet, new games

Oct 10, 2019 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, World

Everi Holdings Inc says it is launching new cabinets and games, including more than 50 original game themes and 15 licensed brand titles. The group is a United States-based maker of casino electronic...

Reed Exhibitions joins casino tech trade body AGEM

Oct 10, 2019 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, Macau, World

The group that organises the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia casino industry trade show and exhibition held annually in Macau has joined a leading international trade body featuring equipment makers...

Ainsworth non-exec director in new role at Spectrum Asia

Oct 09, 2019 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Spectrum Gaming Group LLC, a United States-founded consultancy to the casino industry, says it is expanding its Asian operation in response to market developments, including Japan’s decision to...

MGM agrees up to US$800mln payout over Nevada shooting

Oct 04, 2019 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

A non-court settlement with victims and families over the October 2017 mass shooting by a gunman staying at MGM Resorts International’s Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino (pictured) in Las Vegas,...

Wynn Resorts faces new Steve Wynn sex claim lawsuits

Oct 03, 2019 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

The timing of several new lawsuits alleging misconduct against female staff by Steve Wynn – from a period when he was chairman and chief executive of casino group Wynn Resorts Ltd – is linked to...